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BBNaija 11: Nomy disqualified over repeated defiance Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Nomy has been disqualified from the reality TV show following repeated defiance of Big Brother’s instructions. Big Brother announced her disqualification on Monday, citing her repeated disregard for his instructions, rules and punishments. Nomy had previously received a final strike earlier in the season after repeatedly ignoring Big Brother’s… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/bbnaija-11-nomy-disqualified-over-repeated-defiance/

Abuja hosts high-level national conversation on state police and Nigeria’s security future Abuja will host a high-level gathering of political leaders, state governors, legislative leaders, security chiefs, policymakers and other key stakeholders for the public presentation of The Imperative of State Police in Nigeria, a new book by Mr. Magnus Onyibe, a versatile media columnist, thought leader, and long-time advocate of decentralised policing in Nigeria. The event,… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/abuja-hosts-high-level-national-conversation-on-state-police-and-nigerias-security-future/

Eiffel Tower shut over allegations of discrimination against female employees Staff at France’s Eiffel Tower protested against the exclusion of female employees after a Hindu religious delegation visiting the monument over the weekend allegedly requested limited “interactions with women”. The workers launched the protest in solidarity with female employees and held a meeting over the incident, with the monument being shut down on Monday. The… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/eiffel-tower-shut-over-allegations-of-discrimination-against-female-employees/

2027: Makinde, Obi launch ‘Reset Nigeria’ agenda Opposition figures on Monday unveiled a “Reset Nigeria” agenda at the inauguration of the Allied Peoples Movement presidential campaign office in Abuja, saying they expect votes to count in 2027. APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde rejected a return to fuel subsidy, unlike Atiku Abubakar’s recent pledge to restore it. He instead called for cheaper domestic… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/2027-makinde-obi-launch-reset-nigeria-agenda/

FG bars officials from foreign trips without SGF approval The Federal Government has barred ministers, heads of agencies and other appointees from official foreign trips without prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. In a circular signed by SGF George Akume, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was directed to treat valid OSGF approval as a mandatory requirement… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/fg-bars-officials-from-foreign-trips-without-sgf-approval/

KADUNA: Gunmen kill 3 vigilante members in Kubau Gunmen have killed three members of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (Kadvis) along the Zuntu-Zaria Road in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred around 12:20 am on Monday when the victims were on official duty, conducting stop-and-search operations along the highway. It was gathered that the three officials had mounted a… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/kaduna-gunmen-kill-3-vigilante-members-in-kubau/

El-Rufai’s lawyers demand N10b from Defence Minister over alleged defamation Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have demanded ₦10 billion in damages from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory remarks concerning their client. The demand was contained in a letter before action dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to the Defence Minister at the Federal Ministry of Defence… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/el-rufais-lawyers-demand-n10b-from-defence-minister-over-alleged-defamation/

UK names Alastair Long new Trade Commissioner for Africa The United Kingdom has named Alastair Long as its new His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, tasking him with strengthening trade and investment relations between Britain and the continent and opening up new commercial opportunities for businesses on both sides. Long returns to the continent with previous experience in the role, having served first… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/uk-names-alastair-long-new-trade-commissioner-for-africa/

FCT: Building collapses in Wuse, rescue operation underway A building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, with rescue operations currently underway at the scene. Men of the FCT Fire Service are at the scene conducting rescue operations, while three ambulances have also been stationed at the location. The FCT Police Command said it received a distress call about the building collapse at… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/fct-building-collapses-in-wuse-rescue-operation-underway/

From Reform to Prosperity… Why existing economic corridors must not be abandoned while we build new ones Nigeria needs roads that are safe, well maintained and capable of connecting farms, factories, ports and markets efficiently… And when we build good roads into areas with major economic potential, government and communities must deliberately create the conditions that allow investment to… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/06/from-reform-to-prosperity/

OYO: Six children die in captivity as police rescue 17, parade seven suspects Six children stolen by an alleged child-trafficking syndicate have been confirmed dead in captivity, the Oyo State Police Command said Monday, as officers announced the rescue of 17 others and the arrest of seven suspects. CP Abimbola Olugbenga said an intelligence-led probe into interstate child stealing began after a July 29 petition by Adejoke Popoola,… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/oyo-six-children-die-in-captivity-as-police-rescue-17-parade-seven-suspects/

US Open: Gauff, Rybakina ease into quarter-finals as Zheng stuns Swiatek, Osaka beaten HOME favourite Coco Gauff and world number two Elena Rybakina sailed into the US Open quarter-finals in the early hours of today, while China’s Zheng Qinwen produced another huge fightback to upset six-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. Top seed Alexander Zverev ‌beat Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the German… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/us-open-gauff-rybakina-ease-into-quarter-finals-as-zheng-stuns-swiatek-osaka-beaten/

The petrol subsidy dependency syndrome and the 2027 elections Should Nigeria return to a system in which government spends enormous sums making petrol artificially cheap? Or should it use targeted intervention to make transportation itself affordable? Should the country continue subsidising consumption? Or should it subsidise productive assets that create jobs and reduce operating costs? Should government make petrol cheaper for everybody? Or should… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/01/the-petrol-subsidy-dependency-syndrome-and-the-2027-elections/

What the Machine cannot Mourn What follows is a eulogy, delivered at a funeral that has not yet been held. We are gathered to mourn a craft. It had no single name, because it lived in the hands and the judgment of people who had practised it so long they could no longer fully explain it. It knew things that… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/08/what-the-machine-cannot-mourn/

Falconets go down vs Spain in U-20 Women’s World Cup opener THE Falconets of Nigeria began the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on a losing note, falling 2-0 to Spain today at the Arena Sosnowiec. Spain, 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup winners, started brightly and shot to the lead in the 13th minute when Marisa Garcia slotted past Falconets goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma.… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/falconets-go-down-vs-spain-in-u-20-womens-world-cup-opener/

Drivers, cooks, traders can own refinery shares THE President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said Nigerians from all walks of life including drivers, cooks, traders, domestic workers and managers will have the opportunity to become shareholders in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote made the disclosure today in Lagos during the signing ceremony for the proposed Initial Public Offering of Dangote… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/drivers-cooks-traders-can-own-refinery-shares/

FG denies new passport charges for Nigerians in UK THE Federal Government has dismissed reports that it introduced additional charges for Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) applying for international passports under the ongoing special passport intervention exercise. The clarification follows complaints from applicants over delays, poor coordination and difficulties at some intervention centres, including the facility in Manchester. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/fg-denies-new-passport-charges-for-nigerians-in-uk/

FG to begin Kara bridge repairs September 8 THE Federal Government (FG) will commence rehabilitation work on the damaged expansion joints of the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway tomorrow, September 8, 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, yesterday, confirming an earlier notice from the Federal Ministry of Works. The repair… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/fg-to-begin-kara-bridge-repairs-september-8/

D’Tigress close FIBA World Cup campaign with record-breaking loss to France D’TIGRESS of Nigeria have been eliminated from the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany, after a blowout 111-56 loss to France today, their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. France once again underlined why they are one of the favourites for the title after posting a record-breaking show from long-range against the African champions.… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/dtigress-close-fiba-world-cup-campaign-with-record-breaking-loss-to-france/

BAUCHI: Senator Buba denies banditry allegations, says viral videos are misleading THE Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, has rejected renewed allegations linking him to banditry, describing viral videos and social media claims against him as part of an ongoing campaign of disinformation and character assassination. Buba, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, has faced allegations of links to… https://ntm.ng/2026/09/07/bauchi-senator-buba-denies-banditry-allegations-says-viral-videos-are-misleading/