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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.
A teacher in Ogun State has reportedly been arrested for allegedly drugging and abducting a WASSCE candidate, demanding ransom from the family, and using part of the proceeds for personal expenses, with the victim later rescued and investigations ongoing.
Africa CDC has warned that 10 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, are at risk amid a spreading Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa, urging stronger surveillance, border control, and regional cooperation to contain the virus.
President Bola Tinubu has won the APC presidential primary for the 2027 election, defeating his sole challenger Stanley Osifo by a wide margin in a party-wide direct voting exercise widely seen as a strong endorsement of his candidacy.
World Bank data shows Nigeria’s debt exposure to the International Development Association (IDA) fell slightly by $200 million to $18.5 billion in Q1 2026, though it remains 6.9% higher year-on-year, keeping Nigeria among the world’s largest concessional borrowers.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed concerns over porous borders, saying official entry points are properly secured and monitored as part of efforts to prevent Ebola transmission and strengthen border control through improved surveillance and screening systems.
Nigeria’s economy has long been driven by crude oil revenue, which has supported government spending and growth but also created vulnerability to global price shocks, with ongoing policy efforts now focused on diversifying into agriculture, manufacturing, and services to reduce dependence on a single commodity.
Okopi Agu has been selected as the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for the Otukpo Federal Constituency in Benue State, pledging to focus his campaign on improved representation, accountability, and better public service delivery ahead of the next general elections.
Omoyele Sowore has led hundreds of protesters in Abuja under the “Save Jabi Lake” campaign, demanding an end to alleged illegal land grabbing around Jabi Lake and calling for greater transparency in the management and protection of public spaces in the FCT.
An Ogun State High Court has sentenced Chukwuemeka Iheamama to 12 years in prison for child trafficking and the exploitation of two minors, following his conviction for recruiting and subjecting them to forced labour.
President Bola Tinubu says the APC 2026 primaries demonstrate strong internal democracy, praising party members, governors and officials for conducting a peaceful and well-organised electoral process nationwide.
Donald Trump says the US and Iran are “getting a lot closer” to an agreement but warns of severe consequences if negotiations fail, as both sides continue high-stakes talks over Middle East tensions.
Edo Police Command has rescued all 13 passengers abducted along the Benin–Lagos expressway after coordinated operations involving drones, surveillance and gun battles with suspected kidnappers.
