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September 10, 2026, 11:21 am
Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Generals, Appoints New Person to Lead Boko Haram War
- [Premium Times] A Wednesday statement by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele said the deployments were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, a lieutenant general.
'Regina Daniels Didn't Reconcile With Ned Nwoko' - Mother Clarifies
- [Premium Times] The actress's appearance at the senator's residence triggered reconciliation and pregnancy speculation months after their acrimonious separation.
Sometimes I Believe Tinubu Is Not in Charge of His Administration - Peter Obi
- [Vanguard] ABUJA -- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration.
ASUU Gives Sokoto Govt Ultimatum Over Unfulfilled Agreement, Threatens Strike
- [Vanguard] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, has given the Sokoto State Government a two-week ultimatum to implement the signed agreements reached.
Kano Political Commentator - People Were After His Life - Family Reveals
- [Vanguard] KANO -- The family of slain Kano political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has revealed that he repeatedly expressed fears for his life before he was found dead in his home in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
Natasha Osawaru Shares New Photo of Son With 2Baba Amid Marital Crisis
- [Premium Times] The couple welcomed their first child together in November 2025, months after their traditional wedding in Benin City.
How Intelligence, Technology, VCRU Are Closing in On Auchi-Okene Kidnappers
- [Vanguard] For years, the Auchi-Okene-Abuja highway and its surrounding communities have carried a reputation that no Nigerian traveller would wish to associate with a journey home: the fear of being watched, followed, and intercepted by men who know the roads, the settlements, and the forests better than almost anyone. For criminal gangs operating around such corridors, geography has traditionally been an advantage. They know the shortcuts, the bush paths, and the places where a vehicle can disappear from sight
NCDC Takes Over Nasarawa Office, Plans N400m Remodeling
- [Vanguard] LAFIA: The North Central Development Commission, NCDC, has taken over its headquarters complex donated by the Nasarawa State Government and commenced plans to remodel the facility at a cost of over N400 million.
NUPRC Threatens to Revoke License Gas Flare Sites Not Utilised
- [Daily Trust] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says awardees of flare gas sites could see their permits revoked if they do not utilize them.
CBN Warns Banks, Fintechs Over Cyber Risks
- [Vanguard] ...Says weak links could destabilise financial system
Nasarawa Plans Mobile Courts for Parents of Out-of-School Children
- [Vanguard] Government begins advocacy campaign, plans enforcement against parents who keep children out of school
Govt Moves to Strengthen Accreditation in Tertiary Institutions
- [Daily Trust] The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a ministerial committee on strengthening accreditation and quality assurance in tertiary institutions.
2027 - Don't Turn Your Pulpits Into Platforms for Incitement, Tinubu Cautions Bishops
- [Vanguard] ABUJA -- Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu has urged Christian leaders to promote peace and responsible participation in the electoral process, warning against the use of the pulpit to incite violence or deepen divisions.
Stakeholders, Govt Divided Over Framework to Revive Nigeria's Textile Industry
- [Daily Trust] Stakeholders in Nigeria's cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector have raised concerns over the implementation of measures to revive the industry, particularly the uncertainty around the institutional framework to coordinate its recovery.
Sachet Alcohol Is a Monster Destroying Our Children's Future - NAFDAC DG
- [Leadership] The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has described sachet alcohol as a "monster" that has become uncontrollable and poses a serious threat to the future of Nigerian children.
Contractor Says His Barge, Not Nembe E&P Caused 'Minor' Bayelsa Vessel Accident
- [This Day] Fresh details have emerged over the reported barge accident at the Nembe Creek facility in Bayelsa State, with the owner of the vessel involved in the incident revealing that it was caused by a minor mishap involving his barge.
Mbah Unveils Over 10,000 Milestone Achievements, Says Enugu On Course to Greatness
- [Premium Times] The compendium of milestones records, among others, over 1,521 kilometres of constructed and reconstructed roads, over 7,000 classrooms, 260 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres, Enugu Air and the New Enugu Smart City, among others
Tinubu Put His Re-Election Bid in Jeopardy to Restructure Badly Damaged Economy - Alake
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that President Bola Tinubu put his re-election bid on the line to restructure the "badly damaged" economy.
INEC - Gap Between Women Participation As Voters, Political Leaders Substantial
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lamented that the gap between women's participation as voters and their participation as political leaders is substantial.
Sanwo-Olu Declares 'Small State of Emergency' On Lagos Waste Crisis
- [Premium Times] As part of the emergency response, the governor said the state government had ordered 160 new compactor trucks to strengthen waste collection across Lagos.
Experts Urge African Leaders to Bridge Gap Between Policies, Real-Life Outcomes
- [Premium Times] They made the call in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2026 Gender and Inclusion Summit (GS-26), held under the theme, "From Agenda to Action: Making Innovations Count for the Last Mile."
Document Shows NDC Notified Police Ahead of Peter Obi's Disrupted Benue Visit
- [Premium Times] The recent development contradicts the Benue State Government's initial claim that neither the government nor the security agencies were notified ahead of Mr Obi's visit.
Akpabio Challenges Authors of Alleged Anti-North Comment to Produce Evidence
- [This Day] * Senate President denies threat to make northerners suffer if Tinubu loses 2027 poll
Govt Enrols 16,000 Nigerians in Maiden Digital Training Academy Cohort
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Federal Government has admitted 16,000 Nigerians into the first cohort of the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a free initiative aimed at equipping youths with globally competitive digital skills.
Army Redeploys Theatre Commander Abubabar, 14 Other Generals in Minor Shake-Up
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian Army has redeployed the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and 14 other generals in a minor shake-up as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership and align the service's command structure with Nigeria's evolving security environment.
Govt Seeks Action On Harmful Gender Norms to Improve Adolescent Health
- [Premium Times] The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 Gender and Inclusion Summit organised by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).
Lassa Fever - NCDC Identifies Preparedness Gaps, Unveils Readiness Plan Ahead of Peak Season
- [Premium Times] Mr Idris said although Lassa fever occurs throughout the year, the period before the peak season provides an opportunity for the government, health facilities, and communities to strengthen preparedness before cases increase.
Makinde Condemns Disruption of Obi's Visit to Benue, Says APC 'Marketing Unpopular Candidate'
- [Premium Times] Mr Makinde alleged that the APC was unsettled by the prospect of losing the 2027 presidential election and had therefore resorted to what he described as barbaric tactics.
APC National Chairman Begins Two-Week Vacation Ahead of 2027 Polls
- [Premium Times] A statement by his office on Wednesday said the national chairman of the ruling party, who assumed office in July 2025, will use the period to rest, retool and further sharpen his strategic thinking ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu's FAAC Boom Is a Scam - Atiku
- [Daily Trust] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of dressing economic decline in bigger naira figures, declaring that the much-celebrated FAAC "boom" is a monetary illusion that collapses once the figures are tested against currency depreciation, inflation, purchasing power and the mounting liabilities of state governments.
