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States

September 22, 2026

How Bauchi accountant-general transferred funds to private company: Witness

Williams Abimbola, a compliance officer with United Bank for Africa, has testified in the ongoing trial of Bauchi’s accountant-general, Sirajo Jaja.

Sirajo Jaja
September 22, 2026

Troops capture alleged Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto, free 23 hostages

Troops of Fansan Yamma say they rescued 23 kidnapped victims and foiled terrorist attacks in separate operations across Sokoto.

alleged Lakurawa terrorists
September 22, 2026

Hunters, vigilantes ambush, kill 18 headmaster-led bandits in Katsina

Musa Duki, a headmaster-turned-bandit kingpin and his men were ambushed and killed, according to the Katsina government.

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September 22, 2026

Nigeria’s North-West stability crucial to West Africa, Sahel, says UN

UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed says restoring peace in Nigeria’s North-West geopolitical zone has implications far beyond Nigeria.

Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara governors
September 21, 2026

Police nab four suspects for alleged child trafficking in Abia

Ms Chinaka said the suspects allegedly conspired to steal a four-day-old baby from her mentally unstable mother. 

suspects
September 21, 2026

Plateau government disburses N1.5 billion intervention funds to attack victims

Governor Caleb Mutfwang formally inaugurated the disbursement of the funds on Monday in Jos.

Caleb Mutfwang
September 21, 2026

2027 election will be easiest for me in Rivers, Wike boasts

Mr Wike said his political strength stems from his track record and direct connection with the people. 

Wike inaugurating project Credit: Punch
September 21, 2026

Niger Miners’ Deaths: Independent committee set for inauguration Tuesday

Mr Tunji-Ojo described the deaths of the alleged illegal miners as deeply disturbing.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
September 21, 2026

UNICAL suspends nine students over exam misconduct

The suspension was conveyed to the affected students in letters signed by the registrar, Chukwuka Icha.

UNICAL
September 21, 2026

Gov. Mutfwang imposes curfew in three Plateau LGAs over insecurity

The commissioner reassured law-abiding citizens that security personnel would operate with professionalism.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang