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Nigeria military declares separatist, ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted over criminal activities, offers N30m reward
Published: September 6, 2026 17:24
The Joint Task Force south-east, Operation Udoka, on Sunday, September 6, declared Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” wanted over suspected involvement in violent and other criminal activities, offering N30 million for credible…
US charges 2 Nigerian nationals over bribes to manipulate, unlawfully expedite immigration applications
Published: September 6, 2026 17:16
The United States on Friday, September 4, charged two Nigerian nationals, Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu and Adeniyi Akeem Somoye, over allegations that they accepted bribes to manipulate and unlawfully expedite immigration applications. Ganiyu, a former senior…
FG gives procurement officers 12 months ultimatum to obtain mandatory certification
Published: September 6, 2026 17:15
The federal government on Sunday, September 6, introduced a mandatory professional certification for officers in the procurement cadre across the federal public service, giving serving officers a 12-month ultimatum to obtain the required certification or…
NDLEA intercepts fuel tanker with concealed compartment containing 2,145kg cannabis in Ondo (Photos, Video)
Published: September 6, 2026 13:46
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday, September 6, disclosed the interception of a 20,000-litre fuel tanker fitted with a concealed compartment containing 2,145kg of cannabis in Ondo state. The tanker, marked MKA 960 XC, was…
Gov Abiodun reaffirms healthcare commitment, unveils 250-bed Gateway medical centre in Ogun
Published: September 6, 2026 13:44
Governor Dapo Abiodun on Saturday, September 5, unveiled the 250-bed Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence in Abeokuta, Ogun state, as part of his administration’s commitment to transforming healthcare delivery and providing world-class medical services.…
NDLEA arrests cocaine trafficker disguised as herbal tea businessman in Lagos (Photos, Videos)
Published: September 6, 2026 13:44
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday, September 6, disclosed the arrest of Dunu Bethel Ebubechukwu, a convicted cocaine trafficker who disguised himself as a herbal tea businessman in Lagos and was behind cocaine shipments to Riyadh,…
US drug-trafficking case against Tinubu is political propaganda – APC chieftain
Published: September 6, 2026 11:49
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon .Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, on Sunday, September 6, described claims that the United States has reopened a drug-trafficking case against president Bola Tinubu as a political propaganda aimed at…
Tinubu releases N515m relief funds for fire victims in Cross River
Published: September 5, 2026 17:29
The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, disclosed on Friday, September 4, that president Bola Tinubu had released N515 million in relief funds for business owners, victims affected by the fire at the Spar shopping mall in Calabar, Cross River state. She made the…
Plateau govt orders immediate closure of schools over rising diphtheria cases
Published: September 5, 2026 16:07
The Plateau state government on Saturday, September 5, ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state following the rise of suspected cases of diphtheria in four local government areas. The closure is…
Ghana launches app to help verify prospective partners’ marital status
https://thestreetjournal.org/ghana-launches-app-to-help-verify-prospective-partners-marital-status/
Published: September 5, 2026 16:02
The Ghanaian Ministry of Gender on Friday, September 4, disclosed that Marrify, an application designed to help prospective couples verify their partners’ marital status before marriage, had been introduced in Ghana. The app was developed in partnership…
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover 4 motorcycles in Katsina (Photos)
https://thestreetjournal.org/troops-neutralise-terrorist-recover-4-motorcycles-in-katsina-photos/
Published: September 5, 2026 13:48
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force north west, Operation Fansan Yamma, disclosed on Saturday, September 5, that they had neutralised a terrorist and recovered four motorcycles and other items during a dawn offensive in Dan Musa local government area of…
EFCC declares man wanted for obtaining money by false pretence
https://thestreetjournal.org/efcc-declares-man-wanted-for-obtaining-money-by-false-pretence/
Published: September 5, 2026 12:33
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, September 4, declared Hibbert Allison Wealth, wanted for obtaining money by false pretence. The 54-year-old Wealth, who is said to be an official of Zeta Autos Limited, has his last known…
Oluremi Tinubu launches south-south food bank programme in Cross River
https://thestreetjournal.org/oluremi-tinubu-launches-south-south-food-bank-programme-in-cross-river/
Published: September 5, 2026 09:42
First lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday, September 4, launched the south-south phase of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Calabar, Cross River state, to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable Nigerians. She also announced a N500…
APC governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli pledges N50m to victims of market fire in Oyo
Published: September 4, 2026 23:16
