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Six Abducted Children Die In Captivity As Police Rescue 17 In Oyo
Police in Oyo State have rescued 17 children and arrested suspects linked to an alleged child-trafficking network, while six abducted children reportedly died in captivity following an intelligence-led investigation. The suspects being paraded by the police. Six children abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate have been confirmed dead while in captivity, the…

Africa Must Be Bold To Lead Change For Prosperity — Dangote
Aliko Dangote said the Dangote refinery overcame major challenges and proved that Africa can dream big, pursue its ambitions and achieve its goals. Aliko Dangote, President/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited; Devakumar Edwin, Group Executive Director; and Fatima Dangote, Executive Director (Commercial), at the Dangote Refinery IPO signing ceremony in Lagos on September 7, 2026. President…

Tanzanian President’s Husband Dies at 77
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania’s President, has died at 77 after receiving treatment for a heart condition at Mzena Hospital in Zanzibar, Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi confirmed. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband died on Monday while being treated in hospital in Zanzibar, an official said. Hassan became leader in 2021 after the death…

CSOs, Falana Demand Probe Into N1.23trn Recoveries, N78.8bn Cash Transfers
Civil society groups and human rights lawyer Femi Falana have called for greater accountability over the EFCC’s reported N1.23trillion recoveries and alleged irregularities involving more than N78.8billion in government cash-transfer funds. Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for…

Yoruba Ronu Challenges Obasanjo, Abdulsalami To Speak On Tinubu’s US Probe
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar and other elder statesmen to break their silence over unresolved questions surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s past records and an ongoing legal battle in the United States. President Bola Tinubu • U.S. advocate drags senior govt officials as Keyamo dismisses…

NELFUND Says Demand For Student Loans Has Surged Nationwide
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says applications for its interest-free student loan scheme have been overwhelming, highlighting the growing demand for financial support among students seeking access to higher education. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, says demand for student loans has been ‘overwhelming’. Sawyerr…

Five Killed, Five Injured As Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes Into Vehicles In Miami
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, struck several vehicles and caught fire, leaving five people dead and five others injured, including three in critical condition. The tail section of a cargo plane is seen at Miami International Airport after it overran the runway at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida,…

Havertz Inspires Arsenal To 2-1 Win Over Chelsea
Kai Havertz scored as Arsenal came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1, preserving their perfect start to the league season. Arsenal’s German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz (L) scores the team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 6, 2026. (Photo by…

FRSC, NSCDC Intensify Deployment As First Niger Bridge Closes
The FRSC and NSCDC have increased personnel deployment around the First Niger Bridge to manage traffic and maintain security as the bridge closure takes effect. Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have deployed personnel across Onitsha and surrounding areas ahead of the temporary closure…

Tinubu Urges Nigerian Leaders To Put National Interest Above Self-Interest
President Bola Tinubu has called on political and national leaders to put Nigeria’s interests first, urging them to set aside personal ambitions and work toward the country’s progress. President Bola Tinubu has called for patriotic leaders and citizens committed to national development and the public good, rather than personal interests and self-aggrandisement. Tinubu made the call…
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