NaijaNewsFeeds Daily Briefing — Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Sunday, 09 August 2026
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Your scannable roundup of what Nigeria is talking about today — top stories across the beats, each linked to its source.

🇳🇬 Top Stories

Desk editor: Alex Gukir Jnr

Sahel states reject Tinubu’s claim that bloc’s crisis worsening Nigeria’s insecurity

The Sahel states have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s claim that the crisis in their bloc is worsening Nigeria’s insecurity. The rejection was reported by TheCable.

TheCable

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NPHCDA maps zero-dose children to boost immunisation coverage

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it has mapped areas with high burdens of zero-dose children to guide targeted immunisation interventions nationwide. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Dr Garba Rufai, said the agency is deploying the identify, enumerate and vaccinate (IEV) approach to locate unreached children and provide reliable data for interventions.

Peoples Gazette

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Atiku: Tinubu’s economy pushing homes, cars beyond reach

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies are making homes and cars unaffordable for Nigerians. He made the remark in a statement reported by Punch Newspaper.

Punch Newspaper

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Kano spends N1.5bn on mass wedding programme

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State says the state government has expended N1.5 billion on a mass wedding programme, covering medical screening, dowry, furniture, and other items for the couples. He disclosed this during a reception and distribution of items to the couples at the government house.

Peoples Gazette

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💼 Business & Economy

Desk editor: Sammy Tongshinung

Bala Wunti becomes pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria

Bala Wunti has taken the helm as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council Nigeria, after three decades of reforms and results. The appointment was reported by PM News Nigeria.

PM News Nigeria

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NNPCL reacts to calls for Ojulari, Eyesan’s removal over oil block awards

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reacted to calls for the removal of its officials, including Ojulari and Eyesan, over the alleged award of Nigerian oil blocks to cronies. The response was reported by Daily Post Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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Nigeria seeks China’s partnership on water-saving agriculture, ICT

Nigeria is seeking China’s partnership on water-saving agriculture and information and communication technology (ICT). The development was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria.

News Agency of Nigeria

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NNPC records 6% growth in crude oil production, 5% in gas

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it recorded a 6% growth in crude oil production and a 5% growth in gas. This was reported by Tribune Online.

Tribune Online

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⚽ Sports

Desk editor: Jiru Micah

Super Falcons’ WAFCON 2026 semi-final opponent confirmed if they beat Cameroon

The Super Falcons’ potential semi-final opponent at the WAFCON 2026 has been confirmed, provided they beat Cameroon in the quarter-final. This was reported by Legit.ng.

Legit.ng

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Segun Odegbami reopens NFF election question

Segun Odegbami has reopened the question of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) election, and Nigerians should listen. This was reported by THISDAYLIVE.

THISDAYLIVE

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NFF denies endorsing call for Infantino’s exit

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied endorsing any call for the exit of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The denial was reported by Daily Trust.

Daily Trust

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Nigeria’s Ezechukwu anchors 4x100m to World U20 final

Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team reached the World U20 final for the first time since 2021, thanks to a sensational 9.81s anchor split by 18-year-old Oluebube Ezechukwu. The team finished in a season-best 43.65s, overcoming previous heartbreaks in 2022 and 2024.

Complete Sports

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🎬 Entertainment

Desk editor: Yeshua Emmanuel

Burna Boy brings global star power to O Beach Ibiza for Luna Loca launch

Burna Boy is set to bring global star power to O Beach Ibiza for the launch of Luna Loca. The event was reported by Ibiza Spotlight.

Ibiza Spotlight

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Darkoo & Asake make strong case for ‘That Girl’ as feel-good anthem

Darkoo and Asake are making a strong case for their song ‘That Girl’ to be this season’s feel-good anthem. This was reported by BellaNaija.

BellaNaija

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Peller warns Nollywood producers not to give Jarvis kissing roles

Peller has warned Nollywood producers not to give Jarvis kissing roles. The warning was reported by Daily Post Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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Davido: Flavour earns more in Nigeria than some US-touring artistes

Davido has said that Flavour earns more in Nigeria than some artistes who tour the US. This was reported by The Nation Newspaper.

The Nation Newspaper

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