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 12:55:02 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12040/13572930/the-hundred-eliminators-sunrisers-leeds-vs-southern-brave-in-womens-match-before-manchester-super-giants-take-on-sunrisers-men https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12040/13572930/the-hundred-eliminators-sunrisers-leeds-vs-southern-brave-in-womens-match-before-manchester-super-giants-take-on-sunrisers-men Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force assures Osun residents of adequate security for Saturday’s governorship election, deploying helicopters, drones, and MOPOL to ensu Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/ https://punchng.com/kano-has-875593-out-of-school-children-official/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kano-has-875593-out-of-school-children-official/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:42 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A new survey reveals Kano State has 875,593 out-of-school children, a reduction from 2023 figures. 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Effor Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-pistols-cult-caps-from-abandoned-motorcycle-in-anambra/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/maresca-uncertain-over-rodris-future-at-man-city/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/maresca-uncertain-over-rodris-future-at-man-city/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:53:06 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for the midfielder. The post Maresca uncertain over Rodri’s future at Man City appeared first on Vanguard News. https://punchng.com/video-persons-with-disabilities-phyna-join-criver-govs-one-million-march/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/video-persons-with-disabilities-phyna-join-criver-govs-one-million-march/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:52:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Persons with disabilities and BBNaija star Phyna joined Governor Bassey Otu’s ‘One Million March’ in Cross River State, showing massive support. 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Chelsea had informed City they must match their £120 million valuation before the end of Friday, A https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-no-southerner-can-defeat-tinubu-adc-chieftain/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-no-southerner-can-defeat-tinubu-adc-chieftain/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:51:10 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A chieftain  of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Fabiyi Oladimeji, says no presidential candidate from the South can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Fabiyi spoke on Friday during an interview on Trust TV, stressing that only the ADC candidate, Ati https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-adebayo-unveils-75000mw-power-target-full-employment-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-adebayo-unveils-75000mw-power-target-full-employment-agenda https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-adebayo-unveils-75000mw-power-target-full-employment-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-adebayo-unveils-75000mw-power-target-full-employment-agenda Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:50:59 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 Presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has unveiled a five-point agenda for transforming Nigeria, promising to tackle insecurity, unemployment, low productivity, inadequate electricity supply and weak institutions if elected pre https://thewhistler.ng/enugu-based-tricycle-operator-linked-to-cross-border-kidnap-cases/ https://thewhistler.ng/enugu-based-tricycle-operator-linked-to-cross-border-kidnap-cases/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:47:19 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Enugu State Police Command, Friday, said it has arrested a tricycle operator who is behind various inter-state kidnap operations in and around the state. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Bitrus Giwa, stated this when the command paraded fourteen kidnap suspects in Enugu. According to him, th https://newtelegraphng.com/minister-lauds-kebbis-media-stakeholder-engagement-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minister-lauds-kebbis-media-stakeholder-engagement-strategy https://newtelegraphng.com/minister-lauds-kebbis-media-stakeholder-engagement-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minister-lauds-kebbis-media-stakeholder-engagement-strategy Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:46:06 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, has commended the Kebbi State Government for initiating direct engagement with stakeholders in the media industry and in governance to effectively publicise the achievements of Governor Nasir Idris. Speaking during a courte https://leadership.ng/just-in-14-passengers-abducted-in-benue-police-rescue-4-year-old-boy-4-others/ https://leadership.ng/just-in-14-passengers-abducted-in-benue-police-rescue-4-year-old-boy-4-others/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:27 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News No fewer than 14 passengers travelling from Enugu State to Abuja were abducted by suspected bandits along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, on Thursday night. The passengers were reportedly travelling in a commercial bus when the suspected bandits ambushed th https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/we-can-always-upgrade-uche-ogbodo-shares-latest-facial-transformation/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/we-can-always-upgrade-uche-ogbodo-shares-latest-facial-transformation/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:14 +0000 PM News Nigerian News According to Ogbodo, she had Threads, Fillers and PDO done to lift her face, restore volume, smooth out lines and achieve what she described as a fresh, youthful and well rested look. