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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.
The Federal Government has re-arraigned Tukur Mamu on a 17-count amended terrorism charge linked to the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack, including allegations of ransom dealings and terrorism financing.
Two policemen were killed after hoodlums attacked the convoy of Anambra Governor’s Chief of Staff along Amansea–Ufuma Road, prompting police to launch a 48-hour manhunt for the attackers.
Imota LCDA chairman and GBEDU 100.1FM have dismissed viral claims of a bandit attack in a Lagos school, confirming no incident occurred and apologising for spreading unverified information.
Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 23 kidnapped passengers in Kogi State after a swift counter-operation along Ayegunle–Bunu Road, recovering vehicles and intensifying search for fleeing kidnappers.
Atiku Abubakar’s camp has dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegation of rigging in the ADC presidential primary, insisting the process was transparent, credible, and conducted across thousands of wards nationwide.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised ADC and NDC over chaotic primaries, saying their internal disputes expose hypocrisy and prove opposition parties are no better than APC or PDP.
Police in Oyo arrested two suspects for circulating a false WhatsApp voice note claiming bandits killed six people in Lamini Community, causing panic before the report was debunked.
Former SGF Babachir Lawal resigns from ADC, alleging widespread manipulation of the party’s presidential primary in favour of Atiku Abubakar and vowing to continue opposing his ambition.
NDLEA seizes 380 military-grade bullets in Kaduna, arrests multiple suspects, and uncovers large drug trafficking operations across states, including skunk, tramadol, ketamine, and MDMA concealed in shipments and warehouses.
Federal workers threaten indefinite nationwide strike over unpaid wage arrears, poor minimum wage implementation, and rising insecurity, accusing government and labour unions of failing to protect workers’ welfare.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed denies reports linking him to a Jonathan 2027 presidential ticket, insisting his political focus remains Bauchi South Senate race under the Allied Peoples Movement platform.
Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a rise in non-performing loans to 8.03 per cent in January 2026 following the CBN’s withdrawal of regulatory forbearance and stricter loan classification measures.
