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News Agency of Nigeria

September 15, 2026

UN deputy chief hails Ogun, Imo on women’s empowerment, digital innovation

UN deputy secretary-general concluded a multi-state visit to Nigeria, commending Ogun and Imo governments for advancing women’s empowerment and digital innovation.

Hope Uzodimma, Amina Mohammed, Dapo Abiodun
September 15, 2026

Police arrest alleged cow thieves in Niger

The police command in Niger arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing a cow in Suleja, Niger.

Stolen cows worth N6.25 million
September 15, 2026

Terrorists kill nine passengers in Plateau bus attack

Nine people were killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South council area.

terrorists
September 15, 2026

WAFU-U17: Flamingos players arrive in Côte d’Ivoire

Nigeria’s female U-17 team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, en route to Yamoussoukro for the 2nd WAFU-B U-17 girls’ tournament.

Nigeria’s female U-17 team, the Flamingos
September 15, 2026

FRSC begins ‘Operation Whirlwind’ to curb traffic offences in Kaduna

FRSC has announced the commencement of a special intervention patrol code-named ‘Operation Whirlwind’ along the Abuja-Kaduna and Kaduna-Abuja corridors.

FRSC patrol
September 15, 2026

Army chief charges troops to sustain pressure on criminals, deepen peace in Plateau

Army chief Waidi Shaibu has called on 3 Division troops to sustain pressure on criminal elements and consolidate peace efforts in Plateau.

Army chief Waidi Shaibu
September 15, 2026

Tallen, Hagher rally support to unlock North-Central’s economic potential 

Prominent leaders from the North-Central zone have mobilised support to transform the zone into an industrial powerhouse.

Pauline Tallen [
September 15, 2026

Anambra teenager wins aviation competition

A 19-year-old student, Franklin Uyammadu from Anambra, has emerged as the winner of the Face of Eastwing Competition, organised by the Eastwing Aviation Institute, Enugu.

Enugu Airport
September 15, 2026

Malaria: Kano rejigs SMC programme team to boost coordination, accountability

The Kano government has restructured its Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Programme team to improve the implementation of the 2026 exercise.

Kano governor
September 15, 2026

FG, UN Women deepen gender-responsive budgeting 

The federal government, in collaboration with UN Women and development partners, has intensified efforts to institutionalise gender-responsive planning and budgeting across MDAs.

African women