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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the five legislative bye-elections conducted across Delta, Gombe, Kano and Bauchi states, with candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning four seats and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) securing one.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs with a combined street value of more than ₦3.4 billion in a series of intelligence-led operations conducted across Lagos, Edo, Niger, Delta, Ondo, Gombe, Imo states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over its failure to disclose the limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act 2026.

The United Nations says 73 Heads of State and 45 Heads of Government are expected in New York for the 81st General Assembly high-level week scheduled for September 22 to September 28.

Access Bank Plc has unveiled a financial crime awareness initiative to educate young people on scams and fraudulent activities.

More than 260,000 students across 13 universities in Nigeria are set to experience the NESCAFÉ Campus Storm 2026, as NESCAFÉ takes its “My Coffee, My Vibe” campaign directly to university campuses, creating experiences that shape campus life.

One month after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officially lifted the ban on presidential campaigns on August 19, 2026, electioneering is yet to get competitive.

Federal Government would support states in expanding CNG infrastructure, vehicle conversions and public transport fleets, while urging governors to work closely with transport unions and commercial operators to ensure that lower energy costs translate into lower fares.

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the committee on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while also releasing the names of 20 NSCDC officers suspended in connection with the incident.

The action came less than a day after Trump announced that the three organisations would no longer be permitted on White House grounds, escalating his long-running confrontation with sections of the American media.