Main Headlines
1. Yelewata elders apologise to Peter Obi
Elders from Yelewata in Benue State have apologised to Peter Obi over the disruption of his visit and offered a fresh invitation.
Link: https://swordspress.com/2026/09/12/benue-visit-yelewata-elders-apologise-to-peter-obi-offer-fresh-invitation/
2. Deadlift world record broken
Raul Flores has broken Hafþór Björnsson’s deadlift world record with a lift of 511 kg, dedicating the feat to his dog Tayzon.
Link: https://swordspress.com/2026/09/13/raul-flores-breaks-hafthor-bjornssons-deadlift-world-record-with-511kg-dedicates-feat-to-his-dog-tayzon/
3. CAF Champions League action
San Pedro FC arrived in Uyo ahead of their CAF Champions League clash with Rivers United. Other Nigerian clubs are also preparing.
Link: https://swordspress.com/2026/09/12/san-pedro-fc-arrive-uyo-ahead-of-rivers-united-caf-champions-league-clash/
4. Sokoto mob kills man
A mob killed a man who stabbed a Sokoto cleric after a Friday sermon.
Link: https://swordspress.com/2026/09/12/mob-klls-man-who-stbbed-sokoto-cleric-over-sermon/
Related: https://swordspress.com/2026/09/12/sokoto-cleric-stabbed-after-friday-prayer-attacker-killed-by-mob/
5. Probe Cubana Chief Priest
A House of Representatives member has petitioned the EFCC to investigate Cubana Chief Priest’s source of wealth and financial dealings following a public feud.
Link: https://swordspress.com/2026/09/12/reps-member-petitions-efcc-to-probe-cubana-chief-priests-source-of-wealth-financial-dealings-move-follows-public-feud-over-ebonyi-governor/
Other notable links on the page
- Peter Obi is clueless, overrated — Onanuga
https://swordspress.com/2026/09/13/peter-obi-is-clueless-overrated-onanuga/ - Ondo govt bans sales of unverified alcohol after “Monkey Tail” kills 30
https://swordspress.com/2026/09/13/ondo-govt-bans-sales-of-unverified-alcohol-after-monkey-tail-kills-30/ - Obi condemns killing of Kano social media commentator
https://swordspress.com/2026/09/12/obi-condemns-killing-of-kano-social-media-commentator/











































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