Several major developments dominated the headlines across Nigeria on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as President Bola Tinubu approved a fresh salary increase for military personnel, a Federal High Court dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and resident doctors suspended their planned nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government.
Here are the top stories making the rounds today:
- Tinubu approves salary increase for military personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increase ranging between 30 and 80 per cent for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The development was confirmed on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
- Court dismisses NDC suit challenging Electoral Act
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging some provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The party had questioned sections relating to the qualification and disqualification of candidates seeking elective offices.
- Businessman tells Reps panel how fake presidential aide allegedly collected N400 million
A businessman, Gbenga Collins, has accused the self-acclaimed Director-General of the fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, of defrauding him of N400 million. Speaking before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the activities of the fake agency, Collins said he was lured with the promise of securing a government contract.
- Wike, Amaechi clash over Cardinal Onaiyekan’s comments
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have exchanged words over recent comments made by John Cardinal Onaiyekan on President Tinubu’s administration. Amaechi defended the cleric, insisting the Presidency should address the issues he raised instead of attacking him.
- Resident doctors suspend planned nationwide strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following a meeting with the Federal Government at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The parties reportedly reached agreements on salary, welfare and promotion-related issues after hours of discussions.
- Police officer killed during gun battle with bandits in Sokoto
An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Bala Wakili, has been killed during a gunfight between security operatives and suspected bandits in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attackers reportedly invaded Girkau and Zugu communities, rustling livestock before security forces engaged them.
- Defence Headquarters expands surrender policy nationwide
The Defence Headquarters has extended its surrender policy for non-state armed groups across the country. The initiative, previously focused on terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria, will now cover armed groups operating in the South-East, South-South and South-West.
- Nigerian basketball player charged with rape in US
Daniel Adegboyega, a Nigerian basketball player based in the United States, has been charged with first-degree rape by forcible compulsion in Alabama. Police alleged the 21-year-old sexually assaulted a woman in his apartment. He was arrested by officers of the Jacksonville Police Department.
- Kaduna governor predicts Tinubu’s victory in 2027
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that the 2027 presidential election is already settled, expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu would receive at least 95 per cent of votes from the northern region. He made the remarks during the flag-off of the Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road project.
- Police arrest five for allegedly selling meat from dead cattle
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects accused of processing and selling meat from dead cattle to unsuspecting residents in Maiduguri. According to the command, the suspects were arrested by the Crack Squad following credible intelligence.
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