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 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:42 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adc-candidate-congratulates-adeleke-says-democracy-has-prevailed/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adc-candidate-congratulates-adeleke-says-democracy-has-prevailed/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:04:36 +0000 Punch Nigerian News ADC candidate Najeem Salaam congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the Osun election, stating that democracy has prevailed. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adc-candidate-congratulates-adeleke-says-democracy-has-prevailed/ https://punchng.com/man-arrested-for-setting-wife-on-fire-in-kogi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/man-arrested-for-setting-wife-on-fire-in-kogi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:02:23 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A man has been arrested in Kogi for setting his wife ablaze after a domestic dispute over burnt clothes. The victim is receiving treatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-arrested-for-setting-wife-on-fire-in-kogi/ https://punchng.com/tambuwal-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election-says-democracy-has-won/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/tambuwal-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election-says-democracy-has-won/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:17 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling it a victory for democracy and the peop Read More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election-says-democracy-has-won/ https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:39:52 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has replaced his deputy, Senator Umar Tafida, with Alhaji Ibrahim Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship elec Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027/ https://punchng.com/scotland-names-belgiums-pocognoli-as-new-manager/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/scotland-names-belgiums-pocognoli-as-new-manager/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:30:27 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Sebastien Pocognoli, former Monaco coach, has been named Scotland’s new manager, replacing Steve Clarke. He will lead the team into the UEFA Nations League Read More: https://punchng.com/scotland-names-belgiums-pocognoli-as-new-manager/ https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13573812/flag-football-los-angeles-2028-olympics-spots-decided-as-usa-and-canada-claim-mens-and-womens-world-titles https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13573812/flag-football-los-angeles-2028-olympics-spots-decided-as-usa-and-canada-claim-mens-and-womens-world-titles Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualification spots for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. https://punchng.com/four-workers-14-year-old-student-killed-in-kano-building-collapse/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/four-workers-14-year-old-student-killed-in-kano-building-collapse/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:24:50 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Tragedy strikes Kano as two building collapses claim five lives, including a 14-year-old student, and injure ten others. Investigations into the Kano build Read More: https://punchng.com/four-workers-14-year-old-student-killed-in-kano-building-collapse/ https://thewhistler.ng/benin-onitsha-road-woes-predate-tinubu-fg/ https://thewhistler.ng/benin-onitsha-road-woes-predate-tinubu-fg/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:28 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Federal Government has defended its handling of the Benin–Onitsha road, saying the deteriorating condition of the corridor predates the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and that an existing concession agreement constrains its intervention. The government also rejected claims that the South-East https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/10-feared-killed-as-suspected-herdsmen-attack-benue-communities/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/10-feared-killed-as-suspected-herdsmen-attack-benue-communities/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:12:58 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News — Alia condemns attack, commends security agencies’ intervention By Peter Duru, Makurdi No fewer than 10 people are feared dead and several others injured following attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday. The attacks reportedly occur https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/residents-count-losses-as-flood-sweeps-through-parts-of-abuja/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/residents-count-losses-as-flood-sweeps-through-parts-of-abuja/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:11:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Residents of parts of Abuja have been counting their losses after a heavy downpour triggered flooding in several districts of the Federal Capital Territory over the weekend. The flooding submerged vehicles, damaged fences and gates and forced some residents from their homes. A https://punchng.com/regular-exercise-keeps-elderly-fit-obasanjo-says/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/regular-exercise-keeps-elderly-fit-obasanjo-says/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:09:53 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stresses the importance of regular exercise for elderly people to maintain health and live gracefully. 