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Nigerian media is dominated by 2027 election maneuvering, university strikes, and security anxieties, with lighter fare on celebrity feuds and diaspora visa guides; government-friendly voices dominate but inflation, fuel costs, and education failures draw critical attention.
  1. Colombian footballer James Rodriguez has retired from the Colombian national team (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  2. Nigerian publisher Dele Momodu recalls how he was nearly detained at a UK airport after 18 phones were found in his bag (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  3. Nigerian national team striker Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated from the PFA Business School in England (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  4. Nigerian journalist and publisher Dele Momodu recounted being nearly detained at a UK airport over 18 phones. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  5. The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five new helicopters to boost its anti-terror operations. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  6. The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly has directed the state ministry to clear refuse across Osun State. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  7. A UK court sets a new date for the case involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee after a procedural setback. (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  8. The King's College Lagos Old Boys Association denies allegations of plotting to take over the prestigious secondary school in Lagos. (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  9. Nigerian Deputy Senate President Barau urges APC aspirants who lost the party's primaries to rally behind the party ahead of the 2027 elections. (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  10. Nigeria's Minister of Power seeks intervention from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over vandalism of energy infrastructure and electricity theft. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  11. The Academic Staff Union of Universities declares an indefinite strike at Lagos State University and other universities in Lagos State, Nigeria. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  12. A youth group in Osun State, Nigeria urges residents to forgive Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his inciting comments. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  13. Ahead of the 2027 elections, Nigerian Senate Deputy President Jibrin Barau urges aggrieved All Progressives Congress aspirants to work for the party's victory. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  14. Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Nigeria Police Force warns against electoral violence in Akwa Ibom State. (The Punch, 2026-09-15)
  15. Refereeing chief Howard Webb explains why VAR allowed Erling Haaland's goal against Manchester United (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  16. Dangote's planned initial public offering will prioritize small investors if the offer is oversubscribed (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  17. The Vice-Chancellor of a Kaduna university explains why they endorsed President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  18. Abia State Governor Alex Otti is targeting seven sectors to attract investment to the state (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  19. A full list of the visa types that can get you into the United Kingdom (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)
  20. Nigeria's inflation rate fell to 15.39% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (Vanguard, 2026-09-15)