Latest News from Monday, September 7th, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has urged the commission’s field officers to step up preparations for the 2027 general elections.

About 30 robots marched through the streets of Warsaw on Monday, waving flags and “chanting” slogans as they called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence and robotisation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its administrative secretaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to close operational gaps, strengthen coordination and adopt unified procedures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The African Democratic Congress has accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of turning its social intervention programmes into a “racket” following an Auditor General’s report questioning the disbursement of 33.75 billion naira in cash transfers.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to convene a public hearing on the state’s regulation of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, and the enforcement of existing restrictions.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says it has secured 64 convictions in its ongoing crackdown on fake and substandard products across Nigeria.

Iran warned South Korea Monday against deploying military forces or participating in U.S.-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such involvement would have “serious consequences.”

The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the impact of international cooperation in tackling transnational crime as the world marks the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation.

Nepal has declared a national day of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,300 people, as rescue teams continue searching for thousands still missing.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has ordered the commission’s administrative secretaries across the country to maintain strict operational discipline ahead of the 2027 general elections.

American Football Elite Development (AFEDEV) has announced plans to expand American football across Nigeria through a youth academy, a competitive tackle league, wheelchair and flag football programmes, and a technology platform for identifying and tracking athletes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned politicians and political parties against using abusive, inflammatory or threatening language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has called for patriotic Nigerian leaders whose commitment to national development goes beyond personal interests and self-aggrandisement.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has warned contractors and consultants handling the National Library of Nigeria project that they will face sanctions if they fail to meet agreed timelines.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has ordered the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees of the lower chamber.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development, particularly education and the empowerment of vulnerable children.