…peace accords signed by political parties and candidates, with no fewer than 870 people reportedly killed in election-related violence since the National Peace Committee began its intervention in 2015. The figure has renewed concerns over the effectiveness of the peace agreements, particularly with political parties an…

…State, including a pastor who was abducted while travelling from Jos to Bokkos. Conflict reporter, Masara Kim disclosed the incidents in a post on X on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Among those k!lled was Pastor Hills Emmanuel, a Ghanaian-Nigerian cleric based in Plateau State and founder of The Wonderful Grace of God Eva…

…on how to deliver votes for President Tinubu across all five Southeast states, Vanguard reported.Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu are key figures in the emerging political calculations ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.>Franklin Ngoforo, the group's regional leader, said the RHGN would approach Ohanaeze…

…worked without proper authorisation, or breached border security regulations, Gulf News reported.Saudi Arabia deports 14,905 people as authorities step up enforcement of immigration and residency regulations across the Kingdom.ImagesBreakdown of ArrestsOf the 14,434 people arrested, 6,976 were held for residency violat…

…High National Electoral Commission, as an “important step”. Television channel al-Masar reported that Haftar welcomed progress “in addressing issues that have remained unresolved for years and that have contributed to hindering the will of Libyans to move forward towards holding presidential and legislative elections”.…

…surpassing traditional exporters from the United States and the Middle East. DAILY POST reports that Dangote Refinery had raised the alarm over a 43.3 percent rise in fuel imports, which it attributed to import licence approvals by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Dangote Refinery t…

…the Stone Rockers quarry remains closed. Photo Marshalsthe Quarry Remains SealedVanguard reported that the Commander of the Mining Marshals said the closure was not an administrative penalty but a necessary step because the site is the locus criminis in an ongoing prosecution. He said Stone Rockers Nigeria Limited and…

…to Ezenwaogene, allegedly developed an interest in her fiancé. She claimed she reported the matter to Fibiawari’s husband after discovering what she described as an affair between them. She also alleged that armed police officers accompanied by Fibiawari visited her residence on July 10, 2026, in an attempt to arrest h…

…the agency cited a letter dated January 23, 2026 from the Mining Cadastre Office, which reportedly confirmed that the disputed coordinates are located within the complainant’s licensed mining area,” he explained. The Mining Marshals commander further said part of the evidence expected to be tendered before the court in…

…and the country’s preparedness to respond to emergencies.Legit.ng on Sunday, August 30, reported that the Presidency announced that Tinubu would leave Abuja for Europe as part of his annual leave, with London, United Kingdom, listed as his first destination.Tinubu, Shettima Abroad: Security Expert Raises Fresh Alarm Ov…

…on Wednesday before gaining N5.01 on Thursday to close at N1,338.58, according to a report by MarketForces Africa.Rising forex supply supports currencyThe latest gains come as Nigeria's foreign exchange market benefits from stronger dollar availability.Improved liquidity can reduce pressure on the Naira by making more…

…States authorities to release the findings of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report on alleged drug-trafficking records linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying efforts to keep the report from the public heighten suspicion of guilt and desperation for a cover-up. The party said the FBI findings should not…

…after mutinous soldiers clashed with security forces in Niamey on Saturday. The clashes reportedly occurred around sensitive sites, including the presidential palace and a military base at the international airport, while the state broadcaster, Tele Sahel, was briefly taken off air. The junta described the incident as…

…Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The move, according to a report, is intended to allow Sowore to fully participate in the electioneering process without court proceedings hindering his political activities. The DSS had instituted the case against Sowore over social media posts in which he ref…

…Omoyele Sowore. The party made the demand in a statement issued on Sunday, following reports that the DSS had suspended its prosecution of Sowore until after the 2027 presidential election. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the Department of State Services directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to take st…

…Government Area, was observing a Maulud procession along Kofar Fada. He said the victim reported that a 20-year-old man, identified as Abdullahi Abubakar of Unguwan Ardo, allegedly snatched his mobile phone valued at N50,000 and N30,000 cash. Habib explained that while the victim attempted to apprehend Abubakar, the su…

…Photo Ekpei/GettyImages>FBI seeks ex parte in camera declarationLegit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a motion to submit ex parte in camera declarations explaining why it withheld information about investigative records linked to allegations of drug trading against Nigerian…

…rhetoric.Tinubu Vows to Revive Nigeria’s RefineriesMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians that the country’s refineries will be revived and repositioned to become commercially viable, insisting that simply getting the plants to operate is not enough. The president spoke whe…

…high as of Friday, August 28, 2026. Data from the Daily Depot Price Intelligence Report showed Warri recording the highest depot price at N1,217 per litre, followed by Port Harcourt at N1,214, Calabar at N1,204 and Lagos at N1,202 per litre.In Warri, several depot operators priced their products between N1,210 and N1,2…

…fears of government reprisals, said the assailants held the airport for a period and reportedly took Russian mercenaries hostage at the base.The Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP) said the soldiers acted in breach of military discipline, attempting to hold fellow officers hostage at Base 101. PAY A…

…members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have demanded N20m ransom each. LIB reported that the 15 corps members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. A family memb…

…troubling that increased revenues had led to increased borrowing, with about 20 states reportedly borrowing N458 billion in 2025 despite the surge in FAAC receipts. “After N47.25 trillion to states in three years, Nigerians have a right to ask: where are the results? If states received an additional N5.4 trillion from…

…formally organises its push to secure a second term for the Nigerian leader.Legit.ng reports that Shettima, 59, is a former governor ot Borno state.President Bola Tinubu names Kashim Shettima as the APC 2027 campaign council vice chairman. Photo Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima>Senator Shettima remains a close and lo…

…hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the community, security analyst Zagazola Makana reported. The troops moved to the area and conducted a search of the general vicinity, where they discovered the corpse of a native identified as Mrs H…

…station while travelling in a commercial vehicle with the three girls. The women were reportedly taking the girls to Adamawa State when the driver of the vehicle became suspicious because the girls do not look like them.The driver subsequently alerted members of his union, who then informed the police, leading to the a…