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Mechanisation Key to Attracting Youths, Empowering Women in Agriculture — Oluremi Tinubu

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ABUJA — September 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in transforming the nation’s agricultural sector, saying it is critical to empowering women, attracting young people into farming and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. Oluremi Tinubu said modern farming methods and access to mechanised equipment would help reduce the physical burden associated with agriculture while improving productivity and making farming more attractive to the younger generation. According to her, women play a significant role in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and should be supported with the tools, technology, financing and training required to expand their contributions to food production and economic development. She also emphasised the need to encourage youths to see agriculture as a viable and profitable career rather than relying solely on traditional farming practices. The First Lady noted that increased mec...
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Mechanisation Key to Attracting Youths, Empowering Women in Agriculture — Oluremi Tinubu

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ABUJA — September 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in transforming the nation’s agricultural sector, saying it is critical to empowering women, attracting young people into farming and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. Oluremi Tinubu said modern farming methods and access to mechanised equipment would help reduce the physical burden associated with agriculture while improving productivity and making farming more attractive to the younger generation. According to her, women play a significant role in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and should be supported with the tools, technology, financing and training required to expand their contributions to food production and economic development. She also emphasised the need to encourage youths to see agriculture as a viable and profitable career rather than relying solely on traditional farming practices. The First Lady noted that increased mec...
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BREAKING NEW:SEl-Rufai Family Gives Defence Minister 7-Day Ultimatum Over Southern Kaduna Killing Claim

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September 8, 2026 | Spotlight African Reporters The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has given the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, seven days to provide evidence supporting an alleged claim linking the former governor to planned killings in Southern Kaduna or retract the allegation and apologise publicly. The ultimatum followed comments reportedly made by the Defence Minister during a television appearance, in which he allegedly accused the former governor of being involved in the planning of killings in Southern Kaduna. In a statement issued on September 7 and signed by Mohammed Bello El-Rufai on behalf of the family, the El-Rufai family described the allegation as serious and demanded that the minister substantiate it with credible evidence. The family said the Defence Minister must either present evidence to support the allegation or issue a full public retraction and apology through the same medium where the statement was reportedly made. I...
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Reps Dissolve All Ad-Hoc Committees, Order Immediate Shutdown

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By Spotlight African Reporters September 6, 2026 The Nigerian House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad-hoc committees with immediate effect, directing members to cease all activities connected to the committees. The directive affects existing ad-hoc committees constituted by the House to handle specific legislative assignments, investigations and other special responsibilities. Members of the affected committees are expected to discontinue further meetings, hearings, investigations and other official engagements carried out under the dissolved committees. The development represents a significant shake-up in the legislative activities of the House and could affect ongoing assignments previously handled by the committees. The House leadership is expected to provide further directives on pending matters and investigations previously assigned to the dissolved committees. The dissolution takes immediate effect. — Spotlight African Reporters
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FG INAUGURATES NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE TO DRIVE LAGOS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE

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Abuja, September 4, 2026 — The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Steering Committee for the implementation of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), marking a major step towards positioning Lagos as Africa’s leading financial hub. The development was announced following an inaugural meeting in Abuja, attended by the Lagos State Government and key stakeholders, alongside the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is coordinating relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as other stakeholders, to establish an effective interagency coordination mechanism for the successful implementation of the LIFC. The Lagos International Financial Centre is a flagship initiative of the Lagos State Government and EnterpriseNGR, with strong support from the Federal Government. The strategic objective of the initiative is to position Lagos as the financi...
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U.S. Moves to Tighten Children’s Passport Rules Under New Trump Policy

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WASHINGTON — September 3, 2026 The United States government is considering new requirements that would make parents provide additional proof of their citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children under a new Trump administration policy. According to a draft directive from the U.S. State Department, parents or legal guardians could be required to submit documents such as a valid U.S. passport, birth certificate, immigration records or permanent-resident documentation.  Reuters The proposed changes are linked to President Donald Trump’s August 6 executive order targeting what his administration describes as “birth tourism” and seeking to narrow circumstances under which children born in the United States would receive citizenship. Under the proposed procedure, the government would collect information about the parents and use evidence of their citizenship or immigration status to determine whether the child is affected by the executive o...
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Customs, Communication Professionals Forge Stronger Media Partnership to Advance Digital Communication

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ABUJA — September 3, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded plans to deepen its collaboration with the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), with a focus on strengthening media engagement, digital communication and professional development. The proposed partnership is expected to create a stronger platform for collaboration between the Customs Service and communication professionals, particularly in the areas of strategic communication, public information, media relations and emerging digital communication technologies. The initiative will also provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, capacity building and professional development, while promoting more effective communication between the Customs Service and the Nigerian public. Both organisations are expected to explore practical areas of cooperation that can enhance the quality, accuracy and effectiveness of information dissemination, especially in an increasingly dig...
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SECURITY FORCES KILL 600 BANDITS, RESCUE 2,000 HOSTAGES IN ZAMFARA

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Date: September 3, 2026 From: Spotlight African Reporters Security forces have killed about 600 bandits and rescued 2,000 kidnapped victims during 45 major anti-banditry and anti-kidnapping operations conducted across Zamfara State over the past year. The Zamfara State Police Command disclosed the figures while responding to a report by SBM Intelligence, which had claimed that only four anti-kidnapping operations were carried out in the state between July 2025 and June 2026. According to the police, its official records show that security agencies conducted 45 major operations across the state during the period under review. The operations involved personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, military, Community Protection Guards and Civilian Joint Task Force, alongside specialised police units including tactical operatives, the Violence Crime Response Unit and Anti-Bomb Squad. The police also disclosed that more than 3,500 cattle and 277 sheep allegedly rustled by bandits were...
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WIKE ACCUSES IMO, KWARA GOVERNORS OF WAGING POLITICAL WAR AGAINST HIM

