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The Government Secondary School, Ilorin Old Boys Association has called on the Kwara State Government to urgently address the school’s infrastructural and academic challenges as the 1986 set marks its 40th anniversary.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has suspended three more personnel and paraded its suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Suberu Aniviye, and other officers following the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the Corps’ custody.

More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has accused African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of alleged irregularities surrounding the stalled Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading Nigeria’s delegation to the annual gathering.

The OK Movement has denied reports that it has unveiled a Presidential Campaign Council, saying no such council has been announced by the group.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says its operatives have intercepted more than 1.3 million opioid pills and 6,000 kilograms of cannabis with a combined street value of more than N3.4 billion in operations across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from a purported announcement of a Presidential Campaign Council under the “OK Movement,” saying the publication did not emanate from the party.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met, including recognition of what he described as the legitimate rights of the Iranian people.

The United States has warned that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels could escalate rapidly after a missile attack targeted the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

The Presidency has told African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to take his economic proposals to voters rather than direct President Bola Tinubu on how to govern.

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, has warned of a high riverine flood risk across 15 states from Sept. 19 to 25, urging communities in vulnerable areas to move to safer and higher ground.

Wazobia FM and its on-air personalities have secured multiple nominations across station, presenter, sports and technical categories at the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards, NBMA 2026.

The newly redeployed State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State, Abdulhamid Salisu Kabara, has assumed duty and taken over leadership of the command.

Niger State Gov. Mohammed Bago says some people who survived the recent deaths involving suspected illegal miners in the state have been discharged from hospital and reunited with their families.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says 48 people have died following an outbreak of severe illnesses linked to the consumption of locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions in Ondo State.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has redeployed Commandant Abdulhamid Kabara as the new State Commandant of its Niger State Command.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, says the Nigerian Navy is expanding its logistics system to support growing joint and land-based operations as the country’s security challenges evolve.

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to cancel its concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA), arguing that it transfers the management of a public institution to a private body.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has organised a refresher training for its canine unit handlers, with two German experts helping to sharpen their skills in narcotics detection.

The Nigeria Police Force has secured the scene where 37 suspected illegal miners died in Niger state while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, as investigations into the deaths begin.

The CWIAK Group has secured 51 nominations at the seventh edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has arrived at the Niger State Government House in Minna over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has accused African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of compromising Nigeria’s interests over the stalled Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its investigation into the alleged irregular award of a 6 billion dollar contract for the construction of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Taraba State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following enforcement operations in Minna, Niger State.

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, has endorsed the Federal Government’s Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway, ATPP, to provide more than 250,000 serving but unqualified teachers with a route to professional certification and licensing.

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has declared a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, following unrest linked to the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, took to the streets Thursday night after 37 suspected illegal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to institutionalise coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities and strengthen Nigeria’s macroeconomic management framework.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the deaths of dozens of Nigerians while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.

The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the deaths of people arrested during enforcement operations against suspected illegal mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of the state.

The Niger State Government has set up a committee of inquiry to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Nigeria Info FM’s official YouTube channel has crossed the 100,000-subscriber mark, a milestone built on thousands of broadcast hours, rapid digital expansion and viewer-focused engagement.

Nigeria Info FM has solidified its position as a powerhouse in talk radio after earning major nods across station, personality, and technical categories for the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2026.

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has unveiled a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election.

Manchester United have been knocked out of the EFL Cup after surrendering a two-goal lead from the first half in a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

The death toll from a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State has risen to 49, with about 170 people affected, according to the state government.

Nigeria’s Falconets booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over England in their Round of 16 clash on Wednesday.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 38-year-old South African national Will Jessica Ann to 40 years in prison for importing 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says he can now campaign in Yoruba as he seeks the governorship of Lagos State on the platform of the African Democratic Congress.

Clearlake Capital has assumed full control of Chelsea after acquiring the ownership stakes held by club chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the rising price of petrol, warning that the development is worsening economic hardship across the country.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal arising from the leadership dispute in the Social Democratic Party, SDP, bringing the latest legal challenge over Shehu Gabam’s claim to the party’s national chairmanship to an end.

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Operations Office, has commenced the distribution of relief materials to people affected by flooding across five Local Government Areas of Lagos State.

Fiji has declared a national emergency over a sharp increase in HIV infections and is expanding access to testing, treatment and prevention services.

The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police services to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval.

Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and film executives. His career spanned more than five decades, taking him from British theatre and television to international films and the Nigerian film industry.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Olu Jacobs, describing him as an institution and a cultural icon.

Nollywood actor Segun Arinze has paid tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, describing him as “one of the greatest pillars” of the Nigerian and African acting profession.

The Anambra State Government on Wednesday disputed former Gov. Peter Obi’s claims that he left the state without outstanding debts, salaries, pensions or other financial obligations when he left office in 2014.

Traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is moving slowly around the Kara Bridge and OPIC turning, although a backlog of vehicles continues to stretch beyond the Long Bridge, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said in an update on Tuesday.

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals it says are responsible for, or complicit in, policies involving uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination and the incitement of imminent violence against minority groups in South Africa.

The US House of Representatives has voted for the third time to halt President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the measure.

When African Energy Week opens in Cape Town on October 12, the most important conversation may not be about oil prices, gas discoveries or billion-dollar investment projects.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican drug kingpin accused of recruiting a methamphetamine expert into Nigeria.

APC governors have rejected any political alliance or arrangement that could undermine President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid or weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi has denied claims by the state government that his administration left behind inherited debts, including a ₦2 billion ecological loan, contractor liabilities and unpaid salaries, gratuities and pensions.

The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to begin his new diplomatic assignment.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured organised labour that the Federal Government will address concerns over proposed changes to the administration of King’s College, Lagos, through dialogue.

J.P. Morgan has included selected Federal Government of Nigeria bonds in its newly introduced Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets Edge, assigning Nigeria a 7.40% weighting.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has adjusted the arrival and examination times for candidates taking part in the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The Debt Management Office has opened a N1 trillion offer of two Federal Government of Nigeria bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit.

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open men’s singles title, overcoming the American in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Monday sounded the gong at the Nigerian Exchange to formally open the N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded fresh successes in separate operations in Borno and Adamawa states, including the surrender of a Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province terrorist and the arrest of six suspected kidnappers.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has backed the ongoing strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), calling on the Lagos State Government to urgently resolve the dispute over their welfare and remuneration.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has condemned an alleged attack on its members during a grassroots meeting in Obuoffia Ward, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, describing the incident as an attack on democratic participation.

The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Kano State branch, says about 570 doctors are currently serving more than 20 million people in government-owned hospitals across the state.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting three suspects allegedly linked to Thursday’s attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections, as political parties intensify preparations for the general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, as he continues his three-week annual leave in Europe.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than N126.46 billion in public funds allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for tougher action against drug traffickers and increased support for people struggling with drug dependence, warning that drug abuse poses a serious threat to Nigerian society.

The Federal Ministry of Education has disowned a fake circular circulating on social media that claims students of Federal Unity Colleges nationwide have been granted an additional three-week holiday.

Celine Dion shed tears of joy Saturday as she returned to the stage for her first full concert in six years, performing before 30,000 fans in Paris after years of battling a rare neurological disorder.

Leaders of the BRICS grouping have called for “maximum restraint” over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, overcoming divisions within the bloc to issue a joint statement at their summit in New Delhi, India.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has urged labour leaders to aspire to political leadership, saying the experience of former union leaders in government has demonstrated the value of workers’ representation in positions of authority.

The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people have died following the suspected consumption of a contaminated alcoholic beverage in Araromi-Obu and other communities in Odigbo Local Government Area.

The Federal Government has said King’s College, Lagos, has not been sold or privatised, stressing that it remains a publicly owned national institution with legal title retained by the government.

Americans on Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with memorial ceremonies, moments of silence and tributes to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the deadliest attack on U.S. soil.

The African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to end delays in the production and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Federal Government has concluded payment of outstanding severance benefits to 2,100 former workers of Nigeria Airways Limited, more than two decades after the national carrier was liquidated.

Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to hold in New Delhi, India, this weekend.

Residents of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State took to the streets Friday to protest recurring attacks, kidnappings and worsening insecurity in the area.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged officers trained in strategic leadership to apply their skills and experience to strengthen the newly created divisions of the Nigerian Army.

The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as scheduled.

Nepal has estimated that it will need about $4.78 billion to rebuild after deadly floods triggered by a glacial mountain collapse last month, the country’s Foreign Ministry said Friday.

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Lagos State has recorded 53 suspected cases of diphtheria in 2026, with six confirmed through laboratory testing.

The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary by two weeks, moving the date from Sept. 15 to Sept. 29, 2026.

The Lagos State Police Command has received 2,000 Cowry Cards from the Lagos State Government to ease transportation costs for police personnel serving across the state.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has explained why he cannot step down for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is also seeking the presidency on the platform of the African Democratic Congress.

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has endorsed Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for a second term, citing his administration’s efforts to improve infrastructure and the transport sector.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced rehabilitation of four vandalised transmission towers along the Afam/IPP/Elelenwo 132-kilovolt Double Circuit Transmission Line in Rivers State.

One person has died and two others have been rescued after a two storey building being manually demolished collapsed in Aboru, Lagos State.

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called for an immediate investigation into the killing of social media political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu in Kano.

