Nigeria: Mineral summit, actor death, kidnappings, APC wins, deadly crash

President Bola Tinubu will chair a high-level Africa critical minerals summit in New York on September 21 2026, aiming to keep the continent's mineral wealth from being exported as raw materials. Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo) died at 66, confirmed by his daughter Kira Taiwo on Instagram Live. In Benue State, Operation Whirl Stroke troops killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others; meanwhile, a joint security team in Anambra's Ogbaru LGA raided suspected secessionist hideouts, killing six militants and losing one officer to an explosive device. The All Progressives Congress won every chairmanship and councillorship seat in Ebonyi State's local government elections, announced by ENEC chairman Patrick Enyi on Sunday. The family of Olayinka Oremade, reportedly abducted alongside a staff member in Ogun State's Alapako/Oyebola area on August 14, has appealed to police and government to intensify search efforts. Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir of JIBWIS denied allegations that he dislikes Christians, saying his remarks at a Kano State mass wedding were misconstrued. Prince George Buchi Nwabueze circulated a purported appointment letter bearing the OSGF letterhead on LinkedIn, raising questions about its authenticity. A fatal crash on the Bida-Kutigi road in Niger State killed seven travellers, confirmed by FRSC Niger State Commander Aishatu Sa'adu. Finally, the Abia State APC granted unconditional pardon to erring members ahead of the 2027 general elections, while pledging zero tolerance for future indiscipline.

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