Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 12 October 2026

Police Blockade Venue Of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Meeting

Members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement on Sunday protested the blockade of the venue where they were scheduled to hold a meeting. Lawyer and convener Abba Hikima raised the alarm, alleging that policemen were preventing them from accessing the venue.

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Atiku Demands Transparency From INEC Over Redeployments, 2027 Election Materials

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded full transparency from INEC over reported redeployments in key departments and the production, printing and custody of sensitive materials for the 2027 elections. In a statement by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the reported changes in the Electoral Operations Department raised serious questions INEC must answer without delay.

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Kwankwasiyya Demands Explanation Over NDC Candidate’s Omission From INEC List

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has demanded an explanation for the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Kano governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, from INEC’s final list of candidates. The movement expressed confidence that the matter could be resolved through administrative and legal channels.

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US Releases Names, Photos Of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Crimes

The United States Department of Homeland Security has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers over alleged criminal offences. The development comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement campaign.

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Tinubu Says CNG, Electric Transport Cut Fares By Up To 67%

President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s investments in compressed natural gas and electric-powered transportation are delivering substantial savings, with some commuters reporting fare reductions of up to 67 per cent. Responding to beneficiaries’ testimonies on Sunday, he said the relief showed his determination to cushion the hardship caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy.

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Adelabu Disowns Viral Video, Says He Did Not Urge Nigerians To Reject APC

The media office of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed a viral report claiming he urged Nigerians to reject the APC, calling it false and misleading. In a statement on Sunday, it said the video was an excerpt from a 2022 interview, when he was the Accord Party’s Oyo State governorship candidate.

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Presidency Dismisses Atiku’s Petrol Subsidy Proposal As ‘Mathematical Fantasy’

The Presidency on Sunday rejected Atiku Abubakar’s proposed production subsidy on petrol as “a dangerous mathematical fantasy wrapped in political deceit,” saying Nigeria lacks the crude oil volumes to fund it. Special Adviser Sunday Dare made the remark in a statement titled ‘Atiku’s Demagoguery in the Face of Tinubu’s Logical Policies’.

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PDP Engages INEC Over Omission Of Candidates From Final List

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun engaging INEC to resolve the omission of some of its candidates from the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 elections, released Saturday. National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed said on Sunday that the party was seeking an amicable resolution in line with the law and electoral guidelines.

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Petrol Price Rises To N1,409 Per Litre In Abuja

Dangote Refinery-backed MRS and other filling stations have increased their petrol prices. A market survey on Sunday showed that stations in Abuja and its environs raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,409 per litre from N1,370.

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Four Injured As Old Building Collapses In Port Harcourt

Four people were injured on Friday night when part of a building believed to be over 60 years old collapsed at No. 18 Club Road, old Port Harcourt Township, Rivers State. The incident occurred around 7pm when a second-floor parapet reportedly detached and fell onto a ground-floor bar where people were drinking and socialising.

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Tinubu Says World Bank Report Confirms Reforms Are Working

President Bola Tinubu says the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update shows his economic reforms are delivering results. In a Sunday statement by spokesman Bayo Onanuga, he cited the report’s finding that poverty has stabilised for the first time since 2019, adding that growth occurred despite the Middle East conflict.

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Kano Police Explain Blockade Of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Meeting

Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, says safety concerns prompted the command’s intervention at the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ meeting. He acknowledged the organisers’ right to assemble but said prior notice would have enabled security arrangements for the expected 700 attendees. Convener Abba Hikima had accused police of blocking access, claiming about 10 mobile police vehicles were deployed.

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Kenyan Presidential Candidate Opposes Dangote’s $16bn Refinery

Kenyan presidential candidate Patrick Osoi has opposed Aliko Dangote’s proposed $16 billion refinery in Lamu, saying local investors can handle it. Speaking at a Lions Movement event, he urged Dangote to delay the project, promising to prioritise Kenyan businesses if elected next year. The facility is expected to process 700,000 barrels daily.

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Parents Of Kidnapped Corps Member Say N6m Ransom Was Returned

The parents of a prospective NYSC member abducted in Imo State have confirmed that the N6m their family contributed toward his release has been refunded. They are unsure whether the money reached the kidnappers. He was among 20 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on October 1.

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PDP Says It Is Addressing Candidates’ Exclusion From INEC List

The Wike-aligned faction of the PDP says it is addressing the exclusion of some of its candidates from INEC’s final 2027 list. Spokesman Jungudo Mohammed said in a Sunday statement that talks with INEC were ongoing and updates would follow. He urged affected candidates and supporters to remain calm.

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Okonkwo Faults Tinubu’s Claims On Economic Reforms

Actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has dismissed President Tinubu’s claims that his reforms are benefiting citizens, calling the administration’s macroeconomic figures bogus. Okonkwo, campaign spokesperson for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, said on 𝕏 that attempts to restore fuel subsidy show the policies are failing.

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Toyosi Adesanya Reveals Five Surgeries While Trying To Conceive

Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya says she underwent five surgeries in 2022 while trying to conceive, until her doctor advised her to stop. Speaking on Oyinmomo TV, she credited colleague Iyabo Ojo for support and recalled difficulties in her former marriage. She welcomed a baby girl with her husband in March 2026.

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Churchill Reaches Out To Regina Daniels Over Health Challenges

Businessman Olakunle Churchill says his first reaction to Regina Daniels’ health ordeal was to call and pray with her. In an Instagram post, he said he was proud of the actress for speaking publicly about her difficulty walking, and commended her strength in sharing her experiences.

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Manchester City Beat Liverpool 3-0 At Anfield

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on October 11, with goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki, handing the hosts their first defeat under Andoni Iraola. City took control after Ryan Gravenberch’s second yellow card. Liverpool fans displayed a banner protesting City’s alleged financial breaches.

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Rivers United Goalkeeper Ozoemena Returns To Training After N14m Surgery

Rivers United have confirmed that goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena is back in full training after career-threatening surgery. The club reportedly spent about N14 million on the operation and covered all rehabilitation costs. In a Friday statement, it described the support as part of its player-first approach.