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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.
An internal audit at Achievers University uncovered a massive tuition payment fraud involving staff members, students, and external collaborators accused of diverting hundreds of millions of naira through unauthorized personal accounts over three academic sessions.
Security forces have intensified counterterrorism operations ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations following intelligence reports suggesting extremist groups may attempt to exploit crowded public gatherings and festive activities across parts of the North-East.
he Federal Government has declared May 27 and 28, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and national prosperity.
Nyesom Wike says Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race was part of a political agreement aimed at restoring peace and stability in Rivers State.
“Rising food prices, electricity instability, fuel costs, unemployment, and insecurity continue to define daily life across the country. Many voters are now less concerned with zoning arrangements and more focused on whether any candidate can meaningfully improve living conditions.”
ADC holds its presidential primary today as Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen compete for the party’s 2027 ticket amid internal divisions and high political stakes.
The Nigerian Army warned Nigerians against fake Facebook accounts impersonating senior military officers, saying fraudsters are using generals’ names and photographs to scam unsuspecting members of the public online.
Enugu ADC has declared that the South-East will not vote Tinubu in 2027, accusing Minister David Umahi of threatening the region over federal projects and demanding an apology.
NDLEA has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman at Lagos airport for allegedly smuggling 31kg of Canadian Loud, alongside multiple nationwide drug seizures involving opioids, cocaine, and cannabis.
The Nigerian military has dismissed viral claims of unpaid troop allowances and soldier victimisation, insisting all legitimate payments have been made and describing the video as misleading and unverified.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has flagged off N1.3bn Ubakala and Ariaria water schemes to improve potable water supply, with support from Mercy Corps and progress reported on Aba regional water project.
Wives of detained military officers urged President Tinubu to ensure fairness in the alleged coup trial, warning against convictions without credible evidence and alleging concerns over coercion and prolonged detention.
