Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 1st August 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 1st August 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Sustainable Financing Key To Women’s Political Inclusion – Stakeholder
Stakeholders has identified sustainable financing as a critical requirement for increasing women’s participation in politics, stressing that the high cost of elections remains one of the biggest barriers to women’s leadership. Speaking at the West Africa Women’s Political Leadership Forum in Abuja, the Director of the UNDP Regional Programme for Africa, Dr. Jide Okeke, said…
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target=_blank>Why NiMet Unions Should End Frequent Strike Threat, Blackmail
There is no doubting the fact that Labour rights are sacred. Labour leaders must also understand and appreciate the right of Nigeria and its more than 225 million citizens, to function without being held hostage. In a sector where safety, precision, and reliability are non-negotiable, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) should be a bastion of…
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target=_blank>DTN@100 Heroes Awards Announces 29 Winners, Opens Public Voting
The Organising Council of the Daily Times Nigeria Centenary (DTN@100) Heroes Awards has announced the winners in 29 award categories, following the successful conclusion of a nationwide public voting process that attracted thousands of verified votes from Nigerians across the country and the diaspora. The awards, one of the flagship initiatives marking the centenary celebration…
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target=_blank>Army Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims Along Lagos–Benin Expressway In Edo
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division participating in Operation WABAIZIGAN, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a kidnap incident along Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The rescue operation was carried out at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday after troops…
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target=_blank>Soyinka Urges Tinubu To Grant Justice To Deborah Samuel, Others Killed Extrajudicially
…NAS (Seadogs) gives medicare to 3000 Rivers residents Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide justice for victims of unresolved killings, including Deborah Samuel, who was lynched by fellow students in Sokoto State in 2022, as well as Mene Ogidi, a 28-year-old man allegedly shot dead by a police…
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target=_blank>Tambuwal Supports IDPs In Tureta, Bodinga With N20m, Relief Materials
Following recent security challenges that forced many residents to flee their communities in Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has fulfilled his commitment to provide financial assistance and facilitate humanitarian relief for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Tureta and Bodinga Local Government Areas. Representing the Senator at the distribution exercise, his Special Adviser on Constituency…
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target=_blank>Fubara Expresses Commitment To Improving Rivers’ Growth
…commissions paint manufacturing plant The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stressed the commitment of his administration to make the state conducive for corporate organisations in order to enhance business growth, job creation and sustainable development. Fubara stated this on Friday during the commissioning of the Solewant Speciality Protective Coatings and Paints (SSPC)…
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target=_blank>FG Backs Miss Nigeria In Race For 75th Miss World Crown
Federal Government has pledged full institutional support for Nigeria’s representative at the 75th Miss World Beauty Pageant, describing her participation as an opportunity to promote the country’s culture, talent and the leadership potential of Nigerian women on the global stage. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made this pledge in Abuja…
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target=_blank>FG Rolls Out Stronger Measures For Safe Schools Initiative
…As Education Ministry seeks control of funds The Federal Government, on Friday, unveiled stronger measures to secure schools nationwide, with a renewed push for the involvement of security agencies to protect teachers and pupils across the 774 local government areas. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this after an interface with the Senate…
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target=_blank>Police Defend Raid On Osun SSG’s Residence
…Say operation was intelligence, not politically motivated The Osun State Police Command on Friday defended its July 29 operation at the residence of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Teslim Igbalaye, insisting that the action was based on credible intelligence and not influenced by politics. The State Command, in a statement signed by…
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