Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 31st August 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 31st August 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>FG To Diaspora: We’re Strengthening Nat’l Security For Safer Nation
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has committed to a safer country through ongoing strengthening of the national security architecture. The former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) gave this assurance during an interactive engagement with members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads…
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target=_blank>Dangote Refinery Weighs Sales Restrictions To Petrol Importers Over Quality Concerns
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has said it is considering restricting sales of Petrol to major marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality, market transparency and the integrity of products supplied under the Dangote brand. The proposed measure, which could take effect as early as this week, subject…
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target=_blank>Gov Bala Mourns Ex-Bauchi PDP Chairman, Sule Doguwa
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Alhaji Sule Abdulkadir Doguwa. Doguwa, who was also a former Sole Administrator of Toro Local Government Area, died on Sunday after a prolonged illness. In a condolence message issued…
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target=_blank>NLC Sokoto Pays Tribute To Late General Secretary, Ugboaja
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Sokoto State Council, has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing his passing as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the labour movement in Nigeria and Africa. Ugboaja died on August 22 at about 2:00 p.m. after a prolonged illness. In a condolence statement signed by…
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target=_blank>NPFL: Tornadoes Beat Enyimba 2-1 As New Season Commences
Niger Tornadoes football club of Minna began their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a convincing 2-1 victory over Enyimba Football club of Aba at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. The Minna-based side took the lead just 40 minutes into the match after Mohammed Goyi converted the spot kick. The visitor levelled the…
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target=_blank>2027: Why I’ll Deliver Osun Votes To Tinubu – Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured President Bola Tinubu of his commitment to deliver the state’s votes, emphasising that he does not make empty promises. Governor Adeleke made this pledge during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Ajibola Basiru’s visit to the Government House on Sunday. Adeleke affirmed his genuine support, asserting…
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target=_blank>NDC Accuses INEC Of Replacing Its Assembly Candidates, Threatens Court Action
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of replacing some of its duly nominated candidates for the 2027 State Houses of Assembly elections with persons unknown to the party. The party specifically cited Anambra State, alleging that several names published by INEC as NDC candidates did not emerge from…
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target=_blank>Lagos Assembly Hosts 7th Children’s Parliament
The Lagos State House of Assembly has hosted members of the 7th Children’s Parliament to a plenary session aimed at giving young legislators practical exposure to parliamentary proceedings and deepening their understanding of leadership and representation. The session, held at the Assembly Complex in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development,…
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target=_blank>Fuel Subsidy Removal Has Repositioned Nigeria’s Economy – Oyintiloye
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy as a bold and strategic economic reform capable of repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and recovery. Oyintiloye also warned politicians seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections against deliberately distorting facts about the…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks In S’Africa To AU
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermined the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. Specifically, he requested prompt collective action from the continent’s leaders, including the placement of this matter on the agenda…
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