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North-East Families Mark Day of Disappeared as 17,000 Missing
ICRC says over 17,000 people registered missing in Nigeria as families mark International Day of the Disappeared.

Nigerian Army Reports Attempted Breach of X Account
The Nigerian Army says it repelled an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, the second such incident in weeks.

Niger Asked Russia to Quell Mutiny, Ambassador Says
Russian ambassador says Nigerien government requested help to quell a mutiny on 28-29 August.

Ibom Air Denies Monopoly at Uyo Airport, Fares Unaddressed
Ibom Air denies monopoly allegations at Victor Attah International Airport, but passengers' high fare concerns remain unanswered.

Amnesty Urges Probe of Borno Official's Threat Video
Amnesty International calls for investigation into viral video of Borno commissioner allegedly threatening opposition parties.

AllAfrica Publishes Daily News Digest for August 31
AllAfrica released its news digest for August 31, 2026, covering key developments across the continent.

Africa's Cotton Sector Moves into Surgical Textiles
Local cotton manufacturing shifts to surgical textiles as Africa seeks import alternatives and boosts homegrown factories.

ASA 2026 Coalition to Boost Africa's Food Power
ASA 2026 convenes global coalition to accelerate Africa's food power play, aiming to reshape agricultural sovereignty.

US Senators Urge State Dept to Act on Sudan, Curb UAE Arms
Senator Chris Van Hollen and 20 Democrats press State Department to prevent Sudan atrocities and halt arms sales to UAE over RSF support.

Tanzania Allows Traditional Healers to Own Government Trophies
TAWA implements President Samia's directive, permitting traditional healers to legally possess government trophies.

Nigeria Enters New Phase with Demographic, Digital Strengths
Nigeria begins a transition with advantages including Africa's largest population, a major healthcare market, and a growing digital economy.

Fani-Kayode Calls for African Unity in New Essay
Femi Fani-Kayode pens 'A bond that must never be broken (1)' on Premium Times, urging solidarity among Africa's 54 nations.

INTERPOL Warns Africa Faces Sophisticated Cybercrime Threat
INTERPOL warns Africa faces sophisticated cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure, including Uganda's power grid, telecoms, and financial systems.

PFL Africa Semi-Finals Head to Morocco with Nigerian Charge
Ocheme and Uchegbu lead Nigeria into PFL Africa semi-finals in Morocco after June victories.

UEFA Loses Confidence in FIFA President Over New Subsidiary Plan
UEFA says it has completely lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his plan to launch a new subsidiary, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

Musk Questions Grok's Birth Data on Nigeria, EU
Elon Musk challenges AI chatbot Grok's claim that Nigeria recorded 4 million more births than the EU.

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine in Wooden Mortar, Backpack Bound for China and Italy
NDLEA seizes cocaine hidden in a wooden mortar and backpack, destined for China and Italy.

Nwabali Stars as Chippa United Hold Golden Arrows
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali delivered a man-of-the-match display as Chippa United drew 0-0 with Golden Arrows in the South African league.

Iwobi Scores as Fulham Beat Farense in Pre-Season Test
Iwobi found the net as Fulham came from behind to defeat Farense in a pre-season friendly, with Álvaro Arbeloa watching on.

Nigeria Deploys 86 Troops to ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria sends 86 troops to Guinea-Bissau for ECOWAS peace mission, reinforcing regional stability efforts.

Nigeria's 32-Year Medal Drought Ends at Glasgow 2026
Ella Onojuvwevwo ends Nigeria's 32-year medal drought at Glasgow 2026, hailed by Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju.

Africa at Economic Crossroads, allAfrica Reports
Africa stands at a pivotal economic moment, according to allAfrica, signaling potential shifts for the continent.

World Bank Opens 2027 Africa Fellowship for Nigerians
The World Bank's 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme in the US is now open for applications from Nigerians.

