9/7/2026 BREAKING: Defence Minister Gives Shoot-on-Sight Order | Dangote Makes Fuel Delivery Free | Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Welcome to today's top Nigerian news update, featuring the biggest political, security, economic and sports stories making headlines across the country. In this edition: • Defence Minister warns soldiers that delaying action against terrorists could be treated as collaboration. • Northern governors and traditional rulers endorse state police, saying insecurity is pushing the region toward a crisis. • House of Representatives joins the Senate in calling for an end to the rehabilitation programme for repentant terrorists. • Dangote Refinery launches free petrol distribution to Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna and Delta for qualified marketers. • Fresh documents suggest conditions attached to the Federal Government's $750 million World Bank loan included tax reforms affecting telecoms, betting, alcohol, vehicles and other sectors. • Tension erupts in the House of Representatives over a proposal to invite President Tinubu to explain the implementation of the 2025 budget. • Peter Obi alleges political persecution and questions his safety ahead of the 2027 election, while the Presidency dismisses the claims. • Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defends Peter Obi's popularity in Northern Nigeria in response to Ali Modu Sheriff's comments. • ADC's Naja'atu Mohammed says Kano governorship aspirants perceived to support President Tinubu will not get the party's ticket. • Court remands an ABU lecturer over allegations linking the Katsina State Government to bandit sponsorship. • Sports update: The FIFA World Cup quarter-finals take centre stage as the European transfer window gathers momentum. Stay informed with balanced, credible and timely reports on the stories shaping Nigeria and the world. 👍 Like this video if you found it informative. 💬 Share your opinion in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for daily breaking news, politics, business and sports updates. #NigeriaNews #BreakingNews #Tinubu #PeterObi #Dangote - @kokorokonews