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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 Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned circulating primary election results, insisting only its National Executive Council is authorised to announce outcomes and will ratify them at an upcoming meeting.
Nigeria’s non-oil trade with the UAE rose to $5 billion in 2025, as both countries deepen economic ties, expand aviation links and strengthen investment and diplomatic cooperation.
President Tinubu has approved 1,000 forest guards and deployed a tactical rescue team to Oyo State to intensify efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will not secure up to 10% votes in Rivers State in 2027, insisting his coalition will dominate.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called for a structured national dialogue on the Igbo question, urging intellectual engagement and negotiation over agitation to address longstanding concerns within Nigeria’s federation.
Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged residents to forgive his administration’s shortcomings and support the APC in 2027, acknowledging mistakes while pledging improved governance and service delivery.
Minister Festus Keyamo has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to reject a reported 2027 presidential nomination by a PDP faction, describing the development as illegitimate and politically misleading.
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects in Ibadan over alleged fraudulent sale of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over ₦71 million in Ondo State.
Former Minister Yusuf Tuggar has denied criticising President Bola Tinubu, saying his remarks were misrepresented and reaffirming his loyalty to the administration and the APC-led government.
President Tinubu has dispatched a high-powered delegation to Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers, as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue victims.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says no governorship candidate has been endorsed for Rivers 2027, insisting the Rainbow Coalition will collectively determine Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s successor.
The NLC says a proposed N100,000 minimum wage is inadequate, arguing that worsening inflation, rising living costs and declining purchasing power justify a monthly wage of N1 million.
