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Breaking News — August 1, 2026

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Here’s today’s breaking news bulletin for Nigeria, Saturday, August 1, 2026: the Federal Government rules out fresh electricity tariff hikes, NNPC posts ₦535bn profit in June, and INEC assures Osun voters that “the ballot, not the bullet” will decide the upcoming election.   


Good morning world.


National Politics & Governance


- Presidency mocks Peter Obi

Tinubu’s aide Temitope Ajayi ridiculed Obi’s repeated focus on poverty, saying he “talks as if he has a magic wand to make Nigerians millionaires.” Read More: Full Story 


- Umahi urges rejection of Obi

Works Minister David Umahi told Southeast voters not to support Obi, praising Tinubu’s infrastructure projects instead.  
Read More: Full Story


- Makinde launches probe

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde set up a judicial inquiry into the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire LGA, saying his administration must be vindicated. Read More: Full Story





Economy & Business


- Electricity tariffs

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe reassured Nigerians there will be no fresh hike in electricity tariffs for now, prioritizing improved supply and universal metering.  
Read More: Full Story 


- NNPC profit

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited reported ₦535bn profit after tax in June 2026, despite lower oil output.  
Read More: Full Story 


- Global trade warning

WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala warned that growing mistrust is hurting international trade and business confidence. 
Read More: Full Story  






Security & Governance


- Homeland security agenda


Tinubu’s adviser unveiled a four‑point plan: unified surveillance, tighter identity management, stronger border security, and improved crisis response.  
Read More: Full Story 


- Farmer‑herder conflict


A new report recorded 27 conflict alerts in Katsina and Zamfara in June, highlighting escalating tensions.   
Read More: Full Story 






International Affairs


- South Africa arrests 


More than 80 suspects have been arrested in connection with recent Afrophobic attacks on African migrants.  

Read More: Full Story 



- Russia strikes Kyiv

Nine killed and 28 injured in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital, damaging homes and sparking fires.   
Read More: Full Story 


- India protests

PM Narendra Modi said he forgives protesters who abused him during youth‑led demonstrations over exam leaks and unemployment.   
Read More: Full Story 





📌 Quick Takeaway

- Domestic: FG rules out electricity tariff hikes; NNPC posts ₦535bn profit.  
- Politics: Tinubu aides attack Peter Obi; Umahi campaigns against him.  
- Security: FG unveils new homeland security agenda; farmer‑herder conflicts rising.  
- Global: Russia strikes Kyiv; South Africa arrests 80 over migrant attacks; Modi forgives protesters.  


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