The All Progressive Congress governorship candidate, senator Sharafadeen Alli, on Friday, September 4, committed N50 million to support victims of the recent fire outbreak at Oranyan market in Ibadan, Oyo state. Alli disclosed the intervention in a post…
INEC to assist JAMB with biometric verification technology, strengthening its examination processes
Published: September 4, 2026 23:03
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, September 4, pledged to assist the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology to strengthen its examination processes. JAMB registrar, Prof. Segun…
Lagos court sends 5 persons to jail for defrauding Chi Limited of N117.7m
Published: September 4, 2026 22:51
A Lagos state High Court sitting in Tapa, Lagos, on Thursday, September 3, convicted and sentenced five persons to seven years imprisonment for their involvement in a N117.7 million fraud involving Chi Limited. The convicts, Yinka Salawu, Joshua Oluremi…
EFCC arraigns 2 over £110,000, N500m fraud in Lagos
https://thestreetjournal.org/efcc-arraigns-2-over-110000-n500m-fraud-in-lagos/
Published: September 4, 2026 21:58
The Lagos zonal directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, September 4, arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the state High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged £110,000 and…
ADC unveils governorship, deputy candidates in 28 states for 2027 elections
Published: September 4, 2026 20:51
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday, September 4, unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 states for the 2027 general elections, presenting them as its alternatives for credible leadership. The candidates were…
EFCC forfeiture shocker: Seized university transformed into federal institution — Ola Olukoyode reveals
Published: September 4, 2026 19:57
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Friday, September 4, said a university recovered from an EFCC forfeiture case had become a federal institution, with 1,909 students matriculated into it in December…
FG introduces 1st national land transport policy to link roads, rail, waterways
Published: September 4, 2026 19:57
The federal government on Thursday, September 3, introduced the first national land transport policy to link roads, railways and inland waterways into an efficient, safe and sustainable transport system. Vice president Kashim Shettima introduced the policy…
US extends AGOA by 2 years, renews duty-free trade for 32 African countries
Published: September 4, 2026 19:55
The United States on Thursday, September 3, extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by two years, renewing duty-free trade preferences for 32 eligible African countries. Director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi…
Naira strengthens to N1,315/$ at official market, strongest performance since EFEMS
Published: September 4, 2026 19:55
The naira on Thursday, September 3, strengthened to N1,315 per dollar at Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market, its strongest performance since the introduction of the electronic foreign exchange matching system (EFEMS). Data from the Nigerian Foreign…
Nigeria assumes chairmanship of UN general assembly budget committee
https://thestreetjournal.org/nigeria-assumes-chairmanship-of-un-general-assembly-budget-committee/
Published: September 4, 2026 18:25
Nigeria assumed the chairmanship of the United Nations general assembly’s budget committee on Friday, September 4, with Jimoh Ibrahim pledging accountability and efficiency reforms. Ibrahim, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said…
FG opens grant applications worth N2.5bn for 50 student innovators
https://thestreetjournal.org/fg-opens-grant-applications-worth-n2-5bn-for-50-student-innovators/
Published: September 4, 2026 16:59
The federal government on Friday, September 4, opened grant applications worth N2.5 billion for 50 student innovators, with each successful applicant eligible to receive up to N50 million to develop and scale a STEM-based venture. The national coordinator…
Tinubu congratulates ex FirstBank CEO Adeduntan on installation as Balogun of Oyo
Published: September 4, 2026 15:54
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, September 4, congratulated former group Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of FirstBank Plc, Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, on his installation as the Balogun of Oyo by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The…
Police repel attack by terrorists on APC governorship candidate’s convoy in Borno
Published: September 4, 2026 15:53
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, September 3, repelled an attack by suspected terrorists on a convoy conveying Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno state, and other political stakeholders. The…
Dangote refinery secures SEC approval for IPO, sets price at N525 per share
Published: September 4, 2026 15:46
Dangote Group on Friday, September 4, said it has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, setting the price at N525 ($0.40) per…
‘Divorce your husbands if they prevent you from voting for our party,’ Yobe APC chairman tells women
Published: September 4, 2026 15:45
Muhammad Gadaka, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe state, on Thursday, September 3, urged women in the state to divorce their husbands if they prevent them from voting for the party. Speaking at a political rally in Nangere Local…
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 over low demand
https://thestreetjournal.org/volkswagen-to-cut-50000-jobs-by-2030-over-low-demand/
Published: September 4, 2026 15:45
