Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 2nd August, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

INEC releases candidates’ list for 2027, but Jonathan, Nwoko, and Goje are missing.

Asisat Oshoala leads Nigeria's Women's World Cup 2027 bid after a strong WAFCON performance.

INEC publishes names of 19 presidential candidates, including Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi.

Presidency criticizes Onaiyekan for bishops' meeting with Tinubu, claiming clerical privilege was abused.

Atiku stands firm against Obasanjo’s third-term agenda, stating he prioritizes Nigeria over personal loyalty.

Kaduna graduates 1,000 armed forest guards to enhance security in rural communities.

INEC's mock accreditation exercise in Osun faces glitches with BVAS devices across polling units.

FG plans to end power subsidy by 2027, ruling out immediate electricity tariff hikes.

Wike claims Fubara is the biggest loser in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.

World Breastfeeding Week kicks off, with ANSACA urging early antenatal care and PMTCT.

Canada updates citizenship rules for those born abroad, clarifying eligibility for descent claims.

Declining HIV funding raises concerns about losing decades of progress in treatment and prevention.

WHO warns DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 3,600 cases, marking the worst in history.

Experts urge Nigerians to prioritize kidney health amid rising cases of related diseases.

Mysterious Milky Way object accelerates protons beyond one quadrillion electron volts, intriguing scientists.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!