Today's news

The latest stories from Nigeria's news outlets in one place, each credited to and linked back to its publisher.

  1. 18 categories of foreigners who can now work in Vietnam without work permit

    legit.ng · 2026-11-01

    - Vietnam's government issued Decree No. 393/2026/ND-CP, removing the work permit requirement for 18 categories of foreign workers - The categories cover a wide range of workers, from company owners and ODA project advisers to volunteers and AI programme recruits - The decree…

  2. Ex-NIA boss names terrorists, bandits behind Nigeria's kidnapping crisis

    legit.ng · 2026-11-01

    - Former NIA Director-General Ambassador Ahmed Rufai linked Nigeria's kidnapping crisis to terrorist groups, bandit militias, informants and financial facilitators - Rufai spoke at the Global Security Forum in Qatar, revealing how the motives behind abductions have shifted…

  3. Suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa tested negative, says NCDC

    legit.ng, thecable.ng · 2026-11-01

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says there are currently no laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases in Adamawa. The NCDC on Saturday reported two suspected Ebola cases in the north-east state, adding that the individuals had been isolated while contact…

  4. Yahaya Bello plans to spend 2 weeks in Kano campaigning for Tinubu

    legit.ng, thecable.ng · 2026-11-01

    - Former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello made the declaration at a Yoruba political mobilisation programme held in Kano - Bello challenged non-indigenous communities in Kano to surpass the nearly 500,000 votes they reportedly delivered for Tinubu in 2023 - House of Representatives…

  5. Toluwanisings' death and social media prosecutors

    thecable.ng · 2026-11-01

    The death of Yoruba gospel musician Toluwanisings, known as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, has sparked outrage and controversy on social media. Toluwanisings passed away suddenly on October 14, 2026, after collapsing on the staircase of his Ibadan, Oyo State residence. He had just returned from a worship concert titled In His Presence. His sudden death has led to accusations of a toxic, voyeuristic dissection of his personal life, with social media focusing on his private affairs rather than the systemic failure that killed him. This situation mirrors the aftermath of the death of Mohbad in 2023, which also involved allegations of bullying and disputes over his estate. Toluwanisings' death highlights ongoing issues with Nigeria's health infrastructure, including systemic negligence and refusal to treat emergency and gunshot victims without police reports. His body was rushed to several hospitals in Ibadan, but each institution either rejected him outright or presented administrative excuses. The public's reaction to Toluwanisings' death underscores the need for systemic change in Nigeria's healthcare system.