Volkswagen, the German carmaker, on Friday, September 4, 2026, approved plans to cut another 50,000 jobs by 2030 as it reviews operations at four German plants amid low demand. The group, which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda and the Volkswagen brand, is…
Okpebholo appoints special advisers on traditional matters, civil society organizations, NGOs
Published: September 4, 2026 15:06
Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, September 3, approved the appointment of chief Emmanuel Iyase as special adviser on traditional matters for Edo south, and Emmanuel Sunday as special adviser on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and…
US judge blocks Trump’s latest orders restricting birthright citizenship
Published: September 4, 2026 15:05
A United States (US) federal judge on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, temporarily blocked president Donald Trump’s latest executive orders seeking to restrict birthright citizenship in the US. US District judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary…
Army thwarts kidnapping attempt in Zamfara, rescue 23 abducted civilians (Photos)
Published: September 4, 2026 13:19
The Nigerian Army on Thursday, September 3, thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued 23 abducted civilians during separate operations in Zamfara state. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operations were conducted as part of ongoing…
Nigerian man charged for sexually assaulting 2 women in Canada
https://thestreetjournal.org/nigerian-man-charged-for-sexually-assaulting-2-women-in-canada/
Published: September 4, 2026 13:11
A Canada-based Nigerian man, Olusegun Onidare, was arrested and charged over the sexual assault of two women in separate incidents in Brampton, Ontario, on Monday, August 31, 2026. The Peel Regional Police confirmed the charges in a statement claiming that…
Court restrains Lizzy Anjorin from posting photos of Priscilla Ojo’s son on social media (Photos)
Published: September 4, 2026 12:52
The federal high court in Lagos state on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, granted an interim order restraining Nollywood actress Elizabeth Aishat Ibukun Anjorin Lawal, popularly known as Lizzy Anjorin, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or…
Nigerian army foil bandit attack in Katsina, rescue 3 kidnapped victims (Photos)
Published: September 4, 2026 12:36
Troops of the Nigerian army Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, September 3, foiled a bandit attack and rescued three kidnapped victims along the Dandume–Sheme Road in Katsina state. The…
RCCG donates ₦351.7m to FG for evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa
Published: September 4, 2026 11:30
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Thursday, September 3, 2026, donated $265,854 to federal government to support the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The spokesperson for the…
ICC dismisses petition seeking investigation into crimes against humanity in Nigeria
Published: September 4, 2026 11:20
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, September 3, 2026, dismissed an anonymous petition seeking an investigation into crimes against humanity in Nigeria, while the federal government questioned the procedure that led to the filing being…
FG announces 2-week closure of First Niger Bridge in Anambra for rehabilitation, maintenance works
Published: September 4, 2026 11:19
The federal government, through the ministry of works, Anambra state field headquarters, on Friday, September 4, announced the closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra state, for two weeks to allow for rehabilitation and maintenance works. In…
Zamfara governor appoints new head of service
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Published: September 4, 2026 10:22
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state, on Thursday, September 3, approved the appointment of Shehu Baraya as the head of service for Zamfara following the retirement of the occupant of the office, Yakubu Haidara. The appointment was announced in a…
Troops raid terrorist hideout in Taraba, arrest 5 persons, recover 2 AK-47 rifles (Photos)
Published: September 4, 2026 10:08
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, on Thursday, September 3, raided a suspected terrorist hideout in Peva, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, arrested five persons and recovered two AK-47 rifles. The operation was conducted…
Oyo assembly passes N210bn supplementary finance bill for 2026
https://thestreetjournal.org/oyo-assembly-passes-n210bn-supplementary-finance-bill-for-2026/
Published: September 4, 2026 09:51
The Oyo state house of assembly, on Thursday, September 3, passed the Supplementary Finance Bill, 2026, with approval of an additional N210 billion to finance the state’s supplementary appropriation for the 2026 fiscal year. This passage followed the…
Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor urges parents to let children experience hardship
Published: September 4, 2026 09:50
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, advised parents against shielding their children from every form of hardship, saying allowing them to experience some struggles is essential to raising…
FG denies endorsing failed coup in Niger Republic
https://thestreetjournal.org/fg-denies-endorsing-failed-coup-in-niger-republic/
Published: September 4, 2026 09:50
The federal government on Thursday, September 3, 2026, denied endorsing the failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic, describing claims linking Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the plot as false and mischievous. In a…
