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September 18, 2026

Oriire Abduction: Witness confirms identity of two slain teachers

The judge adjourned the matter until October 12 and October 13 for continuation of the trial.

Michael Oyedokun and Deacon John Olaleye
September 18, 2026

Insecurity: NBTE certifies 10 hunters to boost security operations in Kaduna

The NBTE executive secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, said the certification and additional training would improve the hunters’ effectiveness in combating banditry and other crimes.

NBTE certifies 10 hunters
September 18, 2026

Lagos APC inaugurates advisory council, unveils campaign structure

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, also the APC governorship candidate in Lagos State, urged mobilisation to ensure continuity of the APC administration in the state.

APC LOGO
September 18, 2026

Tinubu’s Campaign: Bayelsa APC chair dismisses Wike’s Rainbow Coalition

The All Progressives Congress chairman in Bayelsa, Warman Ogoriba, has dismissed the Rainbow Coalition as irrelevant.

Tinubu campaigning
September 18, 2026

Macron hosts Tinubu as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger ties

French President Emmanuel Macron received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner Thursday night at the Élysée Palace, Paris.

Macron hosts Tinubu
September 18, 2026

Brazil ‌launches rocket carrying scientific platform, set to return to Earth

A suborbital microgravity platform is on board, designed to conduct scientific experiments in near-weightless conditions.

VS-30 V16 rocket launched
September 18, 2026

Customs ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‌⁠‌hands over 3,893 parcels of seized cannabis to NDLEA

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service handed over seized parcels of cannabis sativa to the NDLEA.

September 18, 2026

Oman ‌implements Arab world’s first liquefied hydrogen project

Oman is working to establish the world’s first commercial corridor to export liquid hydrogen. Liquid hydrogen is produced by cooling and liquefying hydrogen to minus 253°C.

At around 8 weeks, it’s still quite plausible for symptoms to be volatile and trigger-sensitive.
September 18, 2026

ECA,‌ Osinbajo lead push for sustainable domestic health financing

The UN Economic Commission for Africa and former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are leading efforts to promote sustainable domestic health financing in Africa.

Osinbajo at Ford Foundation event
September 18, 2026

CR-SEMA, NEMA assess UniCross drainage channels over flooding

CR-SEMA, in collaboration with NEMA, has begun assessing drainage channels at the University of Cross River on Friday.

Flood: Jigawa