Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 17th August 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 17th August 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Zach Adedeji, And The Common Man’s Welfare
Taxation is often seen as money taken from the people by government. But there is another way to look at it. When taxes are properly collected and judiciously used, they give government the resources it needs to provide roads, schools, hospitals, security and other services that improve people’s lives. This is at the heart of…
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target=_blank>2027: Operation Show Of Force Begins In Nasarawa Ahead 2027 Political Campaigns
The Nasarawa State Police Command said it has perfected arrangement to commence Operation Show of Force ahead of August 19 commencement of political campaign across the state. In a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ranham Nansel on Sunday, said the operation which would be carried out in…
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target=_blank>Kebbi Gov Picks Ibrahim Augie As Running Mate For 2027
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has selected Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, following the decision to replace the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, during a thank-you visit by stakeholders from the…
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target=_blank>Osun Guber: Adeleke Victory May Not Resolve Accord Party’s Leadership – Imumolen
Factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof Chris Imumolen said the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in last Saturday’s Osun State governorship election will not resolve the party’s leadership tussle. Imumolen is challenging Maxwell Mgbudem claim of the leadership of the party. While Mgbudem backed Adeleke during last Saturday’s governorship election Imumolen supported candidate…
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target=_blank>NNPC/Shell Vision First Outreach Makes Mark In Badagry
Nearly 3,000 people in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State benefitted from the latest edition of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) which held there last week. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by Communications Manager, Gladys…
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target=_blank>Jonathan Celebrates Babangida At 85
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. He describefmd his life as one marked by service, leadership and enduring contributions to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark Babangida’s birthday, according to a statement by his media aide: Ikechukwu Eze,…
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target=_blank>Osun Guber Election Result: APC Chieftain Warns Kwara APC
The APC Senatorial Aspirant, Kwara South, and Deputy Zonal Coordinator, North Central, City Boy Movement, Engr. Sola Ajimati, has warned that the outcome of the Osun State 2026 governorship election offers a serious lesson for the APC in Kwara State. According to him, the issue was not President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but the failure to…
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target=_blank>Kogi Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Setting Wife Ablaze In Lokoja
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, over an alleged attempt to set his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP…
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target=_blank>China’s Zero-Tariff policy Can Drive Africa’s Industrial Shift – Jafaru
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Parliamentary Relations, Hon. Jafaru Yakubu, has said China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines to African countries can accelerate structural economic transformation in Africa if countries build the productive capacity to take advantage of it. Yakubu stated this on Friday in…
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target=_blank>Alhaji Wali’s Death Painful, Personal Loss – Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris said the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora is a painful. Alhaji Idris in a statement by Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, said Alhaji Wali touched many lives through his philanthropy, support for education, empowerment of the less privileged and commitment to the development…
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