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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.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has unveiled a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

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.

A 40-foot container-laden truck has crashed into other vehicles at the exit of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after reportedly suffering brake failure.

Nigeria’s Falconets will face England on Thursday in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.

The Lagos State Government has commenced monitoring of public schools across the state to ensure a smooth start to the 2026/2027 academic session and compliance with its resumption directives.

The Federal Government has launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 local government areas across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria.

The European Union is preparing new rules to restrict children’s access to social media and other online services, as Nigeria also moves toward regulated internet access for children under 16.

U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to a request for a pardon for Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three children, after her murder trial ended in a mistrial.

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities has called on the Federal Government to allocate at least ₦1 trillion annually to support the welfare and development of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.

Dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been granted bail by a United Kingdom court ahead of a scheduled hearing in his ongoing sexual offence case.

Two separate fire incidents in Ikorodu and Surulere areas of Lagos State have destroyed goods and property worth millions of naira, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said Monday.

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.

Education and mental health experts are calling on the Federal Government to regulate children’s internet use rather than completely cut off those under 16 from the digital world.

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 Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is shifting the state away from its traditional reliance on dumpsites by expanding waste recovery, recycling, transfer stations and waste-to-energy projects.

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to meet in Cardiff on Monday to sign a joint agreement calling for their nations’ right to self-determination and putting further pressure on the United Kingdom government.

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said the death of her 21-month-old son has changed her feelings toward Nigeria, telling The New York Times that she no longer wants to return to the country.

The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) says four years is enough to rescue Nigeria from corruption, insecurity, poverty and poor governance if the country elects a focused leader in 2027.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections, clearing 4,408 candidates to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats.

The Federal Government has approved the transfer of Higher National Diploma admission processing to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in a move aimed at reducing irregularities and improving transparency in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

The Federal Government has ruled out a return to petrol subsidy, saying restoring the policy would undermine reforms in the petroleum sector and create fresh fiscal problems.

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned Pretoria to stop attacks and discrimination against Nigerians, saying Nigeria’s patience is “wearing thin.”

Nigeria and China are set to deepen cooperation in tourism as both countries seek to attract more Chinese tourists and investment to Nigeria.

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has promised to introduce a ₦500,000 monthly living minimum wage and provide 24-hour electricity if elected president in 2027.

Elena Rybakina claimed her maiden US Open title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought three-set final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom.

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.

At least 125 business owners in some of Lagos’ major markets have been identified as potential victims of suspected fraud syndicates, following the arrest of seven suspects by the Lagos State Police Command.

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has said comments he made about Peter Obi, his former principal, during a recent interview were taken out of context.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has rejected a call by former Kano State Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.

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.

In the wake of the latest strike threat by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State Gov. Alex Otti has explained how his administration resolved a pay dispute with the union’s members, describing the strike that followed as “avoidable.”

The Federal Government says it is working on plans to introduce regulated internet access for children below 16 as part of efforts to make the digital space safer for young Nigerians.

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all official legislative visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted activities over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu have asked an Abuja Federal High Court to dismiss a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over alleged certificate forgery.

The Federal Government has begun moves to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide after the Federal Executive Council approved the decriminalisation of suicide attempts.

The Federal Government has announced plans to provide Nigerian students with 100 megabytes of free data daily to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms from Independence Day, 1st October 2026.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened a nationwide strike over unpaid salaries and what it described as the poor implementation of the 2025 agreement reached with the Federal Government.

Nigeria’s Federal Government has fulfilled the $100,000 reward pledged to members of the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their triumph at the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket.

The Lagos State Police Command says it is fully prepared to provide security before, during and after the 2027 general elections, assuring residents that there is no cause for alarm.

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 2026/27 UEFA Champions League begins Tuesday with six matches as 36 of Europe's top clubs start their eight-match league-phase campaigns.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob killing of Basit Kolade following a road incident on Freeman Street, Lagos Island.

The family of former Kaduna State Gov. Nasir El-Rufai has given Defence Minister Christopher Musa seven days to provide evidence for his claim that El-Rufai planned killings in Southern Kaduna.

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday attended the inauguration of the campaign office of the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People's Movement (APM) Seyi Makinde, in Abuja and said his fellow opposition candidate is qualified to become Nigeria’s president.

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.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says it has secured 64 convictions in its ongoing crackdown on fake and substandard products across Nigeria.

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.

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has asked the Federal Government and the West African Examinations Council to take further action over concerns surrounding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results.

Niger’s military government has accused France and unnamed neighbouring countries of supporting last week’s failed coup attempt, saying it could take international action against those it believes were involved.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Adewole Adebayo, has pledged to introduce free and mandatory health screening for every Nigerian twice a year if elected president.

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has said none of the politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election can fundamentally change Nigeria, including his former running mate, Peter Obi.

The Lagos State Government has warned schools against forcing parents and guardians to buy approved books, uniforms and stationery directly from them when the same items are available from other suppliers.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as fake reports claiming that students who fail to repay their loans after graduation will be sent to jail.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after France defeated South Korea 95-69 in Berlin on Saturday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Sunday it arrested a convicted cocaine trafficker who allegedly disguised himself as a herbal tea businessman and masterminded drug shipments to Saudi Arabia.

Education Minister Maruf Olatunji Alausa has ordered contractors and consultants working on the National Library of Nigeria project to meet new deadlines, warning that delays and poor workmanship will attract sanctions.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has expressed frustration over delays in the redevelopment of police barracks in Lagos, saying officers and their families have waited long enough for decent accommodation.

Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will face traffic restrictions as the Federal Government begins urgent repairs on the Kara Bridge from 8th of September, 2026.

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.

Nigerian Army troops rescued two kidnap victims and killed a suspected kidnapper after a joint operation in Igbonla, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results of underage candidates for viewing but warned that the results do not automatically qualify them for admission.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to proceed with its initial public offering at ₦525 per share.

A Russian strike killed four people and wounded five others in southeastern Ukraine on Saturday, Ukrainian authorities said, as Moscow and Kyiv continued exchanging long-range missile and drone attacks.

The United Nations General Assembly has backed a new world map that gives a more accurate picture of the size of Africa and other continents.

The Lagos State Government will begin reconstruction and improvement works on the Turnbull and Parkview intersections along Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, on September 14.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has arrested 130 suspected hoodlums during a crackdown on criminal activities and environmental offences across the state.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against South Korea in Berlin, Germany, with a 99 – 81 loss.

The world football governing body, FIFA, has endorsed plans to reform Nigeria’s football administration following the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board and its general secretary.

The convoy of Borno state APC governorship candidate Mustapha Gubio came under attack from suspected Boko Haram fighters Thursday while travelling through northern Borno.

The Federal Government will close the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra state for two weeks from Monday for emergency repairs.

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.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have stepped up their campaign message ahead of the 2027 presidential election, warning that political power alone will not guarantee victory.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has backed calls by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for government intervention to reduce rising petrol prices.

Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has accused former Kaduna State Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately planning the killing of people in Southern Kaduna during his time in office.

The Presidency has said an ongoing Freedom of Information Act case involving President Bola Tinubu in the United States is not a criminal case against him.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives not to arrest people over civil disputes.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will begin their campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, as the tournament’s confirmed rosters set the stage for Friday’s opening tip-off.

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.