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Masra had been serving a 20-year sentence, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and inciting a massacre, in what Human R https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-have-a-9-to-5-job-and-started-dating-a-bartender-can-i-have-a-future-with-someone-who-works-nights-500d4320?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-have-a-9-to-5-job-and-started-dating-a-bartender-can-i-have-a-future-with-someone-who-works-nights-500d4320?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “He usually doesn’t get off work until 4 a.m.” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/902810-china-to-provide-rmb-200-million-grant-assistance-to-nigeria-as-diplomatic-relations-strengthen.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/902810-china-to-provide-rmb-200-million-grant-assistance-to-nigeria-as-diplomatic-relations-strengthen.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:46:40 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Nigeria says the grant assistance fully demonstrates China’s sense of responsibility as a major country and reflects the deep friendship between Nigeria and China. The post China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthen appeared first on Premium Times https://notjustok.com/news/most-searched-music-topics-on-google-in-nigeria-in-2026/ https://notjustok.com/news/most-searched-music-topics-on-google-in-nigeria-in-2026/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:45:19 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Check out the 5 music related topics that were the most searched for the first half of 2026 on the biggest search engine, Google in Nigeria. The post The 5 most searched music topics on Google in Nigeria in 2026 appeared first on NotjustOk. https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12040/13572930/the-hundred-eliminators-sunrisers-leeds-vs-southern-brave-in-womens-match-before-manchester-super-giants-take-on-sunrisers-men https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12040/13572930/the-hundred-eliminators-sunrisers-leeds-vs-southern-brave-in-womens-match-before-manchester-super-giants-take-on-sunrisers-men Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://tribuneonlineng.com/us-mission-welcomes-new-consul-general-in-lagosxx/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/us-mission-welcomes-new-consul-general-in-lagosxx/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:43:41 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The United States Consulate General in Lagos has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Mr Brandon Hudspeth. The post US Mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos appeared first on Tribune Online. https://newtelegraphng.com/bauchi-switches-street-lights-from-diesel-to-solar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bauchi-switches-street-lights-from-diesel-to-solar https://newtelegraphng.com/bauchi-switches-street-lights-from-diesel-to-solar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bauchi-switches-street-lights-from-diesel-to-solar Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:52 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Bauchi State Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Agency (BASIDMA) has commenced the gradual conversion of street lights across the state from diesel-powered generators to solar energy. The Director-General of BASIDMA, Engr. Abdurrahman Abdullahi MaiAuduga, disclosed this in an interview w https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force assures Osun residents of adequate security for Saturday’s governorship election, deploying helicopters, drones, and MOPOL to ensu Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/ https://leadership.ng/telco-deploys-over-1000-new-5g-sites-as-data-use-surges-31/ https://leadership.ng/telco-deploys-over-1000-new-5g-sites-as-data-use-surges-31/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:21 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Airtel Nigeria has accelerated the expansion of its fifth-generation (5G) network, integrating more than 1,000 new 5G sites in the last one year as rising data consumption puts increasing pressure on mobile networks across the country. The rollout, which gained momentum from August 2025, has seen th https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/fcmb-raises-fastcash-instant-loan-limit-to-%e2%82%a6500000/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/fcmb-raises-fastcash-instant-loan-limit-to-%e2%82%a6500000/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:19 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has increased the limit on its FastCash instant loan to ₦500,000, giving eligible customers greater access to funds for unexpected expenses and other short-term financial needs. Available 24/7 through the FCMB Mobile App and by dialling 32911#, FastCash provides eligi https://tribuneonlineng.com/6-soft-skills-that-will-make-your-resume-stand-out-to-recruiters/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/6-soft-skills-that-will-make-your-resume-stand-out-to-recruiters/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:41:20 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Finding a good job in today’s competitive market requires more than having solid technical degrees. Employers want people who can fit into their work environment seamlessly. The post 6 soft skills that will make your resume stand out to recruiters  appeared first on Tribune Online. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-enugu-adc-slams-inec-clarifies-position-on-governorship-house-of-assembly-candidates/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-enugu-adc-slams-inec-clarifies-position-on-governorship-house-of-assembly-candidates/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:40:40 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News African Democratic Congress, ADC, Enugu State chapter, has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, lacks the power to stop its candidates from participating in the 2027 general elections. ADC said this on Friday in a statement made available to DAILY POST where it accused https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:40:21 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, announcing the deployment of helicopters, drones, Mobile Police personnel and other security operatives across the state. The Force Public Relations Officer, Okokon Iniedu, ga https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/902715-rarara-anti-social-poetry-invective-and-political-contests-by-jibrin-ibrahim.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/902715-rarara-anti-social-poetry-invective-and-political-contests-by-jibrin-ibrahim.