Breaking News in Nigeria Today : Tuesday 6th October 2026

Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 6th October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .

President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane on Monday. According to a press release by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the… The post Tinubu Declares 3-Day Mourning, Half Mast Flag For Victims Of NAF Jet Crash appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has held a high-level strategic meeting with the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) at the at the Presidential Residence in Lagos. A statement signed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Minister on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, said discussions centred on a review of the national defence framework, evaluation of… The post Counterterrorism: Tinubu Meets Defence Minister, Reviews Strategy appeared first on New Telegraph.

His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has expressed deep sadness over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft crash in Ondo State on Monday, October 5, 2026. The Sultan described the air mishap, which involved 25 passengers and seven crew… The post Sultan Of Sokoto Mourns Victims Of Ondo NAF Aircraft Crash, Calls For Thorough Investigation appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday dismissed claims linking its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the allegations as false, malicious and politically motivated. The party said Dickson had no secret or open understanding with the APC and remained fully committed to the NDC and its presidential… The post NDC Denies APC Link Claims Against Seriake Dickson, Says Allegations Baseless appeared first on New Telegraph.

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has assured communities affected by recent banditry attacks of his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. Governor Idris also disclosed that the state government has ordered new security vehicles to strengthen security operations across the state. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday during sympathy visits to… The post Kebbi Govt To Strengthen Security In Communities Affected By Bandit Attacks appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Kwara State Police Command has recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines and 42 rounds of live ammunition from a commercial vehicle in Ilorin, leading to the discovery of a suspected gun-running network. The weapons were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation along the Alapa–Okolowo axis of Ilorin, where police operatives reportedly found a bag containing… The post Police Recover Two AK-47 Rifles From Commercial Vehicle In Kwara appeared first on New Telegraph.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said his administration’s 14-day ultimatum to terrorists and other criminal elements hiding in the state’s forests is yielding results. The governor spoke following a joint security operation in the Owo forest axis, where an ISWAP commander, Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, and several members of his gang… The post ISWAP Commander’s Death: Aiyedatiwa’s Ultimatum Yielding Results – Govt appeared first on New Telegraph.

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Women Campaign Council, charging women across the country to mobilise voters at the grassroots for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu said… The post Oluremi Tinubu Launches APC Women Campaign Council appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has paid a tribute to the Minister of Solid Mineral, Dele Alake, on his 70th birthday on Tuesday. The President wrote: “In my several decades of very close relationship with Dele Alake, I have known him as a steady hand, a forthright, upright, loyal, and committed ally. “He is straight and unequivocal…. The post Tinubu Pays Tribute To Solid Mineral Minister, Alake At 70 appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Federal Government and Lagos State have agreed to work in synergy to deliver stable, reliable electricity to the Lagos corridor, as part of the 24/7 Energy Zones pilot approved by President Bola Tinubu. The agreement followed a high-level technical session at the Lagos House, Marina, between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and the… The post FG, Lagos Govt Synergize To Deliver Uninterrupted Power appeared first on New Telegraph.

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