https://naijadigest.ng/ Nigeria’s one-stop hub for breaking news, tech, football, celebrity gossip, Naija music, live TV, exchange rates and trending topics. en-ng Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:37 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-blackburn-rovers/report/560498 https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-blackburn-rovers/report/560498 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot on his return to Molineux to salvage a 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn. https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573172/wolves-vs-blackburn-late-drama-raul-jimenez-levels-game-after-dramatic-penalty-call https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573172/wolves-vs-blackburn-late-drama-raul-jimenez-levels-game-after-dramatic-penalty-call Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Blackburn Rovers concede a penalty in stoppage-time for a handball call right on the edge of the box, as Wolves' Raul Jimenez stepped up to convert the spot kick. https://punchng.com/elections-won-at-polling-units-not-social-media-gombe-apc-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/elections-won-at-polling-units-not-social-media-gombe-apc-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:23:47 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Gombe APC candidate’s aide states 2027 Gombe election will be won at polling units, not social media. Grassroots mobilisation is key for electoral success. Read More: https://punchng.com/elections-won-at-polling-units-not-social-media-gombe-apc-candidate/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/asuu-fuk-begins-non-compliance-action-over-salary-reduction/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/asuu-fuk-begins-non-compliance-action-over-salary-reduction/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:11 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Federal University Kashere, FUK, Branch has commenced an Active Non-Compliance, ANC, action over what it described as the unlawful reduction of members’ salaries by the Federal Government. The union said the action followe https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/us-nigeria-discuss-christians-protection-terrorists-prosecution/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/us-nigeria-discuss-christians-protection-terrorists-prosecution/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:19:40 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The second session of the United States-Nigeria Joint Working Group, JWG on Nigeria’s Particular Concern Designation took place this week in Washington. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker hosted the meeting attended by a Nigerian delegation led by National Security https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-found-dead-days-after-plagiarism-scandal/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-found-dead-days-after-plagiarism-scandal/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:17:07 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former University of Cambridge professor, Jason Arday has been found dead in south London, just days after resigning from the institution amid allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication and inaccuracies in his academic record. According to the BBC, Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/lagos-court-restrains-gov-others-over-onise-of-ise-selection/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/lagos-court-restrains-gov-others-over-onise-of-ise-selection/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:16:15 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Innocent Anaba A Lagos State High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an injunction restraining the Lagos State government and other respondents from taking further steps towards recognising or installing a purported Oba-elect of Ise Kingdom in Epe Local Government Area of the state. Trial judge, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80n2g2x0g7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80n2g2x0g7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:14:10 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Arsenal lead race for Jack Hinshelwood, Barcelona set to make third Rodri bid, Manchester United and Tottenham join Arsenal in discussing Victor Osimhen, plus more. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/fg-charges-new-nsiwc-board-on-fair-wages-productivity/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/fg-charges-new-nsiwc-board-on-fair-wages-productivity/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:13:56 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Board of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission NSIWC, charging members to provide strategic leadership that ensures fair remuneration, improved productivity, and industrial harmony in Nigeria. Secretary to the Govern https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573160/wolves-vs-blackburn-andri-gudjohnsen-silences-molineux-as-rovers-take-the-lead https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573160/wolves-vs-blackburn-andri-gudjohnsen-silences-molineux-as-rovers-take-the-lead Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Andri Gudjohnsen silences Molineux as Blackburn Rovers take the lead over Wolves. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-14-2026-nigerian-naira-appreciates-ends-week-on-good-note/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-14-2026-nigerian-naira-appreciates-ends-week-on-good-note/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:54 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Naira continued its appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market, ending the week on a positive note. A Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,357.61 per dollar on Friday, up from N1,357.65 exchanged on Thursday. This means that, on a day https://newtelegraphng.com/nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia https://newtelegraphng.com/nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nasarawa State Police Command has warned against a planned August 17 protest by women in Lafia, the state capital. Concerned Women in Politics in Lafia Local Government Area have reportedly planned 10, 000 women protest on Monday, August 17, in Lafia to protest what organisers described as arbit https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573109/the-hundred-manchester-super-giants-into-mens-final-with-eliminator-win-over-sunrisers-leeds-as-josh-tongue-and-paul-walter-star https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573109/the-hundred-manchester-super-giants-into-mens-final-with-eliminator-win-over-sunrisers-leeds-as-josh-tongue-and-paul-walter-star Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The Manchester Super Giants set up a meeting with Trent Rockets in The Hundred final after beating SunRisers Leeds by 20 runs in the men's eliminator at The Kia Oval. https://leadership.ng/argentinas-romero-confirms-tottenham-exit-as-atletico-move-looms/ https://leadership.ng/argentinas-romero-confirms-tottenham-exit-as-atletico-move-looms/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:50 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Cristian Romero announced on Friday he was leaving Tottenham, with reports suggesting he will be joining Atletico Madrid in a €40-million deal. Argentina international Romero was a controversial figure during his five years in north London, incurring several suspensions during 156 appearances for Sp https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/ontario-free-to-axe-toronto-bike-lanes-regions-top-court-rules https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/ontario-free-to-axe-toronto-bike-lanes-regions-top-court-rules Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:43 +0000 The Guardian World News Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones as cause of city’s traffic illsThe Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after the region’s top court ruled in favour of the province on Friday, overturning a lower court’s https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/mount-etna-eruption-and-volcanic-ash-shut-sicilys-busiest-airport?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/mount-etna-eruption-and-volcanic-ash-shut-sicilys-busiest-airport?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:07 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded. https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/victor-osimhen-galatasaray-super-lig-2.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/victor-osimhen-galatasaray-super-lig-2.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:02:29 +0000 Soccernet NG Football ​Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Çorum in their opening match of the Süper Lig season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​A Goalless First Half ​Süper Lig champions Galatasaray kicked off their 2026/2027 campaign with a fixture against newly https://leadership.ng/adeleke-to-set-up-commission-to-probe-osun-election-killings-violence/ https://leadership.ng/adeleke-to-set-up-commission-to-probe-osun-election-killings-violence/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:02:13 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to constitute an independent commission of inquiry to investigate reported cases of extrajudicial killings and other acts of violence recorded during the ongoing election period. Adeleke made the announcement while addressing journalists in O https://www.completesports.com/osimhen-opens-new-league-season-with-brace-to-help-galatasaray-draw-2-2-with-newly-promoted-corum/ https://www.completesports.com/osimhen-opens-new-league-season-with-brace-to-help-galatasaray-draw-2-2-with-newly-promoted-corum/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:01:08 +0000 Completesports Football Victor Osimhen kicked off the new Turkish Super Lig campaign with two goals, as he helped Galatasaray force newly promoted Corum to a 2-2 home draw on Friday, completesports.com reports. Despite going into the contest as clear favourites, Galatasaray were on the verge of suffering a shock defeat aga https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/apapa-customs-records-n323bn-monthly-revenue-sets-new-record/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/apapa-customs-records-n323bn-monthly-revenue-sets-new-record/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:05 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command has recorded a monthly revenue collection of N323 billion in July 2026, its highest ever in a single month. The record surpassed the N304 billion collected by the command in October 2025 under the leadership of the Customs https://leadership.ng/laliga-opener-postponed-over-fungus-outbreak/ https://leadership.ng/laliga-opener-postponed-over-fungus-outbreak/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:33 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Celta Vigo postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the field of their stadium. LaLiga said both clubs and the Spanish soccer federation agreed to the postponement of Sunday’s game because of an “illness that has affected the stadium’s pitch.&#8 https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/nwfl-edo-queens-sign-ikenokwalu-from-rivers-angels/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/nwfl-edo-queens-sign-ikenokwalu-from-rivers-angels/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:58:17 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Reigning Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champion, Edo Queens have sealed a move for Ifeoma Ikenokwalu, DAILY POST reports. Ikenokwalu joined Edo Queens from Rivers Angels. The defender’s signing is part of the Benin-based club push to fortify their squad ahead of the WAFU B Women’s https://www.completesports.com/tennis-star-announces-indefinite-break-from-sport/ https://www.completesports.com/tennis-star-announces-indefinite-break-from-sport/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:56:21 +0000 Completesports Football Former Wimbledon quarter-finalist Lulu Sun has announced an indefinite break from professional tennis, citing the relentless physical and mental demands of the sport’s competition schedule. Sun, who famously defeated Emma Raducanu during her 2024 Wimbledon run, stated she needs time away to re https://punchng.com/asaba-highway-landing-jets-black-box-overwritten-says-nsib/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/asaba-highway-landing-jets-black-box-overwritten-says-nsib/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:57 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The NSIB has revealed the black box of the private jet that landed on an Asaba highway was overwritten, making investigation difficult. Learn more about th Read More: https://punchng.com/asaba-highway-landing-jets-black-box-overwritten-says-nsib/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902953-osundecides2026-army-police-mount-checkpoints-as-inec-moves-sensitive-materials-to-registration-centres.