Evening roundup: Nigeria news, Sunday 25 October 2026

Published 25 Oct 2026, 18:18 WAT · generated automatically from our multi-source story pages · CBN official rate: ₦1361.34/$ (2026-10-23)

Top stories

1. SERAP drags Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over ₦78.8bn cash transfer scandal

   The Whistler reports: “The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has dragged the Federal Government before the ECOWAS Court of Justice over alleged financial irregularities involving N78.8bn allocated to federal cash-transfer and social-protection programmes.” 8 outlets are covering this story — Punch, The ICIR, Nigerian Eye, The Whistler, Nigerian Tribune, Naija News, Ripples Nigeria and P.M.

   8 outlets

2. NCDC identifies two more suspected ebola cases, 53 contacts

   BusinessDay reports: “Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, has identified two additional suspected cases of Ebola virus disease and 53” 8 outlets are covering this story — Daily Post, Nigerian Tribune, Nairametrics, The Sun, Information Nigeria, The Whistler, Nigerian Eye and BusinessDay; Daily Post was first to publish.

   8 outlets

3. Sapele: kidnapping – what we know so far

   5 outlets – Daily Post, Nigerian Tribune, The Whistler, P.M.

   5 outlets

4. Ebola: NCDC approves N100,000 weekly payment for contacts

   Punch reports: “The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has approved a N100,000 weekly payment for Ebola contacts in isolation to cover feeding and family maintenance costs” 5 outlets are covering this story — Punch, The Sun, Naija News, Legit.ng and Vanguard; Punch was first to publish.

   5 outlets

5. Lagos: road accident – what we know so far

   5 outlets – Linda Ikeji's Blog, Premium Times, The Whistler, Daily Trust – report a road accident in Lagos.

   5 outlets

6. Pantami Vows to Expose Plots Against His Gombe Governorship Bid

   The Whistler reports: “Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has vowed to expose those he accused of conspiring to frustrate his governorship ambition in Gombe State, saying investigations have uncovered the alleged plotters.” 4 outlets are covering this story — Daily Post, The Whistler, Nigerian Eye and Naija News; Daily Post was first to publish.

   4 outlets

7. Abuja: incident – what we know so far

   4 outlets – Punch, Linda Ikeji's Blog, The Whistler, Legit.ng – report a security or emergency incident in Abuja.

   4 outlets

8. "Big weddings put pressure on couples and on the marriage" Actress Ruth Kadiri says as she advices couples

   Nigerian Eye reports: “Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has urged couples to resist societal pressure to stage extravagant weddings, warning that such ceremonies can place emotional and financial strain on marriages.” 4 outlets are covering this story — Naija News, Linda Ikeji's Blog, P.M.

   4 outlets

Crime & Accidents

• Incident reported in Nigeria – what we know so far
• Kano: attack – what we know so far
• Attack reported in Nigeria – what we know so far

Sport

• Groves Tells Joshua To Add Mike Tyson For Fury Fight
• NFF Hails Alex Iwobi As He Equals Salah’s Premier League Record
• Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead

Politics

• NDC Announces Date For NEC Meeting, Unveiling National Campaign Council
• NANS backs Tinubu, Umahi after road projects inspection
• Abuja: Kalu, Tompolo team up for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

News

• FG Disburses N38.93bn To 166 Tertiary Institutions For Infrastructure Upgrade
• “Don’t Buy Xmas Clothes Before Paying Tithe; It’s Very Dangerous” – Pastor Ibiyeomie
• Anambra State: Heat wave: Anambra first lady urges residents to take precautions

Business & Finance

• Naira falls N27.12 in two days despite $55.16bn external reserves

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