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/saudi-arabia-announces-start-of-red-sea-defence-alliance-will-it-work?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/saudi-arabia-announces-start-of-red-sea-defence-alliance-will-it-work?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:11 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/npfl-warri-wolves-sign-12-players-ahead-new-season/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/npfl-warri-wolves-sign-12-players-ahead-new-season/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:44:17 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Warri Wolves have strengthened their squad with 12 new players, DAILY POST reports. The newly signed players are James Akawu, Ubah Cyracus, Blessing Ndubisi, Alex Aguodoh, Auwal Abubakar and Okon Samuel. Other are Sani Ahmed, George Ekong, Wisdom Tom, Eventus Towo, Kennedy Anslem and Ezegbu Divine J https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retail-sales-slump-in-july-cheaper-gas-and-amazon-prime-hangover-are-the-chief-culprits-b9db8535?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retail-sales-slump-in-july-cheaper-gas-and-amazon-prime-hangover-are-the-chief-culprits-b9db8535?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Sales at U.S. retailers fell in July for the first time in 14 months, but not because the economy sputtered. Americans spent less at gas stations because of lower oil prices and they bought less online after Amazon’s summer sales bonanza. https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/14/investors-chase-cbns-20-omo-yield-with-n4-93-trillion-bids/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/14/investors-chase-cbns-20-omo-yield-with-n4-93-trillion-bids/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:41:46 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held an OMO auction on Thursday, August 13, 2026, attracting N4.93 trillion in total subscriptions against a combined N600 billion on offer, split evenly between 103-day and 138-day bills. The post Investors chase CBN’s 20% OMO yield with N4.93 trillion bids appeare https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c7vgyrl2573o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c7vgyrl2573o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:33 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen? https://technext24.com/reviews/birth-certificate-analogue-or-digital/ https://technext24.com/reviews/birth-certificate-analogue-or-digital/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:24 +0000 Technext Naija Tech A Lagos-based lawyer faced a challenging situation while trying to obtain a birth certificate for his child. His… https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-parade-14-kidnap-suspects-recover-5-ak-47-rifles-310-rounds-in-enugu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-parade-14-kidnap-suspects-recover-5-ak-47-rifles-310-rounds-in-enugu/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:39:10 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Giwa disclosed that the suspects had been linked to the abduction of a man at Mgbabuowa/Aguobuowa, Ezeagu, on May 25, 2026, for which N5.5 million ransom was allegedly collected. The post Police parade 14 kidnap suspects, recover 5 AK-47 rifles, 310 rounds in Enugu appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/two-seriously-injured-after-passenger-train-derails-near-lewes-in-east-sussex/ https://leadership.ng/two-seriously-injured-after-passenger-train-derails-near-lewes-in-east-sussex/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:39:03 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Two people sustained serious injuries after a Southern passenger train derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, triggering a major emergency response. The train, which was travelling from London Victoria to Eastbourne, was carrying about 150 passengers when three of its eight carriages ov https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-over-fake-herbal-medicine-impersonation-in-kano/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-over-fake-herbal-medicine-impersonation-in-kano/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:37:48 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Kano police arrest five suspects for producing and selling fake herbal medicine, impersonating a registered practitioner. Verify products to avoid fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-over-fake-herbal-medicine-impersonation-in-kano/ https://thewhistler.ng/19-year-old-wife-poisons-husband-40-days-after-wedding/ https://thewhistler.ng/19-year-old-wife-poisons-husband-40-days-after-wedding/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:37:12 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News A 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, has allegedly attempted to poison her husband barely 40 days after their wedding in Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12, in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area, when Musa allegedly mixed a poisonous substance into her husband’s me https://techcabal.com/2026/08/14/nigeria-creator-economy-tax/ https://techcabal.com/2026/08/14/nigeria-creator-economy-tax/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:36:42 +0000 TechCabal Naija Tech Nigerian creators may lose 5% of their income to tax if the government decides an ebook sale is a royalty. Here's why it matters. https://leadership.ng/ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starrgirl/ https://leadership.ng/ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starrgirl/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:44 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News     Grammy-nominated Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has released her highly anticipated third studio album titled ‘Starrgirl’.   The 16-track body of work was released across major digital streaming platforms on Friday.   Announcing the release on her social media pages, the 24-year https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rates-are-at-multiyear-highs-yet-stocks-hit-fresh-records-heres-how-long-the-defiance-may-last-b29a5d14?