Tuesday, September 29, 2026

States

September 27, 2026

66th Independence:​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‍‍​‌‌​ Uzodimma, cleric advocate national unity, integrity 

Mr Ugorji identified corruption, insecurity, poverty, and energy deficit as major obstacles to the country’s growth.

Imo State gov, Hope Uzodimma (Credit: Nairametics)
September 27, 2026

APC ​‌‍⁠​⁠‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌​candidate distributes bags of fertiliser to Sokoto farmers

Mr Maitafsir said the gesture was part of his commitment to supporting farmers and improving their living standards.

September 27, 2026

Abiodun urges unity for Nigeria’s progress 

Mr Abiodun commended the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for its economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

September 27, 2026

UK-based Nigerian organises free medical outreach for 500 residents in Kwara emirate

Mr Onimago appealed to other well meaning Nigerians to always give back to their communities.

Ilorin Emirate
September 27, 2026

Yobe APC wins all 17 LG chairmanship seats

The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC) conducted the election for the 17 local government councils on September 26.

September 27, 2026

Disease Control: FG, Cross River conduct surveillance on 600 livestock samples

Liyel Imoukhuede, special adviser to Gov Bassey Otu on livestock development, said the initiative supports the national objective of eradicating peste des petits ruminants by 2030.

Livestock
September 27, 2026

Insecurity: Kano govt restricts durbar procession, horse riding

The Kano state government announced restrictions on durbar processions and horse riding after an emergency meeting of the State Security Council.

September 27, 2026

Gov Oyebanji ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‌‍‌dissolves boards, terminates political appointments ahead of October 16 inauguration

Mr Oyebanji said the decision became necessary as his administration gradually winds down its first term ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for October 16.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
September 27, 2026

Woman arrested over alleged attempt to smuggle alcohol to Ogun inmate

“She was caught concealing ethanol inside a bottled water pack, disguising it as drinking water intended for an inmate,” the command’s PRO, Olayinka Odukoya, said.

A composite of Nigerian Correctional Services(NCoS)
September 27, 2026

Ogun police arrest 11 suspects, recover 25 ATM cards, firearms

The police command in Ogun State arrested 11 suspects and recovered two suspected stolen vehicles, three firearms and 25 ATM cards.

police