Wednesday, October 7, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 27, 2026

Disease Control: FG, Cross River conduct surveillance on 600 livestock samples

Liyel Imoukhuede, special adviser to Gov Bassey Otu on livestock development, said the initiative supports the national objective of eradicating peste des petits ruminants by 2030.

Livestock
September 27, 2026

LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles over traffic violations

Olalekan Bakare-Oki, general manager of LASTMA, said the enforcement exercise took place at Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu.

September 27, 2026

Insecurity: Kano govt restricts durbar procession, horse riding

The Kano state government announced restrictions on durbar processions and horse riding after an emergency meeting of the State Security Council.

September 27, 2026

NGX chairman woos global investors, highlights Nigeria’s opportunities

Mr Kwairanga said opportunities abound for venture capital, private equity and institutional investors in infrastructure financing and solid minerals development, among others.

September 27, 2026

Gov Oyebanji ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‌‍‌dissolves boards, terminates political appointments ahead of October 16 inauguration

Mr Oyebanji said the decision became necessary as his administration gradually winds down its first term ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for October 16.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
September 27, 2026

Nigerians will re-elect Tinubu in 2027, says Tompolo

Mr Ekpemupolo expressed confidence that Mr Tinubu would win across the states by securing at least 70 per cent of the votes.

Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo
September 27, 2026

Woman arrested over alleged attempt to smuggle alcohol to Ogun inmate

“She was caught concealing ethanol inside a bottled water pack, disguising it as drinking water intended for an inmate,” the command’s PRO, Olayinka Odukoya, said.

A composite of Nigerian Correctional Services(NCoS)
September 27, 2026

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council undermines global governance system, fairness: Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council undermines fairness.

Shettima speaking at UNGA81
September 27, 2026

Ogun police arrest 11 suspects, recover 25 ATM cards, firearms

The police command in Ogun State arrested 11 suspects and recovered two suspected stolen vehicles, three firearms and 25 ATM cards.

police
September 27, 2026

Lagos farmers seek support to boost local food production

The farmers said Lagos could meet its target of increasing its contribution to locally consumed food from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.

Nigerian farmers