Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 26th October 2026

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Adewole Adebayo, Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders against postponing the 2027 general election over the Ebola outbreak. Speaking on Sunday at a dinner organised by the SDP presidential campaign council in Abuja, Adebayo said one confirmed Ebola case was enough to… The post Adebayo Warns Against Postponing 2027 Election Over Ebola Outbreak appeared first on New Telegraph.

Prominent Aba-based cleric, Rev. Chika Ubani, has described Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as a candidate for the entire Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on traditional rulers and other political stakeholders across Abia North to openly endorse his return to the Senate. Speaking during a church service in Aba on Sunday, October… The post 2027: Orji Kalu Is A Candidate For The Entire Abia – Rev. Ubani appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Demand Arrest of Suspects Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned the attack on popular entertainer and Master of Ceremonies, Osagie Daniel Idedia, popularly known as MC Porkupyne, demanding the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Porkupyne was reportedly attacked by hoodlums while returning… The post Obaseki, Edo PDP Condemn Attack On MC Porkupyne appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Decries closure of 25 parishes in Makurdi Diocese The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has called on members of the Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria (CWO) to stand firm in defending the Church and the Christian faith amid persistent attacks that have forced the closure of… The post Aondoakaa Urges Catholic Women To Defend Church Amid Attacks appeared first on New Telegraph.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded an explanation from President Bola Tinubu over the reported distribution of luxury sports utility vehicles (SUVs), each valued at more than ₦150 million, to APC youth leaders. Atiku on Monday accused the Tinubu administration of displaying excessive privilege while millions of… The post Atiku Demands Explanation Over N150m SUVs Gifted To APC Youth Leaders appeared first on New Telegraph.

Senator Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central lawmaker, has questioned the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s (NCDC) decision to provide a weekly N100,000 allowance to people placed in isolation over Ebola concerns. New Telegraph had earlier reported that NCDC Director-General Dr Jide Idris announced on Sunday that 53 contacts linked to the confirmed… The post Shehu Sani Questions NCDC N100,000 Allowance To Ebola Contacts appeared first on New Telegraph.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has advised the opposition to reach out to the people directly through campaign rallies, instead of reacting to what the All Progressives Congress (APC) is doing on social media. The Governor, who spoke during an interview with TVC, a Lagos-based television station, on Sunday night, further said that “If you… The post Gov Sani To Opposition: Go Out And Campaign, Don’t Rely On Social Media appeared first on New Telegraph.

Following the insinuation that his campaign will focus mainly on the Northern States, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign spokesman Phrank Shaibu has disclosed that the party’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will campaign in all 36 states. The party clarification followed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to attend campaign rallies in 12 states, citing the need to… The post 2027: Atiku Will Campaign In All 36 States – ADC appeared first on New Telegraph.

On Monday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to enter his defence in his ongoing trial over the alleged unlawful interception of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu’s telephone communications. New Telegraph reports that Justice Abdulmalik issued the order while dismissing El-Rufai’s no-case submission…. The post Alleged WireTapping: Court Orders El-Rufai To Enter Defence appeared first on New Telegraph.

A new shipping company, Sierra Leone Ocean Shipping Company (SLOSCo), is to wrestle cargo shipments with foreign liners lifting cargo at Nigerian ports and in other West African countries. SLOSCo aims to build a fleet of 50 vessels, starting with 30, carrying dry bulk, liquid bulk and other cargoes. The company was established by President… The post SLOSCo Targets Nigerian Cargo With 30 Vessels appeared first on New Telegraph.

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