🇳🇬 Nigeria Headlines
1. Tinubu Orders NFF Reforms, Consultations With FIFA, CAF
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a "comprehensive reform" of Nigerian football following repeated failure to qualify for major tournaments. He directed NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to work with the NFF secretariat in consultation with FIFA and CAF to avoid sanctions.
2. Tinubu Swears In Abel Enitan As New Head Of Civil Service
President Tinubu swore in Abel Enitan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation at the State House, succeeding Didi Esther Walson-Jack who retired at 60.
3. NFF President and Executives Resign
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, alongside his Executive Committee and General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, resigned from their positions. The Federation confirmed it on its official X handle on Thursday.
4. 'Wounded, Betrayed' – Adelabu Drops 2027 Oyo Governorship Ambition
Former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu announced he is stepping down from the APC governorship race in Oyo State, saying it was not conceding the injustice in the party's primary process.
5. Court Orders NDLEA To Produce KC Luxury After 14 Days In Custody
Justice Friday Ogazi of the Federal High Court Lagos ordered NDLEA to produce detained influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael "KC Luxury" after 14 days without charge.
6. Police vs VeryDarkMan
The Nigeria Police denied claims by VeryDarkMan (Martins Otse) at the NBA Conference that officers at checkpoints leak traveler info to kidnappers, demanding he provide evidence. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana also slammed NBA for inviting VDM, saying conferences were not circus shows in the past.
7. Other Nigeria Briefs:
• 36 State Governors met in Abuja to discuss plans on security and economy • Security focus: Gunmen have raised almost $5.8m from mass kidnappings in the last year, with 7,825 people kidnapped between July 2025-June 2026
🌍 World Headlines Today
1. Markets on Edge Ahead of Fed
Shares in Asia turned cautious on Friday after an Nvidia-fuelled tech rally, while FX and bonds held breath for the Fed chair's speech on U.S. interest rates.
2. Japan Inflation Near BOJ Target
Tokyo core consumer prices rose 1.8% in August, slightly above forecasts, creeping near the Bank of Japan's 2% target and bolstering rate-hike bets.
3. Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Death Toll Rises
Death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods has risen to 392, with 1,468 people still missing.
4. Indonesia Security Tightened
Indonesia tightened security as students rallied one year after deadly protests.
5. Sports
• 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw completed: PSG vs Man City, Real Madrid vs Arsenal among standout ties • UEFA suspends FIFA boycott threat but steps up pressure over FIFA Forward Enterprise project.
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