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Three women die in stampede for cash at Niger Government House
Six others were critically injured when aides began sharing N10,000 handouts in Minna; a civil society group wants an independent probe.
Tinubu says reform era is over, promises focus on jobs and industry
In his 66th Independence Day broadcast, the President said economic policy will now centre on jobs, enterprise and local production.
Tinubu signs fourth extension of 2025 capital budget to December 31
The capital part of the 2025 budget will now run to the end of 2026, the fourth time its implementation period has been extended.
Public sector unions order three-day warning strike from Friday
Federal, state and local government workers are told to stay off work from 2 to 4 October over petrol prices, a wage award and wage talks.
Atiku pledges to prosecute vote buyers and publish polling unit results promptly
The ADC presidential candidate used an Independence Day address to set out election, fuel subsidy and cost-of-living pledges for 2027.
Obi calls Nigeria 'the worst place to be born' in Independence message
The NDC presidential candidate cited poverty, out-of-school and youth unemployment figures in a critique of the APC government.
No military parade for second year as FG keeps Independence Day low-key
The official programme for the 66th anniversary had no parade, and the government has not said whether the coup case is a factor.
Only 3 of 180 FOI requests answered across Niger Delta states, group says
A Policy Alert baseline found a 1.7 per cent response rate to information requests in nine Niger Delta states, and only Imo has an FOI law.
Otti urges citizens to vote and reject vote-selling
In his Independence Day broadcast, the Abia governor said progress will stay out of reach if citizens avoid the polls or sell their votes.
Fintiri pardons nine inmates, commutes one death sentence to life
The Adamawa governor used his prerogative of mercy to mark the 66th Independence anniversary, on the advice of the state's mercy committee.
Akwa Ibom Assembly begins work on bill for a single CSO registry
The bill, which passed first reading, would replace multiple registrations and levies for civil society groups with one state registry.
Anambra to start pensioner verification on October 5, mostly online
State pensioners can verify from home with their NIN and BVN; those who cannot may attend a centre at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka.
Nine miners die after flood fills mining pit in Bauchi's Alkaleri LGA
Police say heavy rain flooded a pit at Nahuta village; NEMA has separately put 15 states on flood red alert.
Bayelsa at 30: Diri calls for 'intellectual militancy' and life beyond oil
At the anniversary lecture in Yenagoa, the governor renewed calls for more derivation and said the Nembe-Brass Road's first phase is due by year-end.
Alia asks Benue residents to back his government, Tinubu and the APC
The Benue governor's Independence Day message paired a call for unity and responsible citizenship with an appeal for political support.
Borno police say men held over 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts also had drugs
The police's first detailed account follows criticism from Amnesty International; the drug allegations are not in the charges filed.
Cross River Assembly takes first reading of state police amendment
The House received the National Assembly's constitution alteration on state police as a working document and began its process.
Oborevwori sends Julius Berger to repair collapsed East-West Road at Agbarho
A section of the highway in Ughelli North collapsed after heavy rain on Tuesday, leaving motorists stranded; emergency works have begun.
Ebonyi at 30: Nwifuru swears in 1,720 aides, including 10 ex-council chairmen
Ten former LG chairmen became Special Advisers and 1,710 others Executive Assistants as the state marked 30 years since its creation.
Ebonyi police break up child-trafficking ring, recover three children
Arrests spanned Enugu, Imo and Rivers states and include two social welfare officers from Obowo LGA in Imo, police say.
Youths disrupt Okpebholo's address at APC ward meeting in Oredo
Protesters at the Oredo East meeting said they had been neglected after backing the governor's emergence in the 2024 election.
Ekiti at 30: Oyebanji says state can become a technology and commercial hub
In a statewide broadcast, the governor announced plans for an Ekiti Knowledge Zone and a Special Agro-Processing Zone.
Ekiti APC rivals trade claims over Reps primary and ICPC petition
Toyin Okoro's campaign accused Rep. Rufus Ojuawo of undermining the party; Ojuawo denied any link to an ICPC petition against Okoro.
INEC sets October 9 for start of PVC collection in Sokoto
The commission urged registered voters in Sokoto to collect their cards at designated centres and rely only on official INEC channels.
Kefas approves N2.5bn in relief funds and pardons 24 inmates
The Taraba governor's Independence broadcast also gave officials seven days to produce a completion timetable for the collapsed Namnai Bridge.