‘He did a lot of terrible things,’ Defence minister accuses El-Rufai of dividing Kaduna into 2
Published: September 4, 2026 09:36
Christopher Musa, minister of defence, on Thursday, September 3, accused Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, of doing a lot of terrible things in the state, claiming that he divided the state into two. “El-Rufai did a lot of terrible things in…
NDLEA uncovers attempts by Mexican cartel networks to establish meth labs in Ogun, Oyo
Published: September 4, 2026 09:36
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday, September 3, uncovered attempts by Mexican cartel networks to establish methamphetamine laboratories in forested areas of Ogun and Oyo states. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi…
NECO questions sold for N3,000 before exams – Education minister reveals
https://thestreetjournal.org/neco-questions-sold-for-n3000-before-exams-education-minister-reveals/
Published: September 4, 2026 08:34
The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, September 3, revealed how examination questions were obtained for N3,000 before the conduct of the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations, describing the level of examination malpractice…
ICPC sacks security officer for bypassing protocol on behalf of El-Rufai’s wife
Published: September 4, 2026 08:31
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday, August 3, dismissed a security officer for helping Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai, bypass security…
NITDA, NACCIMA sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation for Nigerian businesses
Published: September 4, 2026 08:27
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday, September 3, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to accelerate digital…
Governor Sani approves salary, security allowance increase for Kaduna traditional rulers
Published: September 4, 2026 08:26
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state on Thursday, September 3, approved an upward review of the salaries and security allowances of all traditional rulers across the state. The approval, which covers Emirs, district heads and village heads across the three…
Customs intercept illicit drugs, mercury worth N3.95bn, arrest 3 smugglers in Lagos (Photos)
Published: September 4, 2026 08:26
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, September 3, intercepted illicit drugs and mercury worth N3.95 billion and arrested three suspected smugglers during anti-smuggling operations in Lagos. The…
FG unveils new environmental regulations to strengthen plastic waste management
Published: September 3, 2026 21:27
The federal government on Thursday, September 3, unveiled new environmental regulations to strengthen plastic waste management and promote a circular plastics economy. The national environmental (plastic waste control) regulations 2026 are designed to…
Nigerians can insult, attack me without fear of reprisals – Tinubu
https://thestreetjournal.org/nigerians-can-insult-attack-me-without-fear-of-reprisals-tinubu/
Published: September 3, 2026 21:26
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, September 3, said Nigerians could insult and attack him without fear of reprisals, stressing his administration’s commitment to press freedom and criticism. Tinubu, represented by the secretary to the government of the…
Nigeria, IEA sign joint work programme to strengthen energy cooperation, economic growth
Published: September 3, 2026 21:25
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Thursday, September 3, signed an agreement for a Joint Work Programme to strengthen strategic cooperation in energy policy, investment, economic growth and energy security. The agreement was signed in…
FG directs NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council
Published: September 3, 2026 21:25
The federal government on Thursday, September 3, directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to take over Inland Dry Port functions from the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the…
Nigeria partners Liberia on maritime training to develop Africa’s blue economy
Published: September 3, 2026 18:55
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) on Tuesday, September 1, partnered with the Liberia Maritime Authority and the Liberia Maritime Training Institute to strengthen maritime training and develop skilled manpower for Africa’s blue economy. The partnership…
DSS DG directs operatives not to arrest people over civil matters
https://thestreetjournal.org/dss-dg-directs-operatives-not-to-arrest-people-over-civil-matters/
Published: September 3, 2026 18:13
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday, September 3, directed its operatives not to arrest people over civil matters but to seek legal redress through the courts, the director-general Oluwatosin Ajayi said. Ajayi disclosed this in a media…
43 people die while siphoning fuel illegally in Rivers
https://thestreetjournal.org/43-people-die-while-siphoning-fuel-illegally-in-rivers/
Published: September 3, 2026 17:53
At least 43 people died on Thursday, September 3, after inhaling toxic fumes during an illegal fuel siphoning operation at Okari Jetty in Okrika, Rivers state. The incident occurred around midnight in Okrika Mainland, where a vessel was loading petroleum…
NDLEA arrests 68 drug traffickers, seizes 7,531kg of narcotics in Edo
https://thestreetjournal.org/ndlea-arrests-68-drug-traffickers-seizes-7531kg-of-narcotics-in-edo/
Published: September 3, 2026 17:05
