Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 05 November 2026

Senate Passes Emergency Treatment Bill For Second Reading

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill compelling public and private hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment. Violators face a fine of up to ₦300,000, six months’ imprisonment, or both.

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Nasarawa Govt Urges Probe Of Disruption During Shettima’s Visit To Emir

The Nasarawa State Government has asked security agencies to investigate reported disturbances during Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit to the Emir of Lafia. The call followed allegations involving Governor Abdullahi Sule at Wednesday’s APC rally at Lafia Square.

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Police Arrest Man Over Attack On Obi’s Convoy In Calabar

Cross River Police Command on Wednesday arrested 27-year-old Victor Edet Yellow Duke over an attack on the convoy of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi in Calabar. The attack smashed windshields of several vehicles.

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Amaechi: I’d Leave My Wife If She Governed Like Tinubu

ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has said he would leave his wife if she became president and governed like President Bola Tinubu. He told Rapid TV that Nigerians should set aside religious, political and ethnic ties and reject Tinubu in 2027.

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For $7.7bn External Loan

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a fresh $7.7 billion (about ₦10.79 trillion) external loan to part-finance the 2026 budget deficit of ₦31.4 trillion. The letter, dated October 26, was read at Wednesday’s plenary.

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Atiku Alleges APC Is Buying Voters’ Cards In Northern Villages

ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has alleged that APC members are buying voters’ cards in northern villages to manipulate the elections. He spoke on Wednesday in Sokoto at the ADC campaign flag-off, urging supporters to vote and protect their votes.

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Tension At APC Rally In Lafia As SDP Supporters Respond To Sule’s Chant

Brief tension erupted at Wednesday’s APC presidential campaign rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State, when supporters of SDP governorship candidate Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, a former Inspector General of Police, responded to Governor Abdullahi Sule’s chant for the APC candidate.

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Four Killed, Eight Injured In Fresh Benue Attack

At least four people, including a clergyman, were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders in Abeda Shitile community, Logo LGA, Benue State, on Tuesday. Eight others were injured. A resident said the attackers struck around 5pm as traders prepared to leave the market.

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Troops Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers In Kogi, Recover Arms

Troops of the 12 Composite Brigade have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi State. Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement issued late Tuesday.

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Flamingos Beat Brazil 3-1 To Reach First U17 Women’s World Cup Final

Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final. Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru, who scored twice, got the goals.

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod For $7.7bn Loan, Replacing Earlier $20.5bn Request

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a $7.7 billion external loan to partly finance the budget deficit. Senate President Godswill Akpabio said it replaces last week’s $20.52 billion request, which was referred to the Committee on Local and Foreign Debts.

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“They Had Machetes” – Obi Speaks On Calabar Convoy Attack

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed the attack on his convoy in Calabar. He said his security aides told him the attackers carried machetes and urged him to change route. Obi said he wanted to confront them, which prompted the attackers to leave.

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Tinubu Departs Saudi Arabia After Umrah

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday left Jeddah for Abuja after completing the Umrah in Makkah. The presidential aircraft took off at 5:13pm Saudi time, according to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

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PSC Dismisses Three Senior Police Officers, Demotes 16

The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers and the demotion of 16 others over misconduct. A total of 42 personnel were sanctioned, including 23 reprimanded. Chairman Hashimu Argungu reaffirmed the commission’s zero tolerance for corruption and abuses.

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Amaechi Says Oshiomhole Is Pained Over His Removal As APC Chairman

ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has challenged Senator Adams Oshiomhole to make his academic credentials public. He told Rapid TV that Oshiomhole is still pained over his removal as APC national chairman, and that he has no regrets.

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Tinubu: I Drove Taxi To Fund My Education In US

President Bola Tinubu has recounted working as a taxi driver to fund his education in the United States. In a post on X on Wednesday, he said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund had disbursed over ₦372 billion for school fees and upkeep.

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Olamide Defends Yoruba Culture, Says Heritage Isn’t Evil

Singer Olamide has defended Yoruba culture, saying African traditions should not be portrayed as evil. Speaking at a movie premiere, he said people should be proud of their roots and that cultural practices should not automatically be linked to evil.

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Mr Macaroni Bags Master’s Degree With Distinction In UK

Skit maker and actor Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, has earned a master’s degree with distinction from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in the UK. He announced the feat on Instagram on Wednesday and thanked God, family, friends and fans.

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Flamingos Beat Brazil 3-1, Set Up Final Against Japan

Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Brazil 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final against Japan. Queen Joseph and Amina Bashiru, who scored twice, got the goals at Salé, Morocco. Greise Kelly replied for Brazil in the 89th minute.

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Valverde’s 92nd-Minute Winner Sends Real Madrid Past AEK Athens

Federico Valverde scored a 92nd-minute winner as Real Madrid beat AEK Athens 3-2 on Wednesday to stay perfect in the Champions League, with four wins from four. Madrid fought back twice, extending their run to seven wins in all competitions.