Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 10 November 2026

2027: INEC Strikes Off 1.6m Records From Voters’ Register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has removed 1,609,553 records from the preliminary voters’ register.

The removal followed a nationwide clean-up that uncovered more than 1.6 million invalid registrations and 873 verified deceased voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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EFCC Quietly Probes 774 Local Government Chairmen Over Public Funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is secretly investigating the 774 local government chairmen nationwide over their management and spending of public funds since the councils gained financial autonomy, sources said on Monday.

The probe, handled by the commission’s zonal directorates, aims to determine whether the councils have been accountable in managing their allocations.

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Edo Police Confirm APC Chieftain Killed By Son

The Edo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Julius Bello by his son, Irobudo.

Police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem said in a statement that the suspect remains at large, adding that an investigation into the incident has begun.

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Wike Promises N10m To Councillors Who Deliver Wards To Tinubu, APC

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promised N10m to every councillor who delivers their political ward to President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Wike made the pledge on Monday at a Rainbow Coalition stakeholders’ meeting in Kwali Area Council, attended by traditional rulers, political stakeholders and residents.

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Ex-ADC Kwara Publicity Secretary Basambo Defects To APC

The immediate past Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Abubakar Basambo, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Basambo, a former Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, announced his defection in a statement made available to reporters in Ilorin.

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Three Nigerians Arrested In India Over Immigration Offences

Three Nigerians have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly staying in the country without valid immigration documents.

The Times of India reported on Sunday that Delhi Police arrested the men for “allegedly staying in India without valid documents” and transferred them to a detention centre.

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Police Record 168 Banditry, 51 Terrorism Incidents In Two Months

The Nigeria Police Force recorded 168 banditry incidents and 51 acts of terrorism nationwide within two months, according to its performance report released in November 2026.

The report also documented 418 homicides, 227 kidnappings, 165 armed robberies, 73 cultism clashes and 49 gender-based violence cases over the period.

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NDLEA Arrests 75 Suspected Traffickers In Edo, Seizes 16,818.17kg Of Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, arrested 75 suspected drug traffickers in connection with 16,818.17kg of illicit drugs in October 2026.

Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju disclosed this in a statement on Monday, describing the visit of NDLEA chairman Mohammed Buba Marwa as a catalyst for the command’s fight against traffickers.

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INEC Yet To Receive CTCs Of Court Rulings On ADC, Tinubu’s Credentials

INEC says it has yet to receive Certified True Copies (CTCs) of recent Federal High Court rulings concerning the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the submission of President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials.

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan disclosed this on Monday at a news conference on the voter register in Abuja.

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Tegbe: Power Supply Restored To Many Affected Areas

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe says power supply has been restored to many areas earlier hit by disruptions.

In a statement in Abuja on Monday, Tegbe listed the areas as Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Kwara states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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2027: INEC Removes 1.6m Invalid Registrants, Sanctions 54 Officials

INEC has removed 1,608,660 invalid registrants and 876 deceased voters from the voter register ahead of the 2027 elections, Chairman Joash Amupitan announced on Monday.

He said 54 registration personnel across 10 states were identified for possible disciplinary action, including prosecution. The cleaned-up register will be published on December 16, 2026.

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DisCos Apologise Over Prolonged Blackouts, Urge Tegbe To Convene Operators

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has apologised to Nigerians over prolonged outages, admitting households and businesses have suffered in recent weeks.

ANED CEO Sunday Oduntan, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, urged Power Minister Joseph Tegbe to bring operators together for a lasting solution, and voiced concern over a return to the blame game.

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Presidency Dismisses Pearse’s Claims On Tinubu’s Chicago State Records

The presidency has dismissed claims by Prof. Adetokunbo Pearse about President Bola Tinubu’s attendance and records at Chicago State University (CSU).

Special Assistant on Social Media Dada Olusegun said on Monday that Pearse, a linguistics PhD who taught English/Literature, is unqualified to supervise an accounting programme, and taught at CSU from 1985 to 1990, while Tinubu left in 1979.

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Obi Alleges NFF Officials Blocked Him From Greeting Flamingos

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials of preventing him from congratulating the Flamingos after their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory.

In a statement on Monday, Obi said he saw the team at Abuja airport after their return from Morocco and sent his Protocol Officer, Jackie Wayas, to request a meeting, but officials allegedly refused.

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INEC Yet To Act On Fate Of Atiku, ADC

INEC says it has not received the Certified True Copy of the court judgment on the ADC leadership tussle.

Chairman Joash Amupitan, responding on Monday to enquiries on the fate of the party and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said: “we don’t act based on what we see on the social media.”

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ICPC Amends Charges Against Adeyemi, Adds Four Co-Defendants

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has amended charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of setting up a fictitious presidential agency, delaying his trial.

Counsel Sylvanus Tahir (SAN) told the FCT High Court on Monday the counts rose from 22 to 36, with four others joined: Aminu Abdullahi, Ogaba Harry, Florence Omameh and Patricia Akhigbe. All defendants must retake their pleas.

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Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Buried In Ibadan After Family Dispute

Gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, was buried on Monday at his Ibadan residence, weeks after his death.

The private interment, witnessed only by family, followed a peace deal brokered by the Oyo State Police Command between his widow and paternal relatives. His death was announced on October 14; the cause was not made public.

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I’ll Relocate To Ghana If Obi Loses 2027 – GehGeh

Social media personality Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has vowed to leave Nigeria for Ghana if NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi does not win the 2027 election.

In a video, he described Obi as an “online president” but said he prefers him to other candidates, calling 2027 Obi’s last chance. He advised President Tinubu to withdraw from the race and rest.

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Ronaldo Missing As Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 FIFPRO World 11

Former Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, while Lionel Messi made the team, FIFPRO announced on Monday.

Messi joins Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal in attack. Spain led with four representatives: David Raya, Pau Cubarsí, Rodri and Yamal. A total of 19,806 players from 73 countries voted.

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Mourinho Wins La Liga Manager Of The Month For October

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has won the La Liga Manager of the Month award for October, the league announced on Monday, November 9.

He led Real Madrid to three wins from three league matches: 1-0 against Villarreal, 4-1 against Sevilla and 2-1 against Barcelona.

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Note: the two INEC voter-register stories carry different figures (1,609,553 vs 1,608,660 records; 873 vs 876 deceased voters). I kept each as in its source, so you may want to confirm the correct numbers before publishing.