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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.
Nigeria has deployed troops to Benin Republic in a regional security support operation aimed at reinforcing stability and ensuring a peaceful electoral and post-election transition during the country’s 2026 democratic process.
The Nigerian Bar Association has urged the Oyo State Government to tighten security measures, including regulating population movement and commercial motorcycle operations, following the abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has launched a ₦306 million technology-driven business grant aimed at supporting entrepreneurs across the state, with a focus on job creation, innovation, and sustainable economic development.
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a new tactical unit to intensify security operations in Ikorodu and nearby communities amid rising concerns over criminal activity and public safety threats in the area.
Police in Abuja have arrested a chef accused of drugging residents of a private home and stealing luxury items worth about ₦150 million in an alleged coordinated operation involving accomplices still at large.
Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho says his proposed security outfit is awaiting federal approval to begin operations aimed at tackling criminal activity in South-West forests, while pledging cooperation with existing security agencies and state regulations.
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urged African governments to adopt a unified, rights-based framework for artificial intelligence governance, warning that without collective action, the continent risks becoming a passive consumer of foreign-designed technologies.
Northern Christian leader Joseph Hayab has cautioned politicians against greed, manipulation and poor leadership, urging public office holders to embrace integrity, accountability and serve as positive role models for younger Nigerians.
African Democratic Congress stakeholders in Sokoto State have reportedly endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential race, describing the move as a consensus choice ahead of party primaries.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, describing the outcome as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership ahead of 2027.
Political realignments in Kano deepened after former senator Kabiru Gaya failed to secure the NDC senatorial ticket, despite recent defections and growing expectations surrounding his planned return to the National Assembly in 2027.
Security operatives have intensified efforts to curb economic sabotage after uncovering an alleged network involving stolen railway materials, illegal recycling operations, and suspected collaborators connected to critical national infrastructure vandalism.
