Latest News from Friday, September 4th, 2026

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against South Korea in Berlin, Germany, with a 99 – 81 loss.

The world football governing body, FIFA, has endorsed plans to reform Nigeria’s football administration following the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board and its general secretary.

The convoy of Borno state APC governorship candidate Mustapha Gubio came under attack from suspected Boko Haram fighters Thursday while travelling through northern Borno.

The Federal Government will close the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra state for two weeks from Monday for emergency repairs.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has emerged champion of Season 9 of the “I Beg To Differ” Secondary School Debate Tournament after defeating Square College, Lagos, in a closely contested grand finale.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have stepped up their campaign message ahead of the 2027 presidential election, warning that political power alone will not guarantee victory.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has backed calls by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for government intervention to reduce rising petrol prices.

Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has accused former Kaduna State Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately planning the killing of people in Southern Kaduna during his time in office.

The Presidency has said an ongoing Freedom of Information Act case involving President Bola Tinubu in the United States is not a criminal case against him.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives not to arrest people over civil disputes.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will begin their campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, as the tournament’s confirmed rosters set the stage for Friday’s opening tip-off.