• North: Morning thunderstorms and light rain are expected in Taraba and Kebbi, followed by scattered thunderstorms and moderate rain later in the day across parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba, and Kebbi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • • North-Central: Niger State will see morning light rain and thunderstorms, while heavier storms and moderate rain are projected for most of the region later in the day.

    • South: Skies will start cloudy, transitioning to isolated morning thunderstorms and light rain in Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, with more widespread storms expected by afternoon or evening.

  • Tuesday:

    • North: Northern areas will see patchy morning clouds and light morning rain in Taraba, escalating to widespread thunderstorms and moderate rain by afternoon and evening.

    • North-Central: After a partly cloudy morning, moderate thunderstorms will hit parts of the FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, and Plateau.

    • South: Morning cloud cover will give way to thunderstorms and light rain over Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, and parts of the South-South.

  • Wednesday:

    • North: Morning skies will be partly cloudy, with early rain in Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba, expanding across most of the northern region later on.

    • North-Central: Isolated morning rain will affect the FCT, Plateau, Niger, and Nasarawa, with widespread moderate thunderstorms following later in the day.

    • South: Expect a cloudy morning followed by widespread thunderstorms and moderate rain by afternoon and evening.

  Safety Advisories and Precautions

  Because strong winds are expected to precede these storms, NiMet has issued critical safety guidelines for the public:

  • Secure Property: Fasten loose outdoor objects securely to prevent collisions and wind damage.

  • Travel Safety: Motorists are advised to avoid driving during heavy downpours.

  • Electrical Safety: Disconnect home and office electrical appliances from sockets during active thunderstorms.

  • Environmental Hazard: Keep a safe distance from tall trees to avoid falling branches or broken timber.

  • Aviation Guidance: Airline operators should request airport-specific weather documents from NiMet to ensure safe flight planning.

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, expressed satisfaction with his squad’s performance despite conceding a late penalty in a 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium. Rivers United initially took the lead in the 66th minute through an own goal by Harrison Ebah, but Musa Yakubu equalized for the hosts from the penalty spot six minutes before full-time. Finidi noted that his team defended too deep late in the game and questioned the penalty decision, though he acknowledged they must accept it, move on, and prepare to face Kun Khalifat FC with the team sitting fourth on the table with seven points.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Meanwhile, Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter voiced disappointment after his side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Buter stated that despite controlling large portions of the match, crucial ball-loss mistakes by Aliu and Stanley exposed his team to counterattacks, leading to both goals. While defending his tactical approach and substitutions, Buter admitted regret over the defensive lapses that ruined their home performance.

In Kano, Ahmed Musa claimed the SWAN Man of the Match award after scoring his first goal of the season in Kano Pillars’ 4-1 victory over Doma United at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Additional goals from Abdullahi Musa, Rabiu Ali, and Nasiru Salihu handed Doma United their first defeat of the campaign, ending their run of three consecutive clean-sheet victories. Pillars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede praised his team’s thorough preparation, explaining that tactical substitutions were introduced in the second half to neutralize pressure after Doma United scored.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused suspected thugs loyal to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating a violent attack in his home community of Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. According to Keyamo, the incident occurred on Friday, September 18, 2026, with attackers tearing down campaign billboards erected by Tompolo’s door-to-door Campaign Organization and raiding local shops with dangerous weapons to loot goods.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Taking to his handle on Sunday, Keyamo criticized the muted public reaction, arguing that a similar incident targeting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would have triggered widespread outrage from the press and human rights groups. He compared the Delta attack to the recent blockade of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s entourage in Benue State—an event he previously condemned—asserting that the violence in Delta was far more severe.

Furthermore, Keyamo alleged that law enforcement officers on the payroll of the attackers accompanied the rampaging thugs, emphasizing that the video evidence is clear and overwhelming. While urging his supporters to avoid taking the law into their own hands, Keyamo announced plans to formally petition the Inspector-General of Police during the week to demand a thorough investigation and prosecution of all culprits.