Latest news in Nigeria? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key headlines in Nigeria for September 13, 2026:
- Fuel Prices Surge: The Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its petrol gantry price by 6.7% to ₦1,350 per litre, sparking concerns over widespread price hikes for transportation and goods, particularly across northern states. Vanguard News
- Death of Elder Statesman Bamanga Tukur: Former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of the defunct Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, died at the age of 90, with tributes paid by President Bola Tinubu and other political leaders. von.gov.ng
- NDLEA Foreign Cargo Alert: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) issued a public warning against receiving unknown consolidated packages from abroad, citing illicit narcotics being hidden inside deliveries addressed to unsuspecting relatives. Punch Newspapers
- Diplomatic Tensions with South Africa: Nigeria issued a diplomatic warning to South African authorities demanding accountability following the recent killings of Nigerian nationals in Johannesburg. Naija News
- Pre-2027 Political Maneuvers: Political tension increased within the ruling APC over cabinet and coalition alignments, alongside public exchanges between the Presidency and opposition leaders regarding domestic refining subsidies.