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September 17, 2026

Finance minister inaugurates subcommittee on policy, tax reforms

The minister gave the subcommittee six weeks to complete and submit its report.

September 17, 2026

Police arrest security guard for shooting resident

The police command in Oyo state says it arrested a 49-year-old security guard, Oladapo Felix, for shooting a resident at Zion Estate, Yakoya area, Elewuro, Akobo, Ibadan.

security guard
September 17, 2026

Osun ‌govt approves joint security task force over security alerts

The Osun government has approved the creation of a joint security task force to strengthen its security response after recent security alerts.

Ademola Adeleke
September 17, 2026

UCH ‌Strike: Union demands full reinstatement of pharmacy director

Unionists at the University College Hospital have demanded the immediate and full reinstatement of Adeyinka Isola as the hospital’s director of pharmacy.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
September 17, 2026

FG introduces AgriShield campaign to boost farmers’ confidence in Borno

The national coordinator of NCTC said this on Thursday in Abuja at an inter-agency coordination meeting on the AgriShield Strategic Communication Campaign.

Image showing dry season farmers
September 17, 2026

Extradition of 235 internet fraudsters from Nigeria, other countries secured: FBI

Kash Patel said the FBI’s crackdown on international fraudsters led to the extradition of 235 fraudsters from Nigeria and other countries.

Kash Patel
September 17, 2026

Police investigating alleged suicide of final-year student: OAU

The university urged students experiencing severe emotional distress, relationship difficulties, financial pressures or other personal challenges to seek help promptly.

OAU students
September 17, 2026

Military operations alone cannot end Nigeria’s insecurity: Former Vatican Security Chief

According to Mr Giani, contemporary security threats, including terrorism, organised crime, and cyber threats, require cooperation among countries and institutions.

Former Commander of the Vatican Gendarmerie, Domenico Giani
September 17, 2026

Despite growing financial inclusion, six in 10 Nigerians face severe liquidity distress: Report

Despite increased access to formal and digital financial services, a new report found that about six in every 10 Nigerian adults remain in severe liquidity distress.

POS centre
September 17, 2026

UI to destroy certificates of students who fail to collect them after graduation

The University of Ibadan says it will shred certificates left uncollected for more than 10 years.