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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.

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.

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.