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EFCC asks former Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva to appear for questioning after declaring him wanted over alleged fraud.
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The All Progressives Congress has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the removal of petrol subsidy has increased government revenues and improved the business environment, while the African Democratic Congress has demanded an account of the trillions of naira generated from the reforms.
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The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has called for nine million doses of diphtheria vaccines to contain the disease in the state, while Niger State has recorded 17 deaths from the outbreak between January and early August 2026.
Atiku Abubakar welcomed the rescue of 360 Borno abductees, urging government and security agencies to intensify efforts to free remaining kidnap victims and strengthen national security.
Troops of Operation Savannah Shield arrested five suspected bandit informants in Niger State, recovering phones, cash, propaganda materials, and other items as investigations into alleged criminal networks continue.
Goodluck Jonathan and PLO Lumumba urged Nigeria and Africa to prioritize education, technology, strong institutions, and military capacity to secure future development and global relevance.
About 270 Nigerians are expected home today from South Africa as the Federal Government begins evacuation flights, while screening continues for hundreds more seeking voluntary repatriation amid xenophobic tensions.
Peter Obi warned against ethnic profiling, saying crime has no ethnicity. He urged Nigerians to reject stereotypes, support justice, promote unity, and judge individuals by character rather than background.
A UK court has remanded Maxwell Oguanaya over the alleged murder of Nigerian Taiwo Ekerin, who died after a violent assault in London, as investigations continue.
A total of 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe community in Borno State have regained freedom after months in captivity, bringing relief to families and affected residents.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged Nigerians to keep praying for the exposure of terrorism sponsors, expressing confidence that the country will overcome insecurity and emerge stronger through unity and resilience.
The Nigerian Air Force has deployed a surveillance aircraft to assist security agencies tracking abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, providing intelligence support for ongoing rescue operations.
NANS has launched a nationwide audit of TETFund projects, setting up an independent committee to assess implementation, transparency, compliance, and impact across tertiary institutions within a 90-day period.
FCCPC denied reports claiming President Tinubu approved nine new airtime credit operators. The commission said it was not involved and noted the governing regulations remain suspended by court order.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli denied involvement in the kidnapping of Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated. He urged security agencies to investigate the claims.
