Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 5th August, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Rotimi Amaechi asserts that religious leaders have the right to criticize the government.

Kaduna aims for stronger breastfeeding support as an investment in human capital.

President Tinubu approves a 30 to 80 percent salary increase for the Nigerian military.

ADC criticizes the House of Representatives over alleged WhatsApp votes on the State Police Bill.

A businessman reveals he paid N400 million for a contract linked to a fake agency probe.

NEMA activates its emergency operations center in preparation for potential flooding in 2026.

Ekiti's Oyebanji seeks more military presence in border communities for enhanced security.

Wike claims only Tinubu can secure victory for Rivers in the upcoming elections.

Police investigate AIG Moshood Jimoh following corruption allegations from a social media figure.

NAFDAC joins a £3.7 million global vaccine safety project to combat fake vaccines in Nigeria.

WHO calls for increased support to tackle the worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

US CDC reports Nigeria achieves 96 percent viral suppression for individuals on HIV treatment.

Oando announces a significant operating profit of N127.8 billion in the first half of the year.

Equities market sees a reversal, with investors losing N599 billion in market value.

Oil prices fall amid prospects of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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