Tuesday’s Top Stories: Ebola Fund Row, Niger Kidnapping, Sowore Attack and More

Here are the top stories for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The NCDC says the Federal Government’s ₦10 billion emergency health fund covers several disease threats, while Nigeria needs ₦104 billion a year for health security. Vice President Kashim Shettima says the hardest phase of Tinubu’s economic reforms is over and is seeking a renewed mandate. Nigeria has also opened 40 oil and gas blocks for bidding from November 20. Omoyele Sowore has released new footage of an attack on his team in Ekiti, which he describes as an attempted assassination. In Niger State, suspected bandits abducted 14 Islamic school students and a teacher. At least two people were killed and five injured in separate attacks in Plateau State despite a curfew. Atiku Abubakar criticised the government over retired police officers’ benefits. Members of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council are set to step down and transition into the Adele Oba Awujale in Council. Ned Nwoko has warned people against spreading false reports about his estranged wife, Regina Daniels. FIFA will give council members access to documents concerning a controversial proposal to sell private investors stakes in the World Cup.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.