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The incident reportedly occurred on August 11 when the trader, identified as Danladi, was transporting vegetables to the South-E https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/el-rufai-slams-fresh-n10bn-suit-against-icpc-alleges-denial-of-access-to-family/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/el-rufai-slams-fresh-n10bn-suit-against-icpc-alleges-denial-of-access-to-family/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:04:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The detained former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N10billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging gross violation of his fundamental rights. In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/185 https://www.completesports.com/plumptre-returns-to-al-ittihad-training-after-injury-layoff/ https://www.completesports.com/plumptre-returns-to-al-ittihad-training-after-injury-layoff/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:03:20 +0000 Completesports Football Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has returned to training with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Plumptre underwent surgery in March after sustaining a foot injury, which ruled her out of action for several months. The versatile defender https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:03:04 +0000 BBC News World World News Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-outcome-exposes-deepening-rift-in-ondo-apc/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-outcome-exposes-deepening-rift-in-ondo-apc/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:02:47 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News — Aiyedatiwa’s associates allegedly back loyalists in Wike-led PDP— Gov committed to APC, all its candidates — CPS By Dayo Johnson, Akure The outcome of the Osun State governorship election appears to have renewed concerns over alleged anti-party activities and deepening divisions within the Ondo St https://leadership.ng/obasanjo-leads-about-100-elderly-citizens-on-2-5-kilometer-health-walk-in-ogun/ https://leadership.ng/obasanjo-leads-about-100-elderly-citizens-on-2-5-kilometer-health-walk-in-ogun/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:02:42 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the weekend, called on elderly citizens across the country to include long-distance walks in their daily routine so as to elongated their lifespan, as well as free their muscles from age related infirmity. The former President emphatically declared that in gro https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/two-building-collapses-claim-five-lives-in-kano/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/two-building-collapses-claim-five-lives-in-kano/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:02:30 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Five people have died following two separate building collapses, the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed. The incidents occurred on Saturday at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement issued on Sunday&# https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/police-confirm-herdsmen-attack-in-benue-deploy-tactical-teams/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/police-confirm-herdsmen-attack-in-benue-deploy-tactical-teams/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:01:57 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that suspected armed Fulani herdsmen attacked Aboajo Village, Mbateren Mbazum Council Ward, Ukum Local Government Area of the state, in the early hours of Sunday. This was disclosed on Sunday in the official WhatsApp group of the Benue Stat https://thesun.ng/fg-moves-to-digitise-civil-service-sets-one-week-deadline-for-implementation-roadmap/ https://thesun.ng/fg-moves-to-digitise-civil-service-sets-one-week-deadline-for-implementation-roadmap/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:01:16 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Federal Government has commenced the implementation of its digital transformation agenda for the Federal Civil Service, with the inauguration of an 11-member Technical Working Committee to develop a comprehensive framework for the initiative. The post FG moves to digitise Civil Service, sets one-wee https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l5583903yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l5583903yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:23 +0000 BBC News World World News The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/belgiums-pocognoli-appointed-new-scotland-manager/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/belgiums-pocognoli-appointed-new-scotland-manager/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:21 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Former Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli was named as the new manager of the Scotland national team on Sunday, replacing Steve Clarke who stood down following the World Cup. The post Belgium’s Pocognoli appointed new Scotland manager appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13279316/nottingham-forest-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13279316/nottingham-forest-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/barcelona-agree-deal-to-sign-rodri-from-man-city/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/barcelona-agree-deal-to-sign-rodri-from-man-city/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:59:34 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The post Barcelona agree deal to sign Rodri from Man City appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyee2rl9yjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyee2rl9yjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:59:27 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Christos Tzolis has been a star performer in Arsenal's pre-season and continued that with an impressive performance against Manchester City in the Community Shield. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/women-leaders-seek-more-govt-support-for-farming-action-on-child-trafficking-early-marriage-in-niger/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/women-leaders-seek-more-govt-support-for-farming-action-on-child-trafficking-early-marriage-in-niger/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:59:13 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Women network leaders under the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FG/IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) have called for stronger government support for their farming activities, while urging authorities to intensify efforts against the increasing levels https://newtelegraphng.com/jonathan-celebrates-babangida-at-85/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jonathan-celebrates-babangida-at-85 https://newtelegraphng.com/jonathan-celebrates-babangida-at-85/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jonathan-celebrates-babangida-at-85 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:59:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. He describefmd his life as one marked by service, leadership and enduring contributions to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark Baba https://punchng.com/this-is-probably-my-last-year-of-football-ronaldo-hints-retirement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/this-is-probably-my-last-year-of-football-ronaldo-hints-retirement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:58:21 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Cristiano Ronaldo suggests he may retire from football after the 2026-27 season, aiming to leave a “spectacular legacy.” Read his full comments. Read More: https://punchng.com/this-is-probably-my-last-year-of-football-ronaldo-hints-retirement/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/kamsy-evicted-from-bbnaija-season-11/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/kamsy-evicted-from-bbnaija-season-11/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:54:24 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Kamsy has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show after spending three weeks in the ‘Ya Sef’ house. The post Kamsy evicted from BBNaija season 11 appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.completesports.com/odegaard-arsenal-played-brilliantly-against-man-city/ https://www.completesports.com/odegaard-arsenal-played-brilliantly-against-man-city/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:54:05 +0000 Completesports Football Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has disclosed that the Gunners played so brilliantly in their 3-0 victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield match in Cardiff on Sunday. Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Odegaard scored the goals to secure Arsenal’s 18th Community Shield title. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/rainbow-coalition-no-member-will-be-victimised-says-reconciliation-committee/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/rainbow-coalition-no-member-will-be-victimised-says-reconciliation-committee/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:51:58 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has assured members of the political group that none of them would be victimised or discriminated against because of past political disagreements. The committee gave the assurance on Sunday when its m https://thesun.ng/osun-guber-shows-apc-rejection-apm/ https://thesun.ng/osun-guber-shows-apc-rejection-apm/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:51:33 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Allied Peoples Movement ( APM) has said that the outcome of the Osun governorship contest is an indication that Nigerians have allegedly rejected the All Progressives Congress ( APM). The post Osun guber shows APC rejection – APM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/bbnaija-s11-kamsy-evicted-from-reality-show/ https://thesun.ng/bbnaija-s11-kamsy-evicted-from-reality-show/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:50:29 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Kamsy has been evicted from the ongoing Season 11 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show. The post BBNaija S11: Kamsy evicted from reality show appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-will-dance-again-onoh-congratulates-adeleke-davido/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-will-dance-again-onoh-congratulates-adeleke-davido/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:46:44 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Dennis Agbo Former South-East Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the just-concluded 2026 governorship election. Onoh https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmrr7kjy9vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmrr7kjy9vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:46:12 +0000 BBC News World World News A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations. https://punchng.com/saraki-unveils-500-seater-ict-centre-built-by-bauchi-pdp-gov-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/saraki-unveils-500-seater-ict-centre-built-by-bauchi-pdp-gov-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:45:44 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Former Senate President Bukola Saraki commissions a 500-seater ICT centre built by Bauchi PDP gov candidate Usman Suphi, aimed at youth empowerment and dig Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-unveils-500-seater-ict-centre-built-by-bauchi-pdp-gov-candidate/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/16/lula-brazil-president-fourth-term-jair-flavio-bolsonaro https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/16/lula-brazil-president-fourth-term-jair-flavio-bolsonaro Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:44:41 +0000 The Guardian World News President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/ngx-postpones-new-pricing-rules-days-after-confirming-monday-take-off/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/ngx-postpones-new-pricing-rules-days-after-confirming-monday-take-off/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:44:14 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has postponed the planned rollout of its revised pricing methodology for equities trading, just a day before the new framework was scheduled to take effect on Monday, August 17, 2026. The post BREAKING: NGX postpones new pricing rules, days after confirming Monday take-of https://punchng.com/ododos-achievements-will-ensure-his-2027-re-election-ex-kogi-speaker/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ododos-achievements-will-ensure-his-2027-re-election-ex-kogi-speaker/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:41:40 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Former Kogi Speaker, Matthew Kolawole, believes Governor Ododo’s achievements in infrastructure, education, and security will secure his 2027 re-election b Read More: https://punchng.com/ododos-achievements-will-ensure-his-2027-re-election-ex-kogi-speaker/ https://dailytrust.com/motorists-stranded-roads-flooded-as-rain-wreaks-havoc-in-abuja/ https://dailytrust.com/motorists-stranded-roads-flooded-as-rain-wreaks-havoc-in-abuja/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:36:33 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News ‎Heavy rainfall disrupted movement across parts of Abuja on Saturday as floodwaters swept through major roads and residential areas, leaving motorists stranded and forcing some businesses to close. ‎ ‎Several locations recorded severe flooding, including Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse 2, the ar https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/nottingham-taiwo-awoniyi-coventry.