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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspects over their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh, in Anambra State.

The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested 32 suspects and recovered 43 vehicles, firearms, ammunition and other exhibits during operations across the state in September 2026.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to establish a constitutional framework for State Police Services.

PETROAN National PRO, Dr. Joseph Obele, has called for the full commercialisation of ports in Rivers State alongside the Federal Government's planned modernisation and upgrade of the facilities.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says collection of newly printed Permanent Voter Cards will begin October 9 as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has begun urgent rehabilitation of five vandalised towers along the Ikot Abasi–Eket 132-kilovolt double-circuit transmission line.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 13, 2026, to hear an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

A fire broke out at the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, on Monday, destroying property reportedly worth millions of naira.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption.

Nigeria is seeking stronger international partnerships to tackle terrorism, banditry, oil theft, cybercrime and other emerging security threats.

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, as both teams look to strengthen their position in Group L.

Twenty-seven people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, hours apart, with at least 26 others injured.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a stronger focus on preventing gender-based violence (GBV), saying the goal should be to reduce the number of people who experience violence rather than only improving responses after cases are reported.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term and triggering the process for an early presidential election, according to Reuters.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged traditional rulers to preserve the cultural heritage of their communities while promoting peace, unity and development.

Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take preventive measures to protect Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigeria’s Beach Soccer National Team, the Sand Eagles, have stepped up preparations for their CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with all 20 invited players now in camp in Kaduna ahead of a two-leg clash with Ghana’s Black Sharks.

Abuja is set to host a new international festival of literature and ideas that will bring writers, policymakers, scientists, artists and cultural leaders together to examine issues including peacebuilding, democracy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property and the future of creative work.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in the final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

Amnesty International Nigeria has urged Nigerian media editors to put human rights at the heart of election coverage, warning against ethnic, religious and tribal incitement as the country approaches another crucial electoral cycle.

A 25-year-old newlywed businessman has been arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for allegedly ingesting 72 wraps of cocaine in an attempt to traffic the drug to Portugal, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said Sunday.

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system.

Nearly 24 years after the International Court of Justice resolved the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary dispute, both countries are expected to complete the physical demarcation of their 2,100-kilometre international border before the end of the year.

Pope Leo XIV has met survivors of clerical sexual abuse in Lourdes, France, during his first official visit to the country.

At least 17 people have been killed and 15 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters in Bangkok after days of heavy rain triggered widespread flooding, inundating homes and roads across Thailand’s capital.

Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the crime thriller Black Market at a single screening in Lagos.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged editors across the country to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of politicians seeking public office ahead of the 2027 elections.

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi says there is no Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi State, insisting that the state remains aligned with the All Progressives Congress and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Former United States President Barack Obama has said governments around the world could perform better if women were given the opportunity to lead for two years.

Pope Leo XIV has called for respect for migrants and peaceful coexistence, saying people from different backgrounds can live together in dignity and peace.

The Enugu State governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa, has condemned the suspension of the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Opi Ogbozalla Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area, Igwe Willy Ezeugwu.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged the CEOs of federal agencies to take information about the administration’s reforms and achievements to communities across the country.

The federal government has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi community, Kwara State, expected to provide electricity to about 13,000 residents.

Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years of representing Nigeria.

Nigeria has signed a new mineral investment framework with the United States aimed at boosting investment in the country’s solid minerals sector and supporting efforts to diversify the economy away from oil dependence.

Iran has warned neighboring countries against enforcing new U.S. sanctions on its airlines, as the measures disrupt flights across the Middle East and Iraq seeks an exemption for humanitarian travel.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to put aside ethnic, religious and other differences and work together to build a stronger and more prosperous country as the country's 66th Independence Day anniversary approaches.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Delta State Council has declared an indefinite strike following the reported death of a deputy director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education.

Lagos State generated the highest Internally Generated Revenue among Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, recording N1.77 trillion, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Friday arraigned luxury goods dealer and lifestyle influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, and two others over the alleged trafficking and attempted export of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine to the United Kingdom.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday as both teams meet at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has backed former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s claim about the finances he left behind when he left office.

