09.09.2026

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Kano Government Denies ₦6.5bn Diversion Allegation

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The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations that aides to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf diverted ₦6.5bn in state funds. Officials described the claims, now before the Federal High Court, as “politically motivated falsehoods,” accusing opposition groups of orchestrating smear campaigns to destabilise the administration....

NDLEA: How Drug Syndicate Framed 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

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The NDLEA has uncovered a criminal syndicate at Kano’s airport that framed three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. The victims, including two women on pilgrimage, were unknowingly tagged with drug-laden bags. The agency says it is working with Saudi authorities to secure their release after arresting six suspects...

Subsidy Removal in Nigeria: Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu Over ‘Good Policy, Wrong Execution’

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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, calling it a sound policy “implemented the wrong way.” Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Enugu, she said the abrupt reform deepened poverty, worsened inflation, and left millions without safety nets....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

Army Rescues 27 Kidnapped Passengers in Benue

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The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted in Benue State during a coordinated operation in Ohimini Local Government Area. The troops, under Operation Whirl Stroke, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout and freed the victims. The rescue highlights the military’s wider counter-terror efforts, which also claimed 15 insurgents’ lives and led to several arrests...

NNPCL: International Syndicates Behind Oil Theft in Nigeria

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned that crude oil theft in Nigeria is being driven by sophisticated international syndicates. Group CEO Mele Kyari’s successor, Bashir Ojulari, revealed that intensified collaboration between security and intelligence agencies has restored confidence in pipelines and crippled organised theft networks....

ASUU Rejects Tertiary Loan Scheme – NANS Threatens Shutdown

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institution Loan Scheme, describing it as a “poison chalice.” Students, under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have warned they will shut down critical national assets if ASUU’s demands remain unmet, escalating pressure on the government....

Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race....

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