Thursday, October 8, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

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
September 22, 2026

NMDPRA begins consultations on anti-competition regulations in petroleum sector

The proposed regulations are designed to address abuse of dominance and promote fair, non-discriminatory access to essential petroleum infrastructure.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
September 22, 2026

Gov Bago ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌⁠‌⁠‌inaugurates nine-member judicial commission to probe 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody

The commission is mandated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the legality of the deceased’s custody, and their condition and treatment while in custody.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 22, 2026

Nigeria, Norway deepen partnership on aquaculture, seafood trade

The Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein Bæra, said the partnership would strengthen the long-standing stockfish trade between the two countries and promote knowledge exchange.

September 22, 2026

Umahi promises pedestrian bridges, improved road access to tertiary institutions

Mr Umahi said the government had taken special note of the need to incorporate access routes to campuses into future road construction projects where possible.

September 22, 2026

Gov Alia ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠‌inaugurates peace committee to monitor natural resources sharing agreement

Mr Alia said it is an important step from signing a peace agreement to practical implementation.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia
September 22, 2026

Pupil missing, nine rescued in Anambra flooding: Police

Police said a pupil went missing after heavy rain and flooding in Awka, Anambra State.

Flooded community (Credit: NAN)
September 22, 2026

NPC director Facah elected to NIMCA board

Ms Facah was elected at NIMCA’s inaugural assembly and second annual general meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.

NIMCA
September 22, 2026

Osun ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌assembly endorses state police

Osun House of Assembly passed a resolution supporting the establishment of state police to complement existing security agencies.

Osun State Map
September 22, 2026

Allied ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‌health workers suspend strike at UCH for two weeks

“The suspension takes effect from Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following an intervention by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW),” Mr Olabampe said.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan