Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians kidnapped by terrorists in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The troops also recovered two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing terrorists during an encounter in Sokoto State. The Theatre Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a […]
Nigerian newspapers review: Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states – Oyedele
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, who said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging them to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.
Adio supports Atiku call on subsidy reinstatement, says reforms worsened conditions of the poor
House of Assembly candidate for Eti-Osa Constituency 2 on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ayodele Adio, has backed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for a rethink of the removal of petrol subsidy, saying the policy has worsened the economic conditions of millions of Nigerians.
Coalition knocks Atiku over subsidy U-turn, demands explanation
The Coalition for Tinubu-Okpebholo-Nigeria has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the opposition’s emerging position on petrol subsidy ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a contradiction that requires a clear explanation.
Iran Guards say Saudi Arabia won’t be able to contain Yemen’s Houthis
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Thursday that Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain the Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom.
Sewage, blocked drains worsen Abuja flooding — FG
The Federal Ministry of Environment has blamed blocked manholes and underground drainage channels for worsening the flash flood that occurred at Blantyre Crescent, Adetokunbo Ademola, Wuse II, Abuja, on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
