The Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, has appealed for calm and restraint following the alleged burning of the residence of the Baale of Elere-Adubi, Chief Rasheed Adubi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. According to Vanguard, the monarch made the appeal while leading a delegation to visit the burnt residence. The incident is being treated as alleged arson.

Residents of Akum Ward in Nasarawa State have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene after the alleged killing of a young farmer by suspected armed herders. Community member Yahaya Kana Ismaila reported that the victim was attacked while returning from his farm on July 4, an incident that has increased tensions in the area.

Farmers operating in the Oluwa Forest Reserve in Ondo State, Nigeria, have petitioned the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the alleged assault of their members and the death of some of them, according to Tribune Online. The petition, reported on 10 September 2026, calls on the governor to intervene in the matter. Further details about the incidents, including who was responsible for the alleged assaults or the circumstances of the reported deaths, were not provided in the report.

Suspected kidnappers allegedly abducted three people along the Ebelle-Amughe Road in Okpekpe community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, according to Daily Post. Two of the victims were reportedly killed by their abductors, while the third sustained serious gunshot injuries but managed to escape. The community has sent an SOS to Governor Okpebholo over the incident.

Civil society organisations in Osun State, Nigeria, have raised concerns over Governor Ademola Adeleke's vacation, demanding clarification within 48 hours on who is currently exercising executive authority in the state. According to ThisDay Live, the Civil Society Coalition warned that a constitutional crisis could be brewing if the question of power transfer is not urgently addressed. The groups want transparency on whether deputy governor or another official has formally assumed executive powers during the governor's absence.

At least 24 people have reportedly died in Odigbo town and Araromi-Obu, both in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, after allegedly consuming a herbal concoction. According to Leadership newspaper, the incident occurred over the weekend and has caused tension in the two communities, with several other suspected victims said to be receiving treatment. Details about the nature of the concoction and the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain limited based on the available report.