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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.
Former SGF Babachir Lawal says President Tinubu would be difficult to defeat if elections are determined by rigging, while criticizing Atiku Abubakar and distancing himself from 2027 contenders.
Defence Headquarters has deployed intelligence assets and intensified rescue operations following the abduction of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife by suspected bandits in Katsina State.
Nigeria and Liberia have pledged stronger maritime cooperation, focusing on capacity building, regional integration, youth employment and Blue Economy development to enhance Africa’s position in the global maritime industry.
At least 17 people, including Eid-el-Kabir visitors, were killed when heavily armed bandits attacked Dangulbi community in Sokoto State, looting shops and forcing residents to flee.
The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to bring ₦2.83 trillion held outside banks into the formal economy and expand financial inclusion by onboarding 50 million additional Nigerians by 2028.
Teachers, residents and civil society groups staged protests in Oyo and Ogun over abducted pupils and teachers, as the Nigeria Union of Teachers launched nationwide rallies demanding urgent action.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says an efficient payment system can help lift millions out of poverty, boost financial inclusion, drive economic growth, support businesses, and expand digital economic participation nationwide.
The Labour Party has unveiled Julie Obeta as its deputy governorship candidate in Benue, pledging greater women’s inclusion in governance and presenting a team focused on economic transformation.
Former SGF Babachir Lawal says he will work with allies to stop Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition, following his resignation from the ADC over alleged irregularities in the party’s primary.
ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam has pledged uninterrupted electricity, industrial growth, job creation, agricultural expansion, improved healthcare, and better welfare for workers ahead of Osun’s August 15 election.
Global oil prices surged by more than seven percent after Iran suspended peace talks with the United States, raising fears of renewed conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has announced a nationwide protest over the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, demanding urgent action to secure schools and ensure their release.
