Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 24 October 2026

October 24, 2026

Federal Government Raises Alarm Over Ebola Screening Breaches at Entry Points

The Federal Government has expressed concern over reported breaches of Ebola screening protocols at the country’s entry points. It directed security agencies, health institutions and other relevant authorities to tighten surveillance and ensure strict compliance with preventive measures. The directive followed concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Dual Policing Amendment Gets Approval of 24 State Assemblies

The proposed constitutional amendment to create a dual policing system in Nigeria has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the two-thirds threshold required for alteration. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 23, 2026.

NAFDAC Uncovers Lagos Building Stocked With Empty Alcohol Bottles

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has discovered a residential building in Lagos used to store empty alcoholic beverage bottles. The bottles, packed in sacks, were suspected to be meant for producing counterfeit drinks. In a video on its X page on Friday, the agency said the building is at 322B Meiran Road, Agbado, Oke Odo.

Seven Dead, 11 Injured in Gombe Multiple-Vehicle Crash

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. It was gathered on Friday that the accident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri Road.

Rivers Probes Alleged Forced Virginity Testing of 16 Schoolgirls

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into reports that 16 female students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, Khana Local Government Area, were subjected to forced virginity testing. In a statement dated October 22, 2026, the ministry condemned the incident, saying members of a traditional institution in the community were allegedly involved.

One Dead, Three Injured as Building Collapses in Lagos’ Fadeyi

One person has died and three others were injured after a building collapsed on Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, in the Fadeyi area of Lagos on Friday morning. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the cause was yet to be established, while rescuers were working to determine how many workers remained trapped, Channels TV reports.

Ogun Police Arrest Three Students Over Suspected Cult Initiation

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three secondary school students, aged 12, 18 and 18, over a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa. Police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi told journalists on Friday that the operation followed intelligence about a planned cult activity tagged “Kito Day,” involving students from different schools in the area.

Umahi Projects Three-Year Completion for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Works Minister David Umahi has projected that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be completed within three years, around 2029, before President Bola Tinubu’s second term ends in 2031. He gave the timeline in an interview on Friday, defending the Federal Government’s decision to prioritise major legacy projects despite concerns over existing federal roads.

Thousands of Tinubu Supporters Hold Solidarity Walk in Kaduna

Thousands of supporters of President Bola Tinubu took to the streets of Kaduna on Friday for a solidarity walk organised by the APC Presidential Campaign Council ahead of Saturday’s rally. Streets were adorned with APC flags bearing messages of support, while participants showed solidarity through drumming, dancing and other celebrations.

Nigeria’s Ebola Patient Is Wife of Swiss Diplomat in Abuja

The woman who tested positive for Ebola in Nigeria is the wife of a Swiss diplomat based in Abuja, Reuters reports. Switzerland’s government said the 42-year-old Ugandan-born woman is believed to have contracted the virus while travelling in Uganda. She tested positive on October 20, in Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola case in over a decade.

Security Beefed Up in Kaduna Ahead of Tinubu’s APC 2027 Campaign Flag-Off

Security operatives have been deployed across Kaduna ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the flag-off of the APC 2027 presidential campaign. Daily Post reports that police and plain-clothes personnel were seen on major roads and around Kaduna Township Stadium, the venue, which was repainted and decorated. KASTLEA and NSCDC personnel were also assigned to protect campaign materials.

‘You Must Experience Pain for Better Tomorrow’ – Suswam Backs Tinubu

Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has conceded that Nigerians are going through hardship but urged citizens, especially youths, to stand by President Bola Tinubu as he lays a solid foundation. Speaking at the PBAT Door-to-Door rally in Makurdi on Friday, Naija News reports, he urged young people to vote massively for Tinubu in January 2027 to consolidate his reforms.

Makinde’s Camp Challenges Tinubu to Explain Kaduna’s Gains

The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain what Kaduna has gained from his administration, ahead of his campaign flag-off there. In a statement by Richard Ihediwa, the group claimed over 13,000 people have been killed in the North since 2023 and accused the government of failing the region on insecurity and economic hardship, Naija News reports.

Kwankwaso Reveals What He Agreed With Obi on for 2027

NDC vice-presidential candidate Musa Kwankwaso has described the party’s ticket with Peter Obi as balanced and united. Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, Naija News reports, he said both men agreed to harmonise their visions and policies. He vowed that an Obi-Kwankwaso presidency would fight insecurity, poverty and illiteracy, and invest in agriculture and education.

Suswam Defends Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Says Youths Will Benefit

Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying they may be difficult in the short term but will benefit younger generations. Speaking at the PBAT Door-to-Door rally in Makurdi on Friday, Naija News reports, he acknowledged that many Nigerians are affected but urged consideration of the policies’ long-term benefits.

Wike Urges Tinubu’s Governors to Emulate His Rainbow Coalition

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says his Rainbow Coalition has shown that politicians from different parties can work together. Speaking in Kuje Area Council on Friday, Naija News reports, he urged governors backing President Bola Tinubu’s reelection to emulate the model. He said it had brought cooperation, peace and stability to the FCT and Rivers State.

Actor Francis Duru Died at National Hospital, Abuja, Family Source Says

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, 57, reportedly died at about 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the National Hospital, Abuja, a family source told Channels Television, Naija News reports. The family has not disclosed the illness that led to his death. In an Instagram statement, it announced his passing following a brief illness.

Nollywood Veteran Steve Echendu Confirmed Dead After Francis Duru

Nollywood veteran Steve Echendu, an actor, producer and director, has reportedly died after battling an undisclosed illness. Naija News reports that his colleague, Wisdom Nwankwo, announced the death in a Facebook post, expressing sadness over losing two industry figures within a short period. His death followed that of Francis Duru. He was known for Fury (2019) and Infant at Heart (2024).

Flamingos Stun Defending Champions North Korea to Reach U-17 World Cup Last 16

Nigeria’s Flamingos beat defending champions North Korea 3-1 in their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Friday, October 23, to reach the round of 16. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored twice, while Kanyinsola Yusuf, the Player of the Match, added a free kick.

Bayern Munich Coach Kompany Hospitalised After Collapse at Training Ground

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany, 40, was hospitalised on Friday, October 23, after collapsing at the club’s Säbener Straße training ground, BILD reports. Bayern said he would undergo a thorough medical examination and remain under care, with his coaching staff handling training and match preparations. Kompany had been battling a severe viral infection.

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