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Date: September 3, 2026 From: Spotlight African Reporters Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused the governors of Imo and Kwara states, Hope Uzodinma and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, of working against him amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the allegations during a media interaction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he claimed that both governors had failed to reciprocate the political support he had previously offered them. The FCT Minister singled out AbdulRazaq, alleging that the Kwara governor had been “championing” a campaign against him. Wike said he had personally confronted the governor over the matter. He also addressed his relationship with Uzodinma, recalling that the Imo governor had at one point declined to support him politically. Wike maintained that he has never hidden his political intentions and challenged those accusing him of working against All Progressives Congress (APC) governors t...
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ABUJA: POLICE DECLARE ROAMING COW CONTROL ‘NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY’

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Date: September 3, 2026 From: Spotlight African Reporters The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that controlling roaming cattle within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is not part of its primary responsibility, directing residents to the appropriate environmental authorities. The police made the clarification during a joint security spokespersons’ briefing in Abuja, following concerns over the increasing presence of cattle on major roads and public spaces across the nation’s capital. According to police spokesperson Ani Iniedu, the responsibility for controlling animals, including cattle, falls under the relevant Ministry or Department of Environment. He, however, explained that the police would intervene when roaming cattle are involved in offences such as property destruction or trespass. “If the cow is involved in the destruction of your property or trespassing your property, it is reported to the nearest police station,” Iniedu stated. He added that once a formal co...
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IGP DISU, AIR CHIEF ANEKE DEEPEN POLICE–AIR FORCE PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE SECURITY THREATS

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Date: September 3, 2026 From: Spotlight African Reporters The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force. The renewed partnership was discussed when Air Marshal Aneke paid a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The two security chiefs focused on improving joint operations, intelligence sharing, aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, tactical deployment, medical evacuation, joint training and overall operational coordination. Air Marshal Aneke commended the longstanding professional relationship between the two institutions and acknowledged the support provided by the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing to the Nigerian Air Force. He stressed the need for sustained collaboration and enhanced air support for police operations as security age...
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INEC WARNS: AI-DRIVEN DISINFORMATION COULD THREATEN TRUST IN NIGERIA’S 2027 ELECTION

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Date: September 3, 2026 From: Spotlight African Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence to create and spread disinformation, warning that the trend could seriously undermine public trust in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said the increasing sophistication and accessibility of AI tools have made it easier for individuals and groups to produce convincing fake audio, videos and images capable of misleading voters. Amupitan raised the concern at the 13th Annual International Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) in Abuja. His keynote address was delivered on his behalf by INEC National Commissioner, Sani Adams, SAN. According to the commission, the credibility of the 2027 elections will depend not only on the integrity of the ballot, the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result ...
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TINUBU CELEBRATES SHETTIMA AT 60, HAILS VP AS ‘PATRIOT, TRUSTED ALLY

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September 2, 2026 | Abuja President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima as he clocks 60, describing him as a patriot, trusted ally, valued colleague and dedicated public servant. In a birthday message issued ahead of Shettima’s 60th birthday on Wednesday, September 2, President Tinubu praised his deputy for a life marked by service, commitment and sacrifice to Nigeria. Tinubu described Shettima as his “brother and partner” in the task of steering the affairs of the nation, while congratulating his wife, Nana, his children, family members and political associates on the milestone. The President also highlighted Shettima’s distinguished career in banking and his record of public service, first as Governor of Borno State and later as Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Tinubu, Shettima has demonstrated courage, diligence, compassion and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians throughout his years...
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EXCLUSIVE: FIFA ACCEPTS MASS RESIGNATIONS AT NFF AS TALKS ON MAJOR REFORMS, NEW LEADERSHIP INTENSIFY

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Nigeria, CAF and football authorities engage in high-level discussions over proposed restructuring of Nigerian football September 2, 2026 | ABUJA, NIGERIA By Spotlight African Reporters FIFA has accepted the mass resignations at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as consultations involving Nigeria, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and other football authorities continue over comprehensive reforms and a possible new leadership structure for Nigerian football. The development, according to sources familiar with the discussions, is part of a broader process aimed at addressing governance concerns and establishing a framework for a new direction within the country’s football administration. High-Level Consultations Underway Discussions involving the relevant stakeholders are understood to be focused on the proposed reforms, the transition process and the composition of a new leadership structure for Nigerian football. Leadership Transition Takes Centre Stage The ...
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BREAKING: Karim Benzema Leaves Al Hilal After Less Than Eight Months in Saudi Arabia

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Former France international and Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema has left Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, bringing his short spell with the club to an end after less than eight months. Benzema’s departure marks another major development in the career of the veteran striker, who joined Al Hilal with high expectations following his move to Saudi Arabia. The 38-year-old forward arrived at the club as one of the biggest names in world football, having previously enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Real Madrid, where he won multiple domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Champions League and Ballon d’Or. However, his time at Al Hilal has lasted less than a year, with the club and player now parting ways. Benzema’s exit adds to the growing list of high-profile changes involving Saudi Arabia’s ambitious football project, which has attracted some of the world’s biggest stars in recent years. The French striker’s next destination will now be closely watched, with foot...
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