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902953-osundecides2026-army-police-mount-checkpoints-as-inec-moves-sensitive-materials-to-registration-centres.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News In most of the INEC offices, the distribution of sensitive materials to Registration Area Centres (RACs) began as early as 10 a.m., with nearly all the offices visited having completed the distribution. The post #OsunDecides2026: Army, police mount checkpoints as INEC moves sensitive materials to re https://leadership.ng/nlng-ncdmb-break-ground-for-research-innovation-centre-at-rivers-state-university/ https://leadership.ng/nlng-ncdmb-break-ground-for-research-innovation-centre-at-rivers-state-university/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:06 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s indigenous research and technological capacity received a major boost on as the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) broke ground for a Research and Innovation Centre for Computer and Electrical Engineering (RICC https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ogun-installs-oba-balogun-as-alaye-of-imobiland/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ogun-installs-oba-balogun-as-alaye-of-imobiland/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:53:55 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News ..Abiodun urges monarch to emulate late Awujale’s legacy By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Government has installed Oba Abdul Fatai Olatunji Balogun as the Alaye of Imobiland in Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state, bringing to an end the prolonged process for the emerg https://leadership.ng/liverpool-sell-minority-stake-to-consirtium/ https://leadership.ng/liverpool-sell-minority-stake-to-consirtium/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:52:17 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Liverpool’s owners have agreed to sell a minority stake in the Premier League club to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. US-based Fenway Sports Group, owners of the 20-time English champions, said they had agreed the deal with 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian mi https://www.tvcnews.tv/full-list-12-nigerians-in-turkish-super-lig-for-2026-27-season/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/full-list-12-nigerians-in-turkish-super-lig-for-2026-27-season/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:52:02 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The 2026/27 Turkish Süper Lig season will feature a strong Nigerian presence, with established Super Eagles stars and emerging talents set to represent different clubs across Turkey’s top flight. According to reports by Wikipedia and beIN Sports, Nigerian players have continued to make a signi https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-inec-restores-4-constituencies-in-delta-kogi/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-inec-restores-4-constituencies-in-delta-kogi/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:51:37 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court judgments directing their restoration. The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday, August 14, 20 https://punchng.com/fire-guts-part-of-gombe-technology-centre/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fire-guts-part-of-gombe-technology-centre/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A fire outbreak at Gombe’s Technology Incubation Centre destroyed N4m worth of property. Federal Fire Service contained the Gombe fire, saving N15m. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-part-of-gombe-technology-centre/ https://leadership.ng/seyi-vibez-continues-feud-with-dapper-music-over-missing-n1bn-allegation/ https://leadership.ng/seyi-vibez-continues-feud-with-dapper-music-over-missing-n1bn-allegation/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:10 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has continued his public dispute with his former record label, Dapper Music, following allegations involving over N1 billion in missing funds.   In a series of posts on social media platform X, the artist made several remarks targeting the label and its managem https://punchng.com/family-seeks-n17m-for-three-month-olds-heart-surgery/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/family-seeks-n17m-for-three-month-olds-heart-surgery/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:49:31 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Nigerian family is urgently seeking N17m for their three-month-old baby’s corrective heart surgery. Learn how you can help save Robiah’s life. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-seeks-n17m-for-three-month-olds-heart-surgery/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/avoid-being-shaken-out-of-the-market-wilson-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/avoid-being-shaken-out-of-the-market-wilson-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:49:14 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist & chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-police-reiterate-ban-on-amotekun-other-non-state-actors/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-police-reiterate-ban-on-amotekun-other-non-state-actors/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:49:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Movement restricted from midnight Friday to 6pm Saturday By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has reiterated its ban on the participation of Amotekun and other non-state security groups in security operations for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Force