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October 26, 2026, 10:06 am
All of Africa Today - October 26, 2026
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Tinubu Launches Reelection Bid Amid Economic Woes
- [DW] President Bola Tinubu promised "a better tomorrow" for Nigerians while kicking off his next electoral campaign, while also blaming his rivals for poverty plaguing Africa's most populous nation.
Ebola - Nigeria Identifies 53 Contacts Linked to Confirmed Case
- [Premium Times] Mr Idris said the contacts include healthcare workers, the confirmed patient's domestic staff and spouse, as well as health personnel involved in collecting samples from the patient
Exclusive - CCB Investigates Peter Obi, Saraki, David Mark, Four Others Over Offshore Assets
- [Premium Times] Multiple sources within the CCB confirmed the investigation to PREMIUM TIMES after the newspaper sought an update on the bureau's handling of allegations involving public officials named in the international investigations.
Ebola - Peter Oboh Tasks Gov Sanwo-Olu On Human Wastes Along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
- [Vanguard] The former Commonwealth and British boxing champion, Peter Idemudia Oboh, now a minister of God, has begged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to turn his attention to the filth on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway even as Ebola threatens.
Dangote Charts Path to Africa's Industrial Revolution, Prioritises Power, Financing
- [Vanguard] Africa's ambition to become global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilize long-term financing, deliver reliable electricity and adopt policies that turn its vast natural resources into manufactured products, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared.
Nigerian Govt Disburses N38.93 Billion to 166 Tertiary Institutions
- [Premium Times] She said the disbursement was under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund, covering 79 universities, 46 polytechnics and 41 colleges of education.
Outrage As APC Youth Leader Shares New Prado SUVs to Mobilisers, Then Deletes Post
- [Premium Times] Dayo Israel, the national youth leader of the APC, deleted a post he earlier shared showing seven Toyota Prado SUVs presented to selected party youth leaders for election mobilisation after Nigerians criticised the reported cost of the vehicles amid economic hardship.
Ebola Health Alert - Confirmed Case in Nigeria & Public Guidance
- [CJID] The Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) have officially confirmed an isolated case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. The patient, a female traveller who recently arrived from Uganda aboard an international flight, is currently receiving specialised care under strict isolation protocols at a health facility. Public health authorities and Emergency Operations Centres are actively conducting contact tracing and risk assessment to prevent secondary
Ebola - NCDC Places 53 Contacts Under Watch, Approves N100,000 Weekly Support
- [Daily Trust] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it is monitoring 53 primary contacts linked to Nigeria's confirmed Ebola case, as it expands investigations to identify people who may have been exposed to the patient at multiple locations.
Serap Takes Govt to Ecowas Court Over Alleged N78.8bn Cash Transfer Scandal
- [Daily Trust] The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government over "the alleged diversion, irregular expenditure and failure to account for over N78.8 billion in public funds involving the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) and the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO)."
Nigeria's Index Ebola Case Set for Medical Evacuation Abroad Today, Two Contacts Test Negative
- [This Day] Nigeria's index case of the Ebola virus disease is expected to be evacuated abroad for further medical treatment early Monday (today), a source familiar with the development told THISDAY last night.
Era of Holding Nigeria's Oil, Gas Assets As Souvenirs Over - Govt
- [This Day] The federal government has declared an end to the era of oil companies holding petroleum assets without developing them, insisting that operators must either invest in production or relinquish their licences under the drill-or-drop provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Ebola - States Step Up Surveillance As Contacts Rise By 9
- [Leadership] | NCDC approves N100, 000 weekly for quarantined contacts | Husband of index case tests negative
Traders Seek Yobe Govt's Support Over Rising Business Costs
- [Leadership] Rising transportation costs, fluctuating prices and declining purchasing power are putting pressure on traders in Potiskum, Yobe State, prompting them to call on the government for support.
79 Varsities, 46 Polytechnics, 41 Colleges Get N38.93bn Intervention Fund
- [Leadership] The Federal Government has disbursed N38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions nationwide under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund.
Taraba Attack Death Toll Hits 58 As Residents Lament Neglect
- [Leadership] The death toll from Friday's attack on Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has risen to 58, including 15 people who drowned while fleeing the attackers.
'Poverty Will Go' - Full List of Tinubu's 2027 Promises As APC Flags Off Campaign in Kaduna
- [Leadership] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised Nigerians prosperity, economic recovery and a better future as he formally launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna, asking voters to give him another four years to consolidate his administration's policies and achievements.
Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge Will Be in Use Before Christmas, Says Sanwo-Olu
- [Leadership] Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Opebi-Ojota link bridge will be ready before Christmas.
7-Month Petrol Stock Shortfall Sparks Year-End Supply Concern
- [Leadership] Nigeria's petrol stock cover has remained below the 30-day safety benchmark for seven consecutive months, raising concerns about possible supply constraints towards the end of the year as petroleum marketers reportedly reduce imports amid claims that banks have declined to issue Letters of Credit (LCs) to importers.
INEC, Police Move to Protect 232,000 Voters With Disabilities
- [Daily Trust] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have pledged stronger measures to protect about 232,000 votes of people with disabilities from intimidation, harassment and discrimination ahead of the 2027 general elections.
When Fear Travels Faster Than Disease
- [Daily Trust] Few words in public health can alter the mood of a nation as quickly as Ebola. The name evokes memories of devastating outbreaks, overwhelmed communities and health workers risking their lives to care for the sick. Within hours, a confirmed case can generate legitimate concern, alarming speculation and a flood of unverified messages. Yet, while the virus demands an urgent epidemiological response, the public response to the threat can either strengthen containment efforts or make them more difficult.
INEC to Decide On Pantami, Gwarzo, Adebutu, Others October 29
- [Daily Trust] Scores of petitions have flooded the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) challenging the omission of names of candidates submitted by some political parties to the commission ahead the 2027 general elections.
Mixed Reactions Trail Emir of Katsina's Address to Tinubu's Campaign Council
- [Daily Trust] The Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman's address to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Presidential Campaign Council during its recent visit to the Katsina Emirate has sparked mixed reactions among residents and political observers.
What You Should Know About FCT Rent Regulation Bill
- [Daily Trust] As residents continue to grapple with high cost of rent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Assembly has begun move to curtail incessant rent increament with the introduction of the FCT Rent Regulation and Tenants' Protection Bill, 2026.
Okonjo-Iweala, Cardoso, Adesina Lead Nigeria's Thought Leadership Ranking
- [Daily Trust] Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has emerged as Nigeria's leading thought leader, according to the inaugural GREY Capital Index of 2026.
Ebola - NCDC Expands Health Declaration Requirement for International Travellers
- [Premium Times] He said the NCDC had sent advisories to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), with further instructions expected to guide implementation in collaboration with airlines.
CBD COP17 - Namibian Biosafety Expert Martha Kandawa-Schulz Dies in Yerevan
- [Premium Times] Martha Kandawa-Schulz, Namibia's Cartagena Protocol National Focal Point, died in Yerevan, Armenia, while participating in the ongoing United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17).
Lagos Govt On Alert, Says No Ebola Case in State
- [Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to prevent, detect and respond to potential Ebola threats, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant.
President Tinubu's Tribute to Lade Bonuola At 80
- [Presidency Nigeria] I extend my warmest congratulations to Mr Oyinlade "Ladbone" Bonuola, veteran journalist, distinguished editor, and former Managing Director of The Guardian Newspaper, on his 80th birthday.