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:39:24 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News For centuries, one of the most effective weapons of political combat, especially in very hierarchical societies, has been the deployment of invective. Recipients feel devalued, ridiculed and humiliated. Issues are evacuated and emotive responses takeover the political terrain. Sir Louis Phillip Odum https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/902870-aptech-nigeria-makes-history-with-first-national-convocation.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/902870-aptech-nigeria-makes-history-with-first-national-convocation.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:39:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Over 130 graduates honoured, ₦60 million in UK scholarships awarded as more than 400 guests gather in Lagos for a landmark celebration during Aptech’s 40th anniversary year The post Aptech Nigeria makes history with first National Convocation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-ikpea-assures-constituents-of-effective-representation-accountability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edo-ikpea-assures-constituents-of-effective-representation-accountability https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-ikpea-assures-constituents-of-effective-representation-accountability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edo-ikpea-assures-constituents-of-effective-representation-accountability Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:39:20 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, has assured his constituents of sustained and effective representation, promising to deepen legislative accountability, attract development and ensure that the voices and aspirations of t https://thesun.ng/court-bars-imo-govt-police-ideato-lg-chairmen-from-blocking-ugochinyeres-rallies-meetings/ https://thesun.ng/court-bars-imo-govt-police-ideato-lg-chairmen-from-blocking-ugochinyeres-rallies-meetings/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:43 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Imo State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies and the Chairmen of Ideato North and Ideato South Local Government Areas from interfering with the civic and political activi https://punchng.com/kano-has-875593-out-of-school-children-official/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kano-has-875593-out-of-school-children-official/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:42 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A new survey reveals Kano State has 875,593 out-of-school children, a reduction from 2023 figures. Learn about the state’s efforts to address this challeng Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-has-875593-out-of-school-children-official/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cpw9e1dz9kko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cpw9e1dz9kko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:41 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk want to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/adeleke-vows-to-probe-killings-in-osun/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/adeleke-vows-to-probe-killings-in-osun/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:25 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to set up independent inquiry commission to probe the political killings in the state. The post Adeleke vows to probe killings in Osun appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/2027-we-can-only-secure-victory-through-grassroots-engagements-apc-concerned-stakeholders/ https://leadership.ng/2027-we-can-only-secure-victory-through-grassroots-engagements-apc-concerned-stakeholders/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:17 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The Concerned National All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Forum, has said, the only way the party can secure victory in the 2027 general election is through grassroots engagement and mobilisation. Convener/national coordinator of the forum, Dr Dominic Alancha said this at the inaugu https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/at-washington-talks-nigeria-reinforces-defence-security-partnership-with-us/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/at-washington-talks-nigeria-reinforces-defence-security-partnership-with-us/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:37:07 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Linus Aleke in Abuja The Federal Government has reinforced its defence and security partnership with the United States Government with a view to deepening military-to-military relations and strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation https://thesun.ng/bbnaija-s11-why-i-chose-goddessa-over-neche-barry/ https://thesun.ng/bbnaija-s11-why-i-chose-goddessa-over-neche-barry/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:37:03 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Barry, has opened up on why he decided to pursue Goddessa despite previously having a crush on his fellow housemate, Neche. The post BBNaija S11: Why I chose Goddessa over Neche – Barry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/natl-ranching-policy-pdp-tasks-alia-to-speak-on-states-position/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natl-ranching-policy-pdp-tasks-alia-to-speak-on-states-position https://newtelegraphng.com/natl-ranching-policy-pdp-tasks-alia-to-speak-on-states-position/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natl-ranching-policy-pdp-tasks-alia-to-speak-on-states-position Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:35:12 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Says thousands of farmers killed, no idle land left for grazing reserves – PDP  The renewed war against the Federal Government‘s National Ranching Policy, for which Benue State is a beneficiary of the proposal, has continued to hit a brick wall as the main opposition Peoples Democ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rates-are-at-multiyear-highs-yet-stocks-hit-fresh-records-heres-how-long-the-defiance-may-last-b29a5d14?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rates-are-at-multiyear-highs-yet-stocks-hit-fresh-records-heres-how-long-the-defiance-may-last-b29a5d14?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The relationship between bond yields and equities has turned negative again, says LPL Financial. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/kalshi-says-it-does-not-operate-like-a-sports-book-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/kalshi-says-it-does-not-operate-like-a-sports-book-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:30 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Kalshi and other prediction markets are coming under more pressure from multiple states and regulators. New York City and New York State are both investigating the exchange. Robert DeNault, Kalshi head of enforcement, says the company follows strict CFTC regulations and monitors the platform 24/7 l https://tribuneonlineng.com/kano-cj-reviews-82-awaiting-trial-cases-orders-release-of-seven-inmates/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/kano-cj-reviews-82-awaiting-trial-cases-orders-release-of-seven-inmates/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:11 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Chief Judge of Kano State, Hon. Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has reviewed the cases of 82 awaiting-trial persons (ATPs) during a jail delivery The post Kano CJ reviews 82 awaiting-trial cases, orders release of seven inmates appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/102-year-old-man-dies-after-alleged-assault-at-pub/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/102-year-old-man-dies-after-alleged-assault-at-pub/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:07 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News A 102-year-old great-grandfather has died in hospital days after he was allegedly assaulted at a pub in Cwmbran, South Wales. The post 102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub appeared first on Vanguard News. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/us-courts-will-start-publishing-how-often-the-government-uses-spyware/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/us-courts-will-start-publishing-how-often-the-government-uses-spyware/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:29:04 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals. https://punchng.com/meet-new-us-consul-general-in-lagos-brandon-hudspeth/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/meet-new-us-consul-general-in-lagos-brandon-hudspeth/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:27:21 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The US Mission in Nigeria welcomes Brandon Hudspeth as the new US Consul General in Lagos. Discover his priorities for strengthening US-Nigeria relations. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-new-us-consul-general-in-lagos-brandon-hudspeth/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retail-sales-slump-in-july-cheaper-gas-and-amazon-prime-hangover-are-the-chief-culprits-b9db8535?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retail-sales-slump-in-july-cheaper-gas-and-amazon-prime-hangover-are-the-chief-culprits-b9db8535?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Sales at U.S. retailers in July had the largest decline in 14 months, but not because the economy sputtered. Americans spent less at gas stations due to cheaper fuel and bought less online after Amazon’s summer sales bonanza. https://leadership.ng/son-mother-allegedly-hire-assassin-to-kill-father-in-kano/ https://leadership.ng/son-mother-allegedly-hire-assassin-to-kill-father-in-kano/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:26:51 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nura Usman and his mother, Izzatu Aminu, are facing charges of conspiracy and attempted murder at a Magistrate Court sitting in Nomansland in Kano. The defendants are accused of plotting to kill Nura’s father, Alhaji Usman Shanono, at Dantsinke Quarters in Kano. They allegedly hired an assassin and https://leadership.ng/how-nigerias-betting-boom-mirrors-a-bigger-global-shift-toward-data-driven-fandom/ https://leadership.ng/how-nigerias-betting-boom-mirrors-a-bigger-global-shift-toward-data-driven-fandom/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:26:32 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Nigerian sports fans have gone from arguing about match odds at motor parks to running full statistical models on their phones before a bet is ever placed. That shift happened fast. Sports betting here has grown into an industry worth an estimated $2 billion, with roughly 60 million Nigerians aged 1 https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-tinubu-deserves-re-election-in-2027-karimi/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-tinubu-deserves-re-election-in-2027-karimi/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:12 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Steve Karimi, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola The post Why Tinubu deserves re-election in 2027 — Karimi appeared first on Tribune Online. https://notjustok.com/sports/top-5-sports-topics-on-google-search-in-nigeria-first-half-of-2026/ https://notjustok.com/sports/top-5-sports-topics-on-google-search-in-nigeria-first-half-of-2026/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:24:55 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Here are the five sports related topics that dominated Nigeria's Google search table in the first half of the year 2026 (January - July). The post Top 5 sports topics on Google search in Nigeria: First half of 2026 appeared first on NotjustOk. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/bbnaija-11-barry-explains-why-he-chose-goddessa-over-neche/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/bbnaija-11-barry-explains-why-he-chose-goddessa-over-neche/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:24:10 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Barry disclosed this on Thursday during a conversation with Goddessa, who questioned whether his feelings for her were genuine or mainly driven by sexual attraction. The post BBNaija 11: Barry explains why he chose Goddessa over Neche appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/africa-needs-more-youth-in-parliament-oyewole/ https://leadership.ng/africa-needs-more-youth-in-parliament-oyewole/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:24:05 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Secretary-General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Amb. ’Dapo Oyewole, has called for greater youth representation in African parliaments, stressing the need for deliberate training, mentorship and expanded opportunities for young people to participa https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902863-osundecides2026-yiaga-evaluates-inecs-preparedness-election-materials-deployment-in-lgas.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902863-osundecides2026-yiaga-evaluates-inecs-preparedness-election-materials-deployment-in-lgas.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:23:49 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The assessment is part of the broader effort by Yiaga Africa to independently observe the electoral process and identify possible logistical or administrative gaps before voting begins on Saturday. 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