Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 27th October 2026

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The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has appointed Alhaji AbdulAzeez Abiola, popularly known as Istijabah, as Chairman of its Lagos State Caretaker Committee for six months, pending the conduct of elections. The appointment was announced on Tuesday at a meeting attended by leaders and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)… The post TOAN Names Istijabah Lagos Caretaker Chairman, Vows To Foster Unity appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, has called for an inclusive approach to governance, saying Nigeria needs a national reset to address its political, economic and security challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Daura, a former Director-General of the Department of… The post 2027: APM Vice-Presidential Candidate Advocates National Reset Agenda appeared first on New Telegraph.

On Monday, two men reportedly passed away in Ibadan,Oyo State following a dispute over how to divide money given to them. New Telegraph gathered that the men, believed to be street urchins, reportedly fought in the Ogunpa area after disagreeing over their respective shares. During the altercation, they stabbed each other. One man stabbed the… The post Oyo: Two Die Over Sharing Money Dispute appeared first on New Telegraph.

The achievements of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu will be central to the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of the party’s Media and Publicity Committee, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said. According to Aniagwu, the campaign would highlight… The post APC: Oborevwori’s Performance ‘ll Boost Tinubu’s Re-election Chances In Delta appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has given conditions to President Bola Tinubu that will allow him to vote for him in the 2027 general elections. Bafarawa, who was speaking to FRI online Hausa medium, said, “My only condition to allow my vote to go to President Tinubu is for him to ensure… The post Ensure Peace In North, I Guarantee You My Vote, Bafarawa To Tinubu appeared first on New Telegraph.

A Kano-based school, Sunflower School, has won the 2026 National Company of the Year (NCOY) Competition organised by Junior Achievement Nigeria. The school’s team, Agrolens Technologies, emerged overall winner with AgroLens AI, a free artificial intelligence-powered mobile platform designed to help farmers improve their farming activities. The team, made up of Fadillah Abdulsalam, Ruqayya Jallo,… The post Kano School Team Wins NCOY, Secures African Competition Ticket appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Warns against energy drinks, untested supplements A prominent Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Ernest Francis Aniede, has warned Nigerians against the indiscriminate use of energy drinks, untested food supplements and herbal concoctions, saying they are fast becoming major drivers of kidney and liver failure in the country. Dr Aniede gave the warning in Abuja while delivering a… The post Your Health Is Your Wealth, Renal Expert Tells Abuja Community appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer in its fourth major drug bust in ten days. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), also led to the recovery of suspected illicit drugs and… The post Bauchi Police Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy Used As Drug Courier appeared first on New Telegraph.

House of Representatives member representing the Bichi Federal Constituency of Kano State, Engr. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu played a pivotal role in the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the 2015 presidential election, after Buhari’s previous unsuccessful attempts to become president. Bichi made the remark on… The post Tinubu Helped Buhari Win In 2015, North Should Reciprocate, Says Bichi appeared first on New Telegraph.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of worsening poverty, insecurity and corruption in Nigeria, claiming that about 16 million Nigerians have been pushed into extreme poverty in 2026. Obi also alleged that Tinubu lacked the competence, capacity and commitment to address the country’s economic and… The post Obi Accuses Tinubu Of Making 16m Nigerians Extremely Poor appeared first on New Telegraph.

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