als https://leadership.ng/arsenal-man-city-lock-horns-in-community-shield-showdown-on-sunday/ https://leadership.ng/arsenal-man-city-lock-horns-in-community-shield-showdown-on-sunday/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:47:40 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Premier League champions Arsenal and FA Cup winners Manchester City will lock horns in the 2026 FA Community Shield on Sunday as the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season takes centre stage in Cardiff. The clash at the 74,500-capacity Principality Stadium will be the first Commun https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/transfer-ac-milan-announce-deal-for-two-nigerian-players/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/transfer-ac-milan-announce-deal-for-two-nigerian-players/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:47:26 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Italian powerhouse, AC Milan, has announced the exit of two Nigerian players, Victor Eletu and Zachary Athekame, as the Serie A side prepare for the upcoming 2026/2027 season. Athekame, who holds eligibility to represent both Nigeria and Switzerland, joined the Rossoneri last summer after a standout https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/former-cambridge-professor-accused-of-plagiarism-found-dead?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/former-cambridge-professor-accused-of-plagiarism-found-dead?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:46:40 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge. https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/study-links-coffee-consumption-metabolic-health-and-sex-hormones https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/study-links-coffee-consumption-metabolic-health-and-sex-hormones Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:46:04 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/study-links-coffee-consumption-metabolic-health-and-sex-hormones Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49304368 Points: 5 # Comments: 0 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/freshmen-pay-thousands-for-sorority-rush-coaches-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/freshmen-pay-thousands-for-sorority-rush-coaches-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:43:31 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss how young women rushing sororities have been paying from $3K to $12K for coaches to teach them southern sororities unwritten rules in hopes of getting accepted. (Source: Bloomberg) https://newtelegraphng.com/first-lady-commissions-renovated-alternative-high-school-for-girls-in-lagos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-lady-commissions-renovated-alternative-high-school-for-girls-in-lagos https://newtelegraphng.com/first-lady-commissions-renovated-alternative-high-school-for-girls-in-lagos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-lady-commissions-renovated-alternative-high-school-for-girls-in-lagos Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:43:21 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Reaffirms Commitment To Ensuring 2nd Chance For Girls With Truncated Education The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the newly renovated Alternative High School for Girls in Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring that girls https://leadership.ng/hostcomm-summit-to-develop-funding-models-for-oil-industry-host-communities/ https://leadership.ng/hostcomm-summit-to-develop-funding-models-for-oil-industry-host-communities/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:42:09 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The inaugural Oil Industry Host Community Summit, HostComm, is set to bring together key stakeholders to develop scalable funding models for community infrastructure and strengthen collaboration between oil and gas operators and their host communities. Created by a consortium of three oil and gas-fo https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/community-shield-arteta-gives-injury-update-ahead-of-arsenal-vs-man-city-clash/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/community-shield-arteta-gives-injury-update-ahead-of-arsenal-vs-man-city-clash/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:41:30 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of this Sunday’s Community Shield game against Manchester City. The Premier League champions open their campaign against City, who won the FA Cup. Despite the short turnaround from international duty for several pl https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-hails-abubakars-appointment-as-new-ceo-of-cepi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-hails-abubakars-appointment-as-new-ceo-of-cepi https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-hails-abubakars-appointment-as-new-ceo-of-cepi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-hails-abubakars-appointment-as-new-ceo-of-cepi Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:40:46 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Abubakar is a distinguished Nigerian epidemiologist, global health expert and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidem https://newtelegraphng.com/wike-causing-breach-of-peace-in-criver-pdp-faction-alleges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wike-causing-breach-of-peace-in-criver-pdp-faction-alleges https://newtelegraphng.com/wike-causing-breach-of-peace-in-criver-pdp-faction-alleges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wike-causing-breach-of-peace-in-criver-pdp-faction-alleges Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:39:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Fractional governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Mr Julius Udayi, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of creating a crisis in the state. He said by endorsing Sandy Onor as the presidential candidate of the https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/self-driving-trucks-are-officially-testing-on-california-highways/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/self-driving-trucks-are-officially-testing-on-california-highways/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:37:49 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/berkshire-boosts-delta-alphabet-stakes-as-abel-taps-cash-pile https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/berkshire-boosts-delta-alphabet-stakes-as-abel-taps-cash-pile Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:37:45 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Berkshire Hathaway Inc. padded its holdings in Delta Air Lines Inc. and Google parent Alphabet Inc. during the second quarter as Greg Abel began tapping into the company’s massive cash hoard. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/osun-election-irev-just-viewing-centre-not-adding-machine-inec/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/osun-election-irev-just-viewing-centre-not-adding-machine-inec/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:37:15 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has clarified that its Results Viewing Portal, IReV, is designed solely for the public display of polling unit results and not for the automatic collation or addition of election results. INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, made this kn https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/10-osun-lgas-that-could-decide-adeleke-oyebamijis-fate/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/10-osun-lgas-that-could-decide-adeleke-oyebamijis-fate/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:36:06 +0000 PM News Nigerian News With 167,704 registered voters, Osogbo has the largest electorate of any LGA in Osun, accounting for 7.17 per cent of the state’s register. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/gen-z-moves-money-from-stocks-to-sports-bets-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/gen-z-moves-money-from-stocks-to-sports-bets-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:36:04 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bloomberg's Zijia Song joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Sports betting is increasingly competing with traditional investing for younger Americans’ attention, with more than a quarter of Gen Z investors saying they see gambling on sports as part of their long-term financial strate https://newtelegraphng.com/bayelsa-pdp-passes-confidence-vote-on-wike-maciver-turner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bayelsa-pdp-passes-confidence-vote-on-wike-maciver-turner https://newtelegraphng.com/bayelsa-pdp-passes-confidence-vote-on-wike-maciver-turner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bayelsa-pdp-passes-confidence-vote-on-wike-maciver-turner Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:35:52 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has passed a vote of confidence on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, for what it described as his leadership, commitment and support for the party. The state chapter also passed a vote of confidence on G https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/hedge-funds-halved-short-bets-on-yen-since-joint-intervention https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/hedge-funds-halved-short-bets-on-yen-since-joint-intervention Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:34:41 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Hedge funds further dialed back on their wagers against the yen, signaling a reduction in negative sentiment surrounding the currency after the US and Japan’s historic joint intervention. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/npfl-salisu-yusuf-takes-charge-of-shooting-stars/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/npfl-salisu-yusuf-takes-charge-of-shooting-stars/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:33:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Shooting Stars have announced the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as their new technical adviser, DAILY POST reports. Yusuf replaced Nurudeen Aweroro who left the club last week. The experienced tactician arrives at the Oluyole Warriors with an impressive coaching pedigree spanning over two decades.&#16 https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/osun-poll-police-announce-42-hour-restriction-of-movement-in-osun/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/osun-poll-police-announce-42-hour-restriction-of-movement-in-osun/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:33:12 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Linus Aleke in Abuja As Osun voters go to the polls today to elect a governor who will drive the state’s development agenda and economic prosperity over the next four https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/tinubu-to-diaspora-nigerians-make-investing-in-nigeria-a-priority/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/tinubu-to-diaspora-nigerians-make-investing-in-nigeria-a-priority/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:32:55 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to consider the country a prime destination for their investments, expertise, and entrepreneurial initiatives.Speaking Friday while declaring https://newtelegraphng.com/youths-remain-priority-of-okpebholos-govt-idahosa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youths-remain-priority-of-okpebholos-govt-idahosa https://newtelegraphng.com/youths-remain-priority-of-okpebholos-govt-idahosa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youths-remain-priority-of-okpebholos-govt-idahosa Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:32:33 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has said youths remain a major priority of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration, citing the appointment of 4,800 youths into various positions as evidence of the government’s commitment to youth development. Idahosa stated this on Friday wh https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573140/wolves-vs-blackburn-mcloughlins-first-goal-in-english-football-levels-it-up https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573140/wolves-vs-blackburn-mcloughlins-first-goal-in-english-football-levels-it-up Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Sean McLoughlin's first goal in English football levels the game for Blackburn as they face Wolves at Molineux. https://leadership.ng/record-rainfall-kills-6-injures-five-in-japan/ https://leadership.ng/record-rainfall-kills-6-injures-five-in-japan/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:31:35 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News At least six people have died, and five others have been injured after record rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency described the rainfall as being at an “unprecedented level.” More than 360 millimetres of ra https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/leveraged-etfs-snap-back-as-casino-crowd-mints-50-billion https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/leveraged-etfs-snap-back-as-casino-crowd-mints-50-billion Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:31:29 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Three weeks ago, Wall Street’s casino crowd took a beating. AI stocks buckled, semiconductor shares tumbled and leveraged trades unraveled. