…fighters and their family members surrendered to troops at Kumburi, Bula Daloye and New Abaram Resettlement Village in Bama LGA of Borno State. The surrendering terrorists cited sustained military pressure and internal clashes between rival terrorist factions as reasons for their decision. On 25 August 2026, troops, in…

…rather than advocating a return to the subsidy regime. The National President of NANS, Babatunde Akinteye, made the call on Tuesday in Akure, the state capital, while speaking at a youth summit. The summit, sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, was themed ‘Unlocking Ondo State students’ potentials…

…maritime and logistics corridor connecting Lagos, Ondo, Ibom, Port Harcourt and Calabar, complemented by rail and road links such as the Lagos-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway and the proposed Calabar-Maiduguri Trans-Sahara Super Highway. He said: “the biggest beneficiaries of this economy w…

…the retirees say remain unpaid. The pensioners are, however, expected to meet Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu later in the week, after the protest reportedly attracted the attention of the Governor’s Office. The proposed meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for the retirees to present their demands directly to the…

…played the same role in the original compromise. “We are not asking the University to abandon discipline. We are asking the University to distinguish between the principal perpetrator, active distributors, knowing participants and students whose involvement may have been substantially different. “Let every student answ…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, said that the Nigerian economy expanded in real terms by 4.43 percent year-on-year, YoY, in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26 from 4.2 percent in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the…

…in Nigeria. According to him, completed railway corridors include Port Harcourt-Aba, Warri-Itakpe, Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna. Adebiyi added that construction of the Kaduna-Zaria-Kano rail line was approaching completion and was expected to commence operations by December. He further disclosed that work was ongoing…

…Mr Peter Obi; and National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, yesterday, tackled President Bola Tinubu over alleged attempts to block release of his past records in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI. While Obi described the move as embarrassing, Baba-Ahmed…

…motivated persecution.In a statement signed by the Council's Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the SCSN said El-Rufai is entitled to his fundamental rights as a Nigerian citizen and must be presumed innocent until a court rules otherwise. The group said adherence to the rule of law is non-negotiable and must apply e…

…passengers allege abandonment, demand urgent intervention Nigerian travellers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday night staged a protest over prolonged flight delays and cancellations that have left scores of passengers unable to continue their journeys to Lagos for mo…

Nigerian government warns against use of force to settle political differences following coup attempt in Niger Republic Nigeria has warned against the use of force to resolve political disputes in Niger Republic following an alleged attempted coup that the country's ruling military junta said was carried out by soldier…

…a mama. A hungry, forgotten mama. "We need to do better for our parents and elders.Don't abandon them in the village. #Forgiveness #ElderCare #HumanityFirst #BeKind." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 2:43 PM | Share this Story

…photos showing her appearance at 15 and 18, alongside a post in which she said she had abandoned Christianity and become an atheist.The woman, identified on X as Ogbanjésokawaii (@DUkauwa94288), shared the images in a post comparing her appearance at the two ages. She wrote: "Omo I suffer that year, Christianity really…

…mother beat younger, stronger participants to emerge winner in a marathon. Ramabai Ranveer, who ran barefoot and in a sari, beat younger participants running in sports shoes and track suits. She began running in slippers but when they kept slipping off, she removed them, held them in her hands, and ran barefoot. The mo…

…Council National President expressed worry that the road had suffered years of neglect, abandonment, and heavy dilapidation, resulting in vehicle damage, long travel times, and untold hardship for students, school staff, and residents. He further raised concerns over rising insecurity around the area, saying the bad ro…

…NPFL, campaign off to a disappointing start following a 3-1 loss to Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday evening. Both teams scored a goal each in an entertaining first half. Barau FC, however, edged the contest after netting twice in the closing stages of the game through Al’Amin Umar and Suga Aliyu. M…

…governor, who described himself as a founding member of the APC, accused the party of abandoning its founding ideals. According to him, the decision was made after wide consultations with his family, associates, colleagues and sympathisers. “Having consulted widely with my family, associates, colleagues and sympathiser…

…a strategy," the group's statement read.Lukman's group said it was not asking parties to abandon their identities or presidential ambitions, but to find common ground where their interests overlap. "Cooperation does not require any party to surrender these. Nor does it require political leaders to abandon their aspirat…

Police arrest security guard over s3xual assault of 8-year-old girl in Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old security guard, Ndifreke Godwin, for allegedly s3xually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Calabar, the state capital. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, w…

…financing for education was critical to ensuring that young Nigerians are not forced to abandon their studies because their parents cannot afford tuition and other educational expenses. Prof Yilwatda said the subsidy debate should focus on building a strong and sustainable economy rather than relying on costly governme…

…over the next three years. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said primary healthcare would be central to meeting the needs of the state’s growing population and achieving its long-term development objectives. Abayomi said “about 70 per cent of healthcare delivery takes place at the primary he…

…from a parliamentary one, and was asking the public to back it. The new text proposes abandoning the old system whereby the Prime Minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing. It would also allow the Head of State to appoint and dismiss the PM and members of the government…

…past Plateau United 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium,Port Harcourt. Abdulrasheed Dabai, and Wasiu Falolu got the goals for the hosts. Kwara United and Kano Pillars played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Ilorin. Kano Pillars led 2-0 through goals from Shola Abdulraheem, and Rabiu Ali. The hosts fought back with Alex Je…

…the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Ayenigba, said the party was satisfied with the list across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to him, “Our great party, the SDP, has no issues with the list of our 2027 governorsh…

…stolen phone to two members of his syndicate, identified as Al-Amin, alias Busy, and Babale Sule. He added that Sule allegedly hit the complainant on the forehead with a stick, causing an injury, while Abubakar escaped. “The victim was treated and discharged at Under 5 Hospital, Jahun. Following swift action by VCRU op…