Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 28 October 2026

October 28, 2026

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For $20.5bn, €1.04bn External Loans

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve external borrowing of $20,517,755,901 and €1,045,083,643 to fill funding gaps in the 2026-2027 supplementary borrowing plan. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the request, contained in a letter, during plenary on Tuesday. The President said the funds would go mainly to infrastructure, including power, transportation and health projects.

Obi Blames Insecurity On Poverty, Vows To Tackle It

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has attributed the country’s high level of insecurity to widespread poverty. He vowed to fight poverty and reduce crime if elected in 2027. Obi spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting with stakeholders and supporters in Lokoja, Kogi State.

Kidnappers Abduct Eight In Kaduna Estate Attack

Suspected kidnappers have abducted eight people, including two secondary school students, at Nuru Suraj Estate, Millennium City, Kaduna. The attackers reportedly invaded the estate shortly after midnight on Tuesday and took the victims from two neighbouring houses. They later released two elderly women because of their age.

Atiku Says Tinubu’s Loan Request Vindicates His Warning

ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $20.51bn and €1.04bn vindicates his October 12 warning of a loan plan of up to $20 billion. Atiku said the President’s failure to identify the specific projects the loans would fund raises serious concerns.

Panel Recommends Dismissal Of NSCDC Commandant Over Miners’ Deaths

An independent ministerial committee probing the deaths of miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State has recommended the dismissal of the State Commandant and other culpable personnel. Committee chairman Jonathan Kure presented the report to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja on Tuesday.

FG, NLC Agree N70,000 Transport Support, Payment Of Arrears

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress have agreed measures to ease workers’ hardship, including a N70,000 transport intervention and payment of 19 months’ arrears owed health workers. The agreement was reached on Tuesday at a conciliation meeting at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, following an earlier meeting on October 22.

Five Killed As Bago’s Convoy Vehicle Rams Another In Minna

Five people died on Monday when a vehicle in Governor Mohammed Bago’s convoy rammed into another vehicle at Gidan Mangoro, Minna. It was learnt on Tuesday that the convoy vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, was conveying the Director-General of Government House, Dauda Chikuba. The other vehicle was carrying five Federal University of Technology students.

Gunmen Kill Seven In Plateau Community Attack

Seven persons have been killed after gunmen attacked Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday night. The attackers invaded at about 10:20 pm and shot victims in their shops and at a restaurant. Community member Bot Silas confirmed the incident, saying residents were thrown into panic.

Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Unveils Rivers Candidates For 2027

The Rainbow Coalition, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has unveiled its preferred candidates for Rivers State in the 2027 elections, drawn from the APC and the PDP. The unveiling took place on Tuesday, October 27, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt. The coalition says it will mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

Troops Repel Armed Herders In Benue, Recover Arms

Troops of the Maritime Component of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have repelled suspected armed herders in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The troops recovered a cache of arms and other items. The Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Tinubu Govt Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance For Workers

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport support of ₦70,000 for public service workers at all levels for six months, starting November 2026. It also approved payment of peculiar allowance arrears, effective May 1, 2026, in three equal monthly instalments from November. The approvals were contained in a memorandum of understanding signed with the NLC in Abuja on Tuesday.

Tinubu Asks Senate To Approve Fresh $20.5bn, €1bn Foreign Loans

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve about $20.52bn and €1.045bn in external borrowing to fund projects nationwide in 2026 and 2027. In a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, he said the funds would target infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, security and job creation, arguing the infrastructure deficit cannot be closed without foreign financing.

INEC Says AI Photos Found In Preliminary Voters Register

INEC has said the voter register on display is preliminary and not the final one for the 2027 elections. In a Tuesday statement, Mohammed Kudu Haruna said questionable records, including suspected AI-generated photographs, were flagged and will be reviewed during clean-up. He assured that the final register’s accuracy and integrity would not be compromised.

Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Over Viral Video On Alleged Religious Incitement

Police have arrested 22-year-old Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun in Zamfara State over a viral video allegedly containing remarks capable of inciting religious violence. Force spokesman CSP Ani Iniedu said in a Tuesday statement that the suspect wore a JIBWIS uniform in the video. JIBWIS leaders distanced themselves from him and handed him over to police.

Wike Unveils Rainbow Coalition Candidates For Rivers 2027 Election

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Tuesday unveiled the Rainbow Coalition’s Rivers State candidates for the 2027 election at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, according to his media aide, Lere Olayinka. The list includes PDP and APC members, with Ogundu Kingsley Chinda of the APC as governorship candidate and Major Jack as running mate.

Overcrowding, Poor Ventilation Killed 33 In NSCDC Custody – FG Panel

A ministerial committee has found that 33 suspected illegal miners died of suffocation in an overcrowded NSCDC cell in Minna, Niger State. Presenting the report to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday, chairman Jonathan Kure said evidence ruled out disease. The panel blamed environmental asphyxia and held NSCDC officials responsible for failing in their duty of care.

Toluwanisings’ Widow Breaks Down In Tears At Tribute Night

Akanbi Elizabeth, widow of gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, broke down in tears on Tuesday while paying tribute at a memorial event in Ibadan, Oyo State. Gospel singers including Adeyinka Alaseyori and Esther Igbekele attended, alongside actress Bimbo Oshin. A video showed her struggling to finish her tribute.

2Baba Says He Has Stopped Impregnating Women

Music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he has stopped impregnating women. He made the remark on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada. While performing “True Love,” he paused to interact with the audience, jokingly searching for his true love among the women present.

Carrick To Remain Man United Manager For Chelsea Clash

Michael Carrick will stay in charge of Manchester United for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea despite mounting pressure, BBC Sport reports. United are on an eight-match winless run and lost 3-0 to Bournemouth on Sunday, leaving them one place above the relegation zone. The club reportedly explored replacements, including Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann.

Kun Khalifat Name Nwabuwah Co-ordinator As Warri Wolves Appeal Sanctions

Kun Khalifat have appointed Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwabuwah as co-ordinator for the 2026/27 season. Meanwhile, Warri Wolves will appeal NPFL sanctions imposed after an attack on a match official following their draw with Kano Pillars. The league fined them ₦4.2 million, deducted three points and three goals, and ordered five home matches behind closed doors.

Note: your first raw copy gave the euro figure as €1.45bn, while the longer copy gives €1,045,083,643 (about €1.045bn). I used the latter, so please confirm before publishing.

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