Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 14 November 2026

Tinubu Booed After Friday Prayers At Abuja Mosque

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was booed at the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque in Abuja on Friday shortly after observing his Juma’at prayers. Several video clips that went viral on Friday evening showed youths chanting slogans against the president as his convoy left the mosque.

Tinubu Condemns Violence, Orders Security Agencies To Pursue Perpetrators

President Bola Tinubu has condemned violence in all its forms and reiterated his directive to security agencies to go after those behind such acts, irrespective of their political leanings. Frowning at the reported resurgence of violence in parts of the country, Tinubu said belonging to different parties or pursuing different ambitions does not make political actors enemies.

INEC Fixes November 28 For Nationwide Mock Voting Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced November 28, 2026, for a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise to test its upgraded technology and electronic result transmission system ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also unveiled new technical safeguards to prevent inaccurate results, including figures reflecting over-voting, from being uploaded to IReV.

Wike Accuses Obi Of Lawlessness Over National Anthem

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said on Friday that Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi’s refusal to stand for the national anthem, while rising for a different one, shows he is lawless and out to divide Nigeria. Wike spoke at a Rainbow Coalition town hall in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area, Rivers State, held to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election and APC candidates.

Adebutu Hails Court Judgment Restoring His Name To INEC List

PDP governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has hailed a Federal High Court, Abuja, judgment directing INEC to restore his name to the list of candidates for the forthcoming election within 24 hours. Adebutu described the judgment, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on Friday, as a victory for justice, the rule of law and democratic principles.

NSCDC Disbands Gombe Anti-Vandalism Outpost After Shooting Incident

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has disbanded its Anti-Vandalism Outpost in Gombe State following a shooting incident involving its personnel and a truck driver at New Mile 3. State Commandant Muhammed Usman also summoned all officers-in-charge of formations and outposts in the state to an emergency meeting on Friday to address the incident and reinforce discipline.

Police Arraign Two Over Toluanisings’ Corpse Video, False Publications

The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned two men over the unauthorised recording and circulation of the corpse of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluanisings, and social media posts accusing his family of responsibility for his death. The command disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on Friday.

Lamido Backs PDP Candidate, Distances Self From Wike’s Rainbow Coalition

Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has declared support for the PDP’s candidate in the 2027 general elections, distancing himself from the Rainbow Coalition promoted by Nyesom Wike. Lamido, who said he is doing more for the PDP than Wike, also dismissed suggestions that he endorsed Tinubu or agreed to work with the former Rivers governor’s political arrangement.

53 Nigerians Among 112 Africans Arrested In Malaysia

No fewer than 53 Nigerians were among 112 undocumented African nationals arrested by Malaysian immigration authorities between January and October 31, Utusan Malaysia reported. Nigerians accounted for the highest number of arrests, followed by Uganda with 13, Kenya with 10 and Ghana with eight.

Katsina Inaugurates 1,008 Forest Guards To Tackle Banditry

The Katsina State Government has inaugurated 1,008 forest guards to strengthen security in forest reserves and tackle bandits, terrorists, cattle rustlers and illegal tree fellers. Governor Dikko Radda made this known on Friday during the graduation and passing-out ceremony of the guards in Katsina.