Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 28th October 2026

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…As St. Patrick’s, Essien Udim, seal quarter-final spot The Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, venue of the ongoing third edition of the Senate President’s U-18 Unity football competition, continued to attract fans and spectators as the matches got underway. The highlight of Tuesday’s matches was the unscheduled visit of the… The post Senate President Cup: MOC Chairman Commends Organisers, Participating Teams appeared first on New Telegraph.

Nigeria has called for stronger international collaboration in the maritime sector to promote the exchange of ideas, expertise and technologies that will support safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable shipping. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, made the call while representing the Minister of Marine and… The post Nigeria Seeks Global Alliance To Promote Efficient, Sustainable Shipping appeared first on New Telegraph.

A bill seeking to transform the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) into a full-fledged university to serve Nigeria and the West African sub-region has passed first reading in the Senate. The bill, titled West African University of Legislative Studies (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (SB.1087), was read for the first time during plenary on… The post Bill To Transform NILDS Into West African University Scales First Reading appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Police Arrest 14 For Violent Attack in Ondo Community The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 14 people in Ala in Akure North Local Government Area of the state over the attempt to lynch two people to death for engaging in ritual killing. Sources in Ala said one Rasheed Hassan, a farmer, whose death was… The post Ritual Killing: Mob Injure Police Officers, Avert Mob Action appeared first on New Telegraph.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has mandated all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to implement the DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) architecture. The agency stated that this implementation will form a critical part of its cybersecurity assessment protocol to forestall risks in government-owned organisations. This directive was announced during a Cybersecurity Awareness… The post NITDA Mandates DNSSEC Implementation For All Govt Agencies To Bolster Cybersecurity appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has been asked to brief the House Committee on Electoral Matters within the next seven legislative days on the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. The House of Representatives gave the directive on Wednesday, October 28, during plenary. The House also resolved that Amupitan will… The post 2027: Reps Call For INEC Briefing On Election Preparations appeared first on New Telegraph.

On Tuesday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi pledged to tackle corruption, strengthen the economy and increase investment in education and healthcare if elected as President in 2027. The former Anambra State governor spoke at a town hall meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, where he discussed issues affecting the country with residents…. The post 2027: Obi Vows To Tackle Corruption, Strengthen Economy, Education appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Manufactured goods exports surge 137% as container throughput rises 49% The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command, recorded exports valued at $752.85 million in the third quarter of 2026, representing a 22.14 per cent increase over the $586.15 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The performance translated into an additional $166.70 million… The post Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports: Lilypond Command Posts $753m In Q3, Up 22% appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Promises people-centred governance The Kaduna State governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, has raised concerns over the state’s rising debt profile, describing it as a major threat to sustainable development, while promising inclusive governance, improved security and accountability if elected governor. Bawa popularly known as ABG made the remarks… The post 2027: Kaduna PDP Guber Candidate Raises Alarm Over Alleged ₦1trn Debt appeared first on New Telegraph.

Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed the State Police Bill transmitted to it by the National Assembly for concurrence. The House passed the bill at its plenary held on Tuesday at the Assembly Complex, Nkaliki Road, Abakaliki. The bill seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to… The post Ebonyi Assembly Passes State Police Bill appeared first on New Telegraph.

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