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September 16, 2026

Abacha’s son emerges Kano PDP guber candidate

Mr Gambo-Bichi said the replacement process was conducted in line with the Electoral Act.

Muhammad Abacha
September 16, 2026

INEC urges PWDs groups to mobilise members for 2027 polls

Mr Amupitan said participation of PwDs in elections was protected under Section 54 of the Electoral Act 2026.

Joash Amupitan.
September 16, 2026

FG to develop national care policy to boost women’s economic potential

The minister said women and girls continue to shoulder a disproportionate share of unpaid care and domestic responsibilities.

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
September 16, 2026

Tinubu urges documentation of national institutions, leadership experiences

Mr Tinubu said his administration was strengthening intelligence gathering and inter-agency coordination.

President Bola Tinubu
September 16, 2026

NLC demands wage awards for workers as petrol prices rise

He warned that higher transport fares would trigger further increases in the prices of essential commodities and services.

NLC president Joe Ajaero
September 16, 2026

Ebola response improving but epidemic still killing people in DRC: WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said Ebola was compounding other health and humanitarian challenges facing the Congolese population.

Tedros Ghebreyesus
September 16, 2026

Shettima urges Kwara politicians to emulate Tinubu’s spirit of reconciliation

The vice president said political contests should not be regarded as a “game of death”.

Kashim Shettima
September 16, 2026

I was wrong to delay telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial services: Sanusi

Mr Sanusi said his decision was influenced by concerns over the safety of depositors’ funds.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
September 16, 2026

Borno LG engages stakeholders to fortify budget participation

Mr Abubakar decried low internally generated revenue in the council.

Biu LG in Borno State.
September 16, 2026

Senegal, IMF advance talks on support for economic recovery 

Mr Georgieva also welcomed the Senegalese authorities’ intention to pursue debt treatment.

Senegalese president Faye and IMF MD Georgieva.