By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
DNA samples were taken on 31 October from the body of Nigerian singer Mohbad and Liam as part of legal proceedings to establish the child's paternity. The samples were collected in Lagos under judicial supervision and sent to a forensic centre, according to several Nigerian media outlets.
A Lagos court has suspended the coronation of Kabiru Adesegun Bashiru as Olu of Oko Baba Agba, scheduled for 16 November. The judge also ordered the effects of his installation to be suspended until the case is decided, according to Punch, following a petition by seven plaintiffs.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu promises improved living conditions and calls on voters in Akwa Ibom to support continuity in his government. During his visit to Uyo, he also announced approval of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, according to Vanguard.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Attacks on convoys, meetings and political facilities are mounting in several Nigerian states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Police and security services are ordering the arrest of alleged sponsors, while parties call for greater tolerance, according to Leadership.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Leadership ·
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu calls on Nigerian football stakeholders to strengthen cooperation, particularly around the Nigeria Football Federation. He made the request on Friday during a meeting with Samson Adamu, the new secretary general of the Confederation of African Football, according to P.M. News.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: P.M. News ·
INEC keeps Atiku as candidate for Nigeria's 2027 electionNigeria's electoral commission says it has not received the certified copy of the ruling invalidating the ADC leadership and nominations from that leadership. Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi therefore remain listed on its portal for the 2027 election, Mohammed Haruna said.
Tine recalls Faye's constitutional powers in SenegalAbdoulaye Tine, adviser-minister and spokesman for the Senegalese presidency, says Bassirou Diomaye Faye can use the instruments provided by the Constitution in response to the budgetary and institutional deadlock. He cites advance decrees and a request for a second reading, according to his interview with L’Observateur.The week in Africa
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