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1. Joint Patrols Rescue 16-Year-Old in Onitsha, Trigger Intelligence-Led Manhunt

   Joint patrols rescued 16-year-old Favour Ayogu at Ekene Junction on 13 September 2026; police have increased surveillance to find suspects.

2. Gunmen Abduct Six Clerics at Tinubu Prayer, Deepen Security Risk in Zamfara

   Six clerics were seized at a prayer event backing President Bola Tinubu in Talata Mafara, Zamfara. Police say they are searching for the victims.

3. Uganda Confirms Invictus Games Entry After King Clarifies Support

   Uganda will resume preparations to compete in the Invictus Games after Buckingham Palace told its military the King had no objection.

4. Anthrax Kills Dozens in Muchinga, Threatens Local Food and Health

   An anthrax outbreak around Munyamadzi has killed dozens of wild animals; 12 people who ate the meat are receiving treatment and officials warn

5. Four Killed in Mangu After Army Meeting, Calls Rise for Probe

   Four people died in attacks across Kikyau, Larkas, Ntul and Kinat in Mangu LGA, Plateau State.

6. NDC Demands Probe After Members Attacked in Enugu, Vows to Press On

   NDC says members were attacked at a grassroots meeting in Obuoffia Ward, Nkanu West, and blames suspected state-sponsored thugs.

7. Gauteng Police Open Probe After Four Women Found Dead In Kempton Park, Residents Urged To Avoid Walking Alone

   A specialised Gauteng police team will probe whether four women found half-naked with bruises in Kempton Park over roughly two months are linked.

8. Raw Materials Exports Jump 106% to ₦3.84 Trillion, Q2 Drives Surge

   Nigeria’s raw materials exports rose 106% year-on-year to ₦3.84 trillion in H1 2026, led by Q2 shipments of ₦2.31 trillion.

9. RSF Frees 196 Women in Nyala, DNHR Says About 1,371 Still Detained

   RSF freed 196 women in Nyala and reportedly paid each USD 1,000. DNHR says about 1,371 women have been detained and urges full investigations.

10. Bandits Burn Operation Burst Outpost in Oyo, Steal Generator and Motorcycle

    Attackers struck an Operation Burst post on the Igbeti/Igboho road before dawn, burning the outpost and taking a generator and motorcycle.

11. Adeleke Orders Arrests, Reintroduces Park Management After Motor Park Killing

    Adeleke ordered arrests and plans a Park Management System after Accord leader Olalekan Ajagungbade was shot dead in Ile-Ife.

12. Residents Flee to Benin as Terror Threat Expands into Niger and Kwara

    Attacks around Dekera have killed, abducted and displaced villagers, raising fears armed groups may establish a foothold in North-Central Nigeria.

13. Four-Storey Building Collapses in Enugu, One Dead and Others Trapped

    Excavators continue rescue after a four-storey building collapsed at Independence Layout, Enugu; officials cite suspected structural defects.

14. Troops Seize Two Motorcycles in Kware, Lakurawa Suspects Escape

    An 8 Guards Task Force raid on September 11 recovered two motorcycles from a Kware repair workshop, but suspected Lakurawa members fled, a security

15. Ebola Reaches South-Ubangi in DR Congo, 3,398 Dead as Cases Hit 7,022

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has 7,022 cases, 3,398 deaths and 1,671 recoveries; spread into South-Ubangi expands the epidemic to seven provinces.

16. Six Nigerians To Face US Charges Over $6 Million Online Romance Scam

    Six Nigerian nationals are set to face US charges after being linked to an organised network that allegedly stole more than $6 million from American

17. 26 Children Die After Fire and Stampede at Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo School, UNICEF Says

    A fire and stampede at a school in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, UNICEF said on Friday.

18. Nigeria Suspends Official Visits, Demands Probe After Two Citizens Die in South Africa

    Nigeria has asked South African authorities for immediate probes after Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle was killed on Sept 4 and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo

19. NYSC Halts Use Of Unfit Camps, Orientation Stopped In Niger State as Corps Members Face Unsafe Housing

    Overcrowded, dilapidated orientation sites and rising housing costs forced the NYSC to refuse uninhabitable camps, triggering a halted orientation in

20. Two FUTO Students Released After Abduction

    Two female students from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, who were taken on the road between campus and Ihi, have been freed.

