Saturday, August 29, 2026

News Update

Police Rescue 2 Colombian Women Held Captive by Trafficking Syndicate in Lagos “Nigeria’s Borders Are Not Closed, So They Cannot Be Reopened” — Tunji-Ojo Fires Back at Atiku TOURISM — THE UNTAPPED RAW MATERIAL IN YORUBA LAND CDCFIB Releases Shortlist for Oral Interview, Gives Candidates Dates to Check FG Activates Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Transparency Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Ghost Workers, Fraud NUPRC Seeks Completion of 10-Storey Headquarters to Boost Nigeria’s Investment Appeal Police Rescue 2 Colombian Women Held Captive by Trafficking Syndicate in Lagos “Nigeria’s Borders Are Not Closed, So They Cannot Be Reopened” — Tunji-Ojo Fires Back at Atiku TOURISM — THE UNTAPPED RAW MATERIAL IN YORUBA LAND CDCFIB Releases Shortlist for Oral Interview, Gives Candidates Dates to Check FG Activates Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Transparency Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Ghost Workers, Fraud NUPRC Seeks Completion of 10-Storey Headquarters to Boost Nigeria’s Investment Appeal

Politics

BREAKING 🇳🇬📚: Oyo Teachers’ Strike Suspended – NUT Orders Teachers Back to Class on Thursday After Security Assurances Over Oriire Abduction.

CULTURE 🇳🇬👑: Olori Temitope represents Oduduwa royal house at London heritage salon

Olori Temitope Enitan Ogunwusi, representing the Arole Oduduwa, has arrived in London, United Kingdom, for the inaugural SELHAYA…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⛽: Suspicious Fuel Loading in Kano Sparks Alarm – Over 100 Jerrycans Seen at AA Rano Site

A social media user raised alarm after spotting suspicious fuel loading activity while refuelling at AA Rano on…

🇳🇬🕋: Disturbing photos of a notorious bandit kingpin during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and after his return to Nigeria have sparked outrage, with many questioning how a wanted criminal was able to travel abroad and re enter the country without being apprehended.

Notorious bandit Auta Yankuzo displays cash obtained from kidnapping ransom in a TikTok video, sparking outrage and renewed concern over criminal bravado and online glorification of violence.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Ondo Police Engage Kidnappers in Gun Duel in Owo, Rescue 61-Year-Old Woman – Operatives reportedly overpowered the gang in a fierce exchange and freed the victim alive.

BREAKING 🇳🇬💔: Six kidnapped Southern Kaduna residents killed by bandits despite ransom payment by community members

“We approved these reforms because today’s Nigeria demands more from the NYSC. Our goal is to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, strengthen their leadership and civic values, improve their employability, support entrepreneurship, and ensure every corps member leaves the scheme better prepared to contribute meaningfully to national development.”

— President Bola Tinubu on NYSC reform

🚘🇳🇬 IBADAN: Aerial view of Araromi Market, Agodi Gate, the largest auto spare parts market in Ibadan and a major hub for vehicle parts trading.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🏆: HIGHEST IN AFRICA: President Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Lift Nigeria to Top IMD Economic Performance Ranking

Nigeria emerged as the highest performing African economy on the Economic Performance pillar of the International Institute for…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚗: Nigeria begins implementation of reduced vehicle import levy today, cutting charges on new vehicles from 20% to 10% and on used vehicles from 15% to 5% to lower import costs.

“All filling stations will stop selling petrol if the Federal Government tries to enforce price control.”

— Petrol Marketers Threaten FG

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