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The post Army adjusts security architecture in Sokoto after Kebbe attack appeared first on Pr https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/17/nigeria-moves-to-cap-locum-doctors-work-at-48-hours-weekly/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/17/nigeria-moves-to-cap-locum-doctors-work-at-48-hours-weekly/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:21 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigerian locum doctors and other temporary healthcare personnel will work a maximum of 48 hours per week, including weekends, under a proposed national policy developed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The post Nigeria moves to cap locum doctors’ work at 48 hours weekly appeared https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/edo-assembly-impeaches-speaker-blessing-agbebaku/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/edo-assembly-impeaches-speaker-blessing-agbebaku/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:18 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly been impeached. 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The comm https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/17/oaic-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/17/oaic-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:47:49 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) Nigeria Region has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election at the weekend.  In a letter dated August 16 by OAIC https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/breaking-edo-assembly-speaker-resigns/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/breaking-edo-assembly-speaker-resigns/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:45:46 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Agbebaku stepped down on Monday amid reported moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/cameroon-win-first-ever-wafcon-title-malawi-2026/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/cameroon-win-first-ever-wafcon-title-malawi-2026/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:44:47 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in Rabat to win their first-ever WAFCON title, with Marie Ngah scoring a brace alongside a goal from Naomi Ndjoah Eto. 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The Force Public Relation https://leadership.ng/jigawa-opens-bids-for-n5-3bn-basic-education-contract/ https://leadership.ng/jigawa-opens-bids-for-n5-3bn-basic-education-contract/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:41:49 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Jigawa State government has opened bids for the award of N5.331 billion contracts in its basic education sector. At the bid opening session, the executive chairman of the board, Prof. Haruna Musa, said the projects would be executed under the UBEC/SUBEB 2025 intervention. Musa, represented by the bo https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/who-can-live-on-340-a-month-inside-the-uks-cost-of-living-crisis?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/who-can-live-on-340-a-month-inside-the-uks-cost-of-living-crisis?traffic_source=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:41:19 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/2027-election-youre-delusional-if-you-expect-a-repeat-of-osun-poll-rufai-oseni/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/2027-election-youre-delusional-if-you-expect-a-repeat-of-osun-poll-rufai-oseni/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:38:56 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Oseni said the political forces that failed to influence the Osun contest could return with a stronger strategy and greater deployment of what he described as “federal might” in 2027. https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260817-wildfires-spread-across-europe-as-thousands-evacuated https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260817-wildfires-spread-across-europe-as-thousands-evacuated Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:38:29 +0000 France 24 World News Wildfires are spreading across Europe, forcing evacuations and causing deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have all battled severe fires, with Croatia also seeing multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903519-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-after-2026-27-season-targets-spectacular-legacy.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903519-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-after-2026-27-season-targets-spectacular-legacy.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:37:09 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The statement could signal the beginning of the final chapter of a career that has spanned more than two decades and seen the Portuguese superstar win major honours with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal The post Ronaldo hints at retirement after 2026/27 season, targets ‘Spectacu https://thewhistler.ng/osun-2026-gap-between-online-noise-and-electoral-reality/ https://thewhistler.ng/osun-2026-gap-between-online-noise-and-electoral-reality/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:36:56 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke was as high-profile as elections come in Nigeria with the dominant narrative being that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was hell-bent on taking the state. The political emotions aside though, the Osun 2026 governorship election invites us to tak https://businessday.ng/life/article/niger-gas-resumes-production-after-35-years-of-dormancy/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/niger-gas-resumes-production-after-35-years-of-dormancy/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:36:09 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Niger Gas, one of the leading gas companies in the eastern region, has resumed production after 35 years of inactivity. read more Niger Gas resumes production after 35 years of dormancy https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/dont-stick-to-what-fans-like-rema-tells-artists/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/dont-stick-to-what-fans-like-rema-tells-artists/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:35:47 +0000 PM News Nigerian News However, despite the complaints, more Afrobeats artistes have continued to churn out songs and albums that are heavily influenced by foreign sounds and genres. https://tribuneonlineng.com/efcc-intervenes-as-yahoo-mothers-association-emerges-in-ekiti/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/efcc-intervenes-as-yahoo-mothers-association-emerges-in-ekiti/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:34:57 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News “If you go to the secondary school that I attended now, sir, by 12 noon, the students have left school. You see them in hotels, in groups, trying to..." The post EFCC intervenes as ‘Yahoo mothers’ association’ emerges in Ekiti appeared first on Tribune Online. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/40-under-40-awards-celebrate-nigerias-rising-young-leaders-in-lagos/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/17/40-under-40-awards-celebrate-nigerias-rising-young-leaders-in-lagos/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:34:57 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The 40 Under 40 Awards brought together a distinguished gathering of young entrepreneurs, professionals and emerging leaders at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, in recognition of their achievements and contributions across various sectors. https://businessday.ng/news/article/kebbi-governor-replaces-deputy-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/kebbi-governor-replaces-deputy-ahead-of-2027-polls/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:34:47 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Nasir Idris, Kebbi State Governor, has replaced his deputy, Umar Tafida, with Ibrahim Augie, former Commissioner for Finance, as his read more Kebbi governor replaces deputy ahead of 2027 polls https://www.tvcnews.tv/from-reinstated-to-champions-how-cameroon-won-the-wafcon-2026-title/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/from-reinstated-to-champions-how-cameroon-won-the-wafcon-2026-title/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:34:42 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Cameroon’s journey to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title is one of the most remarkable stories in the history of the competition. 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The 7.7-magnitude quake early on Saturday killed 54 people and injured more than 100. Rescue officials have said there were no reports https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/903515-teacher-allegedly-sets-wife-ablaze-in-kogi.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/903515-teacher-allegedly-sets-wife-ablaze-in-kogi.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:33:57 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The suspect allegedly poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja. 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