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Four people have been killed in a fatal crash involving a truck and a canter on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident. Further details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available.
The Katsina State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N28.01 million to the families of 25 police officers who died in the line of duty. The presentation was made to support the families of the deceased officers. The command expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
The Ondo State Government has banned commercial motorcycles, known as okada, on some routes in Akure. The ban aims to improve traffic management and enforce traffic laws. The specific routes affected were not detailed in the announcement.
As of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remained blocked due to an ongoing traffic gridlock. A check by Vanguard on the social media platform X confirmed that the road was still impassable at the time of reporting. Motorists and commuters using the expressway were advised ...
Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated on Wednesday that it is only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Katz, known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of the October ...
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and local vigilantes, conducted an intelligence-led search-and-rescue operation in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State on September 14, 2026. The operation followed credible intelligence on suspected kidnappers operating around Amla-Icho, Ogobia and Anpekchi communities. Upon sighting the ...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an extra public holiday for the country. The announcement follows the official gazetting of the additional November public holiday. Ramaphosa also stated his reasons for marking the day.
A late-night robbery occurred at a student hostel in Ewekoro, Ogun State. Police arrived while the suspects were still on the run, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The incident took an unexpected turn with the police intervention.
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State Branch, has declared an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of its demands by the state government and the Judicial Service Commission. The state Chairman of JUSUN, Comrade Mas'ud Ubangari, confirmed the action on Tuesday night, saying it followed the expiration of ...
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to kidnappers hiding in the state's forest reserves to vacate or face severe consequences. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Forestry, Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban, disclosed this to newsmen in Akure. He said security agencies and hunters ...
The Ogun State Police have arrested two suspects following a robbery at a student hostel in Ewekoro. The police foiled the robbery and recovered 11 iPhones and a laptop. The suspects are in custody as investigations continue. The operation was part of efforts to combat crime in the area.
A deadly ambush on a police convoy in Ayilamo, Benue State, has resulted in the deaths of two police officers. The attack has raised fresh concerns over security in the community. Tension is rising in the area following the incident.
The Nigerian Army has intercepted more than N350 million linked to terrorist financiers in the North-East. Major General Abubakar Abdulsalam, the outgoing Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, disclosed this during a press briefing in Maiduguri. The interception was made as part of ongoing operations against terrorism financing. The briefing ...
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Network of Civil Society Organisations in Borno State (NECSOB) have strengthened a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation between government, civil society and communities in preventing and countering terrorism. A statement by NECSOB executive director ...
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has declared that police officers are paid to serve Nigerians and not to exploit them. He spoke after a statewide familiarisation and operational tour of area commands, urging personnel to uphold professionalism, discipline and respect for citizens' rights. The commissioner concluded the ...
The outgoing Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, has revealed that troops killed over 1,106 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during his 17-month tenure. He said those killed included key leaders such as Abu Bilal Al-Muniki, Malam Jidda, Abu Modu, Abu Aisha and Abul Kaka. Abubakar made the revelation ...
The Nigerian Army has described as fake news reports indicating that Boko Haram terrorists are planning to launch attacks on institutions of learning and places of worship across the country. Army spokesperson Col. Appolonia Anele described the document as fake and intended to cause tension, saying it did not originate ...
The Ondo State government has threatened to arrest and prosecute violators of its traffic laws, saying it is strengthening enforcement in Akure. The special adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Transportation, Muyiwa Ogunyemi, disclosed this to journalists in Akure, stating that the government intends to tackle illegal use of bus ...
The Kenya Air Force (KAF) continues to strengthen leadership capabilities through professional military education and leadership development programmes designed to prepare personnel for increased command, supervisory, and management responsibilities. This focus was demonstrated through the successful completion of the Senior Leadership Command and Management Course (SLC) at the Kenya Air ...
Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, presided over a sensitisation programme on the KDF Mortgage Scheme at Sina Makosa Grounds, Moi Air Base, aimed at empowering KAF personnel to make informed decisions on home ownership and long-term financial planning. The engagement brought together Base and Formation Commanders, senior ...
Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have commenced an indefinite strike over the management's refusal to reinstate a director. The strike is ongoing, with no resolution reported. The workers are demanding the reinstatement of the director.