Buni restates support for Islamic and conventional education in Yobe
154 reciters took part in Yobe's 36th Qur'anic competition; the governor said both religious and modern schooling will get investment.
FCTA approves completion of Utako General Hospital and upgrade of 14 others
The FCT Executive Council also approved digitising about 67 High Court courtrooms and a N5.703bn power line for Bwari communities.
Wike urges FCT residents to elect leaders who will sustain infrastructure
In his Independence Day message, the FCT minister said bus terminals built in AMAC will be extended to Kuje, Bwari and Gwagwalada.
Gombe at 30: Yahaya pledges faster growth as state marks three decades
The governor credited the DEVAGOM plan for 228 revitalised health centres, over 1,000km of roads and cleared gratuity arrears.
Namadi begins APC consultations in Jigawa North-West ahead of 2027
In his Independence message the governor said Nigeria's future is bright under the APC, as he met party stakeholders about the polls.
Kaduna civil society coalition calls off Independence Day protest
More than 20 groups said they feared criminals could hijack the march and spark clashes between protesters and security agencies.
Bandits kill man, abduct nine in Chikun LGA community
Attackers broke into three houses in Babban Saura before dawn on Thursday; vigilantes and soldiers rescued one woman.
Kano governor reports 380 drug arrests and N32bn of gratuity backlog paid
In his Independence Day address, Abba Yusuf listed his government's record and urged residents to reject violence as the 2027 polls near.
Radda signs Katsina's N828.58bn 2027 budget, with 77% for capital spending
The budget gives N637.85bn to capital projects, while 2026 capital spending stood at 26.57% of its allocation by late August.
Kebbi NLC disputes ADC governorship candidate Malami's pledges to workers
The state labour chairman called a N110,000 minimum wage pledge 'a mere political statement', saying Kebbi workers already earn N75,000.
Ododo grants clemency to 101 inmates to mark Independence Day
Ninety-four inmates received mercy and seven had sentences reduced after review by a new Kogi advisory council on the prerogative of mercy.
Flood destroys homes and rice farms in five Lafiagi communities
Governor AbdulRazaq gave N10m in relief, called for dredging of the River Niger and said the next governor should come from Kwara North.
In final Independence address, Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos to back Tinubu and Hamzat
The governor acknowledged rising food and transport costs and asked residents to vote peacefully and in large numbers in 2027.
Nasarawa at 30: Sule says states must stop waiting on federal allocation
At the anniversary lecture in Lafia, Jega and Kukah assessed the state's progress as the governor pledged to keep fighting kidnapping.
Gunmen reportedly kidnap bus passengers on Owerri-Onitsha Expressway
A source said two commercial buses were stopped near Umunoha in Mbaitoli LGA on Thursday; police had not commented at the time.
Ogun APC candidate Adeola says opposition is 'partyless' ahead of 2027
At an APC prayer rally in Abeokuta, the governorship candidate predicted victory, while a cleric urged campaigns free of hate speech.
Ondo ADC Senate candidate Akinyelure denies pact with Governor Aiyedatiwa
The former senator said his meeting with the governor was only to ask about the APC ticket, which he was told had gone to someone else.
About 1,000 households affected as floods submerge parts of Osogbo
Governor Adeleke ordered an environmental task force to assess affected areas and urged residents to stop dumping refuse in drains.
Makinde urges unity at Oyo Independence Day event focused on insecurity
Represented by his deputy in Ibadan, the governor cited the Amotekun Corps and projects across the state's five zones.
Court bars Akuns from presenting himself as Plateau NDC governorship candidate
The interim order follows a suit by aspirant Alfred Dapal, who says he won the party's 15 September nomination; hearing resumes 5 October.
Mutfwang pardons 130 inmates and commutes four death sentences
The Plateau governor acted on the advice of the state's prerogative of mercy council to mark the 66th Independence anniversary.
Fubara urges Rivers residents not to let politics undermine peace
In his Independence message, the governor called peace the state's most valuable infrastructure and urged support for the Federal Government.
Enugu APC founding members ask Mbah to reverse removal of party executives
A group from Enugu North says ward and council executives elected in March were replaced without explanation.
INEC to hand out new PVCs at all 33 Oyo council offices from October 9
New registrants, voters who moved polling units and those who lost their cards collect in person, not by proxy.
Zamfara at 30: state government says insecurity is 'not yet over'
On the eve of the anniversary, the Secretary to the State Government praised security forces and pledged continued support to them.