Latest News from Friday, September 18th, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has arrived at the Niger State Government House in Minna over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has accused African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of compromising Nigeria’s interests over the stalled Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its investigation into the alleged irregular award of a 6 billion dollar contract for the construction of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Taraba State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following enforcement operations in Minna, Niger State.

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, has endorsed the Federal Government’s Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway, ATPP, to provide more than 250,000 serving but unqualified teachers with a route to professional certification and licensing.

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has declared a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, following unrest linked to the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, took to the streets Thursday night after 37 suspected illegal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to institutionalise coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities and strengthen Nigeria’s macroeconomic management framework.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the deaths of dozens of Nigerians while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.

The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the deaths of people arrested during enforcement operations against suspected illegal mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of the state.

The Niger State Government has set up a committee of inquiry to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Nigeria Info FM’s official YouTube channel has crossed the 100,000-subscriber mark, a milestone built on thousands of broadcast hours, rapid digital expansion and viewer-focused engagement.

Nigeria Info FM has solidified its position as a powerhouse in talk radio after earning major nods across station, personality, and technical categories for the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2026.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has unveiled a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has unveiled a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election.