The Premier League has joined La Liga, the Bundesliga and Serie A in calling for “fundamental” reforms to the governance of FIFA, football’s world governing body.

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to end its war with the United States and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in New York.

Some members of the House of Representatives, under the Save Democracy Group (SDG), have called on the National Assembly to reconvene and clarify the constitutional status of President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted a Lagos trader, Elwah Chigbogu, and two companies linked to him over the possession, importation and distribution of fake and unregistered drugs.

The Ogun State Government and global ports operator DP World have signed Memoranda of Understanding for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone.

The Federal Government has introduced new interest rates for late tax payments, with the changes taking effect on 1st October, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu has called for a major reform of the United Nations Security Council, demanding at least two permanent seats for Africa with veto powers.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has appointed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman of his campaign council for the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria may be producing more food, but the cost of getting that food from farms to markets is keeping prices high for consumers.

Police in Lagos State have uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly producing adulterated alcoholic drinks in Badagry, arresting a 48-year-old man in connection with the operation.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally meet in the ring on December 11, with their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it recovered N1.233 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions between October 1, 2023, and July 31, 2026.

The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has nullified the emergence of Professor Isa Ali Pantami as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Gombe State and ordered the party to conduct a fresh primary election.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians in the diaspora, particularly those living in the United States, to continue supporting efforts to attract investment to Nigeria, insisting that the country is open for business despite negative stories circulating on social media.

The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, with 804,948 candidates, or 58.67%, obtaining at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at attracting American investment into Nigeria’s mining sector and developing the country’s estimated $700 billion mineral resources.

The inaugural Abuja Festival of Literature and Ideas will place artificial intelligence, its growing impact and the need for safeguards at the centre of discussions when the event holds Oct. 9-10, 2026.

The Federal Government has reduced the interest charged on late payment of taxes, with the new rates taking effect Oct. 1, 2026.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an alleged Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate operating an illegal methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State and arraigned two suspected leaders before the Federal High Court.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian struck a defiant tone at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Tehran would not yield to pressure as he addressed the conflict with the United States and Israel.

A federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore press access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after President Donald Trump's administration barred their reporters from the building.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed a viral video alleging that the National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, wanted over an alleged case of receiving stolen property.

The Federal Government says the First Niger Bridge linking Anambra and Delta states will reopen to traffic next week, following the completion of key rehabilitation works.

The Edo State Government has approved the revocation and re-award of the contract for the failed section of the Benin-Abraka Road at Ikpe Waterside in Orhionmwon Local Government Area.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has expelled Chief Ganiyu Kolawole Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities and disloyalty to the party.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Association of Nigeria has directed its members across the country to inspect their fuel dispensing meters following a warning from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority over alleged under-dispensing of petroleum products.

Ethiopia’s federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region have accused each other of launching military offensives, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict nearly four years after the Tigray war ended.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has unveiled an Inter-Faith Manual designed to help religious leaders promote anti-corruption messages among their congregations.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed 12 establishments across parts of the state over alleged persistent violations of environmental regulations.

A Premier League Key Match Incidents panel has unanimously ruled that the penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal was incorrect.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its health declaration requirements for travellers arriving in Nigeria amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a residential building in KwaMakhutha township near the South African city of Durban.

The African Democratic Congress has questioned the continued absence of President Bola Tinubu from Nigeria, with Vice President Kashim Shettima also out of the country, and called on the Presidency and National Assembly to clarify who is currently exercising the president’s constitutional powers.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged African countries to stop relying on the export of raw mineral resources and instead focus on processing, manufacturing and other forms of value addition on the continent.

The Osun State House of Assembly has become the first state legislature to approve the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police.

Victor Osimhen is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the first international break of the 2026/27 season as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury, according to Turkish media reports.

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to probe the reported deaths of 37 people in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has highlighted repairs to power infrastructure, increased transmission capacity and the deployment of more than 350,000 electricity meters as key achievements in his first 100 days in office.

The All Progressives Congress has challenged the need for a Federal High Court order allowing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and another plaintiff to serve court processes on President Bola Tinubu through the party.

The Independent National Electoral Commission will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders Meeting on October 6, as preparations intensify for the 2027 General Election.

