Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 26th September 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 26th September 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Counter Misinformation On Govt Reforms At Grassroots, Akume Tells Parastatals
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen.George Akume, has charged the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals to cascade government reforms down to the grassroots to counter disinformation and project the true impact of the administration’s policies. Akume made this call while receiving a delegation of the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals,…
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target=_blank>Aliyu, Wamakko, Others Bid Farewell To Late Sifawa
Governor Ahmed Aliyu was among hundreds of Muslim faithful who attended the funeral prayer of the late Alhaji Balarabe Yari Sifawa, who passed away on Friday. A statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, said the funeral prayer, which was led by the Chief Imam of Sheikh Abubakar…
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target=_blank>Kwara Begins Nigeria’s 66th Celebration With Special Juma’ah Service
Kwara State Government delegation on Friday has joined Muslim worshippers at the Ilorin Central Mosque for the Special Juma’ah Service marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. New Telegraph recalls that Nigeria gained Independence on 1st October, 1960, and every 1st of October is set aside for reflection and celebration nationwide. The delegation was led by the…
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target=_blank>2027: Bawa Seeks Southern Kaduna Support To Challenge APC
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Shehu Usman Bawa, popularly known as ABG, has called on residents of the state to support the party’s efforts to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 governorship election. Bawa made the call on Friday in Kafanchan while addressing PDP supporters…
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target=_blank>Makinde Appoints Alamu To Elders’ Council
…Dapo Falade, Giwa-Onafuwa, Others as aides Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and former member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Pastor Akin Alamu, as a member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council. He also appointed Elijah Kolawole Akanmu…
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target=_blank>Ogun Indigenes In Enugu Host PDP Deputy Gov Candidate, Sowunmi-Kolapo
…Vow to vote out APC Some indigenes of Ogun State residing in Enugu State have declared their full support for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, after holding a brief reception with the PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo. Kolapo, a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), was in Enugu for…
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target=_blank>Independence: Peace, Devt Returning To Nigeria – Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has urged Nigerians to continue to believe in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as it corrects the wrongs of the past, stating that peace and development are gradually returning to the country. Abbas stated this while fielding questions from journalists after attending a special…
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target=_blank>Anambra CP Steps Up Preparations Ahead Of 2027 Elections
… Finalises Refresher Course for Security Agencies The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections. On Thursday, September 25, 2026, the CP finalised discussions with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on a refresher course for police personnel and other security agencies ahead of the polls….
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target=_blank>NNPC Ltd Welcomes $800m Ima Gas FID
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said that it welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project. It described it as a landmark development that affirms the growing viability of Nigeria’s upstream gas sector. This was contained in a statement on Friday by Chief Corporate Communications Officer,…
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target=_blank>Security: Sokoto Govt Earmarks N1.59bn For 30 Operational Vehicles
In an effort to further support security agencies in the state in their fight against banditry and other criminal activities, the Sokoto State Government has awarded contracts for the procurement of 30 Toyota Hilux vans at the cost of N1,592,250,000. A Statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, stated…
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