Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 02 November 2026

ADC, APC Trade Blame Over Attack On Sokoto Candidate’s Convoy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) traded blame at the weekend over an attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya. Dan’iya alleged that personnel of the state-owned Marshal and Community Guard attacked his convoy near Sokoto Airport while he escorted former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The APC denied the allegation.

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Troops Neutralise Four ISWAP Leaders In Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised four Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leaders, including two Arab fighters and commander Abul Walid, in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Army spokesman Captain Mohammed Goni said the troops, using ground and air assets, repelled a massive ISWAP attack on October 31, 2026, and recovered arms, ammunition and communication devices.

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FG Threatens Sanctions Over Inflated Contracts, Procurement Breaches

The Federal Government has vowed to crack down on inflated public contracts and procurement violations. It warned heads of government-owned agencies, corporations, councils, authorities and commissions that they risk sanctions for breaching procurement regulations. The government raised the alarm over contract awards that exceed approved price benchmarks.

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ADC Reschedules Sokoto Presidential Campaign Kick-off To Wednesday

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rescheduled its presidential campaign kick-off in Sokoto State to Wednesday, November 4. The party alleged threats, attacks on its members and attempts by the state government to frustrate the event. It said proceeding was a demonstration of its determination to exercise its constitutional rights despite growing political intimidation ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Gully Destroys Over 30 Houses In Edo Community

A ravaging gully has destroyed over 30 houses in the Agor-Uwagboe community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The gully also cut off the community’s access road through the Ofumwengbe and Egbiri communities. A wooden bridge has been constructed to allow motorcycles to pass.

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Police Repel Bandits’ Attacks On Kebbi Community, One Killed

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that joint security operatives repelled two successive bandit attacks on Ribah community in Zuru Local Government Area, leaving one person dead. Spokesperson SP Bashir Usman said the attackers first tried to block Rambo Junction on the Ribah–Dirin Daji Road at about 7:25pm on Friday but were swiftly confronted.

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NDLEA Arrests Two Europe-Based Nigerians Over Cocaine Wraps At Abuja Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Europe-based Nigerians, Aliocus Odife and Sam Blackborn, for allegedly ingesting 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46kg. They were arrested on Wednesday during outward clearance of Air France flight AF 832 to Paris at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

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Gunmen Abduct Plateau State University Student In Bokkos

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted a 100-level female student of Plateau State University, Bokkos, and injured another person in an attack on off-campus student residences in Bokkos Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred at about 8:40pm on Saturday, has heightened concerns over the safety of students living outside the campus.

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Fire Destroys 110 Buildings At Kano Timber Market

An early-morning fire at the weekend destroyed no fewer than 110 buildings and structures at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano. The Kano State Fire Service, confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, said the fire razed 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures across different sections of the market.

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Rivers Residents Challenge 2027 Governorship Candidates On Unemployment, Infrastructure

Residents of Rivers State have challenged 2027 governorship candidates to present clear plans for tackling unemployment, poor infrastructure and declining public services. The call was made on Sunday at the seventh edition of the “Rivers We Want” town hall in Port Harcourt, where five candidates from different parties signed a 13-point Citizens’ Charter of Demands.

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Tinubu Hosts Governors, Dignitaries To Dinner In Saudi Arabia

President Bola Tinubu hosted some state governors and other dignitaries to an audience and dinner during his stay in Saudi Arabia. A statement by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, said discussions centred on key national issues and other matters of importance.

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Atiku Slams APC Over Tinubu’s Electricity Promise

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the APC Presidential Campaign Council over its defence of President Bola Tinubu’s electricity record. In a statement on Sunday by Phrank Shaibu of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said Nigerians still face erratic supply and rising tariffs, three and a half years after Tinubu promised steady power.

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Umahi Dismisses Obi As “Nobody,” Declares Self “Lion Of South-East”

Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi as “nobody,” saying he does not represent the South-East. Speaking in Abakaliki at an APC campaign council town hall, Umahi named Anyim Pius Anyim, Sam Egwu and Elias Mbam as better qualified, and urged the region to back Tinubu in 2027.

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APC Cautions INEC Against Altering 2027 Election Timetable

The APC has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against altering the 2027 election timetable in a way that could benefit any party. National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda made the remark while hosting an ECOWAS pre-election fact-finding mission led by Victor Foh in Abuja, insisting INEC must remain firm on its deadlines.

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Adeboye Denies Protesting Against Jonathan, Explains Placard Photo

RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye has denied protesting against former President Goodluck Jonathan, saying a photograph of him holding a placard was taken during a 2020 prayer walk. Speaking at the church’s November Thanksgiving Service, he said the exercise was organised on the directive of CAN’s president, and that Jonathan left office in 2015.

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Toluwanisings’ Widow Agrees To Burial At Ibadan Home

The widow of late gospel singer Toluwanisings, Damilola Olayemi, has agreed to have him buried at their Ibadan home in Oyo State following a dispute with his family. A colleague, Lanre Alewilese, disclosed this in an Instagram video on Sunday. The family had earlier alleged that she preferred a cemetery burial.

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Don Jazzy Says Investments Mean He No Longer Needs To Work

Music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has said his investments mean he no longer has to work. Speaking on the On The Grind podcast, he said he spent his first big earnings on 50 bottles of champagne and clubbing, before investing in businesses, including record labels that sign and promote new artistes.

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Arsenal End Anfield Drought With 1-0 Win Over Liverpool

Arsenal ended a 13-match winless run at Anfield with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool, returning to the top of the Premier League. Kai Havertz scored at the far post from a Declan Rice cross. Goalkeeper David Raya denied Alexander Isak late on. It was Arsenal’s 300th Premier League away win.

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Flamingos Beat Venezuela To Reach U17 Women’s World Cup Semi-final

Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the semi-finals of the U17 Women’s World Cup after a 1-0 quarter-final win over Venezuela in Morocco on Sunday. Captain Azeezat Oduntan scored a late penalty, awarded after Olubebe Umejiaku was fouled. Goalkeeper Jane Ijirigho made key saves as Nigeria returned to the last four for the first time since 2022.