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested a 36-year-old suspected cultist and recovered a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and a substance identified as “Ice” during an intelligence-led operation in Ikorodu.

The General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Babalola Adebayo, has urged defence correspondents to strengthen their partnership with the military to promote balanced and accurate reporting of security operations.

Environmental rights activist Nnimmo Bassey has called for a fundamental rethink of land ownership, natural resource extraction and development policies in Nigeria, arguing that extractivism is disconnecting communities from the land and resources that sustain their lives.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after resigning from the African Democratic Congress over allegations that its presidential primary was manipulated.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent, reducing the Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points.

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 people who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.

Nigeria has recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths reported across 24 states.

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has commended the military, Department of State Services (DSS) and vigilantes for foiling a planned mass kidnapping and neutralising 18 armed bandits in Bakori Local Government Area of the state.

The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel called “Trump TV”, as major American television networks suspend shared coverage of President Donald Trump.

Nigeria will begin their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Friday, as the race for places at the continental tournament gets underway.

The United States has threatened to sanction airports and companies worldwide that provide services to Iranian airlines, warning that the carriers could be shut out of international operations from Wednesday.

President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and will return to Nigeria at the weekend.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Gov. Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and others.

The White House has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from its premises as major U.S. television networks suspended pooled coverage of the president.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command has arrested two women over the alleged production of adulterated fruit juice at an illegal factory in Badagry.

The Federal Government has denied reports that it plans to increase electricity tariffs in 2027, saying its immediate focus is improving power supply and settling debts in the sector.

The Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Memorandum of Understanding with XEJet Limited to introduce scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The Federal Ministry of Works has threatened to shut the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if road users fail to comply with safety regulations and illegal activities along the route are not brought under control.

The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu did not stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York because of any legal or immigration restriction in the United States.

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says he plans to invest more than $10 billion in the power sector over the next three to four years as part of efforts to address Africa’s electricity deficit.

President Bola Tinubu has pledged continued government support for the Nigeria Police Force to ensure peaceful and secure general elections in 2027.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun a capacity-building workshop for its Public Affairs Officers, focusing on credible, verified and responsible election communication ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has terminated the appointment of a staff member for extorting candidates.

Nigerian manufacturers invested a record N4.54 trillion in the economy in 2025, a 59% increase from the N2.85 trillion recorded in 2024, according to data from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.

The Nigeria Immigration Service says 8,552 Nigerians living abroad have been enrolled for passports through targeted intervention exercises in the United States, Canada, Qatar and the United Kingdom.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has questioned former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s record in office, particularly his claims about the state’s debt position when he left office in 2014.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reviewed its policy to allow candidates who have lost access to their registered phone numbers or email accounts to update their details through a controlled verification process.

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.

Nigeria’s Falconets have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a late goal gave Colombia a 1-0 victory in their quarterfinal clash Sunday in Łódź, Poland.

Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, representing President Bola Tinubu.

Accord Party presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has described the continued administration of President Bola Tinubu as a “national security risk,” citing the level of violence and displacement in Nigeria.

Confusion has returned to Nigeria’s 117 Federal Unity Colleges as a faction of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, ordered an indefinite shutdown despite a Federal Government directive for students to resume Sunday.

Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery in what health officials and the institutions involved described as a major step for advanced medical care in West Africa.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, says it cannot fix petrol prices because the downstream petroleum sector operates under free-market conditions.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has warned children, teenagers and young adults against using rolling skate shoes and other wheeled footwear on public highways, bridges and other busy roads.

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 Federal Government has set up a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger state.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, says increased food production has not yet translated into lower prices because of gaps in processing and distribution.

Hundreds of Nigerians have fled to neighboring Cameroon following deadly violence in Mbamnga, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has directed all its candidates for the 2027 elections not to travel outside Nigeria until after the polls.

The Federal Government has begun a six-week review of Nigeria’s new tax laws to address implementation challenges, reduce complexity and improve the business environment.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, accusing the news organisations of repeatedly publishing what he called “fake news.”

Ikeja Electric Plc has begun refunding customers who previously paid for electricity meters under the Meter Asset Provider programme.

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.