Nigeria Today
1. Kano declares public holiday
Kano State Government declared today, Tuesday September 1, a public holiday to observe Takutaha, an annual traditional and religious event. It was approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to coincide with 19th Rabi'ul Awwal, 1448AH.
2. Economy up
Nigeria's economy grew 4.43% year-on-year in Q2 2026, up from 3.89% last quarter, driven by oil and non-oil sectors. Average daily oil production rose to 1.72 million bpd. 7637
3. Security / Good news
The Nigerian military rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi forest, including 15 NYSC members, according to overnight reports.
4. Politics heating up ahead of 2027
Opposition parties are in talks about a proposed Government of National Competence and a single candidate arrangement.
Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva has dumped APC.
VP Kashim Shettima returned to Abuja after the AU Summit.
5. Flood alert
NiHSA warned of widespread floods in 2026, with over 14,000 communities exposed across 33 states + FCT, with peak expected July-September.
World Today
1. Ukraine - Russia escalates
Four people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian air attacks on Kyiv and surrounding region on Tuesday — the sixth day in a row of strikes. Kyiv heard explosions overnight; Boryspil was also hit.
2. Markets on edge
A global bond selloff deepened Tuesday as renewed fighting in the Middle East lifted oil above $90 a barrel and pressured stocks. Brent topped $91, stoking inflation fears.
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