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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.
Esther Nkem Okereke emerged as NRM’s 2027 presidential candidate through consensus, pledging to advance the party’s “Rescue Nigeria” agenda focused on governance reform, youth empowerment and economic development.
The Wike-aligned PDP faction denied plans to adopt Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate, insisting Sandy Onor remains its nominee and urging security agencies to investigate the reports.
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy is recovering and states no longer struggle to pay salaries, crediting reforms, improved revenues, infrastructure projects and growing agricultural opportunities nationwide.
Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and Ebuka Onunkwo won NDC senatorial tickets in Anambra primaries, as party leaders praised the peaceful, transparent process ahead of the 2027 elections.
Delta Police arrested two suspects during a stop-and-search operation, recovering a pump-action gun, live cartridge and daggers, while confirming ongoing investigations into possible links to armed robbery activities.
NAFDAC shut 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State over poor hygiene, expired licences and illegal operations, warning producers to comply with regulations or face enforcement and possible prosecution.
A PDP faction denied reports of plans to endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan for 2027, calling the claims false, unauthorised, and urging security agencies to investigate their source.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas praised President Tinubu’s reforms as bold and stabilising, citing economic growth, rising reserves, increased investment and infrastructure gains, while urging continuity of the administration’s policies beyond 2027.
Abducted Oyo principal Alamu Folawe urged President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to negotiate with kidnappers instead of using force, saying 13-day captivity with pupils has become life-threatening.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa called alleged coup plotters against President Tinubu reckless and disorganised, saying civilians could have stopped them, while insisting the ongoing court martial is transparent and justified.
NSIB is investigating a collision between MV Maersk Valparaiso and MT Lady Martina in Rivers State, collecting navigational data and crew testimonies to determine causes and improve maritime safety.
The Nigerian Correctional Service denied claims that a Kuje inmate was robbed of N120m, calling the allegation false, stating no record exists and all searches followed standard procedures.
