Homepage News from Monday, September 28th, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 13, 2026, to hear an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

A fire broke out at the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, on Monday, destroying property reportedly worth millions of naira.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption.

Nigeria is seeking stronger international partnerships to tackle terrorism, banditry, oil theft, cybercrime and other emerging security threats.

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, as both teams look to strengthen their position in Group L.

Twenty-seven people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, hours apart, with at least 26 others injured.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a stronger focus on preventing gender-based violence (GBV), saying the goal should be to reduce the number of people who experience violence rather than only improving responses after cases are reported.