Latest News from Saturday, September 19th, 2026

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.