Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 9th August 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 9th August 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Gov Mohammed Mobilises APM Candidates, Stakeholders Ahead Of Bauchi LG Elections
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has met with chairmanship candidates, their deputies, councillorship candidates and other stakeholders of the All Progressives Movement (APM) ahead of the August 17, 2026 local government elections in the state. The meeting, held barely nine days before the election, focused on strategies to strengthen the party’s chances at the…
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target=_blank>Jonathan Heads To Bauchi To Commission 15 Road Projects Monday
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is expected in Bauchi State on Monday, August 10, to commission 15 completed road projects executed by the state government across Bauchi metropolis. The commissioning is expected to highlight the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s continuing investment in road infrastructure and urban development. The projects, executed through the Ministry…
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target=_blank>Peller, Jarvis Hold White Wedding After Star-Studded Traditional Ceremony
Popular Nigerian TikTok creators Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, and Elizabeth Amadu, popularly known as Jarvis, have held their white wedding. The couple tied the knot on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following their traditional wedding ceremony held on August 1. READ ALSO: Two Soldiers Arrested For Acting As Bouncers At Jarvis, Peller’s Wedding Peller…
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target=_blank>At 70, Makarfi Remains Voice Of Reason, Says Northern Senators
The Northern Senators Forum has described former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, as a detribalised Nigerian and voice of reason as he clocks 70 on Saturday, August 8, 2026. In a tribute signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the Forum said Makarfi’s journey from the classroom to the boardroom, Government House…
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target=_blank>16 Trapped, Three Rescue Unconscious As Building Collapses In Kano
Kano Fire Service has confirmed that sixteen people were trapped in a collapsed building at Dan Dishe, Kwanar Yashi, in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 4:32 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to a statement released by the Kano State Fire Service. The Service explained that emergency…
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target=_blank>Bashiru-Kaka Promises Reforms, Youth Devt To Nigerians In Manchester
The newly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, Mr Dele Bashiru-Kaka, has promised to reposition the organisation through reforms focused on youth development, members’ welfare and transparent governance. His election followed a campaign centred on community empowerment and institutional reforms, according to a statement issued on Thursday. In his acceptance speech,…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Congratulates Wunti, Isa On World Energy Council Nigeria Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Abdulrazaq Isa and Bala Wunti on their appointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, of the newly admitted World Energy Council (WEC) Nigeria. President Tinubu described the establishment of WEC Nigeria as an important development that would strengthen Nigeria’s participation in global energy policy discussions. In a statement…
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target=_blank>Lagos PDP Fires Back At Wike: ‘You Didn’t Block Bode George’s Chairmanship Ambition’
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hit back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his claim that he had no regret blocking the national chairmanship ambition of former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Bode George. The Lagos PDP, in an open letter signed…
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target=_blank>Idahosa Charges Youths On Innovation, Entrepreneurship For Economic Growth
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has called on young entrepreneurs in the state to deploy innovation, creativity and resilience in building businesses that can contribute to economic growth. Idahosa made the call while speaking to the 20 finalists of the second edition of the Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) Entrepreneurship Programme. The…
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target=_blank>Kwara, Delta Govs, Dame Jonathan, 10 First Ladies, Others Grace Diri’s Daughter’s Marriage
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Saturday, blessed the union of his first dauĝhter, Dr Stephanie Ebidenere and Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, at his Sampou country home in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The traditional marriage had in attendance several high-profile guests, including Nigeria’s former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors…
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