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1. Trump holds off overcapacity tariffs as US midterms near Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
2. This new slow-burn crime thriller is Stephen Graham's victory lap Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   Deputy TV editor Meg Watson shares her pick for what to watch this week.

3. Nigeria: 2027 - Makinde Urges Nigerians to Reject Ethnic, Religious Politics AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has charged Nigerians to reject ethnic and religious politics.

4. Nigeria: 2027 - Prepare for Risks, INEC Tells Electoral Officers AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged electoral officers in Edo State to strengthen risk management and preparedness ahead of the 2027 general elections to prevent operational errors and security breaches.

5. Nigeria: Tinubu Inducts 5 Helicopters, Inaugurates Presidential Air Fleet Hangar AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inducted five newly acquired helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) inventory.

6. Nigeria: Borno Community Seeks Release of 78 Abducted School Children AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] Marghi community in Borno State has appealed to the federal government and to Governor Babagana Zulum to intensify efforts towards the rescue of 78 schoolchildren and a teacher abducted from Mussa and Lassa communities in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

7. Nigeria: NSCDC Suspends Officer Over Misuse of Firearm in Abuja Market AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended an officer for allegedly firing shots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market, Abuja.

8. Nigeria: 2027 - Presidential Candidates Slammed Over Lack of Detailed Manifestos AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] Supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, have faulted other presidential candidates for failing to present comprehensive manifestos with detailed policy proposals and implementation timelines ahead of the 2027 general election.

9. Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Teacher in Nasarawa, Demand N50m Ransom AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

   [Daily Trust] Gunmen have abducted a primary school teacher, Mrs Amina Hussaini, from her residence in Kuru community, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and demanded N50 million ransom.

10. Nigeria: 2027 - Pantami, Gwarzo in, Adebutu Out AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026

    [Daily Trust] After more than two weeks of suspense, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday took a final decision on the fate of candidates nominated by political parties for governorship and House of Assembly seats who were not initially cleared by the commission.