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo state Command, arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in August 2026, the command said on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Commander of the Edo state NDLEA…
UK changes immigration rules to let victim of modern slavery leave exploitative employers
Published: September 3, 2026 17:05
The United Kingdom (UK) government on Thursday, September 3, 2026, changed its immigration rules to allow recognised victims of modern slavery on skilled worker visas to leave exploitative employers and work elsewhere without risking their immigration…
Fubara signs N1.84trn 2026 appropriations bill into law hours after assembly’s approval
Published: September 3, 2026 15:09
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, September 3, signed the state’s N1.84 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, hours after the Rivers state house of assembly approved it. Fubara assented to the bill at the State Executive Council…
Rivers police dismiss 3 officers over murder
https://thestreetjournal.org/rivers-police-dismiss-3-officers-over-murder/
Published: September 3, 2026 13:29
The Rivers state Police Command on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, dismissed three officers linked to the killing of Anthony Obodo, a University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) graduate. The commissioner of police in Rivers state, Olugbenga Adepoju, announced the…
Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Kebbi
https://thestreetjournal.org/troops-rescue-6-kidnapped-victims-in-kebbi/
Published: September 3, 2026 13:26
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, rescued six kidnapped victims following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activity at Mehinua village along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in Wasagu Local Government Area (LGA) of…
4 Chinese men arrested over illegal mining in Niger
https://thestreetjournal.org/4-chinese-men-arrested-over-illegal-mining-in-niger/
Published: September 3, 2026 13:25
Four Chinese nationals were arrested on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, on the order of the Niger state Government for operating an unauthorised mining site in Maiya’aki village, Lapai Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The arrest followed an…
Uber launches robotaxi service in UK after exiting Nigeria
https://thestreetjournal.org/uber-launches-robotaxi-service-in-uk-after-exiting-nigeria/
Published: September 3, 2026 11:37
Uber has launched autonomous rides in London in partnership with British artificial intelligence company Wayve, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, marking a major step in the company’s expansion of robotaxi services. The development comes a day after Uber…
Lagos govt unveils 3-year strategic plan to close HIV prevention, testing, treatment gaps by 2027
Published: September 3, 2026 11:02
The Lagos state government on Wednesday, September 2, unveiled a three-year strategic plan to close persistent gaps in HIV prevention, testing and treatment as it works towards meeting its targets by 2027. The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA)…
Tinubu appoints Adetokunbo Ade-John his senior special assistant on transportation, mobility
Published: September 3, 2026 10:09
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, September 2, approved the appointment of Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on transportation and mobility. The appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of service…
Troops neutralise terrorists, seize ammunition in Zamfara, Kaduna (Photos)
https://thestreetjournal.org/troops-neutralise-terrorists-seize-ammunition-in-zamfara-kaduna-photos/
Published: September 3, 2026 09:36
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma (JTF NW OPFY), neutralised scores of terrorists and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The…
Kwara, Imo governors leading political warfare against me – Wike
https://thestreetjournal.org/kwara-imo-governors-leading-political-warfare-against-me-wike/
Published: September 3, 2026 09:32
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, September 2, accused the Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, of leading a campaign of political warfare against him. Wike claimed…
Federal workers write Tinubu, NASS, demand minimum wage increase from N70,000 to N300,000
Published: September 3, 2026 09:13
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) on Wednesday, September 2, wrote to president Bola Tinubu and the national assembly, demanding an immediate review of the salaries of federal civil servants and an increase in the minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000. The…
Terrorist surrenders to troops with RPG launcher, bomb in Borno (Photo)
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Published: September 3, 2026 08:42
A Boko Haram terrorist surrendered to troops of the joint task force north east, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), with a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher and bomb in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno state, on Wednesday, September 2,…
FG gives MDAs deadline to complete 2nd phase of National Single Window, eliminate export barriers
Published: September 3, 2026 08:02
The federal government on Wednesday, September 3, gave Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) until the end of November 2026 to complete the second phase of the National Single Window, as it moves to eliminate regulatory and bureaucratic barriers…
Stop the mischief: Viral video of senator Sharafadeen Alli deliberately misrepresented to create a false and malicious narrative
