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September 19, 2026

Troops‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠⁠‌‌ rescue kidnap victims, arrest 47 suspects

Troops of the Nigerian Army arrested 47 suspected criminals and rescued several kidnapped victims in nationwide operations.

September 19, 2026

Minister tasks youths on innovation, national development

Mr Udeh said Nigeria’s youthful population could become a major economic advantage if supported with the right skills, opportunities, resources and enabling environment.

Kingsley Udeh
September 19, 2026

Govt has no control over petrol pump prices, says NMDPRA 

The authority said petro pump prices are determined by free market conditions.

Fuel nozzle
September 19, 2026

Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, Delta by-elections crucial test ahead of 2027, says Amupitan 

“These four by-elections provide indispensable operational lessons for the commission as we systematically chart our roadmap toward the 2027 general election,” he said.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
September 19, 2026

Civil servants insist on strike over King’s College concession

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria directed its members in federal unity colleges to continue the ongoing strike against the proposed concession of King’s College.

King's College
September 19, 2026

Tinubu directs states to reduce transportation costs with CNG 

The president said Nigeria must, as a gas-rich nation, reduce its exposure to global energy challenges.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
September 19, 2026

NAFOWA tasks women on entrepreneurship, capacity building

Mrs Aneke noted that the demands of modern society required women to be willing to learn.

September 19, 2026

FG pledges support for army post-service housing programme

Mr Darma said the ministry was committed to providing affordable and decent housing for security personnel.

Muttaqha Rabe
September 19, 2026

German experts train NDLEA sniffer dogs, handlers in operational skills to enhance narcotics detection

The NDLEA boss said the agency took note of the manpower and logistics challenges facing the canine unit.

NDLEA sniffer dogs’ handlers at the training
September 19, 2026

FG raises panel to probe Niger miners’ deaths, suspends 20 NSCDC officials

Mr Tunji-Ojo extended his condolences to the families of the deceased.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo