NaijaNewsFeeds Daily Briefing — Friday, 02 October 2026

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Friday, 02 October 2026
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Your scannable roundup of what Nigeria is talking about today — top stories across the beats, each linked to its source.

🇳🇬 Top Stories

Desk editor: Alex Gukir Jnr

Lagos governorship candidates outline plans on education, housing, healthcare

Lagos governorship candidates have spoken on their plans for education, housing, healthcare, Yoruba cultural preservation and business protection. The candidates set out their positions across these policy areas.

Premium Times Nigeria

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NDC candidate Funso Doherty pledges free education, healthcare in Lagos

NDC governorship candidate Funso Doherty has pledged to make education and healthcare free if elected in Lagos. His promises include free meals and transport for public school students.

Punch Newspaper

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Reflection on an encounter with the Vice President and the diaspora

A first-person account describes an encounter with Nigeria’s Vice President and the feeling that the diaspora was being heard.

THISDAYLIVE

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Dangote Foundation launches Student Share Grant Initiative for young Nigerians

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative to help young Nigerians begin investing early and deepen financial literacy. It is open to students aged 18 and above in public and private tertiary institutions, and ties into the ongoing Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.

Peoples Gazette

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💼 Business & Economy

Desk editor: Sammy Tongshinung

Investigation: NUPRC fails to enforce anti-flaring law as methane emissions go unchecked

An investigation reports that the NUPRC has failed to enforce Nigeria’s anti-flaring law as methane emissions go unchecked.

Premium Times Nigeria

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NNPC oil security claims rise to N11.2tn

NNPC’s oil security claims have risen to N11.2 trillion, according to a report.

Punch Newspapers

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Fire destroys goods, property worth millions at Port Harcourt market

A fire has destroyed goods and property worth millions of naira at a market in Port Harcourt.

Tribune Online

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CPPE calls for shift from economic stabilisation to shared prosperity

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise says Nigeria’s next economic test is no longer stabilisation alone, but whether recent gains can translate into productivity, jobs and improved living standards.

Proshare.co

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⚽ Sports

Desk editor: Jiru Micah

City Boy Movement names Super Eagles stars Omeruo, Shehu to leadership roles

The City Boy Movement has named Super Eagles stars Omeruo and Shehu to leadership roles.

Vanguard News

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Okoye heads to London as Super Eagles travel to Russia for friendly

Goalkeeper Okoye is heading to London while the Super Eagles travel to Russia for a friendly game. Ndidi has withdrawn from the Russia friendly, and a 22-player squad has been listed.

OwnGoal Nigeria

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Comoros name squad for Super Falcons Olympics qualifier

Comoros have named their squad for the 2028 Olympics qualifier against the Super Falcons.

Complete Sports

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Everton celebrate Nigeria@66 with Amokachi, Aiyegbeni, Yobo, others

Everton celebrated Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary with former stars including Amokachi, Aiyegbeni and Yobo.

Punch Newspapers

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🎬 Entertainment

Desk editor: Yeshua Emmanuel

K’WATE vows to conquer global music scene after AFRIMMA award

After winning an AFRIMMA award, K’WATE has vowed to conquer the global music scene.

The Sun Nigeria

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BBNaija Day 67: Naija slangs test

Big Brother Naija Day 67 featured a Naija slangs test.

DStv

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Full list: Big Brother Naija Season 11 finalists ahead of Sunday showdown

The full list of Big Brother Naija Season 11 finalists has been released ahead of Sunday’s final showdown.

TVC News

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Burna Boy, Otedola, Kizz Daniel, Sunny Ade cars feature in September news roundup

A roundup of Nigerian news in September highlights vehicles including Burna Boy’s Bugatti, Otedola’s Aston Martin, Kizz Daniel’s N1.6 billion Ferrari SUV and Sunny Ade’s gold Rolls-Royce.

AUTOJOSH

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🩺 Health & Education

IKEAHealth targets the healthcare gap before hospital visits

IKEAHealth is described as aiming to close a healthcare gap that exists before patients reach the hospital.

Business News Nigeria

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Hospital urges Nigerians to prioritise heart health

A hospital has urged Nigerians to prioritise heart health.

nannews.ng

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Indian hospital uses ex-leader Abdulsalami Abubakar in knee surgery advert

An Indian hospital has used former Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar in an online commercial for knee surgery.

Peoples Gazette Nigeria

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Sowore criticises Abubakar’s Indian hospital advert over Nigeria’s healthcare

Sowore has tackled the Indian hospital advert featuring Abdulsalami Abubakar, raising concerns over Nigeria’s healthcare system.

The Sun Nigeria

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