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/nottingham-taiwo-awoniyi-coventry.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:35:12 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest for newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Awoniyi joined the Tricky Trees from Union Berlin in 2022 and proved to be a key player during his first two seasons, helping the club avoid relegation. ​ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-people-have-spoken-democracy-has-prevailed-says-adc-candidate-salaam/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-people-have-spoken-democracy-has-prevailed-says-adc-candidate-salaam/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:34:50 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Dr Najeem Salaam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the people have spoken and their decision must be respected. S https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c07rr20g732o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c07rr20g732o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:55 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Jack Grealish made an unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold? https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-guber-election-result-apc-chieftain-warns-kwara-apc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-guber-election-result-apc-chieftain-warns-kwara-apc https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-guber-election-result-apc-chieftain-warns-kwara-apc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-guber-election-result-apc-chieftain-warns-kwara-apc Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:31 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The APC Senatorial Aspirant, Kwara South, and Deputy Zonal Coordinator, North Central, City Boy Movement, Engr. Sola Ajimati, has warned that the outcome of the Osun State 2026 governorship election offers a serious lesson for the APC in Kwara State. According to him, the issue was not President Bol https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/tori-dunlaps-her-first-100k-183000556.html https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/tori-dunlaps-her-first-100k-183000556.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000 Yahoo Finance Investment & Stocks https://www.completesports.com/ive-been-struggling-with-health-issue-djokovic/ https://www.completesports.com/ive-been-struggling-with-health-issue-djokovic/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:29:37 +0000 Completesports Football Following a surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open, 39-year-old tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that he has been managing an undisclosed, years-long health condition. He noted that the issue causes severe physical struggles during matches, particularly in hot and humid weather. https://www.skysports.com/football/burnley-vs-west-ham-united/report/560507 https://www.skysports.com/football/burnley-vs-west-ham-united/report/560507 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley came back to deny West Ham in a 2-2 Championship draw between the freshly relegated sides at Turf Moor. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/apm-osun-result-shows-tinubu-can-lose-in-2027/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/apm-osun-result-shows-tinubu-can-lose-in-2027/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:27:13 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “Judging from the disposition of Nigerians as witnessed in the booing of APC leaders, President Tinubu and his party will struggle to command any genuine audience during the upcoming campaigns,” Abubakar said. https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/ebuka-obi-uchendu-golden-babariga-bbnaija-sunday-live-show/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/ebuka-obi-uchendu-golden-babariga-bbnaija-sunday-live-show/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:22:11 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu stepped out in a metallic golden three-piece Babariga by D29 Africa, styled with a snake-print Hula cap, dark aviator sunglasses, and polished black leather shoes. The post Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Looks Every Bit the Stylish Northerner in This Golden Babariga | See https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/wike-signs-record-26272-c-of-os-surpasses-past-two-administrations/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/wike-signs-record-26272-c-of-os-surpasses-past-two-administrations/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:22:09 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, SAN, has signed a total of 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) since May 2023 in a bid to ease doing business in the FCT. The post Wike signs record 26,272 C-of-Os, surpasses past two administrations appeared first on Nairametr https://math-ai-org.github.io/mathcode/ https://math-ai-org.github.io/mathcode/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:17:10 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://math-ai-org.github.io/mathcode/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49322330 Points: 6 # Comments: 1 https://newtelegraphng.com/kogi-police-arrest-man-for-allegedly-setting-wife-ablaze-in-lokoja/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-police-arrest-man-for-allegedly-setting-wife-ablaze-in-lokoja https://newtelegraphng.com/kogi-police-arrest-man-for-allegedly-setting-wife-ablaze-in-lokoja/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-police-arrest-man-for-allegedly-setting-wife-ablaze-in-lokoja Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:17:06 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, over an alleged attempt to set his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. According to the Po https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-i-claim-50-of-my-husbands-social-security-now-and-switch-to-my-higher-benefit-at-70-5518700b?