Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 03 September 2026

September 3, 2026

House of Reps Traces 58 Bank Accounts, 39 Workers to Alleged Fake PFIPC Director-General

The House of Representatives says it has traced 58 bank accounts and 39 workers linked to the alleged fake Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The House ad hoc committee investigating the council disclosed this on Wednesday during its sitting.

According to the committee, preliminary financial information showed that more than 30 of the accounts were apparently operated in the names of about nine agencies and companies.

The panel said further details of its findings would be made public as the investigation progresses.

Uber Quits Nigeria After 12 Years

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced the shutdown of its operations in Nigeria, bringing an end to a 12-year presence in the country.

The company said its services would cease in Nigeria from September 2, 2026, following a review of its business operations.

Uber disclosed the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday, describing its departure from the Nigerian market as a difficult one.

“We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026,” the company said.

Nigeria became one of Uber’s early African markets when the service was introduced in Lagos, connecting passengers with independent drivers through its mobile application.

The company thanked customers who had relied on its platform for transportation over the years.

Wike Says He’ll Be First Target Should Tinubu Lose 2027 Election

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said he would become the first target should President Bola Tinubu lose the 2027 presidential election to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi.

Wike, who has made his support for Tinubu’s re-election a central feature of his current political activities despite remaining in opposition, said he was fully aware of the consequences of the position he had taken.

The minister has continued to draw criticism from members of his own party over his open backing of the president ahead of the 2027 polls.

Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Intercept 793 Rounds of Ammunition in Zamfara, Kaduna

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised terrorists and intercepted 793 rounds of ammunition during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states.

The operations were conducted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of the military’s sustained offensive against terrorist groups operating across the North-West.

The task force said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to degrade the capacity of armed groups terrorising communities in the region.

Troops Rescue Wife of Retired Brigadier-General Abducted in Abuja

Troops of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued Mrs Adonkie, the wife of Brig. Gen. Basil Adonkie (rtd.), hours after she was abducted from her residence in Abuja.

The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to NSN on Wednesday.

The report said Mrs Adonkie was abducted at about 10:30 p.m. on September 1, prompting the deployment of troops in a coordinated pursuit of the kidnappers.

The soldiers subsequently regained custody of the victim following the operation.

Nwifuru Vows to Remove LG Chairmen Who Fail to Deliver APC Victory in 2027

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has vowed that any local government chairman who fails to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections will be removed.

He said this in Abakaliki, the state capital, during the inauguration of the new chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of the 13 Local Government Areas.

The governor charged the newly inaugurated officials to work assiduously to consolidate the party’s grip on the state ahead of the general elections.

INEC Warns AI-Driven Disinformation Threatens Credibility of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that artificial intelligence-driven disinformation poses a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, called for electoral technology and communication to be treated as a single discipline.

He also disclosed that the commission was conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and considering a mock presidential election to test its readiness ahead of the polls.

NDC Disowns 10 Candidates Published by INEC for Anambra Assembly Elections, Demands Portal Audit

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned 10 candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 Anambra State House of Assembly elections, insisting it neither nominated the persons nor submitted their Form EC9E documents.

The party’s Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Agada Abuh Theophilus, made the claim in a statement on Wednesday.

The NDC had earlier accused INEC of illegally replacing some of its candidates, alleging that the commission uploaded 10 unauthorised names in various constituencies. In a statement issued Sunday by National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, the party said the names were unknown to it and had not been sent to INEC.

However, INEC, in a statement Tuesday by its Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said any claim that the commission independently uploaded or altered candidate information was unfounded and untrue.

The NDC has maintained its position, urging INEC to explain how it obtained the EC9E forms for the disputed candidates. Theophilus claimed the candidates were smuggled into the INEC portal after the party’s own submissions were rejected during the appeal process, and challenged the commission to carry out an electronic audit trail.

Rivers Police Dismiss Three Officers Over Killing of UNIPORT Graduate

Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three officers linked to the killing of a University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo, in the Ada George area of Port Harcourt last Thursday.

The command also declared an inspector identified as Solomon Nworgu, who was allegedly part of the patrol team and fled the scene after the shooting, a deserter.

Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend Nworgu as investigations into the killing continue.

Celestial Church Evangelist, Wife Die Following Alleged Domestic Altercation in Ogun

A Celestial Church of Christ evangelist, Abidemi Odukoya, and his wife, Adenike, have reportedly died in separate circumstances following an alleged domestic altercation at their residence in the Akinode/Ibogun community, Ogun State.

It was learnt that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 25, after the couple allegedly engaged in a domestic dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation.

Details of the circumstances surrounding both deaths remain sketchy as further investigations continue.

PFIPC: House of Reps Clears, Commends Gbajabiamila, Says Adeyemi Forged Appointment Letter

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged inclusion of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the federal government’s budget framework has said it found no evidence linking the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the establishment or activities of the organisation.

The committee said its preliminary findings showed that Gbajabiamila neither approved nor established the purported council, nor participated in its activities.

The Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the panel’s preliminary findings at a press briefing.

According to the committee, rather than being involved in the organisation’s activities, Gbajabiamila took steps to alert security and investigative agencies after concerns about the purported body were brought to his attention. The matter was first brought to his attention following an alert from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) over suspected fraudulent activities and alleged misuse of institutional materials.

The panel said Gbajabiamila responded within one day by communicating with relevant agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and also initiated administrative verification through relevant government institutions.

It added that further concerns, including those relating to a proposed world investment summit, prompted the Chief of Staff to issue additional communications requesting investigation and appropriate action.

If Tinubu Is Doing Well, What Are You Doing in UK? — Fayose Blasts UK-Based Nigerians Supporting APC Govt

The younger brother of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, Isaac Fayose, has criticised London-based Nigerians supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Fayose, in a video shared on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday, questioned why UK-based Nigerians are not living in Nigeria if President Tinubu is doing well.

He also frowned at the medical facilities in Nigeria, adding that Tinubu cannot stay in Nigeria for three months without going abroad to take medication and fresh air.

Wike Blows Hot, Accuses Two APC Governors of Working Against Him

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that there are two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors working against him.

According to him, the governors of Imo and Kwara states, Hope Uzodinma and Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, have failed to reciprocate the support he gave to them.

He disclosed this during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Wike accused Governor Abdulrazaq of being at the forefront of a campaign against him, stressing that he once confronted the governor over his attitude. He also referenced a strained relationship with Uzodinma, accusing the Imo governor of refusing to support him.

‘I Told Adeleke to Call Tinubu, Present His Certificate of Return’ — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said he told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to present his Certificate of Return to President Bola Tinubu.

Adeleke won the Osun State gubernatorial election after polling 511,067 votes to defeat his major contender, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. After receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Adeleke presented it to Tinubu and appreciated him over the outcome of the poll.

Wike, speaking on Wednesday during a media parley with selected journalists in Rivers State, said he was responsible for Adeleke’s decision.

According to Wike, he asked Adeleke to make a press statement thanking President Tinubu after the Osun State governorship election.

You Can’t Deceive People for Years — Carter Efe Reveals Why He Stopped Creating Relationship Content With Former Partner

Nigerian skitmaker and content creator Carter Efe has explained why he stopped making relationship-focused content with his former girlfriend.

He spoke during a recent episode of Cocktails & Takeaways, where he discussed his past relationship content and the challenges he faced while creating videos with his former partner.

Carter explained that his online content had become closely linked to his relationship, to the point where he found it difficult to create videos whenever his girlfriend was not around.

According to him, he later realised that building his career around another person could affect his growth and personal identity. He said he began to see the need to separate his own brand from his relationship so that his career would not depend on whether he was with his partner or not.

Why Folarin Balogun’s Move to Everton Collapsed on Transfer Deadline Day

Everton’s proposed move for Folarin Balogun has collapsed after the striker changed his mind and walked away from the deal following a medical at the club’s Finch Farm training ground.

The Toffees had agreed an initial £40 million deal with Monaco for the 25-year-old United States international, but issues identified during the medical prompted both clubs to renegotiate the agreement.

Everton and Monaco completed a deal sheet before the transfer window closed at 11 p.m., but Balogun later had a change of heart and decided against completing the move to Merseyside.

Balogun had emerged as a late target for Everton after Beto completed a permanent transfer to Serie A club Fiorentina. The Toffees also explored moves for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee and Aston Villa forward Tammy Abraham, but failed to convince either player to join.

Despite missing out on Balogun, Everton completed the return of Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City on transfer deadline day.

Falconets of Nigeria Ready for Spain Clash, Coach Aduku Says

Falconets of Nigeria head coach Moses Aduku says Nigeria are fully prepared for their opening game against Spain at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Nigeria will face Spain in their Group F opener in Sosnowiec, Poland, on Monday, September 7, after completing their final preparations with two warm-up matches.

The Falconets played out a 1-1 draw against Korea Republic on Tuesday afternoon, following their 1-0 win over hosts Poland in Brzeg last Friday.

Aduku said he was satisfied with his players’ performances in both friendlies and confirmed that the team has no injury concerns ahead of the tournament.

Kamara Slams Clubs Over Treatment of African Players After Sarr, Camara Transfer Drama

Diomansy Kamara, the agent of Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara, has criticised football clubs for treating African players like commodities rather than individuals with a voice in decisions over their careers.

Kamara made the comments on September 2, after a dramatic transfer deadline day saw Sarr’s proposed move to Liverpool blocked by Crystal Palace, while Camara’s £47 million transfer from AS Monaco to Chelsea also collapsed.

Reacting on his official Instagram handle, the former Senegal international said the situations involving both players should prompt serious questions about how African footballers are treated in the transfer market.

He wrote that the cases of Sarr and Camara “must all interrogate us,” adding that African players are too often treated as commodities whose price is set and future negotiated with little regard for their own will.

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