The UN and its partners continue to support authorities in scaling up the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to OCHA. Speaking to reporters at the Palais in Geneva on 15th September 2026, Special Ebola Coordinator Julien Harneis said that he will be ...
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, is hosting the turbaning ceremony of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate. The event is taking place at the Emir's Palace, with Vice President Kashim Shettima expected to represent President Bola Tinubu. Governors, traditional rulers, and APC leaders are among those attending ...
Ethiopia has achieved World Health Organization verification of its National Emergency Medical Team, becoming the first civilian Emergency Medical Team in the WHO African Region to attain international WHO classification. The milestone follows years of leadership, investment, training and partnership led by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public ...
Nigeria's food and pharmaceutical markets are under renewed scrutiny due to the circulation of suspected counterfeit, substandard, and adulterated products. Consumer complaints and social media testimonies have highlighted the issue, with even traditional markets affected. Medical experts have called on regulatory agencies to do more, while NAFDAC and FCCPC have ...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized over 1,106 members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province. They also recovered 475 weapons during the operations. The report coincides with the handover ceremony from Abubakar to Ajose.
The United States government is reportedly set to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, according to US media reports. The package is said to include 40,000 one-ton bombs. The reports indicate the deal is moving toward approval.
A recap of Nigeria's top stories includes a clash between Nyesom Wike and APC governors over the Rainbow Coalition. The recap also covers a 14-hour gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in which motorists were trapped. The roundup highlights these and other leading stories.
The United Nations has reported that the Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 3,500 people. UN agencies and partners have been assisting in tackling the Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak since the emergency was declared in mid-May. Funding gaps are hampering the response efforts.
Experts visiting the site of a fatal four-story building collapse in Enugu have blamed the tragedy on gross negligence and outdated planning laws. The collapse occurred in Enugu and resulted in fatalities. The experts' assessment points to negligence and deficiencies in planning regulations as contributing factors.
Malaysian authorities seized three containers bound for Israel at the country's Port of Tanjung Pelepas in mid-August and have yet to release them. Malaysia says it will not allow shipments supporting Israel's military through its ports. The seizure and the government's position reflect Malaysia's stance on shipments destined for Israel's ...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said that the situation of the people in the Niger Delta is far from satisfactory. The Chairman of the NDCCITMA Board, Mr Idaere Ogan, in his welcome address, urged Niger Delta states to reposition their enterprise, resources, and strategic relevance to Nigeria and Africa.
A roundup of five important developments in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 includes Amazon facing difficulties and another state-owned company facing liquidation. The brief covers key news items of the day. It provides a snapshot of significant events impacting the country.
A world news brief covers multiple stories, including Denmark summoning Russia's ambassador over a flare incident, the strain on US munitions due to the Iran war, Japan's centenarian population exceeding 100,000, and US war costs reaching $38 billion. The brief provides a snapshot of international developments. These events underscore ongoing ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Joint Campus Group of Lagos State-owned universities has declared an indefinite strike. The strike affects Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The union said the strike followed the expiration of ...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival and examination times for the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:30am instead of 6:30am. The examination will ...
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a couple in Port Harcourt for allegedly locking their 15-year-old house help in a toilet for weeks. The teenager was rescued by the police. The couple is in custody as investigations continue.
A man identified as Adejuwon Adekunle was shot dead by gunmen near a recreation centre in Osogbo, Osun State. The attack is suspected to be cult-related. Police are investigating the incident.
The Sokoto State Government has approved the appointment of a 14-member Advisory Committee to examine controversies surrounding remarks by Islamic scholars that led to a breach of peace. The committee, approved by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, is mandated to critically examine the position of Shari'a on issues raised by Mallam Musa ...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised 1,106 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and intercepted over N300 million in illicit funds from their financiers. The outgoing Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, disclosed this during his farewell address at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno ...
The crisis over the proposed concession of King's College, Lagos, has deepened as workers under the Joint Workers Council of the Federal Ministry of Education rejected the suspension of industrial action announced by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The workers threatened to prevent the resumption of affected Federal Unity Colleges ...
A 40-foot container-laden truck crashed into several vehicles and overturned on the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday. The accident, which occurred at about 8 a.m., left four people injured. Movement and business activities were grounded as the crash worsened traffic on the major highway.