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-i-claim-50-of-my-husbands-social-security-now-and-switch-to-my-higher-benefit-at-70-5518700b?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.” https://thesun.ng/epl-coventry-agree-17m-deal-for-nigerian-striker-awoniyi/ https://thesun.ng/epl-coventry-agree-17m-deal-for-nigerian-striker-awoniyi/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:13:42 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Coventry City have agreed a deal worth about £17m to sign Nigeria international striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, according to the BBC. The post EPL: Coventry agree £17m deal for Nigerian striker Awoniyi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p4vxzr?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p4vxzr?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Aaron Paul is joined by Pat Nevin, Izzy Christiansen and, Chris Coles. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/nasarawa-police-sister-agencies-begin-continuous-show-of-force-ahead-of-political-campaigns/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/nasarawa-police-sister-agencies-begin-continuous-show-of-force-ahead-of-political-campaigns/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:12:19 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nasarawa State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is set to commence a continuous show-of-force operation across the state ahead of the commencement of nationwide political campaigns on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The exercise is aimed at strengthening public confiden https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903390-special-report-as-cop17-nears-nigerias-rangelands-crisis-deepens-threatening-farmers-pastoral-livelihoods.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903390-special-report-as-cop17-nears-nigerias-rangelands-crisis-deepens-threatening-farmers-pastoral-livelihoods.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:09:44 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News As Nigeria prepares to participate in the 17th session of the UNCCD (COP17) in Mongolia, the country’s rangelands and grazing routes are facing mounting pressure from desertification, drought, land degradation and competing land-use demands. The post SPECIAL REPORT: As COP17 nears, Nigeria’s rangela https://leadership.ng/osun-donald-duke-congratulates-adeleke-voters-inec/ https://leadership.ng/osun-donald-duke-congratulates-adeleke-voters-inec/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:06:34 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the August 15 governorship election as a significant litmus test for Nigeria’s 202 https://newtelegraphng.com/chinas-zero-tariff-policy-can-drive-africas-industrial-shift-jafaru/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinas-zero-tariff-policy-can-drive-africas-industrial-shift-jafaru https://newtelegraphng.com/chinas-zero-tariff-policy-can-drive-africas-industrial-shift-jafaru/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinas-zero-tariff-policy-can-drive-africas-industrial-shift-jafaru Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:05:54 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Parliamentary Relations, Hon. Jafaru Yakubu, has said China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines to African countries can accelerate structural economic transformation in Africa if countries build th https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/frsc-nabs-driver-over-mixed-loading-of-15-passengers-eight-motorcycles/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/frsc-nabs-driver-over-mixed-loading-of-15-passengers-eight-motorcycles/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:04:14 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “The development underscores the corps’ determination that enforcement actions will not be frustrated by attempts to evade lawful arrest or judicial proceedings,” the CPEO said. https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-seeks-stronger-diaspora-partnerships-to-tackle-security-challenges/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-seeks-stronger-diaspora-partnerships-to-tackle-security-challenges/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:03:50 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the expertise and investments of Nigerians in the diaspora to The post FG seeks stronger diaspora partnerships to tackle security challenges appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.lorekit.io/blog/give-your-agent-a-memory https://www.lorekit.io/blog/give-your-agent-a-memory Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:03:09 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.lorekit.io/blog/give-your-agent-a-memory Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49322206 Points: 6 # Comments: 1 https://newtelegraphng.com/alhaji-walis-death-painful-personal-loss-idris/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alhaji-walis-death-painful-personal-loss-idris https://newtelegraphng.com/alhaji-walis-death-painful-personal-loss-idris/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alhaji-walis-death-painful-personal-loss-idris Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:02:44 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris said the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora is a painful. Alhaji Idris in a statement by Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, said Alhaji Wali touched many lives through his philanthropy, support for educa https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-french-swimmer-l%C3%A9on-marchand-wins-gold-in-euros-400m-freestyle https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-french-swimmer-l%C3%A9on-marchand-wins-gold-in-euros-400m-freestyle Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:01:29 +0000 France 24 World News https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13573783/rory-mcilroy-finishes-66th-at-fedex-st-jude-championship-northern-irishman-feels-so-far-away-from-best-form https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13573783/rory-mcilroy-finishes-66th-at-fedex-st-jude-championship-northern-irishman-feels-so-far-away-from-best-form Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Rory McIlroy bemoaned his poor form as he finished 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, saying "I am so far away from where I need to be". http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/favourite-celeb-instagram-photos_01504598736.