Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 15 November 2026

Bauchi Suspends Emir Of Lame, Sets Up 12-Member Inquiry Panel

The Bauchi State Government has suspended Alhaji Aliyu Lame, the Emir of Lame in Toro Local Government Area, over allegations of misconduct. The government also approved a 12-member Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the allegations against the traditional ruler.

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Ramaphosa’s Spokesperson Accuses Nigeria’s High Commission Of Lying Over Fani-Kayode Speech

South Africa and Nigeria are reportedly embroiled in a fresh diplomatic row after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson accused Nigeria’s High Commission of lying. The commission had claimed Ramaphosa intervened in the omission of Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode’s speech from a televised diplomatic ceremony, according to reports on Saturday.

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Tinubu Promises To Rebuild Plateau Communities, Resettle IDPs

President Bola Tinubu has assured Plateau residents that his administration will rebuild communities attacked by gunmen and return internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes. He gave the assurance on Saturday at the APC North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos.

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Makinde Flags Off Campaign In Oyo, Vows To Reset Nigeria

APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde on Saturday flagged off his statewide campaign in Oyo town, pledging to reset the country if elected. Makinde thanked those who attended the programme, assuring them they would all reap the dividends of democracy.

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ADC Faction Leader Bala Extends Olive Branch To Atiku, Mark After Court Ruling

A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has extended an olive branch to Atiku Abubakar, David Mark and other party chieftains following a court judgment affirming his faction’s position. Speaking on BBC Hausa on Saturday, Bala said the ruling vindicated his faction as the authentic ADC leadership.

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Atiku Promises To Restore Fuel Subsidy, Tackle Insecurity At Bauchi Rally

ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has promised to restore fuel subsidy and tackle insecurity if elected president. He made the pledge on Saturday at the party’s campaign rally in Bauchi State, where he urged residents to vote for ADC candidates across all elective positions.

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Three Security Aides Arrested As Kano Governor’s Marriage Crisis Deepens

The divorce crisis between Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and his wife, Zainab, has reportedly led to the arrest of three security personnel attached to her. The arrests followed her departure from the governor’s residence, and a divorce suit has been filed before an Upper Area Court in Gudu, Abuja.

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FG Raises Alarm Over 16 Nigerian Deaths In Addis Ababa Transit

The Federal Government has raised the alarm over the deaths of 16 Nigerians who reportedly suffered health complications while transiting through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this year. In a travel advisory on Saturday, the Foreign Affairs Ministry warned travellers with underlying conditions to be cautious, linking the deaths to the city’s high altitude.

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Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Two Over Road Blockade, Extortion Under Ekpo Masquerade Guise

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two persons for allegedly obstructing a major road and extorting motorists and pedestrians under the guise of Ekpo masquerade activities. The suspects were intercepted on November 14, 2026, at about 2pm, blocking a section of the Etim Ekpo-Azumini Road.

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Fire Service Condemns Attack On Firefighters In Gwarimpa

The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, has condemned the attack on firefighters by Gwarimpa residents during a fire emergency on Friday. In a statement on Saturday, spokesperson Barnabas Anyam denounced the assault, which left one firefighter with a head injury.

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Plateau Residents Boo Tinubu’s Convoy During APC Rally

Some residents at the APC presidential campaign rally in Plateau State on Saturday booed President Bola Tinubu’s convoy. Videos on social media show them chanting “Ba mayi,” Hausa for “We don’t want.” The incident came barely 24 hours after residents stoned the president’s convoy in Abuja on Friday.

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Amaechi Accuses Akpabio Of Introducing 50 Per Cent NDDC Contractor Deduction

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of introducing an alleged 50 per cent deduction from payments to NDDC contractors. He made the claim on Saturday at the ADC rally in Bauchi, but provided no evidence.

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Bala Says He Funds Security, Legal Battle From Business Proceeds

ADC factional leader Nafiu Bala Gombe says he finances his security and legal battle with proceeds from his business activities. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, he dismissed allegations that he is sponsored by external political forces, insisting his faction is sustained largely by membership dues and contributions.

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Amaechi Predicts ADC Will Win All 13 Northern States

ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has claimed the party will win all 13 states in the North-East and North-West in 2027. Speaking at the Bauchi rally on Saturday, he said President Bola Tinubu could only count on five South-West states, with the sixth going to the APM.

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Makinde: 2027 Election Is APC Against Nigerians

APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has declared that Nigerians will use the 2027 election to challenge the APC over hardship in the country. Speaking on Saturday at the APM governorship rally in Oyo town, he said the ballot box remains Nigerians’ most important weapon for demanding change.

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Kano Police Arrest Three Over Governor’s Wife’s Exit From Government House

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three persons, including an orderly attached to Zainab Kwankwaso, over her alleged departure from the Government House. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori ordered an investigation. Zainab reportedly filed for divorce in Abuja, and the governor has been summoned for November 17, 2026.

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Oga Bello Reveals He Slept In Church For Seven Months

Veteran Nollywood actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, has revealed he spent seven months sleeping in a church after fleeing threats over his decision to pursue acting. He disclosed this in an interview with African A-List, saying his family opposed his career choice.

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N6 Vows To Ensure Peruzzi Is Jailed Over Alleged Attack

Rapper Nnamdi Nwabasili, popularly known as N6, has vowed to ensure singer Peruzzi is jailed for life over an alleged attack. Speaking on the Playing Games podcast, he accused Peruzzi of working with men who allegedly attacked and threatened him at the singer’s residence.

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Fela Kuti To Be Honoured At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to be honoured at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 induction ceremony in Los Angeles. He is among five inductees in the Early Influence category, alongside Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons. The ceremony holds at the Peacock Theater on Saturday.

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Spain Rejects Morocco’s Bid To Host 2030 World Cup Final

Spain has ruled out letting Morocco host the 2030 World Cup final, insisting the match will be played on Spanish soil. Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzan said on Saturday there are no plans to withdraw Spain’s preferred-host position. The final venue will not be decided until 2028.