Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 15 September 2026

Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Four, Raze Houses In Adamawa

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have invaded Bitirhuya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing four residents and setting many houses ablaze. The attack comes barely a week after the terrorists killed 12 people in Nzangola village, Gombi Local Government Area of the state.

ADC Faults INEC Over Use Of “Partisan Lecturers” As Election Officers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review its use of “partisan lecturers” as returning and collation officers in the 2027 elections. The call follows a report that more than 600 senior lecturers from public universities in the North endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.

Gunmen Kill Nine Passengers In Plateau Bus Attack

No fewer than nine passengers were killed when gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents said the incident occurred as the driver stopped to drop off passengers at the junction.

Police Recover Second Corpse From Mayfair Motor Park Shooting

The Osun State Police Command says it has recovered another corpse from the Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, bringing to two the number killed in the shooting there. Meanwhile, Olalekan Oyeyemi, an Accord Party chieftain, was buried at his residence in Agunbelewo, Osogbo, in line with tradition.

Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Injuring Daughter With Hot Knife

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested Ogechi Ofoma, 32, for allegedly injuring her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube, in Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North. The child was allegedly burned with a hot knife after being accused of taking meat from a pot.

Fire Incidents Destroy Property Worth Millions In Lagos

Two separate fire incidents in the Ikorodu and Surulere areas of Lagos State have destroyed goods and property worth millions of naira, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said. Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

SDP’s Ekiti Guber Candidate Withdraws Tribunal Case Against Party’s Wishes

SDP governorship candidate Isaac Alade has withdrawn his petition challenging Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s Ekiti victory, against his party’s wishes. Counsel Umar Abdulhamid told the tribunal a notice of discontinuance was filed on September 12, but SDP counsel Adewole Adebayo said he was unaware.

Ex-Speaker Mijinyawa Dumps APC For ADC With Thousands Of Supporters

Former Adamawa Assembly Speaker Kabiru Mijinyawa and thousands of supporters have defected from the APC to the Action People’s Movement. In his letter to the APC state chairman, dated September 13, he cited a lack of rule of law and transparency in the party.

TUC Suspends Planned Shutdown Of Unity Colleges Over King’s College Concession

The Trade Union Congress has suspended industrial action earlier directed against the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. TUC Secretary-General Nuhu Toro announced the suspension after a meeting with Education Minister Tunji Alausa on Monday in Abuja.

Oyo Confirms Arrest Of Five Suspected Terrorists Behind Army Camp Attack

The Oyo State Government has confirmed the arrest of five suspected terrorists linked to Sunday’s attack on a military camp near Igbeti, Olorunsogo LGA. Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal disclosed this after being conducted round the scene by the 81 Battalion commander, Lt. Col. Innocent Asogwa.

2027: It Doesn’t Make Sense For Atiku, Peter Obi To Want Tinubu’s Job – Onanuga

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has defended Tinubu’s policies, saying they make Nigeria great again and that it makes no sense for Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to seek the presidency in 2027. He spoke via a Monday statement reacting to Dangote’s praise of Tinubu’s reforms.

Police Reveal Plan To Attack Schools, Worship Centres, NYSC Camps

The Nigeria Police Force has raised a security alert over intelligence that terrorists may attack schools, worship centres and NYSC camps. The North-East, North-West, North-Central and parts of the South-West were flagged, with reports of armed movement from Katsina through Kaduna to Plateau.

Anambra Reveals Loans From Peter Obi, Obiano Still Being Repaid

Anambra State says it is still repaying loans from previous administrations, including those of Peter Obi and Willie Obiano. Finance Commissioner Izuchukwu Okafor said FAAC deductions continue to service old debts despite Governor Soludo’s decision not to take fresh commercial loans.