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September 17, 2026

Police investigating alleged suicide of final-year student: OAU

The university urged students experiencing severe emotional distress, relationship difficulties, financial pressures or other personal challenges to seek help promptly.

OAU students
September 17, 2026

Ukraine War: U.S. Congress approves bill to sanction Russia

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a sanctions bill designed to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Trump with Putin
September 17, 2026

UI to destroy certificates of students who fail to collect them after graduation

The University of Ibadan says it will shred certificates left uncollected for more than 10 years.

September 17, 2026

UNGA81: PAHO joins global efforts to advance pandemic prevention

PAHO will join global efforts to advance pandemic prevention, preparedness and response during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Pan American Health Organisation
September 17, 2026

NLNG urges global gas producers to cut methane emissions

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas has urged the global gas industry to make methane reduction a business priority, calling emissions lost gas and lost revenue

September 17, 2026

UNGA81: Guterres urges govts to embrace international cooperation  

UN secretary-general says the world has entered “an era of deep uncertainty”, hence, governments should embrace international cooperation to address global threats.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
September 17, 2026

Experts seek stronger investment, skills, policies for telecom growth

Experts at the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF) 7.0 on Wednesday called for stronger investment, skills development and supportive policies.

Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF)
September 17, 2026

Ondo toxic alcohol kills eight more; 170 people affected

Mr Ajaka said eight people had died in Irele, bringing the total number of people affected across the areas to about 170.

Local brew in Ondo
September 17, 2026

UN expert urges global action against ‘denialism politics’

“Combating denialism must never serve as a pretext for censorship or repression,” a UN rights expert said.

Bernard Duhaime
September 17, 2026

International Day of Democracy: Jonathan foundation advocates inclusive governance

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation has called on governments and stakeholders across Africa to prioritise inclusive governance.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan 1