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News Agency of Nigeria

September 20, 2026

Tinubu applauds INEC on by-elections in four states, congratulates winners

Mr Tinubu also commended voters and security agencies for maintaining peace and order during the elections.

Tinubu, INEC
September 20, 2026

Sultan Foundation trains 200 mobilisers, targets 80,000 zero-dose children for immunisation in Zamfara

The project is being funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, supported by Mannion Daniels.

Polio immunisation
September 20, 2026

Crisis hits Obi-Kwankwaso campaign as OK Movement, NDC fight over structure

National secretary Saadatu Sani called on the NDC national chairman to withdraw statements considered defamatory and apologise to the OK Movement and Mr Ughulu. 

OK Movement, NDC
September 20, 2026

Labour Party won’t participate in Oyo LG elections, says secretary

The party’s state general secretary, Fatai Ojetunde, said LP had participated in previous elections without seeing tangible outcomes.

Labour Party (LP)
September 20, 2026

LASTMA warns against skating on public highways

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said such practices expose users to grave and entirely avoidable traffic hazards.

skating
September 20, 2026

Ekiti LG to aid young farmers with mechanised equipment

Mr Omojola said the aim was to empower young farmers through mechanised farming, create jobs, and boost food production.

Tractors on farm
September 20, 2026

UNGA81: Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation to New York

Mr Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the event scheduled for September 22 to 28.

Vice President Kashim Shettima
September 20, 2026

City Boy Movement reiterates commitment to grassroots mobilisation in Oyo

The City Boy Movement reaffirmed its commitment to aggressive grassroots mobilisation in Oyo ahead of 2027.

The City Boy Movement logo.
September 20, 2026

PSN urges FG to strengthen drug regulation, distribution system

Ms Bello also urged Nigerians to obtain medicines from licensed pharmacies rather than open markets and unlicensed drug sellers.

Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
September 20, 2026

Six died,‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‌ two injured in Kogi road crash: FRSC

The Kogi Sector Commander of the FRSC, Lawal Fagge, said six persons lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries in an accident on the Kabba-Odo-Ape road.

Kogi road crash