Breaking News in Nigeria Today : Tuesday 13th October 2026

Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 13th October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .

Vice President Kashim Shettima has told northerners that they have nothing to fear with President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. This came as he disclosed the 70 percent on the N450 billion disbursed to 700,000 smallholder farmers in the country were northerners. He implored northern leaders and citizens to unite behind the President’s re-election bid,… The post You’ve Nothing To Fear In Tinubu’s 2nd Term, Shettima Tells Northerners appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the attack on its campaign team in Cross River is an assult on democracy. PDP in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, described the attack as reprehensible. It called on relevant authorities to take urgent steps to prevent a breakdown of law Cross River State and… The post Attack On Our Campaign Team In C’River, Dangerous For Democracy – PDP appeared first on New Telegraph.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to implementing high-impact policies and programmes designed to uplift women in every sector of society. He said the administration was shattering barriers to unleash an unstoppable wave of women’s empowerment across Nigeria, a decision he said was premised on the… The post Shettima: Tinubu Won’t Relent In Implementing Women Empowerment Policies appeared first on New Telegraph.

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Lagosians to translate the state’s large voter population into actual votes for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. Hamzat made the appeal on Monday while commissioning the PBAT/KOH Lagos Central Campaign Office… The post 2027: Hamzat Urges Lagosians To Convert Voter Registration Into Votes For Tinubu appeared first on New Telegraph.

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has restated that no Nigerian girl should be denied the opportunity to learn and fulfil her potential because of menstrual hygiene challenges or family’s inability to provide basic educational materials. She stated this on Monday when she flagged off the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school… The post No Girl Child Should Miss School Due To Menstrual Hygiene Challenges – Oluremi Tinubu appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road project is unstoppable and ongoing. He disclosed that the ministry was seeking approval from President Bola Tinubu to include the East-west Road in the Niger Delta region as part of the project. According to Umahi who briefed State House Correspondents after a… The post Lagos-Calabar Coaster Highway Unstoppable – Umahi appeared first on New Telegraph.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has unveiled a new security framework for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to strengthen the fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, illegal refining and other criminal activities threatening the country’s petroleum assets. The framework, known as the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Nigerian Oil and Gas… The post NSA Unveils New Security Framework To Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Lagos State Government’s mobile clinic initiative has brought healthcare closer to underserved residents of Agboyi Ori-Omi, with 791 enrollees accessing medical services between January and September 2026, including free medication for hypertension and diabetes. The initiative, implemented through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) under the EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) Rural Health… The post EKOSHA Scheme Bridges Healthcare Gap As 791 Agboyi Residents Access Care In Nine Months appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held a crucial strategic meeting with party candidates, stakeholders and members to strengthen internal cohesion and consolidate efforts towards victory in the 2027 general elections. In his welcome address, the State Chairman, Ezekiel Awulu Adaji, charged all party candidates to work closely with their respective local… The post Benue PDP Fully Committed To Rainbow Coalition – Aondoakaa appeared first on New Telegraph.

The 2027 deputy governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu, has described Segun Ogunwuyi’s resignation as Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde as expected and not surprising. Salawu on Monday, said this while welcoming the appointment of Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as Ogunwuyi’s… The post Ogunwuyi’s Exit Not Surprising, His supporters Won’t Follow Him, Says APM Deputy Gov appeared first on New Telegraph.

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