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rates-are-at-multiyear-highs-yet-stocks-hit-fresh-records-heres-how-long-the-defiance-may-last-b29a5d14?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The relationship between bond yields and equities has turned negative again, says LPL Financial. https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/nigeria-epl-iwobi-bassey-aina-salary-ajay.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/nigeria-epl-iwobi-bassey-aina-salary-ajay.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:34:44 +0000 Soccernet NG Football A number of Nigerian footballers will again be a part of the 2026-27 Premier League season with many of them smiling to the banks with big salaries, Soccernet.ng reports. There are a few changes to be expected among the Nigerian group when the campaign kicks off next week. Coventry City are back in https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/most-deaths-go-undocumented-as-nigeria-records-5m-births-yearly-npc/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/most-deaths-go-undocumented-as-nigeria-records-5m-births-yearly-npc/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:34:35 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The National Population Commission, NPC, has lamented that although Nigeria records about five million births yearly, most deaths are not documented. A Federal Commissioner of the NPC, Clifford Zira, who stated this at an event in Yola, added that even births are not registered in many cases. He sai https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/white-sugar-rally-boosts-refining-as-supply-outlook-tightens https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/white-sugar-rally-boosts-refining-as-supply-outlook-tightens Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:33:55 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks White sugar futures in London headed for a third straight weekly gain, boosting refining margins as concerns over tightening supplies stay in focus. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-arrest-29-yr-old-man-for-desecrating-quran-for-ritual-in-zuru/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-arrest-29-yr-old-man-for-desecrating-quran-for-ritual-in-zuru/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:31:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, in a statement on Friday, said the incident occurred on 9th August 2026 at about 1900hrs in the Zango Area, Zuru. The post Police arrest 29-yr-old man for desecrating Qur’an for ritual in Zuru appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-police-announce-statewide-movement-restriction-from-midnight/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-police-announce-statewide-movement-restriction-from-midnight/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:31:16 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has announced a statewide restriction of movement in Osun State from midnight on Friday as security agencies intensify preparations for Saturday’s governorship election. The restriction is part of measures being implemented to secure the election and facilitate the deploymen https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/19-year-old-woman-arrested-for-poisoning-husband-40-days-after-wedding/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/19-year-old-woman-arrested-for-poisoning-husband-40-days-after-wedding/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:31:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Aisha Musa, over an alleged attempt to poison her husband in Gwamma village, Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. The development was disclosed in a post shared on the command’s official X handle on Thursday, August 13, 2026, an https://thesun.ng/sokoto-unicef-unveil-10-year-education-plan-for-inclusive-climate-resilient-future/ https://thesun.ng/sokoto-unicef-unveil-10-year-education-plan-for-inclusive-climate-resilient-future/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Sokoto State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners, has unveiled a 10-year, evidence-based, gender-responsive and climate-resilient education plan aimed at transforming l https://leadership.ng/osun-poll-speaker-raises-alarm-over-alleged-attacks-seeks-global-intervention/ https://leadership.ng/osun-poll-speaker-raises-alarm-over-alleged-attacks-seeks-global-intervention/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:29:43 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has raised the alarm over alleged attacks, intimidation and threats against citizens and political actors in parts of the state ahead of the governorship election. ‎Egbedun, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the capital https://thewhistler.ng/us-missionary-freed-after-nine-months-in-niger-captivity/ https://thewhistler.ng/us-missionary-freed-after-nine-months-in-niger-captivity/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:28:34 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News A United States missionary kidnapped from his home in Niger’s capital, Niamey, nine months ago has been released into the custody of US officials, the Christian organisation he worked for announced on Friday. Kevin Rideout, who served with SIM International, a Charlotte-based missionary organisation https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-didnt-know-what-else-to-do-patients-take-their-health-insurance-battles-to-facebook-and-linkedin-500bda58?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-didnt-know-what-else-to-do-patients-take-their-health-insurance-battles-to-facebook-and-linkedin-500bda58?