Latest News from Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as the Member of Parliament representing Holborn and St Pancras.

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 1,334 suspects and rescued 383 kidnapped victims across the country during intelligence-led operations carried out in July and August 2026.

The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to enforce the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s local governments for political reasons ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is shifting from reacting to financial crimes after they occur to preventing them through early detection and swift asset freezing.

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over an ongoing legal battle in the United States concerning the release of records linked to the President from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The National Pension Commission has begun discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission over the implementation of pension adjustments and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to make himself available for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has secured a place in the grand final of the I Beg to Differ Season 9 National Finals after edging out Grace High School, Lagos, in a closely contested first semifinal.

Square College, Lagos, has secured a place in the grand final of Season 9 of the I Beg to Differ secondary school debate tournament after edging Fountain School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, in a closely contested semifinal.