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/npfl-rivers-united-sign-olasupo-from-remo-stars/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/npfl-rivers-united-sign-olasupo-from-remo-stars/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:31:13 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Samson Olasupo has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. Olasupo arrived Port Harcourt from 2024/ 2025 NPFL champions Remo Stars. The striker becomes the latest addition to Finidi George’s side ahead of the 2026-27 season. Olasupo wi https://leadership.ng/inec-restores-four-additional-delta-kogi-assembly-constituencies/ https://leadership.ng/inec-restores-four-additional-delta-kogi-assembly-constituencies/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:30:23 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states, following court judgments directing their reinstatement. The restored constituencies comprise three in Delta State , Abraka, Isoko North II an https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-drones-30-pmf-units-restrict-vehicular-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-police-deploy-drones-30-pmf-units-restrict-vehicular-movement https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-drones-30-pmf-units-restrict-vehicular-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-police-deploy-drones-30-pmf-units-restrict-vehicular-movement Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:29:27 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security before, during and after Saturday’s governorship election, saying it has deployed personnel, surveillance assets and other resources across the state to ensure a peaceful and credible poll. The assurance was given on F https://newtelegraphng.com/abiodun-saves-buhari-estate-from-forfeiture-delivers-108-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abiodun-saves-buhari-estate-from-forfeiture-delivers-108-homes https://newtelegraphng.com/abiodun-saves-buhari-estate-from-forfeiture-delivers-108-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abiodun-saves-buhari-estate-from-forfeiture-delivers-108-homes Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:26:35 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …First Lady to commission estate Tuesday Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rescued the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the once-stalled project into a 108-unit modern residential community. The estate, located along the Abeokut https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/-field-of-dreams-bronx-is-burning-must-read-books-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/-field-of-dreams-bronx-is-burning-must-read-books-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:26:31 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene discuss their must-read book on this weeks edition of "Bloomberg Money." They discuss "Shoeless Joe: The Inspiration for Field of Dreams" by W. P. 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The post #OsunDecides2026: Pyrates warns against ‘federal might’ appeared first on Tribune Online. https://newtelegraphng.com/enos-arise-free-food-initiative-gifts-7000-vulnerable-households-in-uyo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enos-arise-free-food-initiative-gifts-7000-vulnerable-households-in-uyo https://newtelegraphng.com/enos-arise-free-food-initiative-gifts-7000-vulnerable-households-in-uyo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enos-arise-free-food-initiative-gifts-7000-vulnerable-households-in-uyo Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:23:31 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News 7000 Vulnerable households in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Friday received sacks of rice and beans as part of Governor Umo Eno’s compassionate care for the less privileged citizens in the state. Deployed under the fourth phase of the ARISE Free Food Distribution Programme, the distribu https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9342wn2x27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9342wn2x27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:22:56 +0000 BBC News World World News Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history. https://dailytrust.com/man-allegedly-beheads-woman-in-adamawa-hotel/ https://dailytrust.com/man-allegedly-beheads-woman-in-adamawa-hotel/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:21:20 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A yet-to-be identified middle-aged woman was allegedly beheaded by a man at a hotel room in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday afternoon at Novex Hotel, where the suspect was said to have checked in with the woman. Some sources said they heard so https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/osun-decides-10-things-that-could-swing-the-governorship-election/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/osun-decides-10-things-that-could-swing-the-governorship-election/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:19:16 +0000 PM News Nigerian News In 2022, Adeleke won Osun West with 144,558 votes, taking 53.49 per cent of valid votes cast there. His strong performances in Ede North and Ede South, his home councils, contributed significantly to his statewide victory. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260814-trump-says-record-navy-deployment-in-iran-operations-not-nearly-long-enough https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260814-trump-says-record-navy-deployment-in-iran-operations-not-nearly-long-enough Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:17:38 +0000 France 24 World News US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying that the deployment had been “not nearly long enough”. The Lincoln has been supporting the US war again https://punchng.com/el-rufais-son-celebrates-parents-on-27th-wedding-anniversary/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/el-rufais-son-celebrates-parents-on-27th-wedding-anniversary/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:17:09 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Mohammed El-Rufai celebrates his parents, Nasir and Asia El-Rufai, on their 27th wedding anniversary, praising his mother’s compassion and support. 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Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan’s leadership of th https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/igbo-elders-urge-unity-reconciliation-in-ohanaeze-lagos-crisis/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/igbo-elders-urge-unity-reconciliation-in-ohanaeze-lagos-crisis/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:12:21 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The United Igbo Elders Council, UNIEC, Worldwide has urged all parties involved in the leadership dispute in the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to put the collective interest of Ndigbo above personal ambition, factional allegiance and individual interests. The elde https://iafisher.com/2026/07/pelham-123 https://iafisher.com/2026/07/pelham-123 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:10:49 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://iafisher.com/2026/07/pelham-123 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49303957 Points: 8 # Comments: 2 https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-china-trade-rose-to-18bn-on-zero-tariff-policy-envoy/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-china-trade-rose-to-18bn-on-zero-tariff-policy-envoy/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:07:15 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Nigeria-China trade rose by 35 per cent to $18 billion in the first half of 2026, following the implementation of China’s zero-tariff policy for The post Nigeria-China trade rose to $18bn on zero-tariff policy — Envoy appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.tvcnews.tv/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-crash-aged-19/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-crash-aged-19/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:06:59 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died in a crash during the eighth stage of the Tour of Portugal, race organisers and his NSN Development Team said. Organisers said on social media on Friday that Tarling died following a “serious accident” on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe. Portuguese bro https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/jason-arday-dies-at-41-after-cambridge-plagiarism-controversy/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/jason-arday-dies-at-41-after-cambridge-plagiarism-controversy/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:06:32 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police. Emergency services were called at about 3.12pm and he was pronounced dead at the scene. https://punchng.com/abiodun-completes-108-unit-buhari-estate-in-ogun/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/abiodun-completes-108-unit-buhari-estate-in-ogun/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:06:29 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Governor Dapo Abiodun completes the 108-unit Buhari Estate in Ogun State, transforming the stalled project into a modern residential community. 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The consortium, named 1892 Holdings, is led by former Queens Park Rangers chairman Amit Bhatia an https://www.tvcnews.tv/19-suspected-crude-oil-thieves-docked-in-akwa-ibom/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/19-suspected-crude-oil-thieves-docked-in-akwa-ibom/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:05:50 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Nineteen suspected crude oil thieves are facing trial in Akwa Ibom State, following the arraignment of two additional suspects by the Department of State Services, DSS. The two suspects, Arepade Dominic Ekprese and Benson Ekiokekeme Innocent, were arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Uyo https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/naira-appreciates-to-n1405-in-parallel-market-3/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/naira-appreciates-to-n1405-in-parallel-market-3/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:02:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Elizabeth Adegbesan LAGOS — The naira appreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market on Friday, from N1,407 per dollar recorded on Thursday. However, the currency depreciated to N1,358.25 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN https://www.tvcnews.tv/qatar-challenges-afc-over-joint-attack-on-fifa-president-infantino/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/qatar-challenges-afc-over-joint-attack-on-fifa-president-infantino/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:01:52 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A growing rift within Asian ‌‌football over the future of FIFA has burst into the open, with Qatar challenging ⁠⁠the Asian Football ⁠⁠Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in a sweeping attack on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Qatar Football Association President Hama https://thesun.ng/residents-panic-as-hospital-building-collapses-in-cross-river/ https://thesun.ng/residents-panic-as-hospital-building-collapses-in-cross-river/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News There was palpable panic among residents as a hospital building collapsed in Calabar, Cross River State on Thursday. 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