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/favourite-celeb-instagram-photos_01504598736.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:57:23 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity  LOL.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyrre1qzwlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyrre1qzwlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:58 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal. https://thewhistler.ng/ipob-reacts-as-israeli-advisor-seeks-end-to-alleged-british-influence/ https://thewhistler.ng/ipob-reacts-as-israeli-advisor-seeks-end-to-alleged-british-influence/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:37 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to remarks made by an Israeli strategic advisor, Noga Arbel, who called for the freedom of Biafra while criticising the United Kingdom over its alleged support for what she described as “colonialism” in Nigeria, during a programme aired https://newtelegraphng.com/heavy-downpour-wreck-hacoc-in-benue-submerge-several-houses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heavy-downpour-wreck-hacoc-in-benue-submerge-several-houses https://newtelegraphng.com/heavy-downpour-wreck-hacoc-in-benue-submerge-several-houses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heavy-downpour-wreck-hacoc-in-benue-submerge-several-houses Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:34 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Heavy downpours and rising water levels caused severe flooding across parts of Makurdi, the state capital submerging numerous residential houses, stranding commuters and destroying property. New Telegraph who monitored the situation observed that residents in low-lying areas and near riverbanks face https://tribuneonlineng.com/three-personalities-who-defined-osundecides2026-apcs-dayo-israel/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/three-personalities-who-defined-osundecides2026-apcs-dayo-israel/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:30 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has identified three key personalities he believes shaped the outcome of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Israel made the remarks on Sunday while reflecting on the election won by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who secur https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573779/burnley-vs-west-ham-zian-flemming-levels-it-up-late-on https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573779/burnley-vs-west-ham-zian-flemming-levels-it-up-late-on Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Zian Flemming strikes again against West Ham as his second goal levels it up for Burnley. https://thewhistler.ng/flood-submerges-homes-cars-as-torrential-rain-hits-abuja/ https://thewhistler.ng/flood-submerges-homes-cars-as-torrential-rain-hits-abuja/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:53:34 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Floodwater has broken through fences and gates into residential compounds in Katampe, Abuja, destroying properties and leaving residents to grapple with the aftermath of a heavy downpour in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The flooding occurred following torrential rainfall in Abuja, with the vo https://newtelegraphng.com/abbas-reaffirms-commitment-to-stand-by-honest-investors-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbas-reaffirms-commitment-to-stand-by-honest-investors-in-nigeria https://newtelegraphng.com/abbas-reaffirms-commitment-to-stand-by-honest-investors-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbas-reaffirms-commitment-to-stand-by-honest-investors-in-nigeria Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:53:23 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th House to stand by every honest investor in Nigeria, stressing the need for the country to prioritise industrialisation and scale up domestic production. Speaker Abbas also stated that the count https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903421-governors-forum-congratulates-gov-adeleke-on-re-election.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903421-governors-forum-congratulates-gov-adeleke-on-re-election.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:52:43 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News NGF said the interest generated by the off-cycle Osun governorship election again confirmed the resilience of Nigerian democracy. The post Governors’ forum congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/wike-surpasses-13-year-record-signs-26272-fct-c-of-os/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/wike-surpasses-13-year-record-signs-26272-fct-c-of-os/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:52:02 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “Also, automated notifications have been introduced to ensure that land allottees are informed when their documents are ready for collection,” Olayinka said. https://businessday.ng/sports/article/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-after-remarkable-career/ https://businessday.ng/sports/article/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-after-remarkable-career/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:50:56 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the 2026/27 season could be the final campaign of his remarkable football career, with the read more Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement after remarkable career https://tribuneonlineng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-tinubu-is-pro-democracy-speaker-tajudeen/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-tinubu-is-pro-democracy-speaker-tajudeen/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:50:33 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Speaker Tajudeen, who stated that the victory by the opposition Accord Party has only proved that democracy thrives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, added that The post Adeleke’s victory shows Tinubu is pro-democracy – Speaker Tajudeen appeared first on Tribune Online. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/police-launch-operation-velvet-to-enforce-traffic-laws-in-jigawa/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/police-launch-operation-velvet-to-enforce-traffic-laws-in-jigawa/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:50:30 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation, codenamed “Operation Velvet”, to tackle persistent violations of traffic laws across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawal Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on&#160 https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-guber-ngf-congratulates-gov-adeleke-on-re-election-for-second-term/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-guber-ngf-congratulates-gov-adeleke-on-re-election-for-second-term/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:50:08 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has said the strides and personality of re-elected Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke of Osun State readily paid off at the Saturday keenly contested governorship election in the state. A statement by the Chairman of the forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulraz https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49322107 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49322107 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:49:46 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech A few hours ago I switched my nameservers to Cloudflare in order to enable R2 bucket serving through my own subdomain, and I found out that it silently had injected a JS analytics snippet in my HTML-only JS-free site textlog.cc — I had to go to the Analytics dashboard, Add the site to the analytics https://www.completesports.com/adams-delighted-with-winning-debut-for-venezia/ https://www.completesports.com/adams-delighted-with-winning-debut-for-venezia/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:49:35 +0000 Completesports Football Akor Adams expressed his delight after helping Venezia claim a thrilling 3-2 victory over Modena in their Coppa Italia clash. The Nigeria international enjoyed a memorable debut for the Winged Lions, scoring twice and providing an assist in the Round of 64 encounter. Adams Hails Tough Win Adams expr https://newtelegraphng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-tinubu-is-pro-democracy-abbas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adelekes-victory-shows-tinubu-is-pro-democracy-abbas https://newtelegraphng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-tinubu-is-pro-democracy-abbas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adelekes-victory-shows-tinubu-is-pro-democracy-abbas Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:47:14 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has congratulated Governor Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke on his reelection for a second term in the governorship election held on Saturday, saying it proved that President Bola Tinubu, is a true democrat. As declared by the Independent Nati https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/former-israeli-captive-asks-ben-gvir-to-let-him-execute-palestinian-prisone?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/former-israeli-captive-asks-ben-gvir-to-let-him-execute-palestinian-prisone?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:46:21 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/israeli-army-besieges-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/israeli-army-besieges-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:45:52 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Israeli troops have raided the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/903418-arsenal-3-0-man-city-odegaard-leads-gunners-to-community-shield-glory.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/903418-arsenal-3-0-man-city-odegaard-leads-gunners-to-community-shield-glory.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:45:10 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Odegaard put the result beyond doubt two minutes into the second half. The post Arsenal 3-0 Man City: Odegaard leads Gunners to Community Shield glory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87nnwlpe5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87nnwlpe5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:44:23 +0000 BBC News World World News Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report. https://tribuneonlineng.com/high-body-fat-linked-to-23-lower-sperm-count-experts/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/high-body-fat-linked-to-23-lower-sperm-count-experts/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:41:54 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Researchers found that men with higher body fat generally had lower sperm counts, lower semen volume and sperm concentration, as well as The post High body fat linked to 23% lower sperm count – Experts appeared first on Tribune Online. https://newtelegraphng.com/alaafin-charges-yoruba-diasporians-on-spiritual-significance-of-home-coming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaafin-charges-yoruba-diasporians-on-spiritual-significance-of-home-coming https://newtelegraphng.com/alaafin-charges-yoruba-diasporians-on-spiritual-significance-of-home-coming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaafin-charges-yoruba-diasporians-on-spiritual-significance-of-home-coming Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:41:17 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has enjoined Yoruba in diaspora to immerse themselves in their religions and traditions for spiritual strengthening, personal fulfilment in life, global understanding and harmony. This was contained in a release by the monarch’s Director of Medi https://thewhistler.ng/osun-poll-apc-mulls-court-challenge-after-adelekes-victory/ https://thewhistler.ng/osun-poll-apc-mulls-court-challenge-after-adelekes-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:39:54 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun said its leadership is currently studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the APC Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Sunday in Osogbo. The party said it would explore all constitutional https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/ondo-stocks-volume-hits-27b-173900103.html https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/ondo-stocks-volume-hits-27b-173900103.