Published: September 2, 2026 23:37
My attention has been drawn to a video currently being circulated on social media, accompanied by a sensational and highly misleading caption suggesting that Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the APC governorship candidate in Oyo state, was “caressing” a male…
Army arrests 2 kidnappers, rescues retired general’s wife in Abuja (Photos)
Published: September 2, 2026 21:18
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday, September 2, rescued madam Adonkie, wife of retired brigadier general Basil Adonkie, from kidnappers and arrested two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate in the Federal Capital Territory. Madam Adonkie was abducted…
EFCC arraigns man in Abuja over retention of N1.09bn proceeds from criminal activity
Published: September 2, 2026 19:23
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 2, arraigned a man for retaining N1.09 billion proceeds from criminal activity before the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The defendant, Mahmud A. Abubakar, was arraigned…
Aiyedatiwa clears pension liabilities, disburses N3.82bn to 985 retirees in Ondo
Published: September 2, 2026 18:41
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state on Wednesday, September 2, disbursed N3.82 billion in gratuities to 985 retirees of the state public service as part of his administration’s efforts to clear inherited pension liabilities. The beneficiaries comprise…
N100bn from EFCC recoveries allocated to NELFUND since 2024 – Ola Olukoyede reveals
Published: September 2, 2026 17:16
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, August 31, said the federal government had allocated N100 billion from funds recovered by the anti-graft agency to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)…
US troop withdrawal is routine operational adjustment, not breakdown in partnership – DHQ explains
Published: September 2, 2026 16:02
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, said the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States (US) troops from Nigeria is a routine operational adjustment and does not signal a breakdown in the security partnership between both…
House of Reps uncovers 12 other fake govt agencies, 58 bank accounts linked to PFIPC DG
Published: September 2, 2026 16:02
The house of representatives ad hoc committee investigating the non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) on Wednesday, September 2, uncovered 12 other organisations operating as fake government agencies, with 58 bank accounts…
Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operation
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Published: September 2, 2026 14:50
Global ride-hailing company, Uber, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, announced its decision to wind down operations in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. Uber announced the decision in a statement, saying its operations in Nigeria would officially end…
Navy uncovers 3 illegal refining sites, 6 reservoirs with 99,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers
Published: September 2, 2026 14:49
The Nigerian Navy on Monday, August 31, uncovered three suspected illegal refining sites and six reservoirs containing approximately 99,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during operations…
EFCC probe does not prevent anyone from canvassing votes – Wike
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Published: September 2, 2026 14:49
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, September 2, defended the participation of persons under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in political campaigns, arguing that an ongoing…
South African man bags 20-year jail term for raping his mother
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Published: September 2, 2026 12:18
A 22-year-old South African man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for raping his biological mother while she was asleep at her home in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. The Carnarvon Regional Court handed down the sentence after…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 44 sports association chairmen, charges them to boost grassroots talent development
Published: September 2, 2026 12:13
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, September 1, inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations in the state, charging them to boost grassroots talent development. Speaking during the inauguration at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu…
Israel/Iran war: 4 killed as US launches fresh strikes on Tehran
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Published: September 2, 2026 12:12
Four people, including a child, were killed after United States (US) forces launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with one of the attacks hitting a home where a wedding celebration was taking place. The Iranian Red…
NAPTIP rescue 180 children trafficked in Kaduna, Anambra, 3 other states
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Published: September 2, 2026 11:36
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Tuesday, September 1, rescued more than 180 children who were trafficked in Kaduna, Anambra and three other states across the country. The Head of NAPTIP’s Press…
Troops neutralise 3 terrorists in Borno, recover AK-47 rifle
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Published: September 2, 2026 11:34
Troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion on Tuesday, September 1, neutralised three terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, following an ambush on the Maiduguri-Miyanti-Banki Junction route in Borno state. The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. when the…