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya presented 19-year-old Maryam Ibrahim Dan'azumi, winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'anic Competition in Saudi Arabia, to Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur'anic Memorization in Gombe ...
A yet-to-be-identified man was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise a transformer in Abam-Ama community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident was discovered by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force on patrol. The task force commander, Igwe Godswill, said the deceased was believed to have been ...
Mallam Bukar Ali, Senior Special Assistant to the chairman of Abaji Area Council on Education and Policy Communication, called for collective efforts to restore electricity supply in the area following the vandalisation of electricity infrastructure. He was reacting to residents' complaints about a prolonged blackout. Ali said the council chairman ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a Mexican drug kingpin, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, allegedly linked to a transnational methamphetamine cartel. Loaiza was arrested on August 19, 2026, while attempting to flee Nigeria through Lagos airport. The NDLEA also dismantled another industrial-scale meth laboratory in Ebonyi State. NDLEA Chairman ...
The Yobe State Police Command arrested a 13-year-old boy, Umar Suleiman, over the alleged stabbing to death of a 19-year-old man, Adamu Bukar Tamba, in Damaturu. The incident occurred in Maduri Ward following an argument between the two. The victim's father reported the incident at the 'B' divisional police headquarters ...
The Delta State Command of the NDLEA seized 2.446497 tonnes of illicit drugs worth an estimated N2 billion between July 2025 and September 2026. The state commander, Hililu Hamidu, disclosed this while briefing journalists. The agency also secured 248 convictions during the period, with 223 cases pending in court. The ...
Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Lokoja have arrested two persons allegedly transporting mining equipment for illegal mining activities in Kogi State. The vehicle conveying the equipment was intercepted between Girinya in Kogi Local Government Area and Agbaja in Lokoja Local Government Area. The State Security ...
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims during an operation in Isua-Akoko. The operation followed intelligence that the gang planned to emerge from a forest hideout to collect ransom, and operatives mounted an ambush along the expected route. Items recovered included N1.5 million ...
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Sunday Irabor, at a hotel near Oluku Market, near Benin City. The command's spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the suspect was arrested on September 8 following credible intelligence received by operatives of the Ekiadolor Division. Recovered from him ...
A Senior Magistrate Court II in Life Camp, Abuja, has sentenced 30-year-old Isaiah Lortim for stealing a tripod jack valued at N350,000 at Harmony Plaza, Jabi, Abuja. Lortim was also ordered to pay N250,000 as compensation for the goods he admitted stealing and selling. According to the police, he returned ...
The article addresses reports of kidney harvesting and organ trafficking around the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring Nasarawa State. It states that the illicit business involves private hospitals working with networks of agents who recruit vulnerable young people, often from low-income satellite communities, to deceptively harvest or sell their kidneys ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike at three universities in Lagos State. According to ASUU, its final warning issued on 10 September did not lead to any talks with the government, and a subsequent deadline of 13 September also passed without dialogue. The strike ...
Stakeholders have warned that the fragile peace in parts of Zamfara State could be jeopardised by the premature withdrawal of development support, as the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reviewed its conflict-prevention programme in the Northwest. The warning comes amid continuing armed banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder conflicts, displacement, poverty, and climate-related ...
The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to assist in combating vandalism and energy theft in the power sector. During a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Tegbe highlighted that these activities result in annual losses of billions ...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received five new helicopters to enhance its operations against extremist groups and address emerging security threats. The delivery includes three AW109 Trekker B helicopters from Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H125 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. This acquisition is part of the federal government's ...
The King's College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) has rejected claims that the federal government's proposed concession of King's College, Lagos, amounts to a sale or transfer of ownership. KCOBA stated that the concession is intended to rescue and reposition the over 100-year-old college. The association pledged to double teachers' salaries ...
A group of lawyers and human rights advocates has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President to demand the removal of an Anambra State cabinet member identified as a suspect in the 2002 murder of former NBA Onitsha Branch Chairman Barnabas Chidi Igwe and his pregnant wife, Amaka Abigail ...
King's College, Lagos, is proceeding with its 117th anniversary celebration despite ongoing protests over a controversial public-private partnership deal. The Founder's Week is themed "Owning the Future, Advancing the King's College Lagos Legacy" and features a week-long lineup of activities. The celebration began with a press briefing led by the ...
