Latest News in Nigeria Today Sunday 13th September 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Sunday 13th September 2026 .
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target=_blank>2027: Women make up just 9% of 1,303 candidates on INEC’s final Senate list
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Women account for only 123 of the 1,303 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to contest the 109 senatorial seats nationwide in the 2027 National Assembly elections, representing roughly nine percent of the total field, according to the commission’s final list of candidates. The document, which captures the
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target=_blank>Troops arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47
By Kingsley Omonobi BENIN — Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Wabaizigan, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The Army, in a statement, said the suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi,
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E2%82%A6126bn-diverted-electoral-funds-or-face-legal-action/ target=_blank>SERAP gives INEC 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.” The funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral devices and materials, sensitive materials and
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target=_blank>2027: Why I said Obi, Atiku lack capacity to fix Nigeria — Baba-Ahmed
Baba-Ahmed also rejected suggestions that his controversial remark meant he had withdrawn his support for Obi, saying he remained appreciative of their political history.
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target=_blank>Obi still my boss; I could have helped him out in Benue — Baba-Ahmed
Baba-Ahmed stressed that his assessment of Obi’s political capacity should not be interpreted as a breakdown in their personal relationship, maintaining that he still regards the former governor as his boss.
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target=_blank>Bishop, one other Nigerian killed in S/Africa, Fani-Kayode demands justice
Nigerian High Commissioner Designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the South African Government to protect Nigerians in the country and bring those responsible for the killing of Nigerian nationals to justice.
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target=_blank>More hardship for Nigerians as petrol, diesel prices rise again
Nigerians are poised for fresh hardship as the increase in petrol and diesel prices threatens to trigger another wave of higher costs across the economy.
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target=_blank>Obi attack backlash: Nothing must happen to our son– Igbo leaders, others
The reported attack and obstruction of the convoy of presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, in Benue State has triggered fresh anxiety in the South-East, with Igbo leaders and socio-cultural organisations warning that nothing should happen to the former Anambra State governor.
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target=_blank>‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today
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target=_blank>Lobbying: Fresh storm over dollars spent by Tinubu, Atiku in US
More than $10 million committed by the camps of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to lobbying activities in the United States could have funded tens of thousands of micro and small businesses in Nigeria, findings revealed.
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