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August 24, 2026

Subsidy return will reverse economic gains: Tinubu Govt

Information minister Mohammed Idrisvhas cautioned against calls to restore the petrol subsidy.

Tinubu at FEC meeting
August 24, 2026

ECOWAS sub-region remains Africa’s most stable amid existential threat: Commissioner

ECOWAS says the sub-region is the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities, despite the existential threat confronting it.

August 24, 2026

My husband has turned me to punching bag, seven-month-old pregnant woman cries out

“He beats me and threatens to harm me. He has failed in his duties as a father and husband,” the pregnant wife said.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
August 24, 2026

Youth leader organises football tournament to discourage drug abuse

A youth leader has organised a football tournament to encourage youths to engage in productive activities and discourage them from drug abuse and other social vices.

Youths in Suleja
August 24, 2026

How Kaduna communities fight erosion with grassroots initiatives

“As a government, we have promised that the common man will not be short changed in any manner,’’ Governor Uba Sani said.

August 24, 2026

Oncologist urges early cancer alarm, detection

Temitope Olatunji, an oncologist, has advised Nigerians to raise alarm over any strange symptoms in their body to reduce sudden deaths arising from cancer.

Oncology department
August 24, 2026

Police probe gunmen attack on Rivers traditional ruler, residents

The police command in Rivers has commenced an investigation into a shooting and violent attack on the traditional ruler of Finima Community in Bonny council area.

Gunmen
August 24, 2026

FG, PSML sign $1.3 billion deal to revive Delta steel company

The federal government has signed a sub-lease agreement to restore and fully operationalise the Delta Steel Company, now Premium Steel and Mines Limited, Ovwian-Aladja, Delta.

August 24, 2026

Air bombardment against terrorists in Sokoto intensifying, NAF says

The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its air operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West.

Nigerian Air Force
August 24, 2026

Politicians, voters ‌warned against vote buying in 2027 elections

Vote buying is a punishable criminal offence in Nigeria, and the law criminalises offering and receiving funds for that purpose, a legal expert said.

Vote-buying