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FG Bars Consultants, Corps Members from 2026 Payroll
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed MDAs to exclude consultants, NYSC corps members, and non-permanent staff from the 2026 personnel payroll.

Circular signed by Budget Office DG Tanimu Yakubu warns ministries and parastatals to comply.

Headline: Colombia Vice President Visits Nigeria
Colombian VP Francia Márquez landed in Abuja for a 3-day official visit to strengthen Nigeria–Colombia diplomatic ties.

Headline: FCT Minister Wike Speaks on Fubara’s Return
Nyesom Wike confirms that Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and lawmakers will return Sept 18 when the state of emergency ends.

⚡ Economy & Energy

Headline: Nigeria Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCFD in July
The NUPRC announced daily gas production rose to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet/day, while gas flaring dropped to 7.16% — a major energy milestone for Nigeria.

🌍 World News

Headline: Xi Jinping Urges Leaders to Reject Cold War Mentality
At the SCO Summit, China’s President Xi Jinping called on regional leaders to oppose Cold War politics, pledging ¥2bn ($280m) in aid and ¥10bn ($1.4bn) loans for member states.

Headline: Flesh-Eating Screw Worm Cases Rise in Mexico
Mexico reports a 53% increase in screw worm infestations in animals — over 5,000 cases recorded, raising fears of spread toward the US border.

⚽ Sports

Headline: Morocco Wins Historic CHAN 2025 Title
The Atlas Lions beat debutants Madagascar 3-2 to win their third African Nations Championship crown 🏆.
👉 Prize: $3.5m for Morocco, $1.2m for Madagascar.

Headline: Liverpool Defeat Arsenal in Season Opener
Liverpool crushed Arsenal in a thrilling Premier League clash at Anfield, intensifying pressure on Mikel Arteta to end Arsenal’s 5-year trophy drought.

🎭 Entertainment

Headline: Onyinyechi Basil Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025
25-year-old Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, emerged as the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 in Lagos.

Headline: Tiwa Savage Reveals Heartbreak Behind Tattoo
Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage shared that a painful heartbreak inspired her new tattoo, done privately at home by a tattoo artist flown in from Los Angeles.



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