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Pushed to their limits, patients are turning to social media to plead for help getting their medical care covered. https://tribuneonlineng.com/taraba-varsity-asuu-issues-14-day-ultimatum-to-gov-kefas-to-implement-pending-demands/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/taraba-varsity-asuu-issues-14-day-ultimatum-to-gov-kefas-to-implement-pending-demands/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:27:57 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University Branch, on Thursday issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas... The post Taraba varsity ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum to Gov Kefas to implement pending demands appeared first on Tribune Online. https://leadership.ng/sec-orders-freeze-of-assets-linked-to-6-suspected-terrorist-financiers/ https://leadership.ng/sec-orders-freeze-of-assets-linked-to-6-suspected-terrorist-financiers/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:27:09 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has directed capital market operators to immediately freeze funds, assets and other economic resources belonging to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee. The directive was contained in a https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/14/u-s-names-brandon-hudspeth-as-new-consul-general-in-lagos/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/14/u-s-names-brandon-hudspeth-as-new-consul-general-in-lagos/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:25:43 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Brandon Hudspeth has been appointed the new U.S. Consul General in Lagos, returning to Nigeria where he previously served as the Consulate’s Political-Economic Section Chief. The post U.S. names Brandon Hudspeth as new consul general in Lagos appeared first on Nairametrics. https://businessday.ng/insurance/article/universal-insurance-seals-n7-1bn-capital-injection-deal-as-fate-hangs-on-naicom/ https://businessday.ng/insurance/article/universal-insurance-seals-n7-1bn-capital-injection-deal-as-fate-hangs-on-naicom/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:24:43 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Embattled Universal Insurance Plc has entered into a binding N7.128 billion private placement agreement with FPNG Co-Nvest Limited, a transaction read more Universal Insurance seals N7.1bn capital injection deal as fate hangs on NAICOM https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/tinubu-to-inec-security-agencies-ensure-peaceful-transparent-poll-in-osun/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/tinubu-to-inec-security-agencies-ensure-peaceful-transparent-poll-in-osun/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:24:19 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News * Says outcome of Osun election must reflect will of the citizenry Deji Elumoye in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-embark-on-route-march-as-inec-distributes-materials/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-embark-on-route-march-as-inec-distributes-materials/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ahead of the Osun election, police embark on a route march in Osogbo to ensure security, while INEC distributes non-sensitive materials for the poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-embark-on-route-march-as-inec-distributes-materials/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-outcome-must-reflect-peoples-will-tinubu/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-outcome-must-reflect-peoples-will-tinubu/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:42 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State. The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their governor in an election where 15 candida https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902851-osundecides2026-tinubu-calls-for-peaceful-transparent-election.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902851-osundecides2026-tinubu-calls-for-peaceful-transparent-election.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:32 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News President Tinubu also charged the electorate in Osun State to come out to discharge their civic responsibility. The post #OsunDecides2026: Tinubu calls for peaceful, transparent election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/hudspeth-takes-over-as-us-consul-general-in-lagos/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/hudspeth-takes-over-as-us-consul-general-in-lagos/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:19 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Mr. Hudspeth, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, takes over from Consul General Rick Swart, who retired from the US Foreign Service in July 2026. The post Hudspeth takes over as US Consul General in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/woman-jailed-for-presenting-forged-certificate-to-stop-dissolution-of-her-marriage/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/woman-jailed-for-presenting-forged-certificate-to-stop-dissolution-of-her-marriage/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:16 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Mr Adeboye Adeyemo, 55, the husband to the now convict had on March 26, filed a divorce suit against Bolanle due to the misunderstandings between them. https://tribuneonlineng.com/i-remain-oyo-adc-governorship-candidate-adegoke/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/i-remain-oyo-adc-governorship-candidate-adegoke/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:14 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Oloye Gboyega Adegoke, on Friday said he remained the authentic... The post I remain Oyo ADC governorship candidate —Adegoke appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-national-debt-about-to-reach-bleak-40-trillion-milestone-and-its-likely-hit-50-trillion-soon-0f10df2d?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-national-debt-about-to-reach-bleak-40-trillion-milestone-and-its-likely-hit-50-trillion-soon-0f10df2d?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Bank of America’s chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett, expects that debt milestone will be reached by 2029. That’s creating some preferences for stocks over bonds. