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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 Nigerian Baptist Convention condemned the abduction of 46 persons in Oyo, including children and teachers, urging stronger security measures, state police creation and intensified efforts to rescue victims safely.
A US federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund, citing concerns over legality, oversight and possible misuse to reward political allies and January 6 defendants.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike directed Abuja hotels and event centres to deny access to unrecognized political party factions, warning that non-compliant properties risk revocation of title documents ahead of 2027 elections.
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to pray for terrorists and bandits to repent, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to intensified military operations, intelligence gathering and stronger security collaboration nationwide.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa rated Tinubu’s government 65–70% on security, citing reduced terrorism, while acknowledging rising kidnapping cases, recent school abductions, and ongoing international partnerships against insurgency.
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved ₦450,000 support for each of 2,410 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj, aimed at easing their welfare and enhancing their pilgrimage experience.
US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire and resume nuclear talks, raising hopes of easing tensions and preventing wider conflict in the Middle East.
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked viral claims that the Federal Government has suspended student upkeep allowance payments, describing the reports as fake, misleading, and AI-generated misinformation.
A PDP faction will hold a special convention on Saturday in Abuja to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate following waiver approval and internal screening processes.
Ukrainian authorities say another Nigerian national, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, has been killed while allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Nigeria has signed a Letter of Intent with the African Development Bank to support aviation sector development, including aircraft leasing reforms, infrastructure funding, and continental aviation integration initiatives.
