Here is a summary of 10 major news headlines breaking today, September 2, 2026:
Transfer Deadline Day Shocks: Manchester City completed a massive £125m signing of midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, while several key moves—including Folarin Balogun's proposed transfer to Everton—collapsed at the final hours.
Tupac Shakur Murder Verdict: A U.S. jury found former gang member Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murder in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur.
U.S.-Iran Tensions Drive Up Oil Prices: Global crude oil prices climbed above $90–$95 per barrel following heightened military tensions and fresh strikes in the Middle East.
Nigeria Reports 4.43% GDP Growth: President Bola Tinubu welcomed the latest economic report showing 4.43% GDP growth for Nigeria, promising further microeconomic stability despite ongoing inflation concerns.
New Forex Trading Regulations Released: Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new operational rules for retail foreign exchange trading to curb market volatility and strengthen local currency performance.
Ebola Death Toll Escalates in DR Congo: The health ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed that the death toll from the current Ebola outbreak has tragically passed 3,000.
Times Square Stabbing Incident: Authorities in New York reported that a Vice President at Bank of America succumbed to injuries following a daylight stabbing incident near Times Square.
Major Education Policy Shift: Educational bodies JAMB and WAEC have ended multiple O’Level verification charges in Nigeria, replacing them with a standardized, one-off N4,000 fee.
Diphtheria Outbreak Escalates: Public health officials in Katsina and Kano deployed over 500,000 vaccine doses as the diphtheria death rate reached 5.6%, largely driven by delayed hospital visits.
Nollywood Mourns Atinuke Kareem: The Nigerian film industry is paying tribute following the death of popular actress Atinuke Kareem after a long battle with cancer.