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 people in connection with the obstruction of the movement of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, during his visit to the state on Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to pay every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to rally behind his administration ahead of November’s midterm elections, telling supporters that the party must “surge forward” despite difficult election forecasts, low approval ratings and growing voter concerns over prices and the war with Iran.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as contained in the party’s constitution.

The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of eight months of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, CATA, to academic staff in federal tertiary institutions.

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has commenced an investigation into N432.07 billion in outstanding debts owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and oil companies.

Residents of Ottasona Estate in Lekki have accused police officers from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Alagbon, of harassment and intimidation during an operation at the estate on Wednesday morning, which they describe as the latest escalation of a long-running dispute with businessman Segun Oniru.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has condemned the obstruction of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from visiting Yelwata community in Benue State.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested and repatriated suspected drug kingpin Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, after more than two years on the run over a 49.70-kilogramme heroin seizure in Lagos.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the conviction of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM Bank, Robert Orya, on all 49 counts of fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has urged Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian public universities to diversify their funding sources and strengthen their institutions’ Advancement Offices to attract resources beyond government allocations.

Global oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since July as escalating fighting in the Middle East raises fears of prolonged disruptions to crude supplies.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has made terrorism financing a current supervisory priority as it strengthens efforts to protect the financial system from abuse by illicit actors.

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called on Africans to renew their commitment to unity, Pan-Africanism and solidarity as the continent marks African Union Day.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Yobe State.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has condemned the disruption of Peter Obi’s visit to Yelwata in Benue State.

The United States military says it has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has condemned the alleged obstruction of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to Benue State to sympathise with families affected by the 2025 killings in Yelwata.

The Benue State Government has dismissed claims by Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi that thugs allegedly working for the state government blocked him from accessing Yelwata.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, says “hired thugs” blocked his convoy from reaching Yelwata in Benue State, where he planned to visit families affected by last year’s deadly attack.

The Federal Government is moving to make 112 Nigeria’s single emergency number, allowing Nigerians to call one toll free line when they need urgent help.

The convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, was blocked by a mob along Gboko Road in Benue State on Tuesday.

The World Health Organization, WHO, has warned that smoking can reduce the chances of conceiving, linking tobacco use to infertility, reproductive problems and lower success rates for some fertility treatments.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has distanced itself from a truck intercepted with 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis in Ondo State.

The Economic Management Team has approved the establishment of an inter-agency committee to harmonise the macroeconomic assumptions used by government agencies for budgeting and economic planning.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian music icon Shakira are celebrating a major milestone as their 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai,” surpasses one billion views on Shakira’s YouTube channel.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has assured Nigerians that no recovered asset will be mismanaged under his leadership.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has urged the commission’s field officers to step up preparations for the 2027 general elections.

About 30 robots marched through the streets of Warsaw on Monday, waving flags and “chanting” slogans as they called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence and robotisation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its administrative secretaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to close operational gaps, strengthen coordination and adopt unified procedures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The African Democratic Congress has accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of turning its social intervention programmes into a “racket” following an Auditor General’s report questioning the disbursement of 33.75 billion naira in cash transfers.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to convene a public hearing on the state’s regulation of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, and the enforcement of existing restrictions.

Iran warned South Korea Monday against deploying military forces or participating in U.S.-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such involvement would have “serious consequences.”

The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the impact of international cooperation in tackling transnational crime as the world marks the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation.

Nepal has declared a national day of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,300 people, as rescue teams continue searching for thousands still missing.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has ordered the commission’s administrative secretaries across the country to maintain strict operational discipline ahead of the 2027 general elections.

American Football Elite Development (AFEDEV) has announced plans to expand American football across Nigeria through a youth academy, a competitive tackle league, wheelchair and flag football programmes, and a technology platform for identifying and tracking athletes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned politicians and political parties against using abusive, inflammatory or threatening language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has called for patriotic Nigerian leaders whose commitment to national development goes beyond personal interests and self-aggrandisement.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has warned contractors and consultants handling the National Library of Nigeria project that they will face sanctions if they fail to meet agreed timelines.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has ordered the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees of the lower chamber.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development, particularly education and the empowerment of vulnerable children.

Hundreds of flights have been disrupted in Indonesia after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted and sent volcanic ash toward major airports, including the main airport serving Jakarta.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into more than ₦78.8 billion in public funds allegedly diverted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent under Nigeria’s social protection programmes.

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dislodged terrorist elements and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during a clearance operation in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad hoc committees, directing members of the affected panels to immediately stop activities carried out in their names.

Eight states account for 98% of confirmed diphtheria cases in Nigeria, with about 68% of those infected unvaccinated, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged 924 newly trained forest guards from Borno State to protect forest areas and surrounding communities with professionalism, vigilance and restraint.

