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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on goods from the United States will come into force on September 8, the Tuesday after the country’s Labour Day. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision over the weekend after last-minute bilateral trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington collapsed. “Americans asked too much, and they offered too little,” the premier stated, arguing that Canadian exports to the U.S. lower costs for American families. Carney said Canada was “pragmatic, patient, and persistent” during the talks and will now match the U.S. tariffs “dollar for dollar” to protect workers, farmers, families, and businesses. Recommended The United States’ 50%…

Several people have been killed and others injured after bandits attacked communities in Zamfara State, destroying homes and forcing residents to flee for safety. The attacks occurred on Sunday afternoon in Bardoki community in Gummi Local Government Area and Bunkasau in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine. “This afternoon, bandits attacked Bardoki in Gummi LGA and Bunkasau in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara State. The attacks left several people dead and others injured, with homes and properties destroyed. Many residents were forced to flee their communities for safety.…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has backed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the policy. Vatsa, a former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in the state, said Nigerians had been “shortchanged and reduced to nothing” by the policy, which he alleged had worsened poverty and imposed unbearable hardship on citizens. In a statement issued in Minna on Sunday titled “Let’s Take Atiku’s Message and Leave the Messenger,” Vatsa said Tinubu should focus on the substance of Atiku’s criticism…

Nigerian celebrities have continued to mourn the passing of veteran actor Ogogo. Ogogo’s death came two days after his colleagues held special prayers for him over his illness. DAILY POST reports that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after losing his battle with stage 4 cancer. Reacting to the news of his passing, many Nigerians, including celebrities, especially his colleagues in the movie industry, took to social media to mourn the late actor. Recommended Actress Bimbo Oshin, in an Instagram post, said, “The world lost a giant today. “Haa!!!! Olorun oooo. The world lost a giant today. Sir T,…

A motorcyclist identified as Usman Machiya has died after his Bajaj motorcycle reportedly ran over an improvised explosive device, IED, suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred at about 4:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026, while Machiya, a resident of Gyada village, was travelling towards Baturen-Daji in Babanna District. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Machiya was riding from Gyada village through Baturen-Daji when he encountered the suspected explosive device planted along the route. “The explosive device detonated, killing him instantly,” Makama said. Following the incident,…

Sunday Dare, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, has said the hypocrisy of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is an insult to the collective intelligence of Nigerians navigating global economic headwinds. Dare warned that Atiku’s desperation will fail during the 2027 presidential election. Posting on X, the presidential spokesman wrote: “True leadership requires the courage to defend difficult, foundational reforms even when the political weather is rough, rather than pandering to populist illusions for ballot-box validation. “Atiku’s hypocrisy is an insult to the collective intelligence of a resilient populace navigating global economic…

Cancer patients requiring radiotherapy will now receive financial support of up to N400,000 under a new cost-sharing programme introduced by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The Director-General of the authority, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, announced the intervention in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying the programme was designed to make cancer treatment more affordable for Nigerians. Under the arrangement, eligible patients will receive a 50 per cent reduction in the cost of radiotherapy, with the NHIA’s contribution limited to N400,000 per patient. Ohiri said the decision was driven by concerns over the rising cost…

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, have arrested three suspected internet fraudsters over an alleged N7 million fraud in the state. The suspects, identified as Peter Odion, 21; Anthony Ernest, 20; and Destiny Saturday, 20, all from Ebele in Igueben Local Government Area of the state, allegedly defrauded a Nigerian resident in Italy. The Edo State NSCDC Commandant, Akintayo Saidi Ayinla, said the suspects allegedly defrauded the victim after using a female photograph to establish contact with him on Facebook. He said one of the suspects, Destiny, reportedly posed as a female native doctor…

The Northern Alliance for Credible Leadership (NACL) warmly congratulates His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, on his appointment as Director-General of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 Election. The appointment is a significant recognition of Senator Yari’s extensive political experience, leadership capacity, grassroots engagement and longstanding participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. As a former Governor of Zamfara State, former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and serving Senator representing Zamfara West, Senator Yari brings considerable experience in political organisation, stakeholder engagement, governance and national leadership to this important responsibility. We recognize the enormous responsibility associated…

Fifteen people have been rescued and taken to Kura General Hospital for medical attention after a DAF trailer conveying passengers and goods was involved in a road crash along the Kano-Zaria Road. The crash occurred around Gadan Yankifi in the early hours of Sunday, August 23, 2026, causing a temporary obstruction on the busy highway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, said the incident was reported at about 5:00 a.m., with its rescue team arriving at the scene within five minutes of receiving the distress call. “No death was recorded in the crash, while a total of…