Saturday, August 29, 2026

News Update

“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 NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training of Counsellors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines “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 NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training of Counsellors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines

Politics

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Armed bandits killed a motorist, abducted two local government officials, and injured a Hajj officer in a daylight attack in Zamfara State, triggering fresh security concerns.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚖️: Former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq reportedly in Egypt for medical treatment, declared unfit to appear in court by her counsel.

“I Wish I Never Sent Them To School” — Oyo farmer cries out after four children, daughter in law and infant grandchild were abducted during the deadly school attack in Oriire area of Oyo State.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🔫: Ogun Police storm forest hideout, kill suspected kidnap kingpin during fierce raid and recover AK 47 rifle alongside over ₦2 million cash believed to be linked to criminal operations.

BREAKING: EFCC Releases Mugshots of Fleeing Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman After Arrest – Convicted 75 Years for N33.8bn Power Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released photos of former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, who was…

Tinubu’s Aide Declares Oshinowo Winner of Kosofe House of Reps Ticket – APC Primary Drama Ends

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media has effectively declared Hon. Dele Oshinowo as the winner of…

SOUTHWEST UNDER SIEGE: DAWN Commission Invites Stakeholders to Urgent Dialogue on Counterfeit Economy Threat

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has released a new policy report titled “Southwest Nigeria Under…

“Stop Replaying Our Worst Nightmare” – Family of Beheaded Oyo Teacher Begs Public to Stop Sharing Graphic Footage

The family of Mr. Michael Oyedokun, the teacher brutally beheaded by kidnappers in Oyo State, has released an…

FULL LIST: 46 Kidnapped Victims in Oriire School Attack, Oyo State

JUST IN 🇳🇬🚨: The traditional ruler, Bale of Oriire in Oyo State, has revealed that three farmers were allegedly killed by terrorists days before the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area.

The monarch said residents had repeatedly raised alarm over the growing presence of armed men around surrounding forests…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Oyo Kidnap Crisis — Sunday Igboho seeks FG and governors’ approval for his security network to tackle criminality and flush out bandits from South West forest.

BREAKING 🇳🇬💳: Federal Government introduces mandatory Tax Identification Number system for Nigerians to strengthen tax administration and compliance nationwide.

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