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NEWS HEADLINES 26 AUG 26

 NATIONAL

Eid-El-Maulud: Imbibe Virtues Of Prophet Muhammad, Tinubu Tells Muslims

Benin-Agbor-Asaba Gridlock: Tinubu orders urgent intervention

APC denies withdrawal of 2027 presidential campaign council list

Obi disagrees with Atiku on fuel subsidy removal

Eid-el-Maulud: CAN urges Nigerians to reject division

El-Rufai: Northern Elders Must Rise Above Differences – ADC Chieftain.

Mawlid: Natasha calls for peace, compassion, religious tolerance

Tinubu, Jonathan, Diri, Dickson celebrate Walson-Jack at retirement

2027: Ijaw leader urges politicians to focus on issues

Ejimakor urges court to consider Kanu’s bail application

Air Peace honours military personnel with standing ovation

Troops rescue 6 victims, nab terrorists in North-West

Navy warns against irregular migration, evacuates nine stowaways.


BUSINESS

Eastern Ports Rehabilitation: FG awards Escravos Channel dredging, breakwater reconstruction

Chinese imports from Nigeria jump 81% to $2.25bn after zero-tariff policy

E-payment transaction volume falls 9.2%, value rises to N1,053trn

States defy RoW fee cuts, impose fresh charges on telecoms operators.

Banks account for 92% of suspicious transactions filed in 2025.


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos retirees protest pension arrears, Govt says N168bn paid

NDC candidate warns Lagos faces rising flood risk over blocked drains

NIM@65: Sanwo-Olu urges managers to drive innovation, build stronger institutions

Hunye questions Yayi’s Yewa indigeneity as Ogun APC crisis deepens.

Awujale: Ruling house sues Ogun, kingmakers

Police bust baby factory in Ogun, rescue pregnant women, children.

EKSU to graduate pioneer securities trading students

Igboho, residents confront police, prevent arrest of Tani Olohun in Ibadan

Atiba University DVC sparks outrage over remarks to protesting law students.

Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees.

NDLEA arrests five suspects, destroys cannabis farm in Edo

We’re being swallowed alive! — Delta community cries out.

Delta Gridlock: Commuters, businesses groan as S’South grinds to a halt.

Oil Facilities: Bayelsa family landowners battle for compensation over land.

2027: Cross River PDP candidate accepts Otu’s debate challenge

UNIZIK suspends professor stripped over alleged sexual assault.

Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents

Kuje Chairman: Amnesty condemns alleged threat against non-APC supporters

Gov. AbdulRazaq engages farmers in capacity building

Tinubu condemns mass abduction in Niger, directs immediate rescue

‘We Will Repay Uba Sani At The Polls’ — Fityanul-Islam Leader.

2027: Repair Abandoned Bridge If You Need Our Votes, Kano Villagers Tell Politicians.

Diphtheria kills 50 children in Kano

Soldiers arrest three gunrunners, rescue six in Zamfara


HUMAN ANGLE

Two killed as thugs attack Police in Osun, snatch AK-47 rifle.

Kano: Man guns down wedding guest over loud music.

Police nab two suspected burglars, recover N430,000 in Borno.

Abductors abandon captives in Enugu.

Videographer thanks Funke Akindele after sponsorship to London Film Academy

THROWBACK: How Ogogo, Ireti navigated 90s Nollywood stardom

Mother, toddler daughter die in lightning strike

Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80


INTERNATIONAL

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods.

Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident.

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners.


SPORTS

Ogundare, Obieze win Third Indian Independence Golf Tourney.

Man Utd complete signing of Baleba from Brighton

Spurs splash £75m on Savinho

Roger Federer rules out tennis comeback after US Open exhibition

PFA Awards 2026: Fernandes, Arsenal stars battle for top honours

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