Nigeria’s external reserves hit $54bn , highest level since 2008

 

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, extending their steady climb and moving further above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 forecast.

 

World Igbo Congress warns politicians against threatening Igbos over support for Obi

The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has warned political actors against threatening or intimidating Igbo people over their political affiliations.

 

15 northern states will collapse in three months if subsidy is restored, says OAU prof

Tunji Ogunyemi, a professor at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), says 15 states in northern Nigeria would collapse within three months if petrol subsidy is restored.

 

Barau Names Kano North APC Campaign Council

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has announced the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council for Kano North ahead of the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Wike’s nuisance value made him governor twice – Lere Olayinka replies ADC chieftain

 Lere Olayinka, spokesman of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said the minister’s nuisance value made him local government chairman and governor twice.

 

Documentary on MKO Abiola’s June 12 ordeal set to premiere in cinemas October 2

 ‘MKO’, a documentary about the June 12 election and Moshood Abiola, premieres in cinemas across Nigeria on October 2.

Plateau orders closure of primary, secondary schools over diphtheria outbreak

 The Plateau government has ordered the temporary closure of primary and secondary schools as part of measures to contain the spread of the diphtheria outbreak in the state.

 

TUC, PENGASSAN Dragged to Court Over Rivers Leadership Crisis

A leadership dispute involving the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has escalated into a legal battle, with suspended Rivers labour leader Comrade Ikechukwu Foster Onyefuru challenging his removal and the dissolution of elected executives.

Falana Urges Religious Bodies to Defend Democracy Ahead of 2027 Elections

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on religious institutions in Nigeria to play an active role in safeguarding democracy as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Atiku’s Lobbyist Deletes Trump Appointment Post After Tinubu Aide’s Criticism

Karl Von Batten, a Washington-based lobbyist working for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has deleted a social media post announcing his appointment by U.S. President Donald Trump to a White House commission.

‘Anyone with evidence should bring it’ — Atiku addresses petition to reopen his ‘corruption’ case

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo did not shield him from corruption allegations.

 

APC senator who issued ‘kill Accord members’ threat congratulates Adeleke on re-election

Francis Fadahunsi, senator representing Osun east, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, on his victory in the August 15 governorship election.

 

‘N29bn was spent’ — Jigawa disputes NGF report claiming zero education spending in Q1 2026

 The Jigawa government says N29.1 billion was spent on education in the state in Q1 2026, contrary to a report by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).

 

Pastor ‘commits suicide after killing wife’ over alleged infidelity in Ogun

Bidemi Odukoya, the pastor of Celestial Church of Christ, Iri Orun Parish, allegedly killed his wife at their residence in Ogooluwa community, Akiode Ibogun, Ifo LGA of Ogun state.

 

Plateau Govt Closes Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Cases

The Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state after suspected cases of diphtheria were reported in four Local Government Areas.