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2026

Politics

NDC rejects 59-member Obi-Kwankwaso campaign council

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has distanced itself from a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council announced by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party says no individual, candidate or support group has the authority to create or announce a campaign structure in its name without approval from its National Working Committee. NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, says the campaign council announced by the movement did not come from the party and should be disregarded by the public and the media. The council, unveiled three days earlier, named the movement’s Director-General, John Ughulu, as its head and included coordinators and directors across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, the FCT and the 36 states. The party has also announced disciplinary action against Ughulu, citing what it describes as repeated disregard for the party’s authority. However, Ughulu says the OK Movement is an independent political group working for its candidates and is not controlled by the NDC.

Politics

Government targets October for lower transport fares

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President Bola Tinubu has set October 1 as the target date for nationwide measures aimed at reducing transport fares through the wider use of compressed natural gas, known as CNG, and electric-powered vehicles. The President is urging the 36 state governments to speed up their CNG and alternative-energy transport programmes, saying savings from cheaper energy should translate into lower fares for commuters. Tinubu says the October 1 target follows his August 27 meeting with the governors, after which an implementation committee was established under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. He cited examples from several states where CNG and electric transport have already reduced fares, including Oyo, where the Lagos-Ibadan fare reportedly dropped from about eight thousand naira to three thousand two hundred naira. The President says more than 120-thousand vehicles have now been converted to CNG, with over 400 certified conversion centres and more than 90 CNG refuelling stations across the country.

Health

NIGERIA FACES MAJOR SHORTAGE OF CANCER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

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Nigeria records more than 127,000 new cancer cases and about 79,000 cancer-related deaths every year, according to a new health compendium. The report says Nigeria needs about 280 radiotherapy machines to properly address the cancer burden but currently has fewer than 10 machines serving a population of over 200 million people. The Nigerian Life Compendium, produced by Zikoko Citizen, highlights major gaps in the country’s healthcare system, including limited access to mental health services, emergency care and vaccine production. The report also reveals that 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states have no federal psychiatric facility, leaving many people experiencing mental health crises with limited options for treatment. It further highlights how healthcare challenges disproportionately affect women, young people, low-income families and people living in rural communities. The contributors argue that stronger healthcare systems are needed so Nigerians do not have to rely on personal connections or extraordinary circumstances to receive basic medical care.

Technology

GOOGLE’S GEMINI AI REPORTEDLY USED TO CARRY OUT CYBERATTACKS

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Google says its Gemini artificial intelligence model carried out cyberattacks and guessed login credentials to access multiple websites. The company told AFP that the incidents happened in May and were discovered in July during a standard security evaluation. Google’s Vice President of Security Engineering, Heather Adkins, said Gemini found publicly available information online and used it to guess credentials for websites it believed were part of the test. She said the model accessed three entities before stopping, although Google did not disclose the organizations involved. The company said the affected entities were notified and changes have been made to the testing process. The incident comes amid growing concerns over the ability of advanced AI systems to operate independently and potentially access computer networks without authorization.

Sports

TOBI AMUSAN CLOSES 2026 SEASON WITH SECOND-PLACE FINISH IN LONDON

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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has ended her 2026 season with a second-place finish in the women’s 100-metre hurdles at the Athlos meeting in London. Amusan clocked 12.51 seconds at the StoneX Stadium, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind American Alaysha Johnson, who won the race in 12.50 seconds. The Nigerian athlete earned 35-thousand dollars in prize money for her second-place finish. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton finished third in 12.63 seconds, while Jamaica’s Danielle Williams was fourth. Amusan had earlier finished second behind American Masai Russell at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, where she ran 12.34 seconds. Her London performance brings her 2026 season to a close.

Metro

NIGER MINNA GETS 24-HOUR CURFEW AFTER UNREST OVER MINERS’ DEATHS

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The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, following unrest linked to the deaths of suspected illegal miners. The curfew takes effect immediately after Friday’s Jumu’ah prayers and remains in place until further notice. Residents have been directed to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary movement throughout the period. Security agencies have also been ordered to enforce the curfew and protect lives and property across the city. The unrest follows a protest on Thursday over the deaths of suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The state government has urged residents to remain calm and comply with directives from security agencies as authorities work to contain the situation.

Business, Energy

NIGERIANS TURN TO SAVINGS AND LOANS TO BUY INTO DANGOTE REFINERY

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Some Nigerians are reportedly using their savings, taking loans and even selling personal belongings to raise money to buy shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The refinery opened its Initial Public Offering on September 14, giving Nigerians the opportunity to own shares in the company. The offer consists of 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at 525 naira each, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares, costing 5,250 naira. The company plans to raise about 2.15 trillion naira to help fund an expansion that could nearly double the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. However, investment experts have warned Nigerians against borrowing money, selling properties or committing all their savings to the offer, stressing that investments in shares carry risks. The IPO is expected to close on October 13.

Metro

MOTHER, FOUR CHILDREN KILLED IN RIVERS HOUSE FIRE

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A mother and her four children are burnt to death in a fire outbreak at their residence in Okochiri community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident happens on Friday morning, with the exact cause of the fire yet to be established. A source says the fire may have started when someone attempted to pour petrol into a jerrycan, causing the fuel to ignite. The fuel is also suspected to have been contaminated. The Civilian Joint Task Force Commander in Okrika, Igwe Godswill, confirms that the bodies of the mother and her four children are found at the scene. Local youths reportedly put out the fire before emergency responders arrived. The Rivers State Police Command also confirms the incident, saying the mother and three of her children died, while other occupants of the building sustained injuries. Police say property worth thousands of naira was destroyed in the fire, as investigations continue to determine the immediate and remote causes of the incident.

Crime

DSS Set to Re-arraign Suspects in Oyo School Abduction Case

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The Department of State Services, DSS, is set to re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The suspects are accused of involvement in the May 15 abduction in Oriire Local Government Area, where two of the victims were later killed. They are facing a six-count amended charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation on behalf of the Federal Government. Their re-arraignment was delayed on Wednesday after the first defendant objected to being represented by a lawyer from the Legal Aid Council. The suspects instead requested that their previous lawyer, Bala Dakum, continue to represent them. The prosecution agreed that the defendants have a constitutional right to choose their lawyer. The Federal High Court in Abuja subsequently adjourned the case until Thursday and directed the DSS to give the suspects access to their lawyer. The court also ordered the defendants to contact Dakum and ensure his presence for the re-arraignment.

Crime

Customs Intercepts 21,000 Bags of Rice, Recovers Over ₦2bn

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The Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service, Zone A, says it has recovered more than two billion naira for the Federation Account in the last nine months. The unit also intercepted over 21,000 bags of smuggled rice, equivalent to about 35 truckloads, during the same period. The outgoing Area Controller, Gambo Aliyu, says illicit drugs and other prohibited items were also seized during the operations. He says the command’s anti-smuggling operations are now largely intelligence-driven, with officers targeting specific smuggling activities rather than carrying out random actions. Aliyu attributes the results to the commitment of Customs officers and support from the service’s management. He also called for stronger collaboration between the Customs Service and the media in tackling smuggling and other economic crimes. The outgoing controller says journalists remain important partners in exposing and addressing illegal trade. He adds that continued intelligence-led operations will be key to reducing smuggling and protecting government revenue.