https://newsstand.ng Curated real-time Nigerian news aggregation, breaking headlines, and editorial summaries. en-ng Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:59:16 GMT https://newsstand.ng/news/centre-urges-inclusive-education-assistive-tech-for-blind-students-u12edq https://newsstand.ng/news/centre-urges-inclusive-education-assistive-tech-for-blind-students-u12edq Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:41:07 GMT A centre has urged federal and state governments to invest in inclusive education, assistive technology, and teacher training for blind students in Nigeria General https://newsstand.ng/news/health-firm-offers-free-screenings-at-lagos-fitness-event-evmurg https://newsstand.ng/news/health-firm-offers-free-screenings-at-lagos-fitness-event-evmurg Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:40:16 GMT Avon Healthcare will offer free health screenings and wellness activities at the Avon Colour Run on November 14 at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. General https://newsstand.ng/news/why-women-should-prioritise-health-well-being-physicians-t9nwb8 https://newsstand.ng/news/why-women-should-prioritise-health-well-being-physicians-t9nwb8 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:36:48 GMT Medical experts have advised women to prioritise their health and well-being by paying attention to their bodies and adopting healthy lifestyles to reduce General https://newsstand.ng/news/nmdpra-gas-code-to-widen-pipeline-access-for-shippers-9zwqt4 https://newsstand.ng/news/nmdpra-gas-code-to-widen-pipeline-access-for-shippers-9zwqt4 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:13:02 GMT The NMDPRA says its newly launched revised gas transportation code will improve pipeline access for shippers and reduce avoidable losses in Nigeria. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/au-accredits-nigerias-counter-terrorism-centre-for-west-africa-2oqir2 https://newsstand.ng/news/au-accredits-nigerias-counter-terrorism-centre-for-west-africa-2oqir2 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:13:00 GMT By Kingsley Omonobi The African Union (AU) has accredited Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), as a Regional Centre of Excellence in Counter Terrorism for West Africa and the Sahel. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/asaba-massacre-colonel-taiwos-son-calls-for-forgiveness-j76td5 https://newsstand.ng/news/asaba-massacre-colonel-taiwos-son-calls-for-forgiveness-j76td5 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:11:04 GMT Son of the late Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo, Maj Gen Ahmed Taiwo, calls for forgiveness and truthful discussions about the 1967 Asaba massacre for national heali Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/npa-partners-antwerp-bruges-on-port-benchmarking-390eo8 https://newsstand.ng/news/npa-partners-antwerp-bruges-on-port-benchmarking-390eo8 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:10:04 GMT The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced a collaboration with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to develop a port performance benchmarking framework. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/terminal-urges-timely-cargo-clearance-to-cut-port-costs-49bjl1 https://newsstand.ng/news/terminal-urges-timely-cargo-clearance-to-cut-port-costs-49bjl1 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:08:08 GMT A terminal operator has said timely cargo clearance is critical to reducing operational costs, minimising demurrage charges and preventing delays for impor Business https://newsstand.ng/news/court-admits-offer-letter-in-n152m-oak-homes-trial-1x6k41 https://newsstand.ng/news/court-admits-offer-letter-in-n152m-oak-homes-trial-1x6k41 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:06:30 GMT A Federal High Court in Lagos has admitted an offer letter as evidence in the ongoing N152m property fraud trial of Olukayode Olusanya and his firm, Oak Ho Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/heda-urges-efcc-to-probe-nspris-n683-8m-spending-avtx84 https://newsstand.ng/news/heda-urges-efcc-to-probe-nspris-n683-8m-spending-avtx84 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:03:32 GMT HEDA has urged the EFCC to investigate the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute over an alleged N683.8m expenditure on projects outside its mandate. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/court-rejects-deltas-5-consumption-tax-on-vat-transactions-1jtya7 https://newsstand.ng/news/court-rejects-deltas-5-consumption-tax-on-vat-transactions-1jtya7 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:02:32 GMT A Federal High Court has nullified Delta State's 5% consumption tax on transactions already covered by the federal Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-warns-motorists-against-ember-months-recklessness-wjz4yo https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-warns-motorists-against-ember-months-recklessness-wjz4yo Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:02:08 GMT The Lagos State Safety Commission has warned motorists and commercial drivers against reckless driving during the ember months, launching a safety campaign General https://newsstand.ng/news/court-acquits-businessman-of-alleged-n99m-fraud-nd066b https://newsstand.ng/news/court-acquits-businessman-of-alleged-n99m-fraud-nd066b Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:30 GMT A Lagos High Court has acquitted businessman Percy Abah of an alleged N99m fraud, ruling that the EFCC failed to prove he knew the money was from crime. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/six-african-innovators-transforming-education-with-ai-nin1vn https://newsstand.ng/news/six-african-innovators-transforming-education-with-ai-nin1vn Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:59:10 GMT Meet six African innovators using artificial intelligence to personalise learning, simplify scholarship discovery, and expand educational access across the Technology https://newsstand.ng/news/united-are-awful-to-watch-mikel-ab0bal https://newsstand.ng/news/united-are-awful-to-watch-mikel-ab0bal Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:46:37 GMT Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has described Manchester United’s recent performances as awful and a disaster, citing their lack of cohesion. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/lcci-seeks-incentives-to-drive-clean-energy-adoption-xi24q6 https://newsstand.ng/news/lcci-seeks-incentives-to-drive-clean-energy-adoption-xi24q6 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:45:15 GMT The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the FG to introduce tax incentives and affordable financing to help SMEs adopt cleaner energy sources. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-may-miss-3mbpd-oil-production-target-petan-1cyyf0 https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-may-miss-3mbpd-oil-production-target-petan-1cyyf0 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:45:13 GMT The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria warns that Nigeria may miss its 3mbpd oil production target due to equipment, funding and skills shortages. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-fubara-urges-rivers-monarchs-to-remain-neutral-m9qvqw https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-fubara-urges-rivers-monarchs-to-remain-neutral-m9qvqw Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:36:51 GMT Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers to maintain neutrality and ensure peace in their domains ahead of the 2027 elections Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/family-petitions-igp-over-engineers-missing-corpse-in-anambra-hospital-ljy5ae https://newsstand.ng/news/family-petitions-igp-over-engineers-missing-corpse-in-anambra-hospital-ljy5ae Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:36:33 GMT The family of an engineer whose corpse allegedly went missing from a hospital in Awka, Anambra State, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/farmers-killing-ondo-mob-attacks-police-station-injures-two-officers-suw4t3 https://newsstand.ng/news/farmers-killing-ondo-mob-attacks-police-station-injures-two-officers-suw4t3 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:35:31 GMT An angry mob has attacked a police station in Ala, Ondo State, over the killing of a farmer, leaving two police officers with gunshot injuries. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-man-bags-life-jail-for-defiling-11-year-old-girl-u4fxbt https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-man-bags-life-jail-for-defiling-11-year-old-girl-u4fxbt Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:34:35 GMT An Ikeja court has sentenced a man, Idris Ashimiyu, to life imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old girl in Lagos State. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/court-remands-actress-doris-ogala-for-cyberstalking-lagos-pastor-3e2qk9 https://newsstand.ng/news/court-remands-actress-doris-ogala-for-cyberstalking-lagos-pastor-3e2qk9 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:33:39 GMT A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded actress Doris Ogala at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over the alleged cyberstalking of Pastor Chris Okafor. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/residents-groan-as-blackout-hits-lagos-communities-103jnz https://newsstand.ng/news/residents-groan-as-blackout-hits-lagos-communities-103jnz Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:33:32 GMT Residents of Goshen, Abuleokuta and Kusheyin in Bariga, Lagos, lament a four-month blackout crippling businesses and forcing many to sleep outdoors due to Technology https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-court-denies-kc-luxury-bail-orders-speedy-trial-hqit2y https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-court-denies-kc-luxury-bail-orders-speedy-trial-hqit2y Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:32:48 GMT A Federal High Court in Lagos has denied bail to businessman KC Luxury over alleged cocaine trafficking, citing a lack of medical evidence for his release. