Nigeria
Poco Lee to appear in UK court September 15
The sexual offence case involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, remains active in the United Kingdom, with prosecutors confirming that he is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that the case is still ongoing and that Odinaka is…
Auditor-General flags N124bn contract irregularities across MDAs
The Auditor-General for the Federation has uncovered contract and procurement irregularities valued at N124.12 billion across several Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The findings are contained in the 2024 Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses in MDAs, which was dated July 17, 2026, and transmitted to the National Assembly. The infractions include…
JAMB to handle all HND admissions in polytechnics
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will now oversee all Higher National Diploma admissions in polytechnics, allied institutions, colleges of nursing sciences and health technology institutions across Nigeria. The National Board for Technical Education announced the development in a circular dated September 9, 2026, signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, and addressed to…
Falconets target victory against New Caledonia
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, are targeting victory against New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Head Coach Moses Aduku said his players are fully focused on securing the result needed to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 16 alive….
Zamfara police confirm abduction of six Imams
The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of six Islamic clerics by suspected bandits along the Dakko-Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the incident occurred on September 12, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m., when armed bandits reportedly ambushed a…
Troops arrest kidnap suspect, recover AK-47
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during an operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested on September 12, 2026, at Obaretin Community while troops were conducting…
Tobi Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Ultimate Championships
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Amusan clocked 12.34 seconds to finish second behind American Olympic champion Masai Russell, who won in 12.22 seconds to cap an unbeaten season. Dutch hurdler Nadine Visser finished third in 12.39 seconds,…
Fani-Kayode demands justice for Nigerians killed in South Africa
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called for justice following the deaths of two Nigerians in Johannesburg amid renewed concerns over attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals. The victims were identified as Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle, who was reportedly shot dead at his residence in Kensington on September 4, and James Uchechukwu…
Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to WTO
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system. Shettima stated this after meeting with WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the sidelines of the ongoing BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. The Vice President stressed that no country can prosper in isolation from…
Ex-PDP chairman Bamanga Tukur dies at 90
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90. Tukur, who was also a former governor of the old Gongola State and Minister of Industries, reportedly died on Saturday at about noon at his residence in Abuja. His death was announced in a statement issued…
