Breaking News in Nigeria Today : Wednesday 7th October 2026

Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 7th October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .

The Bauchi State Police Command has intensified efforts to arrest other suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a 46-year-old man, Rilwanu Dauda, in Karofin Madaki, following the arrest of the alleged principal suspect. The principal suspect, identified as 24-year-old Abdulrazak Sale Kundang, alias “Abba Sale Police,” was arrested on October 5, three months after… The post Bauchi Police Intensify Manhunt For Suspected Killers Of 46-Year-Old Man appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO), Prof. Abubakar Umar Kari, has said the organisation was established to promote good governance, responsible citizenship and leadership development, rather than serve as a vehicle for the political ambition of its founder. Kari stated this on Tuesday in Bauchi during a working… The post BWSO Will Outlive Founder’s Political Ambition – Kari appeared first on New Telegraph.

The World Bank has raised Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent in 2025, with the country’s economy expected to grow by 4.4 per cent annually in 2027 and 2028. The World Bank, which disclosed this in its October 2026 Africa Economic Update, released on Tuesday, attributed the stronger… The post World Bank Upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.3% appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muhammed Bello Bala Shagari on his election as Chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organisation (NAMYO) for the 2026–2029 term. The President described the election as a significant achievement for Nigeria and a recognition of Shagari’s contributions to youth development and international engagement. Shagari, a former Vice Chairperson of NAMYO… The post Tinubu Congratulates Shagari On Election As NAMYO Chairperson appeared first on New Telegraph.

Thirty-seven accredited members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, are expected to vote on Wednesday to elect new leaders of the chapel. According to a notice issued by the Election Committee, the election, scheduled for October 7, 2026, will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m…. The post 37 Journalists To Decide Bauchi NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Leadership appeared first on New Telegraph.

Kaduna State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has described the State Governor, Uba Sani, as a Pensioners-Friendly Governor who has wiped its members’ tears in the last three years. Presenting an award to Sani during a courtesy call on Tuesday, the union noted that the Governor has released over N21 billion for… The post 2027: Pensioners Endorse Gov Sani’s Re-Election Bid appeared first on New Telegraph.

A House of Representatives aspirant for Bauchi Federal Constituency, Sodangi Adam Chindo, has expressed grief over the death of a woman and her newborn child, who reportedly died following complications during childbirth at a teaching hospital in Bauchi State. Chindo expressed his condolences when he visited the family on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to sympathise… The post NDC Rep Candidate Mourns Mother, Baby Lost During Childbirth appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has described Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public office as a testament to the enduring confidence the Indian people have placed in him. Tinubu said this on Tuesday in a personally issued statement congratulating Modi on the milestone. “On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic… The post 25 Years In Office Reflect Enduring Confidence Of Indian People, Tinubu Tells Modi appeared first on New Telegraph.

Postgraduate students of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Benin (UNIBEN), on Tuesday were in a mourning mood when they discovered that the pilot of the ill-fated Air Force plane, Squadron Leader Mamud Aburimen, was a member of the class. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the aircraft had crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State,… The post Aircraft Crash: Uniben Mass Com Masters Students Mourn Colleague Pilot appeared first on New Telegraph.

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has mourned the death of Alhaji Inuwa Aliyu (Durbin Inkil), former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi Local Government Area. New Telegraph reports that Inuwa Aliyu died on Monday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, following a brief illness. In a condolence… The post Gov Bala Mourns Ex-PDP Chairman, Inuwa Aliyu appeared first on New Telegraph.

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