Latest news in Nigeria? September 6th, 2026
06-09-2026
Politics & Governance
- Political tensions surrounding preparations for the 2027 general elections dominate headlines, with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike publicly criticizing political rivals in Rivers State and asserting his coalition’s support for President Bola Tinubu. Naija News
- Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu emerged as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State following a replacement primary election. Naija News
- Opposition figures, including Peter Obi, reaffirmed stances against electoral misconduct leading into future polls, emphasizing citizen vote protection. Naija News
- Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas officially dissolved all ad hoc investigative committees within the 10th House. Naija News
- Public scrutiny and opposition criticism have intensified regarding national security challenges, kidnappings, and ransom activities across several states, with political groups pressing the administration on public travel safety. Naija News
- Military and security agencies reported ongoing operations in the northern regions, including counter-terrorism raids and the rescue of abducted individuals.
- Debates continue among state leadership and energy sector observers over petrol pricing formulas and the operational transparency of fuel subsidies.
- The Nigerian equities market recorded significant weekend gains, rising by over ₦3.7 trillion in high-volume trading. dailynigerian.com
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for underage candidates who participated in the exam. The Sun Nigeria
- Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, encountered early setbacks in their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup run in Berlin, following group-stage matches against South Korea and Hungary. Naija News