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News Agency of Nigeria

September 23, 2026

Diplomacy, way to address global challenges, says Brazil’s president

Brazil’s President Luiz da Silva says the UN needs to become a “temple of peace” again as it faces one of the most critical periods in its 80-year history.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
September 23, 2026

Nigeria to renew UN Security Council push, reforms at UNGA81

Nigeria will renew its campaign for permanent representation on the UN Security Council as Vice-President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s engagements at UNGA81.

Shettima at UNGA
September 23, 2026

We have most secure border in U.S. history, Trump tells world leaders at UNGA

Mr Trump has said that the U.S. now has the most secure border in its history, noting that the country had the worst and most dangerous border on earth before he took office.

Trump at UNGA
September 23, 2026

Wage Dispute: Gov Aiyedatiwa, Ondo varsity unions reach agreement

The Ondo government and tertiary institution unions have reached an agreement on implementing the new federal government and university unions’ wage structure and allowances.

September 23, 2026

Public Service Games: Kano head of service inspects facilities

The head of service in Kano, Bilkisu Maimota, has inspected selected sports facilities ahead of the Federation of Public Service Games.

September 23, 2026

ECOWAS parliament advocates urgent action to tackle regional climate crisis

Speaker Mémounatou Ibrahima made the appeal at the Parliament’s 2026 Second Extraordinary Session Seminar on Monday in Accra, Ghana.

September 22, 2026

Climate ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌Change: 32 million West Africans may become refugees by 2050, says ECOWAS

ECOWAS says 32 million West Africans risk being displaced from their communities due to climate change.

September 22, 2026

Navy recovers 182,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy recovered 182,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers.

September 22, 2026

Edible ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠⁠‍‍‌oil tanker drivers suspend planned strike

NUEOTDN President Ilias Aperun said the decision followed interventions by the federal government and the State Security Service (SSS).

September 22, 2026

Lagos APC governorship candidate Hamzat rallies voters for 2027

Mr Hamzat expressed concern about declining voter participation, noting that of the 6.2 million registered voters in Lagos in the last election, only about 1.2 million voted.

Obafemi Hamzat