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NIGERIA NEWSRegulators Raise Alarm Over Widespread Food ContaminationHealth scientists, regulators and consumer advocacy groups have raised concerns over the rise of contaminated food items in Nigerian markets. They warned that…
Governor Bala Mohammed Mourns Passing of Brig. Gen. Abu Ali, Former Bauchi Military Administrator
Bauchi, Nigeria – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has mourned the passing of Brigadier-General Abu Ali (rtd), the former military administrator of the state. In a…
DDSafe Named Estate Security Outfit of the Week for Digital Estate Management Solutions
Lagos, Nigeria – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline DDSafe has been named Estate Security Outfit of the Week by DDNews, following an assessment of its operations in residential estates across Lagos…
Osimhen Ruled Out of Champions League Opener and Nigeria’s AFCON Qualifiers with Groin Injury
Istanbul, Turkey – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the club’s UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting CP and is also expected to…
Political Tensions Rise in Ogun West as Reps Akinosi and Akinlade Consider Exit from APC
Abeokuta, Ogun State – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline There is growing political tension in Ogun West as stakeholders closely watch the next moves of two influential federal lawmakers, Hon. Tunji…
INEC Fixes September 19 for Five By-Elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta
Abuja, Nigeria – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled September 19, 2026, for the conduct of five by-elections across four states. The affected states…
Sunday Igboho Directs Iru Ekun Operatives to Kill Armed Bandits and Kidnappers on Sight
Akure, Ondo State – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline The founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has directed members of the security outfit…
Ooni Hosts American Basketball Star Jaylen Brown, Confers Yoruba Ancestral Name ‘Babatunde’
Ile-Ife, Osun State – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Monday evening hosted American professional basketball player Jaylen Brown at…
Dangote Refinery Moves Closer to ₦2.15 Trillion IPO, Africa’s Largest Share Sale
Lagos, Nigeria – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has signed the necessary documents for its planned ₦2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering (IPO), a deal that is…
NFF Set to Announce New Super Falcons Coach Ahead of Olympic Qualifiers Against Comoros
Abuja, Nigeria – September 8, 2026 DDNewsOnline The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to announce a new Super Falcons head coach in Abuja today as preparations intensify for next…