Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 4.43% In Q2 2026, Says NBS
- Non-Oil Sector Powers 95% Of Nigeria’s Q2 GDP
- GDP Growth Proves ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ Is Working – Tinubu
Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.43 percent in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, strengthening from the 4.23 percent recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. READ MORE
2. 2027: Opposition Groups Propose Single-Term Government Of National Competence To Challenge Tinubu
- ARCON Unleashes Nationwide Enforcement Against Illegal Political Advert
A coalition of opposition political parties under the platform of G100 has proposed the creation of a Government of National Competence anchored on a single four-year transition term as part of efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 presidential election. READ MORE
3. NUPRC Clarifies $300 Helicopter Levy, Exempts Offshore Oil Platforms From Terminal Charge
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified the application of the US$300 Helicopter Levy for Air Navigational Services, putting an end to uncertainty over charges payable by upstream oil and gas operators. READ MORE
4. Tinubu Hails Rescue Of 15 NYSC Members, Six Others Abducted Nigerians, Orders Manhunt Of Kidnappers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to sustain the hunt for kidnappers responsible for the abduction of 21 Nigerians, including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, in Kogi State. READ MORE
5. Alausa: We Must Turn Nigeria’s Talent Into Global Economic Power
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has declared that Nigeria is ready to position its vast pool of skilled manpower as a major resource for the global economy. READ MORE
6. Customs Busts Another Arms Shipment, Seizes 204 Pump-Action Rifles At Tin Can Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has foiled another brazen attempt to smuggle firearms into Nigeria, intercepting 204 pump-action rifles concealed among household goods at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos. READ MORE
7. Benin–Asaba Highway Crisis Goes Global As Al Jazeera Highlights Traffic Nightmare
The worsening traffic crisis along the Benin–Asaba Highway has attracted international attention after global news network Al Jazeera highlighted the growing hardship faced by motorists and commuters using the major South-South corridor. READ MORE
8. FBI Has No Criminal Record on Tinubu, Says Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has dismissed reports claiming that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released criminal records concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a U.S. court. READ MORE
9. Abi Emerges BBNaija S11 Head Of House After Winning Tough Final Challenge
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Abi has once again emerged as the Head of House after overcoming a series of demanding physical and mental challenges in the latest leadership contest. READ MORE
10. EPL: Saka On Song As Arsenal Beat Aston Villa
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Premier League champions Arsenal came away from Aston Villa with all three points. READ MORE
