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State Police Bill: Presidency Extends Public Submission Deadline to August 21
Presidency extends state police bill consultation to August 21, giving Nigerians more time to submit detailed recommendations.
Aug 14, 2026
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2027: Abiodun, Daniel Trade Fresh Blows Over Political Allegiance
Abiodun accuses Daniel of backing Adebutu, while Daniel’s loyalists insist their political family remains firmly aligned with him.
Aug 14, 2026
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2027: Makinde Picks Ex-DSS DG Daura as Running Mate, Rallies Opposition
Makinde names ex-DSS chief Lawal Daura as running mate and urges opposition parties to unite ahead of 2027.
Aug 14, 2026
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Refineries Will Work Again, Make Profits — Tinubu Pledges Amid Failed $2.9bn Rehabilitation
Tinubu promises to revive Nigeria’s refineries profitably as Senate probes billions spent and unanswered petroleum revenue queries.
Aug 14, 2026
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Osun 2026: 15,000 Police, 30 CPs, Helicopters, Drones Deployed for Saturday Election
More than 15,000 police officers, 30 CPs, drones and helicopters will secure Osun during Saturday’s governorship election.
Aug 14, 2026
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Accounts Opening: NDPC Probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG Over Unlawful Use of Students’ Data
The NDPC is investigating UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella over allegations that students’ personal data was unlawfully used to open bank accounts, with the probe examining compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws.
Aug 13, 2026
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Tinubu Assents Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, paving the way for an independent regulator to oversee tariffs, competition, service standards and commercial activities within Nigeria's port sector.
Aug 13, 2026
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N177bn Road Project: Birnin Gwari Chairman Applauds Tinubu, Uba Sani, Seeks More Development
Birnin Gwari Chairman Salisu Isah has praised President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani for the ₦177bn Mando-Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road reconstruction, while asking for additional interventions in electricity, education, healthcare and infrastructure.
Aug 13, 2026
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Rising Costs Force Airlines to Dip Into Reserves, Shareholders’ Funds — UNA
United Nigeria Airlines says rising operating costs, worsened by the Middle East conflict, have forced airlines to use their reserves and shareholders’ funds to sustain flight operations amid inadequate revenues.
Aug 13, 2026
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Police Nab Suspected Kidnapper Attempting ₦1.6m Rifle Purchase
Kwara Police have arrested suspected kidnapper Sanda Aliyu over an alleged ₦1.6m attempt to purchase an AK-47 rifle, with investigators working to identify other members of the suspected criminal network.
Aug 13, 2026
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UK Economy Slows as Political Unrest, Mideast War Bite
UK GDP grew 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, down from 0.6 per cent in the first quarter, as political uncertainty, elevated inflation and higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on the economy.
Aug 13, 2026
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Kebbi Gov Creates New District, Appoints Traditional Rulers
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has created Buma District in Dandi LGA and appointed Salisu Hakimi as its District Head, while Nasiru Umar Maizabo was appointed Village Head of Marafan Garin Haruna in Augie LGA.
Aug 13, 2026