Kaduna gov Uba Sani fulfills promise to honour former super eagle stars with land allocation, street names
Published: September 2, 2026 11:34
Kaduna state governor Uba Sani on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, honoured Kaduna-born members of Nigeria’s 1996 Olympic gold-winning football squad, including former Super Eagles stars Daniel Amokachi and Celestine Babayaro, with land allocations and street…
2 ISWAP members surrender to troops in Borno
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Published: September 2, 2026 09:25
Two suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday, September 1, surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. The two men, identified as 20-year-old Jidda Modu, and 21-year-old…
Ebonyi gov threatens to sack any council chairman who fails to win his LGA for APC in 2027 elections
Published: September 2, 2026 09:22
Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Tuesday, September 1, threatened to sack any council chairman who fails to win his Local Government Area (LGA) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Nwifuru issued the threat in…
Nigerian driver jailed 6 years in UK for falling asleep behind wheels, killing man (Photo, Video)
Published: September 2, 2026 09:22
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu, was on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, sentenced to six years in prison after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, United Kingdom (UK). Surrey police said…
Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer
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Published: September 2, 2026 08:36
The Yoruba film industry has suffered another loss following the death of Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, who died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after battling breast cancer. Her death came barely two weeks after the death of veteran Nollywood…
Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorist, recover weapons in Yobe (Photos)
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Published: September 2, 2026 08:14
Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, on Tuesday, September 1, neutralised a Boko Haram terrorist and recovered weapons during an ambush operation in Lamusuri general area, Yobe state. The…
Tinubu congratulates Shettima on 60th birthday, hails him as trusted, loyal partner
Published: September 2, 2026 08:13
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, September 1, congratulated vice-president Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted and loyal partner. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu extolled Shettima’s unwavering dedication to the…
FG secures over $2bn private investment for CNG infrastructure development
Published: September 2, 2026 08:12
The federal government on Tuesday, September 1, disclosed that more than $2 billion has been secured in private-sector investment to develop Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and the broader CNG value chain. The government also said more than 90…
NSCDC arrests 19 illegal miners in Edo
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Published: September 2, 2026 08:12
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested 19 suspected illegal miners on Friday, August 28, during a raid on an illegal gold mining site in the Okpella/Ososo/Egbetua forest axis of Etsako East and Akoko-Edo Local Government Areas of Edo…
Woman tragically killed in Lagos by her security guard 2 weeks after employing him (Photo)
Published: September 1, 2026 22:05
Mabel Okafor, a resident of Victoria Island, Lagos, has been killed by her security guard, Abdul Latiff, just two weeks after employing him. Latiff was employed in the first week of August 2026. On August 16, he stabbed Okafor multiple times before fleeing…
Death toll from Nepal-China floods rises to 955, over 4,471 missing
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Published: September 1, 2026 17:41
Authorities in China on Monday, August 31, said the death toll from last week’s flash floods along the Nepal-China border has risen to 955, while about 4,471 people, including at least 592 foreigners, remain unaccounted for in both countries. At least 900…
US court finds former gang leader Keffe D guilty of Tupac Shakur’s murder
Published: September 1, 2026 16:16
Former Los Angeles gang member Duane Davis, popularly known as Keffe D, was found guilty by a Las Vegas court on Monday, August 31, 2026, of the 1996 murder of American rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur popularly known as 2Pac 63-year-old Davis, was convicted of…
‘Having sex with your wives without their consent can attract life imprisonment,’ Lagos govt warns husbands
Published: September 1, 2026 15:37
The Lagos state government on Tuesday, September 1, warned husbands that having sex with their wives without their consent could attract life imprisonment under the state’s criminal law. The warning was given by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP),…
Nigerian care worker bags 8-year jail term in UK for robbing elderly, disabled patients
Published: September 1, 2026 15:12
A 32-year-old Nigerian care worker, Ediongseyene Essien, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday, August 28, 2026, for burglary and robbery offences targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Liverpool, United Kingdom (UK). Essien, of Hornby Road,…
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