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September 14, 2026

Diphtheria: Zamfara govt suspends school resumption as state records 44 deaths

Zamfara Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has extended the school resumption by two weeks following the outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the state.

Zamfara state map
September 14, 2026

Ex-Senate president Lawan, APC challenge Abuja court’s jurisdiction over Yobe North senatorial primary suit

Mr Lawan, through his lawyer, Shaibu Aruwa, SAN, challenged the court’s jurisdiction to hear the suit and urged it to dismiss it for want of jurisdiction.

Ahmed Lawan, APC
September 14, 2026

Kebbi police kill terrorists, recover arms in forest raid

The Kebbi State police command says it killed several terrorists and recovered arms, during a raid at Gumki Forest.

Kebbi police kill terrorists
September 14, 2026

Troops foil terrorist attack, rescue two kidnap victims in Sokoto

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto and and rescued two kidnap victims.

Troops foil terrorist attack
September 14, 2026

Eight hostages freed, six ISWAP terrorists arrested in Borno, Adamawa

Troops have rescued eight abductees and arrested six suspected terrorists and collaborators in separate operations across Borno and Adamawa.

ISWAP
September 14, 2026

Schools ‌in Ibadan resume for 2026/2027 session with high expectations

Schools in Ibadan, Oyo state, witnessed varying levels of turnout on Monday as pupils and students resumed for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Ibadan pupils
September 14, 2026

Boko Haram terrorist surrendered in Borno, six alleged kidnappers nabbed

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai say a Boko Haram member surrendered to them, and six suspected kidnappers were arrested in a separate incident in Borno and Adamawa.

Boko Haram terrorist surrendered
September 14, 2026

Nigeria’s tax ombudsman plans North-East regional office in Borno

Mr Nwabueze said establishing the zonal headquarters in Borno would enhance taxpayer support services across the North-East and help improve the tax-to-GDP ratio.

Governor Babagana Zulum and John Nwabueze
September 14, 2026

Police rescue 50 rustled animals in Katsina after gunfight with bandits

The police command in Katsina foiled a cattle rustling attempt in Jibia and recovered 50 animals after a gun duel with armed bandits.

September 14, 2026

Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of diesel during warehouse raid in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy uncovered a warehouse containing approximately 10,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined diesel in Rivers.

Navy dismantles militants' hideout in Cross River’s coastal community