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/customs-seize-n5-8m-pharmaceutical-products-in-sokoto-vwpfeo https://newsstand.ng/news/customs-seize-n5-8m-pharmaceutical-products-in-sokoto-vwpfeo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:31:16 GMT The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, has seized unregistered pharmaceutical products worth N5.8m and handed them over to NAFDAC. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-court-denies-wheelchair-bound-suspect-bail-over-murder-0slexw https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-court-denies-wheelchair-bound-suspect-bail-over-murder-0slexw Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:29:20 GMT A Lagos State High Court has denied bail to Ahmed Tajudeen, a wheelchair-bound suspect accused of murdering two persons in the Eti-Osa area of the state. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/four-killed-in-lagos-container-truck-collision-wm5dr0 https://newsstand.ng/news/four-killed-in-lagos-container-truck-collision-wm5dr0 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:29:17 GMT Four people were killed and six injured after a container-laden truck overturned onto a passenger bus on Berger Bridge along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway in General https://newsstand.ng/news/future-eagles-thrash-new-caledonia-7-0-wm0eff https://newsstand.ng/news/future-eagles-thrash-new-caledonia-7-0-wm0eff Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:26:39 GMT Nigeria’s Future Eagles thrashed New Caledonia 7-0 to advance to the Tier C Round of 16 at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/alton-urges-states-to-scrap-telecoms-right-of-way-fees-0dxk7t https://newsstand.ng/news/alton-urges-states-to-scrap-telecoms-right-of-way-fees-0dxk7t Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:25:00 GMT Association says charges account for up to 60% of fibre deployment costs By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged state governments to abolish right-of-way charges on telecommunications infrastructure, warning that the fees... Technology https://newsstand.ng/news/customs-close-in-on-first-volleyball-title-in-seven-years-h1q8sk https://newsstand.ng/news/customs-close-in-on-first-volleyball-title-in-seven-years-h1q8sk Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:23:08 GMT Nigeria Customs Service moved closer to ending a seven-year wait for the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League title after defeating NSCDC 3–0 in Abuja. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/uniport-don-seeks-parental-education-to-check-decadent-behaviour-3sv049 https://newsstand.ng/news/uniport-don-seeks-parental-education-to-check-decadent-behaviour-3sv049 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:22:29 GMT A University of Port Harcourt don, Prof Chinelo Ugwu, has advocated for parental education in Nigeria to address the rising decadent behaviour among youths General https://newsstand.ng/news/hrgovic-sets-conditions-for-second-itauma-clash-f0q0di https://newsstand.ng/news/hrgovic-sets-conditions-for-second-itauma-clash-f0q0di Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:22:02 GMT IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic says he will only grant Moses Itauma a rematch after he becomes the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/paul-open-to-joshua-rematch-5q8lo4 https://newsstand.ng/news/paul-open-to-joshua-rematch-5q8lo4 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:22:00 GMT Jake Paul is ready for a rematch with Anthony Joshua after recovering from a broken jaw, says his promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/rangers-turn-focus-to-rivers-united-j652dn https://newsstand.ng/news/rangers-turn-focus-to-rivers-united-j652dn Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:20:06 GMT Rangers International will face Rivers United in an NPFL matchday 11 fixture after being eliminated from the CAF Champions League by MC Alger. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/abia-warriors-fight-five-match-ban-on-media-officer-tmhe0d https://newsstand.ng/news/abia-warriors-fight-five-match-ban-on-media-officer-tmhe0d Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:19:38 GMT Abia Warriors have appealed the five-match suspension on their media officer, Chidera Igwe, calling the punishment by the NPFL excessive and unjustified. Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/delta-commissioner-tasks-media-on-credible-journalism-9dxiq2 https://newsstand.ng/news/delta-commissioner-tasks-media-on-credible-journalism-9dxiq2 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:18:46 GMT The Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, has urged the Nigerian media to commit to credible journalism and professionalism. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/leeds-target-easy-sanusi-deal-jfiheb https://newsstand.ng/news/leeds-target-easy-sanusi-deal-jfiheb Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:17:09 GMT Leeds United are considering a January move for Nigerian international Zaidu Sanusi, with the Porto left-back's contract situation creating a cut-price dea Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/court-fixes-december-for-amcon-ex-mds-fraud-trial-uumpue https://newsstand.ng/news/court-fixes-december-for-amcon-ex-mds-fraud-trial-uumpue Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:16:43 GMT An Ikeja court has adjourned the alleged N4.9bn fraud trial of former AMCON MD, Ahmed Kuru, and five others until December 2026 for continuation. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/apapa-access-road-overloaded-with-7000-trucks-daily-npa-1xor1o https://newsstand.ng/news/apapa-access-road-overloaded-with-7000-trucks-daily-npa-1xor1o Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:16:18 GMT The Nigerian Ports Authority says the Apapa access road, designed for 2,400 trucks, is overloaded with over 7,000 trucks daily, causing major congestion. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/customs-intercepts-another-five-pangolins-in-ogun-f4f2xo https://newsstand.ng/news/customs-intercepts-another-five-pangolins-in-ogun-f4f2xo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:16:06 GMT The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted another five live pangolins during an anti-smuggling operation along the Igbo-Ora/Imeko-Afon axis of Ogun State Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/yobe-court-jails-man-seven-years-for-sex-with-minor-bid6oq https://newsstand.ng/news/yobe-court-jails-man-seven-years-for-sex-with-minor-bid6oq Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:13:37 GMT A Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, has sentenced a 20-year-old man, Dauda Umaru, to seven years in prison for having sex with a minor. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/ucl-winner-tells-juventus-to-sign-osimhen-aq4ton https://newsstand.ng/news/ucl-winner-tells-juventus-to-sign-osimhen-aq4ton Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:13:04 GMT Former Italy international Marco Borriello has suggested Juventus should sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, praising his strength and Serie A experience Sports https://newsstand.ng/news/police-nab-nscdc-officer-for-shooting-in-abuja-market-2nrdlh https://newsstand.ng/news/police-nab-nscdc-officer-for-shooting-in-abuja-market-2nrdlh Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:12:34 GMT The FCT Police Command has arrested an NSCDC Deputy Superintendent, Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing shots in a market in Kubwa, Abuja. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/nimasa-deploys-drones-armoured-vehicles-against-sea-crimes-c8fi2r https://newsstand.ng/news/nimasa-deploys-drones-armoured-vehicles-against-sea-crimes-c8fi2r Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:11:28 GMT NIMASA's Deep Blue Project has deployed advanced technology, including drones and armoured vehicles, to combat sea crimes and illegal activities in Nigeria International https://newsstand.ng/news/the-blood-sucking-demon-on-otedola-bridge-9sn5as https://newsstand.ng/news/the-blood-sucking-demon-on-otedola-bridge-9sn5as Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:10:27 GMT A columnist argues that attributing frequent Otedola Bridge accidents to a 'blood-sucking demon' is a metaphor for the human errors LASTMA identified. General https://newsstand.ng/news/violence-mars-raddas-campaign-kick-off-in-katsina-mo2qr6 https://newsstand.ng/news/violence-mars-raddas-campaign-kick-off-in-katsina-mo2qr6 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:09:37 GMT Violence marred the campaign kick-off of Katsina Governor Dikko Radda in Funtua, leaving several APC supporters injured and property damaged. General https://newsstand.ng/news/apc-expands-campaign-structure-appoints-al-makura-ndoma-egba-pqmg60 https://newsstand.ng/news/apc-expands-campaign-structure-appoints-al-makura-ndoma-egba-pqmg60 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:08:35 GMT The All Progressives Congress has expanded its campaign structure for the 2027 elections, appointing Victor Ndoma-Egba and Umaru Tanko Al-Makura to directo Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/au-accredits-nigerias-counter-terrorism-centre-as-regional-hub-78nsii https://newsstand.ng/news/au-accredits-nigerias-counter-terrorism-centre-as-regional-hub-78nsii Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:07:52 GMT The African Union has accredited Nigeria’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre as a regional hub to support countries in West Africa and the Sahel. Crime https://newsstand.ng/news/fg-unveils-digital-economy-roadmap-seed01 https://newsstand.ng/news/fg-unveils-digital-economy-roadmap-seed01 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:07:04 GMT The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy announced a strategic initiative. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/omission-inec-decides-pantami-adebutus-fate-today-796l79 https://newsstand.ng/news/omission-inec-decides-pantami-adebutus-fate-today-796l79 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:06:53 GMT INEC is set to decide the fate of Isa Pantami, Ladi Adebutu, and other politicians omitted from the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship poll Politics