KANO
1. KANO REVIVES GORON DUTSE WATER FACILITY AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS
The Kano State Government has revived the Goron Dutse water facility after about three decades of inactivity, with the project expected to add about 40 million litres of potable water to the supply network serving Kano metropolis.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the 15.6-kilometre pipeline linking Challawa Water Works to the Goron Dutse reservoirs had been tested and found to be in good condition.
The facility has three reservoirs with a combined storage capacity of approximately 39.8 million litres. Water is currently being pumped from the Challawa Water Treatment Plant into the Goron Dutse reservoirs before distribution to communities across the metropolis.
The project was awarded at a cost of about ₦11 billion.
2. KANO ASSEMBLY SEEKS URGENT SUPPORT FOR FLOOD-AFFECTED RICE FARMERS
The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to provide urgent assistance to rice farmers in Shuwaki, Tudun Wada Local Government Area, after flooding destroyed more than 200 rice farms.
The flooding also damaged a historic bridge along the Tudun Wada–Shuwaki road, disrupting transportation and economic activities in the affected communities.
3. KANO COURT REMANDS 11 YOUTHS OVER ALLEGED KILLING OF POLICE OFFICER
A Kano Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of 11 youths at a correctional facility over allegations of conspiracy, public disturbance, arson and the killing of a police officer.
The case reportedly arose from a dispute over farmland boundaries in Wudil Local Government Area.
The court said it lacked jurisdiction to hear the murder charge and adjourned the matter until October 15, 2026, for further proceedings.
The suspects remain accused persons and have not been convicted.
4. KANO CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS $265,000 IN UNDECLARED CASH
The Nigeria Customs Service at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has intercepted $265,000 in undeclared foreign currency from a passenger arriving from New Delhi, India.
The passenger and the cash were handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further investigation. Customs said the command had intercepted undeclared foreign currencies and negotiable instruments worth more than ₦2.5 billion between January and September 2026.
NIGERIA
5. NIGERIA TO GET NEW NIGCOMSAT-2A COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Nigeria’s government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to build NigComSat-2A, a new geostationary telecommunications satellite designed to strengthen digital connectivity across Africa.
The satellite is expected to provide high-quality television broadcasting, broadband internet, voice calls and streaming services, particularly for underserved and remote communities.
NigComSat-2A will have a launch mass of nearly four tonnes and an expected in-orbit service life of more than 15 years.
6. NIGCOMSAT-2A HAS NOT BEEN LAUNCHED YET
The agreement announced this week is for the construction and development of the satellite. NigComSat-2A has not yet been launched into space.
Nigeria’s current geostationary communications satellite is NigComSat-1R, which was launched in December 2011.
7. NAIRA TRADES AT N1,370 TO THE US DOLLAR IN PARALLEL MARKET
The naira appreciated slightly in the parallel market on Wednesday, trading at about N1,370 to the US dollar compared with N1,375 previously.
At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the currency was reported at about N1,329 per dollar.
AROUND THE WORLD
8. US–IRAN TALKS CONTINUE THROUGH QATARI MEDIATION
Iran has received a response from the United States through Qatari mediators concerning a proposed seven-day confidence-building plan aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The proposal includes steps linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring normal maritime passage.
9. US FORCES COMPLETE THEIR IRAQ MISSION
The United States has ended its military mission in Iraq, a development that has raised concerns about a possible security vacuum and the potential strengthening of Iranian-backed armed groups and Islamic State.
Reuters reported that the withdrawal marks a significant change in the US military presence in Iraq.
10. RUSSIA’S NEW AIR STRIKES HIT KYIV
Russian drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas on Wednesday, killing four people and damaging energy infrastructure, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukraine said its forces intercepted 155 drones and five missiles during the attacks.
SPORTS
11. GUINEA-BISSAU 3–0 NIGERIA
Nigeria suffered a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló scored for Guinea-Bissau.
12. GHANA 2–4 GAMBIA
Gambia came from behind to defeat Ghana 4–2 in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
13. SOUTH SUDAN 0–5 EGYPT
Egypt recorded one of the biggest victories of the day, defeating South Sudan 5–0.
14. LESOTHO 0–2 MOROCCO
Morocco maintained its winning start to the qualifying campaign with a 2–0 victory over Lesotho.
15. MOZAMBIQUE 4–1 SUDAN
Mozambique defeated Sudan 4–1 in Group J.
16. SENEGAL 1–0 ETHIOPIA
Senegal defeated Ethiopia 1–0.
17. CÔTE D’IVOIRE 2–0 SOMALIA
Côte d’Ivoire defeated Somalia 2–0 in the AFCON qualifying campaign.
18. GABON 2–0 NIGER
Gabon defeated Niger 2–0.
19. MALI 1–0 LIBERIA
Mali secured a 1–0 victory over Liberia.
20. BENIN 2–1 MAURITANIA
Benin defeated Mauritania 2–1.
21. UGANDA 1–0 LIBYA
Uganda defeated Libya 1–0.
22. ZAMBIA 2–0 TOGO
Zambia defeated Togo 2–0.
23. CAPE VERDE 1–2 RWANDA
Rwanda defeated Cape Verde 2–1 to continue its strong start to the qualifying campaign.
24. BURUNDI 2–2 ALGERIA
Algeria came from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Burundi.
25. CONGO 1–1 CAMEROON
Congo and Cameroon shared the points after a 1–1 draw.
26. MADAGASCAR 1–1 TANZANIA
Madagascar and Tanzania drew 1–1.
27. COMOROS 1–0 NAMIBIA
Comoros defeated Namibia 1–0.
28. SPAIN 4–1 CROATIA
Spain defeated Croatia 4–1 in the UEFA Nations League.
29. CZECHIA 0–2 ENGLAND
England defeated Czechia 2–0 in the UEFA Nations League.
30. SCOTLAND 0–3 SWITZERLAND
Switzerland defeated Scotland 3–0.
31. AUSTRALIA 2–4 BRAZIL
Brazil defeated Australia 4–2 in Brisbane in an international friendly.
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