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Your World in 60 Seconds — Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | @gbiimedia

Nigeria’s State Police Bill heads to President Tinubu on September 3 after a seven‑week review.  

Osun politics heat up — Governor Adeleke warns Tinubu to halt election violence.  

Certificate saga — ADC leaders accuse Tinubu of forgery, demand answers.  

Economy watch: NNPC cuts petrol price to ₦1,299 per litre.  

Upstream oil push: NUPRC calls for stronger industry collaboration.
  
Soludo’s stance: Anambra Governor says he hasn’t borrowed since taking office.  

Cybercrime alert: INTERPOL warns AI drives 55% of cybercrime in Africa, losses hit $484m; Nigeria flagged for weak preparedness.  

Falana demands probe into controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Tanimola.  


- Global headlines:  

  US suspends visas at Abuja embassy and 24 African missions.  

  South Africa arrests 80 suspects after Afrophobic attacks. 
 
  Russia strikes Kyiv — nine dead, 28 injured.  

  AMCON lists 10 properties for sale in asset recovery drive.  

  Veteran journalist Anietie Akpan dies, ending a three‑decade career.  


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