Latest News from Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

The Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre ((RULAAC), Okechukwu Nwanguma, has called on the Federal Government to publish the proposed National Policing Bill before asking Nigerians to submit memoranda, arguing that meaningful public participation cannot take place without access to the draft legislation.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Cardinal John Onaiyekan over his comments on President Bola Tinubu's administration, saying religious leaders should avoid being perceived as politically partisan if they want their views to retain credibility.

Professor Pat Utomi says Nigeria is now in a worse condition than it was under the late military ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha.

Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Tuesday urged investors to channel capital into Nigerian states creating favorable conditions for business, holding up Delta State as an example of subnational leadership converting federal reforms into economic opportunity.

Nigeria will rely on rising sprint star Miracle Ezechukwu and teenage throwing sensation Jessica Oji to lead a 15-member team to the 2026 World Athletics U-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, from 5th to 9th August.

The Federal Government has invited Nigerians to submit ideas and policy proposals for a new National Policing Bill that will provide the legal framework for state police across the country.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state is ready to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football Awards after a CAF delegation inspected the venue for the ceremony.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the growing political tension ahead of the upcoming governorship election on 15th August, alleging that violence and intimidation are threatening peace in the state.

The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Segun Aina, on Monday assumed office and unveiled a five-year plan aimed at making the examination body more trusted, innovative and technology-driven.

Sports journalist Mahbubat Salahudeen has called for better investment in developing athletes within Nigeria, saying the country depends too much on competitors who train abroad.