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Nasarawa begins a 10-day measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeting 1.3 million children across all 13 local councils.

ICPC Rivers petition targets ex-sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas over alleged misuse of N283bn allocations with little evidence of tangible projects.

Nigeria spent $2.86bn on debt service in eight months, taking up 69.1 percent of foreign outflows despite a decline from last year.

The ADC criticizes Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, saying it focused on government record instead of history and inspiring the nation’s future.

Nigeria’s oil workers’ union PENGASSAN has launched a nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery over alleged mass sackings. Senator Ali Ndume says Tinubu should intervene with an executive order.

Nigeria’s Education Loan Fund will close its 2024/2025 student loan portal on Tuesday, ahead of reopening in October for the 2025/2026 cycle.

Abia Governor Alex Otti says South East governors are united in efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release, pushing back on claims of neglect.

Former Governor Rashidi Ladoja has been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, with Governor Seyi Makinde cutting short his leave to attend the coronation.

Nigeria renews call for a UN Security Council seat, pushing reforms on debt, minerals, and digital inclusion at the General Assembly.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has resumed legislative duties after a six-month suspension, denouncing Senate President Godswill Akpabio as a dictator as Nigeria’s Senate delays its plenary resumption.