The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state over suspected cases of diphtheria.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has disengaged some street sweepers, supervisors and a service provider over alleged indiscriminate waste dumping along the Oworonshoki-Berger axis of Lagos.

US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have arrived in Moscow to discuss a proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.

The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state over the threat of a diphtheria outbreak.

Dr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, has called for stronger journalism standards as artificial intelligence, social media and deepfakes make it increasingly difficult to distinguish credible information from disinformation.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has emerged champion of Season 9 of the “I Beg To Differ” Secondary School Debate Tournament after defeating Square College, Lagos, in a closely contested grand finale.

The Federal Government has warned parents, schools and students that there will be consequences for anyone involved in examination malpractice.

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho praised Lionel Messi following the Argentina star’s decision to retire from international soccer, saying the sport will miss one of its defining players of the past two decades.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara signed the state’s ₦1.85 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law Thursday, calling the newly passed budget a “breath of fresh air” for the state's governance and legislative relations.

Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expanded its operational fleet with three 20-foot trucks to boost nationwide enforcement against counterfeit and unwholesome products.

Fountain School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, secured third place at the Season 9 national finals of the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament on Thursday after edging Grace High School, Lagos, in a closely contested debate on whether political debates influence elections.

Retailers of alcoholic beverages in Lagos have protested the ongoing enforcement of the federal government’s ban on sachet alcohol and small-volume alcoholic drinks, accusing the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of crippling their businesses.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to allow detained Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi access to his lawyers.

The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is firmly established and is expected to intensify into a very strong event in the coming months, with significant impacts on rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria says filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory may begin reviewing petrol pump prices in the coming days as new petrol products enter the market.

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has condemned Uber’s decision to end its operations in Nigeria, describing the move as unprofessional and irresponsible.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled measures to strengthen the credibility of the 2027 general elections amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence, misinformation and digital manipulation.

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has uncovered 58 bank accounts allegedly linked to its Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi.

Iran has threatened to adopt a tougher strategy against the United States after the latest escalation in the war left at least 19 people dead, including four killed at a wedding in southern Iran.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has highlighted its regulatory reforms and growing investment opportunities in Nigeria’s health products sector.

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced the discontinuation of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.

The combined wealth of the 10 richest men in the world reached $2.8 trillion as of Sept. 1, 2026, up from $2.6 trillion the previous month, according to Forbes tracking data.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on his birthday, describing him as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the recent Nigerian Bar Association conference as a “flop,” accusing the association’s leadership of prioritizing politics over issues affecting the legal profession.

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has condemned the alleged killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo, and assured protesters that officers involved in the incident would face appropriate disciplinary action.

The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed as fake a purported FIFA letter claiming the world football governing body had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened sanctions against Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress that it removed the party’s validly nominated candidates for some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue states and replaced them with unauthorized names.

Oil prices surged above $94 a barrel Tuesday as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran heightened fears of disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted partner and patriot committed to Nigeria’s progress and unity.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have called for increased investment in artificial intelligence data centers and electricity generation to support the technology’s rapid growth.

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved constitutional changes that significantly expand the powers of the president ahead of general elections scheduled for December.

The Nigeria Police Force has launched the NPF Vigilant App, a digital platform designed to help members of the public report suspected financial fraud and track their cases.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is laying the foundation for Nigeria to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, seeking the disqualification of President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election.

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle says Nigeria will soon overcome insecurity as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to restore lasting peace across the country.

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as the Member of Parliament representing Holborn and St Pancras.

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 1,334 suspects and rescued 383 kidnapped victims across the country during intelligence-led operations carried out in July and August 2026.

The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to enforce the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s local governments for political reasons ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is shifting from reacting to financial crimes after they occur to preventing them through early detection and swift asset freezing.

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over an ongoing legal battle in the United States concerning the release of records linked to the President from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The National Pension Commission has begun discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission over the implementation of pension adjustments and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to make himself available for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has secured a place in the grand final of the I Beg to Differ Season 9 National Finals after edging out Grace High School, Lagos, in a closely contested first semifinal.

Square College, Lagos, has secured a place in the grand final of Season 9 of the I Beg to Differ secondary school debate tournament after edging Fountain School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, in a closely contested semifinal.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, says 35 percent of survivors who reported domestic violence experienced the abuse within the first five years of marriage.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 21-year career with the Argentina national team.

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded an apology from the Department of State Services over the cybercrime case against him.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Colombian pop star Shakira, Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals ahead of their much-anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the ongoing electricity outages, describing the situation as temporary but difficult.

AfriMillions has officially launched in Nigeria, introducing a new digital lottery and online gaming platform built specifically for African players. Headlined by a ₦1 Billion Mega Jackpot,

​​​​​​​A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “intentional and deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, urging the international community to impose accountability measures similar to those once used against apartheid South Africa.

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.