The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to keep demanding justice and accountability six years after the Lekki Toll Gate shootings during the #EndSARS protests. firstdaily.ng/endsars-obi-pa…

Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye, has accused Nigeria’s political elite of lacking faith in free, fair and transparent elections, alleging that vote-buying and attempts to manipulate results are being used to undermine voters’ choices. firstdaily.ng/nigerian-polit…

China has criticised the United States government’s decision to ban the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an excessive interpretation of national security. firstdaily.ng/china-condemns…

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the shootings at the Lekki Toll Gate during the 2020 EndSARS protests, questioning why justice remains elusive six years after the incident. firstdaily.ng/endsars-sowore…

Veteran Nollywood actor Prince Jide Kosoko has revealed that he has been managing diabetes for 30 years, urging Nigerians to understand their health conditions, adhere to medical advice and undergo regular health screenings. firstdaily.ng/jide-kosoko-re…

The Delta State House of Assembly has endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment to enable the establishment of state police, with all 23 lawmakers present voting in favour on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. firstdaily.ng/delta-assembly…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of inducing some of its candidates to defect through alleged bribery, political appointments and other material incentives. firstdaily.ng/ndc-plans-fres…

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has apologised to colleague Laide Bakare after her reaction to Bakare’s name during a podcast interview sparked online backlash, expressing a desire to settle their differences. Badmus posted the apology on Instagram on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, days after a clip from her appearance on Isbae U’s Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast went viral. firstdaily.ng/eniola-badmus-…

JUST IN: A private car owner has captured the moment his vehicle collided with a mini commercial bus carrying passengers and a tricycle reportedly conveying passengers. The incident was recorded using a camera mounted on his eyeglasses.

… Diri approves DeltasUNite centre as global stakeholders push for stronger protection of vulnerable delta regions Bayelsa State is set to host the governance secretariat of DeltasUNite, an international environmental initiative aimed at protecting river deltas, following approval by Governor Douye Diri. firstdaily.ng/bayelsa-to-hos…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused political opponents of twisting his message on Nigerians living abroad, insisting that he never asked members of the diaspora to abandon their families in Nigeria. firstdaily.ng/peter-obi-fire…

The passing of His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, came as a great shock to me. It is painful and devastating, particularly because of the special bond of friendship, mutual respect and trust that we shared over many years. His death is not merely the loss of a former governor and distinguished public servant; it is a personal loss to me and my family. firstdaily.ng/dr-emmanuel-ud…

🔥 Top 10 Stories Nigerians Are Talking About – October 20, 2026 1. ₦9TRN NLNG DIVIDENDS: Makinde Challenges FG Over States’ Share * Governor Demands Explanation for Shortfall Owed to States, LGs ===firstdaily.ng/nlng-dividends… 2. Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts Investors From 51 African Countries ===firstdaily.ng/dangote-refine… 3. Nigeria Loses 3,363mw in Six Hours as Power Generation Crashes ===firstdaily.ng/nigeria-loses-… 4. Court Dismisses El-Rufai’s ₦120m Rights Suit Against DSS, EFCC, ICPC ===firstdaily.ng/court-dismisse… 5. World Bank Urges FG to Expand ₦658.9bn Cash Transfers to Poor Households ===firstdaily.ng/wbank-urges-fg… 6. Nigeria’s Capital Importation Hits $23bn, Reserves Exceed $50bn — FG ===firstdaily.ng/nigerias-capit… 7. Petrol Discount Could Cost Nigeria ₦1.77trn, BMI Warns ===firstdaily.ng/petrol-discoun… 8. Police Rescue Catholic Priest, Seven Others in Benue ===firstdaily.ng/police-rescue-… 9. Obi: No Gov Has Saved 10% of What I Saved ===firstdaily.ng/obi-no-governo… Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71 ===firstdaily.ng/former-delta-g… Kindly follow our pages for more news updates.

Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71 Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness. His death was announced by the Uduaghan family in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, October 19, 2026. firstdaily.ng/former-delta-g…

One Injured As Five-Storey Building Partially Collapses In Abuja One person has sustained minor injuries following the partial collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Durban Street, Wuse II, Abuja. firstdaily.ng/one-injured-as…

A voice message arrives on election morning. It sounds like an INEC official announcing that voting has been postponed. A woman at Mbiama, Kontagora, Ife or Ogoja who has arranged transport and prepared to queue stays home. The message is false. By the time she learns the truth, voting has ended. firstdaily.ng/ai-and-2027-wh…

The World Bank has urged the Federal Government and state governments to expand cash transfer programmes and establish sustainable funding arrangements to provide consistent financial support to poor and vulnerable Nigerians. firstdaily.ng/wbank-urges-fg…

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, has acknowledged shortcomings in security planning and intelligence gathering following widespread violence during protests across the country, but has rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. firstdaily.ng/macron-admits-…

One person has sustained minor injuries following the partial collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Durban Street, Wuse II, Abuja. firstdaily.ng/one-injured-as…

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned politicians in Ekiti State against declaring their governorship ambitions too early, warning that such moves could distract Governor Biodun Oyebanji from delivering on his second-term mandate. firstdaily.ng/tinubu-warns-2…