Regional News
Nigeria: Families demand justice for 37 men who died in custody | Africanews Families of some of the people who died in a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, on Saturday demanded justice as government appointed an independent panel to probe the deaths. Thirty-seven young men were found dead inside a crowded cell in Minna, the capital of central Niger state, on Thursday after their arrest on suspicion of illegal goldmining by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Insecurity is crippling economies on the Cameroon-Chad trade corridor | ISS Africa Terrorism, kidnapping and crumbling roads are combining to choke a trade lifeline linking Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. Kidnappings, assassinations and other attacks have surged over the past year along Cameroon’s national highway linking the capital
Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary | Africanews Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck, motorcycle and on foot, after violence reportedly left 14 people dead.
130 days after: Parents of abducted Borno pupils threaten to storm Aso Rock – Daily Trust Parents and community members of Mussa and Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have threatened to storm the Presidential Villa in Abuja within six days if their abducted children are not rescued.
NIS enrols 8,552 Nigerians in overseas passport intervention The Nigeria Immigration Service has enrolled 8,552 Nigerians in passport intervention exercises conducted in the United States, Canada, Qatar and the United Kingdom. The NIS disclosed this in a statement signed by its Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, on Monday.
Nigerian officials linked to millions laundered through US property, report | Africanews A report by an African anti-corruption group alleges that dozens of Nigerian officials laundered hundreds of millions of dollars through property purchases in the United States over more than two decades. The investigation by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) identified 284 US properties worth about $271m that it says are linked to 61 current and former senior Nigerian officials.
2027: Gombe women unveil demands charter for elections The Gombe Women Agenda on Wednesday mobilised religious and traditional leaders, as well as other critical stakeholders, to support its campaign for greater inclusion of women in governance and decision-making ahead of the 2027 general elections. The convener of the group, Ibrahim Yusuf, disclosed this during a stakeholders’
FG pushes unified master plans for regional development The Federal Government has urged the various regional development commissions to emulate the Niger Delta Development Commission in producing master plans to be harmonised into a regional development compass. The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, gave the charge during the NDDC 2026 Partners for Sustainable Development Conference with the theme:
UNICEF urges Nigeria to turn child-rights research into policy action The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger use of research, evidence and learning in shaping policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of children in Nigeria.
China partnership will deliver reliable power to Nigerians —The Federal Government has said deeper cooperation between Nigeria and China in the power sector will help deliver reliable electricity, renewable energy and locally manufactured power equipment to Nigerians. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, stated this on Wednesday night in Abuja at a
Africa Records 250,000 Road Deaths Yearly as WHO, Editors Seek Media Action – THISDAYLIVE The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have launched a major media initiative to strengthen road safety reporting across Africa as road crashes continue to claim nearly 250,000 lives annually in the continent.
4 die as boat capsizes in Jigawa – Daily Trust Four female passengers have died after a boat conveying eight people capsized at Dudduru Pond in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred at about 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the pond, located approximately three kilometres from Kwadige Village.
Four die in Plateau mining pit collapse Four persons have died after a sand excavation pit collapsed at Tangur community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Mr Makama said troops responded to a report of a sand excavation pit collapse involving suspected illegal miners along a river line in the community.
UNICEF urges Nigeria to turn child-rights research into policy action The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger use of research, evidence and learning in shaping policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of children in Nigeria. Wafaa Saeed, UNICEF representative in Nigeria, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Knowledge Management Summit 2026, organised by
Nigerian embassy in Qatar cuts passport processing to 2 weeks – Daily Trust The Nigerian Embassy in Doha, Qatar, has begun producing and returning passports to applicants within about two weeks of biometric capture. The embassy achieved the turnaround during its recent passport intervention exercise, held from August 11 to 21, 2026, which attracted 751 Nigerians.
Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists – Vanguard News Linguists estimate that if current non-transmission trends persist, many of Nigeria’s more than 500 indigenous languages could face severe endangerment or extinction within 50 to 70 years. Children, parents and experts said urban lifestyles had reduced children’s exposure to indigenous languages and weakened intergenerational transmission.
MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria The MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) initiative in Nigeria to help frontline health workers identify pregnancy and childbirth complications earlier and give women access to maternal health guidance.
