Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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Nigerian Soldiers Jailed for Arms Deal with Terrorists
A Maiduguri court-martial found the men stole weapons from stockpiles, hiding rifles in bean sacks for southeast buyers.

Delta Police Arrest Four in Ometan, Ogwashi-Uku, Recover Weapons and Vehicles
Officers also freed a kidnapped man in a bush raid after his family paid a ₦2 million ransom.

Murder Suspect in Bayelsa Estate Agent Killing Arrested in Lagos

Federal Polytechnic Orogun Wins National Quiz on Tanker Fire Solutions
Two students scored 47 of 50 in Warri, earning tuition scholarships and cash awards from the rector.

Inmate Dies in Warri Prison After Refusing HIV Medication
Deputy comptroller Richard Egbede said officers repeatedly offered David his drugs and hospital care, rejecting online claims of negligence.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return as Senate Unseals Office
Her office was reopened ahead of the October 7 resumption, with leaders said to expect a formal apology first.

Tinubu Reinstates Gov Fubara, State Assembly Members with Effect from Midnight
The president says peace has returned after the six-month emergency rule that suspended Rivers governance amid a legislative deadlock.

IPPIS accountants admit diverting ex-staff salaries, seek plea bargain
The Lagos court says a guilty plea alone cannot convict, and will review the N1.17 million diversion facts on September 18.

EFCC Says ‘Yahoo Boys’ Responsible for Growing Visa Restrictions
Olukoyede told a Port Harcourt youth event that cybercrime costs billions yearly and urged young Nigerians into agriculture, technology and enterprise.

Depot Activity Slows as Dangote Begins Direct Fuel Supply
Depot operators in Lagos and nearby states have paused purchases after the refinery rolled out 1,000 trucks, pushing prices down.

Rivers State Rolls Out IPSAS, Modern Revenue Codes
Sole Administrator Ibas says the reform ends revenue leakages, widens the tax net and opens access to international funding.

Lagos Police Clear Pastor Adefarasin Over Stun Gun Incident
The House on the Rock leader reported voluntarily to Ikeja headquarters, where officers confirmed the object was a stun gun.

Chaos at Rivers Govt House as Aides Protest Unpaid Salaries
Aides accused the sole administrator of leaving without paying entitlements, and the chief of staff intervened, promising settlement soon.

Normalcy Returns Following Removal of Ogbe-Ijoh Monarch Coronation Banners in Warri
men of the Nigerian Police were seen visibly removing the posters and putting them in their vehicles neatly. This further infuriated the Ijaw youths who confronted the Nigerian Police.

Air Peace Reacts as NSIB Says Crew Tested Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis
The airline says it received no formal notice of the findings and enforces a 12-hour alcohol rule stricter than global standards.

Nigeria Completes First Licence Conversion Under PIA
The regulator says Petroleum Prospecting Licence 202 became Mining Lease 66 after a commercial discovery, with drilling starting shortly.

HOSTCOM Reopens Secretariat, Hails Oborevwori’s Support
The Uvwie facility will coordinate work across six oil-bearing ethnic groups, whose leaders pledged loyalty to DESOPADEC.

Dangote Refinery to Supply Petrol Directly to Filling Stations Nationwide
Depot price is set at ₦820 per litre, with gas-powered trucks delivering first to Lagos, the South-West and five states.