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Month: September 2026

Sport

EPL: Brighton End Arsenal’s Perfect Start With 3-0 Victory

Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came to an abrupt end on Saturday as Brighton & Hove Albion stunned the champions with a convincing 3-0 victory. Mikel Arteta’s side arrived on the south coast in impressive form, having won all seven of their matches in all competitions this season. However, they were […]

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Miners’ Deaths: NSCDC Appoints New Niger State Commandant

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed Abdulhamid Kabara as the new State Commandant of its Niger State Command. Kabara has assumed office following the suspension of his predecessor, Suberu Aniviye, by the Ministry of Interior over the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in NSCDC custody in the state. […]

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IGP Disu Assures Thorough Probe Into Deaths of 37 Persons in NSCDC Custody

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the Niger State Government that the Nigeria Police Force will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Disu gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Niger State Governor Umaru Bago at the […]

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UPDATED: Full List: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers Over Miners’ Deaths, Sets Up Investigation Committee

The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in connection with the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday, stating that the affected officers would remain suspended pending the […]

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Full List: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers Over Miners’ Deaths, Sets Up Investigation Committee

The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in connection with the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday, stating that the affected officers would remain suspended pending the […]

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NiHSA Issues High Flood Risk Alert for Lagos, Rivers, Imo, Kogi, 11 Others

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a high flood risk alert for 15 states between September 19 and 25, warning of possible riverine flooding as river levels rise across the affected areas. The alert, designated NFA-2026-262, covers Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Rivers, Edo, Kogi, Taraba, Delta, Bayelsa, Enugu […]

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Tinubu Insists Nigerians Will See Lower Transport Fares From October 1

President Bola Tinubu has directed state governments to ensure that savings from cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered transportation are reflected in lower fares for Nigerians from October 1. Tinubu gave the directive in a statement on Saturday while providing an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, launched following his August 27 meeting with […]

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FG Names Adeyanju, Chiroma, Others to Probe Niger Miners’ Deaths

The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 people who were detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over suspected illegal mining. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the committee on Saturday following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive investigation […]

Business

Fidelity Promotes 13% of its Workforce….Reinforces Performance-Driven Culture

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the promotion of 433 employees through its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise. Approximately 13 per cent of the Bank’s workforce benefited from the exercise, reflecting a steady increase from the 12 per cent and 11 per cent recorded in 2025 and 2024, when 376 and 337 […]

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UPDATED:’Let Nigerians Breathe’: Atiku Urges Tinubu to Cut Fuel Prices, Warns Against Electricity Subsidy Removal

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to reduce petrol prices, arguing that Nigerians are already struggling with the combined impact of high energy, transportation and food costs. Atiku made the call on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja on fuel prices, palliatives and the rising cost […]

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