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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.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has denied circulating social media reports that he was physically assaulted at Lagos' Ladipo Market, clarifying that while he faced loud hostility from traders, it was a non-violent encounter fueled entirely by political animosity over his vocal pro-government views.
A fragile Middle East truce has been pushed to the brink on its 100th day after the US military shot down Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a retaliatory seven-missile barrage from Tehran targeting Kuwait and Bahrain.
Russian drone and bomb attacks have killed two civilian men in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions just as President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to London to secure stronger military backing from European allies.
The Nigeria Police Force has safely rescued the younger sister of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons after a high-stakes tactical raid and gun battle in Oyo State that left two kidnappers dead.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has slammed critics for claiming its recent national prayer was organized by Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG, insisting it was a PFN-led initiative.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe was rescued from an angry mob at the Ladipo Market in Lagos by market leaders, who intervened swiftly to avert a violent confrontation.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State has dissociated itself from reports of an official endorsement of APC's Tijani Galadima, citing political neutrality.
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks, warning informants, urging intelligence sharing, and pledging stronger measures to restore peace across affected communities.
Northern activist Ibrahim Wala has urged the judiciary to review Nasir El-Rufai’s bail terms, describing them as excessive, punitive, and inconsistent with constitutional provisions on fair trial rights.
Ali Ndume has praised President Tinubu and Minister David Umahi for the ₦1.245 trillion Gombe–Biu road project, saying it will boost North-East infrastructure, trade, security and regional connectivity.
The Federal Government has begun a $100 million mini-grid power project in Kogi State, including a 20MW facility in Egume, aimed at improving electricity access and boosting rural economic development.
Kidnappers of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife released a video demanding the release of detained members and livestock, while appealing for negotiations with authorities in Katsina State.
