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The Presidency says U.S. President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu's leadership and confirmed that U.S. Special Operations Forces, including Navy SEAL Team 6, have been deployed to train Nigerian troops in counterterrorism operations.

Iran backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising fresh concerns over global oil supplies and regional security.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 suspected ghost workers across several federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), recovering about ₦942 million allegedly lost to payroll fraud.

The Allied People's Movement (APM) says Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has the support to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

More than 20 people are feared dead after a passenger boat capsized along the Nigeria-Cameroon waterway during a late-night journey from Garoua in northern Cameroon to Yola, Adamawa State.

The Federal Government has reduced textbook assessment and ranking fees ahead of the implementation of the National Textbook Ranking System scheduled to begin in September 2026.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued three people trapped in a multiple-vehicle collision along the LASU-Isheri Road, near Iyana School, inward Igando.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 5 the trial of five men accused of concealing the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.

The planned ban on the use of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has left many riders questioning their future, with respondents expressing concerns over the possible loss of jobs and livelihoods.

The proposed reforms to the NYSC orientation camp have continued to generate diverse opinions among students, with views differing on the planned extension of the orientation exercise, the proposed shift to civilian leadership, and the overall relevance of the scheme. As discussions continue, students remain divided on whether the changes will strengthen the programme or create new challenges for prospective corps members.

As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace, many residents of Port Harcourt say they have little or no confidence in the electoral process, with a large number expressing reluctance to vote. In a street survey, most of the residents who spoke said they do not intend to participate in the elections. They argued that voting has lost its value because, in their view, those elected are not always the ones who eventually assume office.

The Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment in the case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its National Chairman, David Mark, has drawn mixed reactions from callers, who weighed in on its implications for the party and broader opposition politics.

A caller on Hello PH has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding a man who was pressured into contributing to his wife’s father’s burial expenses, despite the presence of other siblings who could have shared the financial responsibility.

Nwachukwu Adah, the South–South Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, has raised concerns over the growing threat of banditry in Rivers State, warning that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. Speaking on The Morning Crossfire, Adah outlined the potential dangers posed by bandits across the state and proposed a series of countermeasures to address the issue.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has acknowledged the widespread distrust many Nigerians have toward the commission. Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, while speaking on NigeriaInfo FM, admits that this has indeed become a genuine concern. He, nonetheless, added that constructive criticism is welcome, as it helps highlight the commission's shortcomings.

Innocent Lord Douglas, Deputy General Secretary of SSAEAC (South-East and South-South), gave his opinion on the limited or lack of electricity supply in Rivers State.

Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from officiating after 16 years in England’s top flight.

Track and field analyst Adebayo Abimbola says Nigeria has a strong chance of winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with several home-based athletes expected to impress in Glasgow.

The Super Falcons' preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) received a major boost on Tuesday with the arrival of key players Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu at the team's training camp in Casablanca.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped to fourth in Africa in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings despite keeping their 26th place in the world.