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0000 Yahoo Finance Investment & Stocks https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/903420-osun-the-mourning-after-by-festus-adedayo.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/903420-osun-the-mourning-after-by-festus-adedayo.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:38:59 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Speaking after an infrastructure inspection, Governor Ademola Adeleke openly backed President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. He warmly referred to him as “our own son, father and leader.” He went further to declare: “I am the governor of the ancestral birthplace of Mr Presiden https://thesun.ng/ndlea-nabs-marble-trader-with-cocaine-at-lagos-airport-recovers-drugs-worth-billions-in-multi-state-sweep/ https://thesun.ng/ndlea-nabs-marble-trader-with-cocaine-at-lagos-airport-recovers-drugs-worth-billions-in-multi-state-sweep/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:38:25 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News A 48-year-old businessman who sold off his marble trading business to fund a bid at quick riches in the illicit drug trade has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to N https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/nigerias-fx-forwards-surge-264-to-90-89-million-as-fx-spot-plunges/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/nigerias-fx-forwards-surge-264-to-90-89-million-as-fx-spot-plunges/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:36:30 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria's foreign exchange derivatives market recorded its sharpest weekly surge in recent months, with FX Forwards turnover jumping 263.56% to $90.89 million in the week ended August 14, 2026. The post Nigeria’s FX Forwards surge 264% to $90.89 million as FX Spot plunges appeared first on Nai https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-bottom-line/2026/8/16/why-are-sandwiches-more-regulated-than-ai?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-bottom-line/2026/8/16/why-are-sandwiches-more-regulated-than-ai?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:36:02 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/community-shield-why-i-dropped-martinelli-nwaneri-against-man-city-arteta/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/community-shield-why-i-dropped-martinelli-nwaneri-against-man-city-arteta/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:33:42 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said players like Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus were left out of his Community Shield squad due to size restrictions. Arteta also claimed he is talking to the Premier League to expand their squad number allocations. Currently, a team can regis https://tribuneonlineng.com/weve-no-political-agreement-with-tinubu-adelekes-camp-rejects-keyamos-claim/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/weve-no-political-agreement-with-tinubu-adelekes-camp-rejects-keyamos-claim/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:33:16 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed suggestions that the governor’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid was tied to any political arrangement. The council said Adeleke’s support for the President was informed by his administration’s https://thesun.ng/osun-guber-sets-new-benchmark-for-2027-polls-says-app/ https://thesun.ng/osun-guber-sets-new-benchmark-for-2027-polls-says-app/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:32:28 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Action Peoples Party (APP) has described the just concluded Osun State governorship election as a major boost to Nigeria’s democratic development, declaring that the exercise has demonstrated that credible elections are possible when electoral institutions are allowed to operate independently. T https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/kebbi-2027-gov-idris-dumps-deputy-picks-ibrahim-augie-as-running-mate/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/kebbi-2027-gov-idris-dumps-deputy-picks-ibrahim-augie-as-running-mate/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:32:26 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi by the APC National O https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-engagement-with-nigerian-diaspora-for-national-development/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-engagement-with-nigerian-diaspora-for-national-development/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0000 PM News Nigerian News On the Nigerian diaspora, the Minister emphasized that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the government views Nigerians abroad not as a burden, but as vital contributors to national progress. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-why-apc-must-learn-bitter-lessons-before-2027-dayo-israel/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-why-apc-must-learn-bitter-lessons-before-2027-dayo-israel/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:30:55 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Dayo Israel, has explained why the party must learn from its defeat in The post #OsunDecides2026: Why APC must learn bitter lessons before 2027 — Dayo Israel appeared first on Tribune Online.