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/nigerian-arrested-two-suspects-dead-as-ghana-police-foil-bank-robbery/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/nigerian-arrested-two-suspects-dead-as-ghana-police-foil-bank-robbery/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:22:21 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A Nigerian man, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, has been arrested after Ghanaian police operatives foiled an alleged attempt to rob three banks in the Labone area of Accra. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, after the Ghana Police Service received intelligence about a planned attack on GC https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/sec-blacklists-six-individuals-three-entities-for-financing-terrorism.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/sec-blacklists-six-individuals-three-entities-for-financing-terrorism.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:21:49 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to freeze the funds, assets and other economic resources belonging to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC). The SEC, in a circular to all Capit https://dailytrust.com/use-osun-to-show-how-prepared-you-are-for-2027-tinubu-tells-inec/ https://dailytrust.com/use-osun-to-show-how-prepared-you-are-for-2027-tinubu-tells-inec/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:20:55 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use the Osun State governorship election to demonstrate its preparedness for the 2027 general elections. The President also charged security agencies to ensure the peaceful and transparent conduct of th https://leadership.ng/nscdc-to-private-guards-dont-just-guard-gates-detect-threats/ https://leadership.ng/nscdc-to-private-guards-dont-just-guard-gates-detect-threats/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:19:34 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has charged private security operatives to move beyond routine gatekeeping and develop the capacity to detect, document and report emerging security threats before they escalate. The FCT Commandant of the NSCDC , Dr Olusola Odumosu, gave the charg https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/arsenal-plot-sensational-victor-osimhen-move-after-vinicius-jr-snub/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/arsenal-plot-sensational-victor-osimhen-move-after-vinicius-jr-snub/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Arsenal are reportedly considering a sensational late move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as they continue to explore attacking options before the transfer window closes. The post Arsenal plot sensational Victor Osimhen move after Vinicius Jr snub appeared first on Vanguard News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/dss-arraigns-19-suspects-over-crude-oil-theft-in-akwa-ibom/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/dss-arraigns-19-suspects-over-crude-oil-theft-in-akwa-ibom/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:14 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Department of State Services, DSS, on Friday arraigned 19 suspects before an Uyo Magistrate Court over alleged crude oil theft. The DSS had earlier arraigned 19 suspects over that matter. It was gathered that the suspects were arrested following intelligence driven operation led by the https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/air-peace-picketing-what-the-law-says/ https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/air-peace-picketing-what-the-law-says/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:07 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The events of Tuesday morning were chaotic, especially for Air Peace travellers who were stranded due to picketing activities carried read more Air Peace picketing: What the law says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/us-stock-futures-up-as-strong-earnings-benign-data-drive-gains https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/us-stock-futures-up-as-strong-earnings-benign-data-drive-gains Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:04 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks US equities are poised to end the week at all-time highs, extending a momentum driven by robust earnings and cooler inflation readings. https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-seeks-china-partnership-on-medical-equipment-local-manufacturing/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-seeks-china-partnership-on-medical-equipment-local-manufacturing/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:13:31 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Federal Government has called for deeper collaboration with China in medical equipment, hospital development, diagnostics, digital health.. The post FG seeks China partnership on medical equipment, local manufacturing appeared first on Tribune Online. https://punchng.com/fire-guts-two-flats-in-gombe-destroys-n80m-property/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fire-guts-two-flats-in-gombe-destroys-n80m-property/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:12:49 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A fire outbreak in Gombe’s Yalenguruza Quarters destroyed N80m worth of property in two residential flats. Prompt response by firefighters prevented furthe Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-two-flats-in-gombe-destroys-n80m-property/ https://www.icirnigeria.org/osun-election-police-deploy-helicopter-drones-declare-movement-restriction/ https://www.icirnigeria.org/osun-election-police-deploy-helicopter-drones-declare-movement-restriction/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:12:21 +0000 ICIR Nigeria Nigerian News THE Nigeria Police Force has deployed helicopters, drones, mobile police personnel and other security assets across Osun State as part of intensified security measures ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Force Public Relations Officer, Iniedu Okokon, disclosed this on Friday