21. Child Malnutrition Rises in Karamoja, 38,000 Need Urgent Medical Care

    Save the Children says acute child malnutrition in Uganda's Karamoja climbed from 122,100 to 154,200 since June; 38,000 face severe cases.

22. Drought Empties Cunene Villages, Driving Hundreds Into Namibia

    Repeated drought and desertification have emptied Cunene settlements of most able-bodied residents, pushing hundreds of households into Namibia for

23. Durban Protesters Set Sept. 30 Deadline, Could Trigger Larger Demonstrations

    Organisers have told undocumented migrants to leave by Sept. 30 and warned that failure to comply will prompt wider demonstrations; refugees and

24. Troops Detain Suspected Terrorist Kingpin, Seize 300 Rounds in Kaduna

    Operation Fansan Yamma troops arrested a suspected kingpin and two aides after a clearance in Kubau on September 9, 2026, and recovered 300 rounds.

25. Fire in Bukavu Schools Triggers Stampede, At Least 24 Children Feared Dead

    A blaze that swept two schools and about 300 houses in Kadutu sparked a panicked rush; officials say at least 24 schoolchildren are feared dead.

26. UK Awards 68 Nigerians Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships, Cohort Heads to UK

    Twelve Nigerians won Chevening awards and 56 secured Commonwealth scholarships to pursue master's and PhDs at UK universities in 2026.

27. Algeria Cuts Diplomatic Ties With UAE, Orders Ambassador Out in 48 Hours

    Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of interference.

28. Six South Africans Remain Unconfirmed After Nepal Floods, DIRCO Says

    Families of six South Africans remain without confirmation after Nepal floods. DIRCO says SAPS sent DNA profiles to Nepal and Interpol.

29. Federal Government Releases ₦235 Billion to BHCPF in Three Years, Demands Measurable Results

    The Federal Government has disbursed ₦339 billion through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, with ₦235 billion in the past three years.

30. Russia Opens Eight New 'Russian Houses' in Africa, Expands Cultural Network

    Moscow will open eight centres across Africa to promote language teaching, scholarships and science, with a micro-grant scheme due in 2027.

31. Global Aid Cuts Close 36 Sudan Clinics, Cutting Off Health Care For 473,700

    Funding cuts are forcing the closure of 36 IRC-supported health sites in Sudan, cutting services for roughly 473,700 people.

32. NFIU Pushes Banks And Fintechs To Share Intelligence, Aims To Tighten AML Defences

    The NFIU asked banks, insurers, fintechs and VASPs to back a Joint Financial Intelligence Collaboration to strengthen AML/CFT intelligence exchange.

33. Rivers Police Arrest Suspect Who Said He Was Hired For ₦40,000 In Kidnap

    Rivers police detained Victor Ini after gunfire and recovered a vehicle and weapons; Ini told officers he joined a gang promised ₦40,000 to abduct a

34. ZeroBionic Builds Robotic Hands, Lets Deaf Students Learn Alongside Peers

    ZeroBionic's $350 mechanical hand converts teachers' speech into sign language on the fly, deployed in 78 Kenyan schools with 92% accuracy.

35. Kenya Expands Surveillance After 19 Mpox Deaths and 1,298 Cases

    Kenya reports 19 mpox deaths and 1,298 cases, with Mombasa at 452 and Nairobi 320; health authorities tighten screening and public awareness.

36. Kebbi Storm Kills One, Destroys Homes in Shanga LGA

    A heavy downpour with strong winds hit Shanga Local Government Area on September 7 between 11:30pm and midnight, killing one and collapsing several

37. Seventy Nigerians Move To Overturn ₦941,994,079.86 Forfeiture, Say ICPC Mixed Accounts

    Seventy account holders asked the Federal High Court to set aside the July 13, 2026 forfeiture of ₦941,994,079.86, alleging ICPC mixed their accounts

38. Uganda Withdraws UPDF From Invictus Games, Leaving Birmingham Spot Unclear

    General Muhoozi Kainerugaba said Uganda pulled out to avoid appearing opposed to King Charles III, two months after signing up.

39. El Alamein Air Show Elevates Egypt’s Drone Industry

    Dozens of exhibitors at the El Alamein International Air Show are spotlighting drones and military aircraft, including US, Russian and French jets.

40. Wildfire Burns 8,700 Hectares on Mount Kenya, Threatening Wildlife and Water

    A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares on Mount Kenya since Sept 1, raising fears for wildlife, water sources and fragile high‑altitude habitats.