The Kogi State Government has condemned a violent protest at Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, where individuals claiming to represent the Association of People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) blocked the university’s main gate and disrupted academic activities.

The Emir of Gummi, retired Justice Lawal Hassan, has appealed to the Zamfara State Government to work with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to acquire modern boats capable of carrying 50 to 100 passengers, following recent tragic accidents in the state.

The Nigerian Army has reportedly neutralized Onyekachi Isaac, widely known as Angel Make-Up, the second-in-command to the notorious terrorist leader Gentle De Yahoo. The operation, carried out in Imo State, also resulted in the deaths of four other suspects associated with the group.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has called for strategic investments in staple crops, emphasizing that targeted funding in tomato, cassava, and maize could boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, enhance food security, and deliver strong returns for investors.

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has granted an interim injunction preventing the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association from engaging in industrial action or compelling other drivers to participate.

Students from Kano State have distinguished themselves as top performers in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), a success that has drawn widespread recognition.

The Kwara State Government has approved the immediate admission of visually impaired girls into Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, providing free education, meals, and accommodation in a bid to strengthen inclusivity in education.

Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace conducted a successful raid on an illegal arms manufacturing facility in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on 17 September 2025. The operation, based on actionable intelligence, led to the arrest of a weapons fabricator while several others fled the scene before security forces arrived.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to tackle the spread of illegal small arms and light weapons, framing it as a central issue not only for local safety but also for regional stability in the South East. His meeting with Captain Chris Anusiem, the newly appointed South East Zonal Director of the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, highlighted the dangers these weapons pose to communities, commerce, and governance.

A middle-aged woman was discovered unconscious on 17th September 2025, around 5:55 pm, by a police patrol team attached to the Vuniklang Division in Yola. The woman was found while trekking along Viniklang Junction and was immediately rescued by the officers. She was rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Yola for urgent medical attention.

Prominent activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has raised serious concerns over the welfare of Nigerian citizens detained in the Republic of Benin, highlighting harsh prison conditions and the lack of access to fair trial or basic legal protections.

The Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, hosted the 4th edition of the GEJ Democracy Dialogue under the theme: “Why Democracies Die.”