Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Monday 2nd November 2026

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has warned Mogajis (compound heads) against arbitrary sale of ancestral lands. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State gave this warning during the installation of five new Mogajis and four Baales. The event was held at the Olubadan palace on Monday. The newly installed Mogajis are Engineer Adedayo Stop selling ancestral lands arbitrarily – Olubadan warns chiefs

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State has dragged four opposition parties before the Federal High Court in Minna, seeking to stop their candidates from participating in the 2027 general elections over alleged breaches of the Electoral Act, 2026. The suit is targeting candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Social Democratic Party, SDP, APC moves to disqualify opposition candidates in Niger

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expelled two of its chieftains in Gombe State, Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry, over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The party said the decision followed disciplinary proceedings and the recommendations of its Disciplinary Committee, which found the two members guilty of offences against its PDP expels two members in Gombe

Crown FC Technical Adviser Adejumo Fatai Akande has reflected on his team’s 2-2 draw against Heartland in the opening game of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Ajilete Warriors recovered from a difficult first half at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in which they conceded twice, to produce an improved second-half performance, with Osas NNL: Crown FC coach Akande reflects on 2-2 draw against Heartland

Kwara United goalkeeper Suraj Ayeleso has admitted that his team deserved defeat in the clash against Bendel Insurance. The Harmony Boys suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance in a matchday 11 fixture in Ilorin on Sunday. Stephen Gideon put Kwara United in front in the 49th minute before Kayode Oke restored parity for the NPFL: We deserved defeat against Bendel Insurance – Kwara United goalkeeper Ayeleso

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has described the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, final list as a temporary distraction, saying it will not stop his political activities. Recall that the electoral umpire had omitted Adebutu from the final list of candidates Ogun 2027: INEC omission of my name temporary distraction – Adebutu

A 25-year-old suspected drug peddler has been arrested by troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, and substances suspected to be cannabis recovered from him at Angware in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in his post on X on Monday quoted security sources saying that the arrest was made OPEP troops arrest suspected drug peddler, recover cannabis in Plateau

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, NPTF, has concluded a five-day Election Security Management Training Programme under the first phase of a nationwide initiative to train 10,000 police officers ahead of the forthcoming general elections in the country. A statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the Force spokesperson, Police officers receive five-day election security management training

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 27, 2027, for judgement in the terrorism trial of Tukur Mohammed Mamu, who is accused of negotiating on behalf of terrorists. Justice Mohammed Umar announced the date on Monday after lawyers representing the Federal Government and Mamu presented their final arguments. The prosecution counsel, David Kaswe, Court fixes January 27 for judgement in Tukur Mamu’s terrorism trial

Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has unveiled a 24-man squad for his side’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The squad is dominated by players plying their trade in the Tanzania Premier League. Defending league champions Yanga FC and Azam FC contributed five players each. Local sides Kagera AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Tanzania coach names 24-man squad for Super Eagles double-header

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