Homepage News from Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Nigeria and China are set to deepen cooperation in tourism as both countries seek to attract more Chinese tourists and investment to Nigeria.

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned Pretoria to stop attacks and discrimination against Nigerians, saying Nigeria’s patience is “wearing thin.”

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has promised to introduce a ₦500,000 monthly living minimum wage and provide 24-hour electricity if elected president in 2027.

Elena Rybakina claimed her maiden US Open title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought three-set final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than N126.46 billion in public funds allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for tougher action against drug traffickers and increased support for people struggling with drug dependence, warning that drug abuse poses a serious threat to Nigerian society.

The Federal Ministry of Education has disowned a fake circular circulating on social media that claims students of Federal Unity Colleges nationwide have been granted an additional three-week holiday.

Celine Dion shed tears of joy Saturday as she returned to the stage for her first full concert in six years, performing before 30,000 fans in Paris after years of battling a rare neurological disorder.

Leaders of the BRICS grouping have called for “maximum restraint” over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, overcoming divisions within the bloc to issue a joint statement at their summit in New Delhi, India.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has urged labour leaders to aspire to political leadership, saying the experience of former union leaders in government has demonstrated the value of workers’ representation in positions of authority.

The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people have died following the suspected consumption of a contaminated alcoholic beverage in Araromi-Obu and other communities in Odigbo Local Government Area.