Breaking News in Nigeria Today : Saturday 3rd October 2026

Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 3rd October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .

..As Stakeholders Vow Support …’Your victory already sealed’, massive constituents assure ex-gov There was wave of excitement in Kogi Central Senatorial District on Friday as former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, returned home to a massive reception by indigenes and supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The homecoming,… The post 2027: Kogi Central Stands Still For Yahaya Bello’s Homecoming appeared first on New Telegraph.

A political group, the People’s Assembly for Good Governance (PAGG), has condemned “AK-47 fire” comments by Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe. The group described the remarks as reckless, inflammatory and completely unacceptable in a democratic society. In a viral video circulating online, Tenebe, who was addressing an APC gathering… The post Group Knocks Edo APC Chairman Over “AK-47 Fire’ Comments appeared first on New Telegraph.

No fewer than 20 people were feared dead, while many others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash at Hawan Kibo, in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday. The accident, which occurred at about 5pm, reportedly involved a truck and other vehicles, throwing the community into confusion as residents and motorists rushed to… The post 20 Feared Dead, Many Injured In Plateau Truck Crash appeared first on New Telegraph.

Three people were reportedly killed on Friday in a suspected cult-related clash in the Owode-Ilesa area of Osogbo, Osun State. The victims were identified as Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as “Small Rugged,” and another man simply identified as “Osha.” The identity of the third victim had yet to be established as of the time of… The post Osun: Three killed In Suspected Cult Clash In Osogbo appeared first on New Telegraph.

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies for the death of his mother, Dame Mary Amaechi. Amaechi made the allegation on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, anchored by Seun Okinbaloye. The former governor was responding to a question on whether the… The post Tinubu’s Policies Killed My Mother – Amaechi appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has said corruption by government officials must be checked so that public wealth serves all Nigerians and not a privileged few. The President restated his administration’s commitment to creating and strengthening institutional frameworks that prevent and punish graft and other financial crimes. He stated this while inaugurating the Awka Zonal Directorate Office… The post We Must Check Corruption, Make Nat’l Wealth Serve People —Tinubu appeared first on New Telegraph.

Sokoto State Police Command has successfully foiled a planned attack by armed bandits in Tsabre Village, Isa Local Government Area. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, resulted in the recovery of sophisticated weaponry and the retreat of the criminal elements. In a statement issued by DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, Police… The post Sokoto Police Foil Bandit Attack In Tsabre, Recover Arms appeared first on New Telegraph.

Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the restoration of about 3,000 local government workers earlier removed from the State’s payroll, following an extensive engagement with organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Cross River State chapters. The Governor’s… The post Gov Otu Restores 3,000 LG Workers After Meeting With Labour appeared first on New Telegraph.

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has attributed the significant increase in Nigeria’s crude oil production and investment inflows to reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Lokpobiri said the reforms had raised the country’s crude oil and condensate production by more than 80 per cent since the administration… The post Oil Reforms: Nigeria’s Production Rises Over 80% — Lokpobiri appeared first on New Telegraph.

…As 2,101 Corps members are sworn-in in Enugu State Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged Nigerians with collectively building a nation that earns the patriotism of young people, while also making migration a choice, not an escape route. Mbah spoke in Awgu during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch C Stream… The post Gov Mbah Canvasses Nation That Earns Patriotism Among Youths appeared first on New Telegraph.

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