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has again warned motorists against using unauthorised cylinders and components for vehicle conversions. The warning follows an incident on Sunday at the NIPCO gas filling station along Airport Road, Abuja, where a CNG cylinder exploded during refuelling ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima will inaugurate two major projects today in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as part of the activities for the turbaning of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of Ilorin. The projects are the Kwara Garment Factory, which will hire at least 4,000 people at full capacity ...
Following the security alert issued by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Osun State, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called for increased security around worship centres, schools, markets, motor parks and other public gathering points ahead of the 2027 general elections. Afenifere's national publicity secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi ...
Bandits have attacked two communities in Kakau Ward, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, abducting a pregnant woman, a seven-month-old baby and six others. The IDP coordinator for Chikun council, Comrade Adams Sule, disclosed this to LEADERSHIP, saying the attacks occurred on Monday in Kaso Rimi and Kaso Kurmi ...
As the world marked World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Nigeria has reason to acknowledge an important development in its long-running effort to decriminalise attempted suicide. The move represents a significant step in the country's mental health reform journey and an opportunity to align its laws more closely with ...
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has called for collaboration with federal hospitals to strengthen the state's healthcare system. The move is part of efforts to advance the proposed Abia State University Teaching Hospital. Otti emphasized the need for partnership to improve healthcare delivery in the state.
The crisis over the proposed concession of King's College, Lagos, escalated yesterday as the Joint Workers Union of the Federal Ministry of Education rejected the suspension of industrial action announced by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). They vowed to sustain their protest and prevent the resumption of activities at Federal ...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored electricity supply to Kebbi State through an alternative transmission route following the collapse of the Kainji-Birnin Kebbi 132kV transmission line. The alternative supply was routed from the Kaduna-Mando axis through the 132kV Zaria-Funtua-Gusau transmission line and the Talata Mafara-Sokoto corridor. The development ...
The Kaduna State Government has expanded family planning services from 255 designated facilities to more than 1,000 public healthcare facilities across the State. Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, disclosed this on Tuesday at the High-Level Integrated End-of-Project Dissemination event held at Hotel 17, Kaduna. Balarabe said the expansion was ...
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr Obinna Awiaka, has expressed satisfaction with eye centres in Abia State. He praised the Alex Otti-led administration for modern facilities and equipment at the centres. His team visited eye care centres at Arochukwu ...
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed concern over the increasing harassment, intimidation, and prosecution of journalists by security agencies. The Guild warned that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalistic practice. It called on the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure ...
Police in Ekiti State have arrested a former chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Rotimi Olabiowonu, and his aide over an alleged assault and killing during a land dispute. The arrest follows an incident in which a man was allegedly assaulted and killed. The case is ...
Security operatives in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State engaged suspected cattle rustlers in a gun battle, resulting in the deaths of four suspects. The operation led to the recovery of 35 cows. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat cattle rustling in the region.
Floods and mudslides have displaced at least 347 people in several communities across Cross River State. The State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the displacement. The incidents occurred in multiple areas of the state. The agency is responding to the situation.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said he is greatly humbled by his recognition as the Governor of the Year 2026 by LEADERSHIP Newspapers. Speaking at the Plateau State Governor's Lodge in Abuja on Monday during the presentation of the award letter by the management of LEADERSHIP Group Limited ...
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has initiated the evacuation of an abandoned piling rig and truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The move follows safety concerns raised about the abandoned equipment. The evacuation aims to improve safety and traffic flow on the busy highway.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu recently inspected police barracks under reconstruction in Lagos, where decades of neglect have left many quarters in poor condition. Disu inspected about 21 barracks and housing projects, with at least 1,000 housing units expected to be delivered by February 2027 through collaboration involving the Lagos ...
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, welcomed officers of the Nigeria Police Force's Special Intervention Squad who participated in the rescue of abducted Orire schoolchildren alongside the military, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies. He also mourned an officer who lost his life during the operation ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima raised concerns about Nigeria's nutrition crisis, stating that it poses a serious threat to the country's human capital. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Health and Focal Person on Nutrition, Mrs Uju Rochas-Anwukah, at the 56th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of ...