NaijaNewsFeeds Daily Briefing — Monday, 05 October 2026

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Monday, 05 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

Tinubu’s lawyers admit errors in U.S. court filing over 1990s drug probe records

Lawyers for President Bola Tinubu have admitted errors in a U.S. court filing concerning records of a 1990s drug probe, according to Sahara Reporters.

Sahara Reporters

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Opinion piece examines ‘rhetoric of perpetual arrival’ in Nigerian politics

An opinion piece examines the ‘rhetoric of perpetual arrival’ in Nigerian politics, where leaders consistently declare the nation is on the cusp of prosperity, echoing past promises. The article questions the impact of this communication strategy on accountability and national progress.

Punch Newspaper

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MFM FC win 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League title

MFM FC are the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League champions, winning N7.5m after a 66-64 overtime thriller against First Bank. The bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women’s basketball.

Punch Newspaper

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Shettima says Nigeria was on verge of collapse under Buhari

Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria was on the verge of collapse under former late President Muhammadu Buhari before President Bola Tinubu’s government came to save the country. Mr Shettima, who visited the President in Lagos after his return from vacation in Europe, said Nigerians should be kind towards Mr Tinubu, who he said saved the collapsing economy he inherited.

Peoples Gazette

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💼 Business & Economy

Desk editor: Sammy Tongshinung

NITDA pushes digital solutions to bridge Nigeria’s agricultural extension gap

NITDA is pushing digital solutions to bridge Nigeria’s agricultural extension gap, according to Nigeria Communications Week.

Nigeria Communications Week

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Oil production increased by 80% in three years, says FG

The Federal Government says oil production increased by 80% in three years, according to The Guardian Nigeria News.

The Guardian Nigeria News

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MFM claim N7.5m prize at Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball finale

MFM claimed the N7.5m prize at the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball finale, LEADERSHIP Newspapers reports.

LEADERSHIP Newspapers

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Senator Kyari: Protecting farmers is protecting Nigeria’s food security

Senator Kyari said protecting farmers is protecting Nigeria’s food security, according to Apex News Exclusive.

Apex News Exclusive

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⚽ Sports

Desk editor: Jiru Micah

Akor Adams backs Super Eagles to restore standards after Bissau setback

Akor Adams said corrections are already being made and backed the Super Eagles to restore standards after their Guinea-Bissau setback. He also tipped the ‘wounded’ Eagles ahead of an international friendly against Russia.

Premium Times Nigeria

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Iheanacho returns as Super Eagles intensify preparations

Iheanacho has returned as the Super Eagles intensify preparations, according to The Guardian Nigeria News.

The Guardian Nigeria News

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Akor Adams explains what Nigeria must improve after Guinea-Bissau defeat

Akor Adams explained what Nigeria must improve after their Guinea-Bissau defeat, according to Soccernet.ng.

Soccernet.ng

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Russia send warning to Super Eagles with 6-0 win

Russia sent a warning to the Super Eagles with a 6-0 win. Reports also noted the Super Eagles lost key players and were weakened by club restrictions and injuries ahead of the Russia friendly.

Daily Post Nigeria

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🎬 Entertainment

Desk editor: Yeshua Emmanuel

Nollywood actress raises alarm over fake products, begs NAFDAC for solutions

A Nollywood actress raised alarm over fake products and appealed to NAFDAC for solutions, in a video reported by Daily Post Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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BBNaija Live Show 10: Oyin served looks, loyalty and plenty of smoke

In BBNaija Live Show 10, Oyin served looks, loyalty and plenty of smoke, according to the Showmax website.

Showmax website

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Burna Boy, police move to rebuild trust with Nigerian youths

Burna Boy and the police are moving to rebuild trust with Nigerian youths, The Nation Newspaper reports.

The Nation Newspaper

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10 Nollywood movies that proved Nigerian audiences still love cinema

PM News Nigeria lists 10 Nollywood movies that proved Nigerian audiences still love cinema.

PM News Nigeria

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🩺 Health & Education

University students hail Dangote Foundation’s free share initiative

University students hailed the Dangote Foundation’s free share initiative, according to Fresh Angle.

Fresh Angle

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66 Years Of Promises: From Mission Hospitals To Medical Tourism

LEADERSHIP Newspapers examines 66 years of promises, tracing the path from mission hospitals to medical tourism.

LEADERSHIP Newspapers

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Education reforms taking shape under Renewed Hope Agenda – Minister

A minister said education reforms are taking shape under the Renewed Hope Agenda, according to TVC News.

TVC News

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When will our leaders fix Nigeria’s hospitals?

The Guardian Nigeria News asks when Nigeria’s leaders will fix the country’s hospitals.

The Guardian Nigeria News

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