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September 13, 2026 6:48 pm
More than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – Zulum
September 13, 2026 6:30 pm
Osun park leadership clash leaves one dead, Adeleke orders arrests
September 13, 2026 6:19 pm
PHOTOS: Zulum unveils N15.9bn flyover, schools in Maiduguri
September 13, 2026 6:02 pm
C’River gov mourns Bamanga Tukur, says Nigeria lost a statesman
September 13, 2026 5:17 pm
Delta police arrest two, recover two pump-action guns, 18 cartridges
September 13, 2026 5:03 pm
2027: Ododo rallies Kogi APC behind senatorial candidate
Ogun okays major infrastructure projects, healthcare expansion, others
September 13, 2026 7:10 pm
Banditry, clashes killed 50 herders in 2026 — MACBAN
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Nigeria sustains OPEC quota compliance as oil output hits 1.68m bpd
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Police arrest suspected drug dealer in Oyo
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Federal Character Commission must ensure fairness, merit in FG job recruitment — Ex-lawmaker
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Cross River gov mourns power commissioner
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More than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says more than 5,000 school structures were destroyed during the insurgency, as he commissions new projects….
Osun park leadership clash leaves one dead, Adeleke orders arrests
An Accord Party chieftain has been shot dead in Ile-Ife during a clash over motor park leadership, prompting Osun Governor Adeleke to order arrests….
PHOTOS: Zulum unveils N15.9bn flyover, schools in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commissioned a N15.9 billion flyover and other projects including schools in Maiduguri to ease traffic congestion…
C’River gov mourns Bamanga Tukur, says Nigeria lost a statesman
Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, has mourned former Gongola State Governor, Bamanga Tukur, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria….
Delta police arrest two, recover two pump-action guns, 18 cartridges
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered two pump-action guns, 18 live cartridges, and other dangerous items in Delta State….
2027: Ododo rallies Kogi APC behind senatorial candidate
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has rallied the All Progressives Congress in Kogi East to unite and begin mobilisation for the 2027 general elections….
Banditry, clashes killed 50 herders in 2026 — MACBAN
MACBAN says no fewer than 50 of its members were killed and over 200,000 cattle lost to banditry and clashes in Kaduna between January and August 2026….
Nigeria sustains OPEC quota compliance as oil output hits 1.68m bpd
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.68 million barrels per day in August 2026, sustaining its OPEC quota compliance for a fourth month….
Police arrest suspected drug dealer in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer in the Apata area of Ibadan with substances suspected to be Indian hemp….
Federal Character Commission must ensure fairness, merit in FG job recruitment — Ex-lawmaker
An ex-lawmaker, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the Federal Character Commission to ensure fairness, merit, and transparency in FG job recruitment….
Cross River gov mourns power commissioner
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has mourned the death of the Commissioner for Power, Prince Eka Williams, describing his passing as an irreparable…
Defence minister rallies Zamfara ex-officials for Tinubu’s anti-banditry war
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle has rallied former Zamfara officials to support President Tinubu’s efforts to end banditry and insecurity in Nigeria….
Rivers gives commercial drivers ultimatum to paint vehicles
The Rivers State government has given commercial transport operators until October 31, 2026, to paint their vehicles in the approved state colours….
Adeleke to convene security council meeting over worship centres terror threat
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is set to convene a security council meeting following a DSS report on a terror threat to worship centres….
Architects’ institute inducts 200 new members, urges compliance with building standards
The Architects, Artisans and Construction Managers Institute of Nigeria has inducted over 200 new members, urging them to uphold professional ethics….
Cross River commissioner for power dies
The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died suddenly in a hospital in Abuja, his family has announced….
BRICS: Nigeria seeks reform of UN, global financial system
President Bola Tinubu, represented by VP Shettima at the BRICS summit, has called for the reform of the UN Security Council and the global financial system…
Police arrest fake Okada rider over robbery, rape of 35 women in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old fake Okada rider, Gambo Hassan, for allegedly robbing and raping at least 35 women in the state….
Movement mobilises Nigerians for International Praise Day
A movement has invited Nigerians globally to participate in an International Praise Day on September 26, 2026, to promote national unity, hope and solidari…
Army arrests suspected kidnapper with arms in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo Sta…
Why I’m building 700-capacity ICT centre in Southern Kaduna – Senator
Senator Sunday Katung is building a 700-capacity ICT and CBT centre in Southern Kaduna to bridge the digital divide and equip youths with modern skills….
South African police have arrested five suspects, including two women, for the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old e-hailing driver in Cape Town….
Obasanjo mourns Bamanga Tukur, says Nigeria lost a colossus
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the passing of ex-PDP chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a patriot and a colossus….
PHOTOS: Ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur buried in Adamawa
The remains of former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State, following his death at age 91….
ASUU suspends strike at Benue varsity after four weeks
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Benue, has suspended its four-week strike over unpaid academic allowances….
2027: Stabilise party in Oyo, Osun, Yoruba group urges SW APC govs
A Yoruba group has urged South-West APC governors to work together to stabilise the party in Oyo and Osun states ahead of the 2027 presidential election….
Abuja commercial motorcyclists demand better security, lament rising bike theft
Commercial motorcyclists in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have decried rising cases of motorcycle theft in communities across the area. The motorcyclists expressed their concerns in separate interviews wit…
Charismatic bishops’ president defends endorsement of Tinubu for 2027
The President of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Leonard Kawas, has defended his group’s endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term….
Kwara law officers seek equal pay with magistrates
The Kwara State chapter of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to harmonise their salaries with magistrates….
Bayelsa Electoral Commission suspends LG poll process over court case
The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission has suspended the 2027 local government election process, including party primaries, due to a court case…
NiDCOM defends response as Nigerians demand release of India detainees
NiDCOM has defended its handling of Nigerians detained in India, stating they failed to use an earlier amnesty offered by the country’s authorities….