Top 10 Nigerian News Headlines Today, Saturday, October 24, 2026

Good morning, Nigeria. Here are the top 10 Nigerian news stories for Saturday, October 24, 2026, covering politics, entertainment and sports.

1. Security Tightened in Kaduna Ahead of Tinubu’s APC Campaign Flag-Off: Security personnel have been deployed across Kaduna ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s expected visit for the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign flag-off at Kaduna Township Stadium.

2. Suswam Urges Nigerians to Endure Hardship Under Tinubu: Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has acknowledged the economic difficulties facing Nigerians but urged citizens, especially young people, to support Tinubu’s reforms, which he believes could benefit future generations.

3. Makinde’s Campaign Group Challenges Tinubu Over Northern Nigeria: The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organization has questioned what Kaduna and northern Nigeria have gained from Tinubu’s administration, citing insecurity and economic hardship while criticising the government’s record.

4. Kwankwaso Reveals Agreement With Peter Obi: NDC vice-presidential candidate Musa Kwankwaso says he and presidential candidate Peter Obi have agreed to harmonise their policies, promising to tackle insecurity, poverty and illiteracy while investing in agriculture and education if elected.

5. Suswam Defends Tinubu’s Economic Policies: Gabriel Suswam has described Tinubu’s economic reforms as an investment in the future, arguing that although they are difficult in the short term, younger generations may eventually benefit.

6. Wike Urges Tinubu Supporters to Embrace Political Cooperation: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has encouraged governors backing Tinubu’s re-election to learn from his Rainbow Coalition, which he says brings politicians from different parties together to promote cooperation and stability.

7. Fresh Details Emerge About Francis Duru’s Death: A family source reportedly told Channels Television that veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru died at about 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, at the National Hospital in Abuja. His family has not disclosed the specific illness that led to his death.

8. Veteran Nollywood Actor Steve Echendu Reportedly Dies: Nigerian actor, producer and director Steve Echendu has reportedly died after battling an undisclosed illness. His colleague Wisdom Nwankwo announced the news in a Facebook post, shortly after Francis Duru’s death was confirmed.

9. Nigeria’s Flamingos Defeat North Korea to Reach U-17 World Cup Round of 16: The Flamingos beat defending champions North Korea 3–1 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored twice, while Kanyinsola Yusuf added a free-kick goal as Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage.

10. Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany Hospitalised After Collapse: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after reportedly collapsing at the club’s training ground. The club said he would undergo medical examinations and remain under care, while his coaching staff handled training and match preparations.