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Breaking News — August 5, 2026

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Breaking News Bulletin for Nigeria — Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for armed forces, nationwide protests kick off under Take‑It‑Back Movement, and INTERPOL flags AI‑driven cybercrime as a growing threat.  


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National Politics & Governance

Tinubu raises military pay

President Bola Tinubu approved salary increases of 30–80% for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel effective September 1, 2026. About 250,000 officers will benefit, raising the annual wage bill from ₦660bn to ₦924bn.  
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Electoral Act ruling

A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the NDC’s suit challenging provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, ruling they complement the Constitution.  
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Police invite VeryDarkMan

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, was invited to substantiate allegations against AIG Moshood Jimoh.  
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Economy & Business

Petrol price cut continues 

NNPC maintains reduced pump price at ₦1,299 per litre, following Dangote Refinery’s supply push. 
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Soludo’s fiscal stance

Anambra Governor Charles Soludo reiterated he has not borrowed since assuming office, citing fiscal discipline.  
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Security & Civil Society

Nationwide protests

The Take‑It‑Back Movement launched peaceful protests across Nigeria today, demanding accountability and better governance. Convergence points include Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Ilorin, Maiduguri, and Niger State.  
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Legal support for protesters

Lawyers in Defence of Democracy Initiative (LIDD) deployed legal teams nationwide to protect demonstrators’ rights.
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Cybercrime alert

INTERPOL reports AI now drives 55% of cybercrime in Africa, with losses hitting $484m. Nigeria flagged for weak preparedness. Read More: Full Story 




Global Affairs

Global protests

Youth‑led demonstrations continue in India over exam leaks; PM Modi says he forgives protesters.  
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South Africa arrests

Over 80 suspects detained after Afrophobic attacks on migrants.  
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Russia strikes Kyiv

Nine killed, 28 injured in missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital.  
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📌 Quick Takeaway

- Domestic: Tinubu boosts military pay; nationwide protests demand accountability.  
- Economy: Petrol price cut holds; Soludo insists on zero borrowing.  
- Security: INTERPOL warns AI‑driven cybercrime; lawyers protect protesters.  
- Global: South Africa arrests 80; Russia strikes Kyiv; India protests continue.  




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