Saturday, August 29, 2026

News Update

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 Tinubu Reaffirms Maritime Push, Meets NIMASA DG APC Forgives Orji Kalu, Nkwonta Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities 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 Tinubu Reaffirms Maritime Push, Meets NIMASA DG APC Forgives Orji Kalu, Nkwonta Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Politics

🇳🇬⚖️: APC Secretariat asked to probe House of Reps aspirant over alleged certificate issue amid internal screening pressure.

SECURITY UPDATE 🇳🇬⚔️: Amotekun arrests four suspected terrorists in Ondo State during ongoing security operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements.

“Power will not go back to North before 2031” — Fani-Kayode, Omokri oppose return of power to the North before 2031, sparking fresh political debate on zoning.

SECURITY UPDATE 🇳🇬⚔️: Soldiers kill 50 ISWAP terrorists and recover arms during a deadly clash in Yobe State.

“NO DOCUMENT, NO MANIFESTO — Peter Obi’s NDC lacks clear programmes ahead of the 2027 elections” 🇳🇬🗳️ — Tinubu presidency.

JUST IN 🇳🇬⚽: Nigerian singer Rema booked for FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies.

JUST IN 🇷🇺🇮🇷🛩️: NYT reports Russia is sending drone parts to Iran to help rebuild its military as both countries grow their defence ties.

🇳🇬🇺🇸🔐 Nigeria, US deepen security ties as Ribadu meets JD Vance and Marco Rubio in Washington on security cooperation.

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers Adamu Ibrahim (30) and Sani Musa (29) in Ilorin, Kwara State on May 5 after an intelligence led operation, recover three AK 47 rifles, five magazines and 143 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition following a raid on their hideout.

JUST IN: Oyo APC Youth Petition Screening Committee – “Sharafadeen Alli Is Now an Oba, Can’t Be Guber Candidate”

Concerned youth in the Oyo State APC have petitioned the party’s National Screening Committee, arguing that Senator Sharafadeen…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: NDC Fixes Abuja Convention – Party moves to formalise leadership and 2027 strategy amid rising defections from rival camps.

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Picks Labour Party Nomination Forms for Imo East Senatorial Seat

Former Ondo First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reportedly picked up nomination forms to contest for the Imo East…

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