Noma: The neglected disease devastating children in northern Nigeria | Africanews Ibrahim Dalhatu was just 3 years old when he contracted noma, a severe disease that disfigures the face and kills most of the children it infects. He had his first facial reconstructive surgery in 2021 at the Noma Children Hospital in Nigeria’s Sokoto state. Since then, Ibrahim, now 8, has had six operations to help him recover. Noma is a rapidly progressing and often fatal infection of the face and mouth. It begins
Canada warns citizens against unregulated alcohol in Nigeria The Canadian government has warned its citizens travelling to Nigeria against consuming unregulated and adulterated alcohol, following reports of casualties linked to drinks containing high levels of methanol. The warning was contained in an updated travel advisory published “Safety and security” section of the Travel Advice and Advisories for Nigeria page on the official
Plateau imposes curfew on 3 LGAs as killings spread – Daily TrustPlateau State Government has imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of the state following the attacks and killings in the LGAs. Our correspondent reports that within two days over 20 persons including women and
Yobe teaching hospital performs first hip replacement surgery – SolaceBase Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) has recorded a significant medical breakthrough following the successful conduct of a total hip replacement surgery on a young man. The surgery was carried out on Saturday on a patient suffering from sickle cell disease who developed bone tissue death due to lack of blood supply to the upper part of the thigh bone.
Peace and Security
Defence Minister: Every Nigerian should undergo Military Training – Daily Trust Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed mandatory military training for Nigerians. He said exposure to the demands of military service would give citizens a better appreciation of the sacrifices made by troops.
SMEDAN seeks traditional rulers’ role in national developmen The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and government intervention agencies to drive food security, wealth creation and national development. The Federal Government agency said government policies and intervention
Peace Ambassadors Urge Nigerians to Invest in Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections – INR The Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Empowerment has urged Nigerians to strengthen their commitment to peace, dialogue and peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Borno Sets To Deploy 925 Trained Forest Guards To Support Counter-Insurgency Operations – WIND FLOW The Borno State Government is set to deploy 925 newly trained forest guards to support security operations in critical areas across the state, following the completion of a two-week theatre acclimatisation programme organised by the Nigerian Army. The guards, drawn from the 27 local government areas of Borno State, were trained at the
Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today] | Africanews In Cameroon, insecurity is triggering a fresh wave of displacement in the Far North. Following an attack attributed to Boko Haram that left 15 people dead, thousands of residents are fleeing towards border towns, raising fears of another humanitarian crisis. In Morocco, young people are at the heart of Wednesday’s parliamentary elections. The first vote since the deadly Gen Z protests in late 2025, the election is marked by disillusionment but also hopes for change, as a generation increasingly turns to the ballot box to make its voice heard.
Nigeria, EU seek legal pathways for Nigerians to Europe Nigeria and the European Union have renewed efforts to strengthen migration cooperation, including moves to conclude the long-pending EU-Nigeria Re-Admission Agreement. The agreement, initiated in 2016, was a key focus of discussions between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, on Monday in New York.
Humanitarian
Six Million People To Benefit As WHO, KSrelief Boost Cholera Response – WIND FLOW More than six million people across five African countries are expected to benefit from a $5.3 million partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to strengthen cholera preparedness and response.
Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed cases Nigeria has recorded 259 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2026, with the case-fatality rate remaining significantly higher than it was during the same period last year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological week 36, covering 31 August to 6
Allamin Foundation Conducts Phase Two of Capacity Building Training on Community Outreach, Advocacy For Human Rights – WIND FLOW The project funded by Amnesty International drew participants from Jire Dole network of Allamin Foundation. The training held at Town-Grill Hall, Maiduguri, Borno State capital is meant to support activities for Jire Dole Network in order to advance a Victim-Centred Strategy of Justice and Accountability of Human Rights Violations and International Crimes committed in North East of Nigeria.
Borno polio cases drop as UNICEF targets zero infections The United Nations Children’s Fund has said circulating variant poliovirus cases in Borno State dropped from eight in 2025 to three in 2026, as efforts continue to eliminate the virus from the state. The UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Francis Butichi, disclosed this on Saturday during a football match organised for polio survivors in Maiduguri as part of activities marking the 2026 World Polio Day.
Mobilization and economic development
Nigeria hits 18.8 million flights, ranks Africa’s fourth-largest market Nigeria’s aviation market ranked fourth-largest in Africa in 2025, with more than 18.8 million domestic and international passenger movements recorded during the year, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said. FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, disclosed this at the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abuja.
Nigeria’s Interest Rate Falls to 23% as Experts Assess Impact on Economy The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent, prompting differing assessments from economists, business groups and capital-market professionals over the likely effect on borrowing, investment and economic activity.
Dangote plans $10bn power investment across Nigeria, Africa – Vanguard News President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing electricity as critical to the continent’s economic transformation.
Nigeria, US sign pact to deepen mining investment The Federal Government and the United States have signed an agreement to deepen American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector and promote greater development of the country’s mineral resources. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the US Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, at the Nigeria Mission