during a brie https://businessday.ng/pro/article/who-builds-the-bridge-to-nigerias-13trn-economy/ https://businessday.ng/pro/article/who-builds-the-bridge-to-nigerias-13trn-economy/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:12:11 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News In a PwC report titled The World in 2050, Nigeria is projected to become one of the world’s 10 largest economies read more Who builds the bridge to Nigeria’s $13trn economy? https://newtelegraphng.com/juma-is-not-going-anywhere-priscilla-ojos-manager-slams-trolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juma-is-not-going-anywhere-priscilla-ojos-manager-slams-trolls https://newtelegraphng.com/juma-is-not-going-anywhere-priscilla-ojos-manager-slams-trolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juma-is-not-going-anywhere-priscilla-ojos-manager-slams-trolls Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:59 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Media personality and talent manager Layole Oyatogun has publicly addressed the trending #FreeJuma online campaign targeting influencer Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The hashtag gained traction across social media following Juma Jux’s recent public appearance at the https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/israeli-soldiers-prevent-aid-delivery-to-besieged-palestinians?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/israeli-soldiers-prevent-aid-delivery-to-besieged-palestinians?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:56 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Israeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/cyclospora-outbreak-puts-food-safety-to-the-test-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/cyclospora-outbreak-puts-food-safety-to-the-test-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:25 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks A cyclospora outbreak and salmonella flare up are putting food safety and restaurants to the test in the US. It also caused consumers to cut back on eating out and food brands to take a closer look at their supply chains. Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick reports. (Source: Bloomberg) https://businessday.ng/news/article/why-stronger-domestic-revenue-mobilisation-remains-nigerias-best-path-to-fiscal-space/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/why-stronger-domestic-revenue-mobilisation-remains-nigerias-best-path-to-fiscal-space/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:22 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Before now, Nigeria’s fiscal narrative has been trapped in a familiar paradox: an ambitious national budget laden with critical infrastructure read more Why stronger domestic revenue mobilisation remains Nigeria’s best path to fiscal space https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tinubu-calls-for-peaceful-election-in-osun-charges-security-agencies-to-protect-voters-inec-officials/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tinubu-calls-for-peaceful-election-in-osun-charges-security-agencies-to-protect-voters-inec-officials/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State.  The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their gove https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/wafcon-2026-ajibade-laments-super-falcons-disappointing-outing/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/wafcon-2026-ajibade-laments-super-falcons-disappointing-outing/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:12 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has reacted to Nigeria’s dismal outing at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. Nigeria crashed out in the quarter-finals following a 1-0 defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Justine Madugu’s side also failed to https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tiv-arewa-youths-laud-tinubu-over-creation-of-army-division-in-benue/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tiv-arewa-youths-laud-tinubu-over-creation-of-army-division-in-benue/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:10:07 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News According to him, “for decades, Benue State has faced serious security challenges, including armed attacks, kidnappings, banditry, militia activities and communal conflicts. The post Tiv, Arewa youths laud Tinubu over creation of Army Division in Benue appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/israeli-forces-block-activists-from-reaching-besieged-qusra-families?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/israeli-forces-block-activists-from-reaching-besieged-qusra-families?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:47 +0000 Al Jazeera World News About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week. https://www.tvcnews.tv/nia-congratulates-seven-more-insurers-on-full-recapitalisation/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/nia-congratulates-seven-more-insurers-on-full-recapitalisation/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:46 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has congratulated seven additional insurance companies that secured full recapitalisation approval from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), bringing the industry-wide recapitalisation exercise to a successful conclusion. The post NIA Congratulates Seve https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/youre-subsidising-apc-governance-aisha-yesufu-reacts-to-wadadas-wife-sharing-cash/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/youre-subsidising-apc-governance-aisha-yesufu-reacts-to-wadadas-wife-sharing-cash/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:03 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to a viral video showing Maryam Wadada, wife of Nasarawa State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Ahmed Wadada, sharing cash to supporters during an ongoing empowerment programme. Yesufu reacted to the incident in a post s https://www.marketwatch.com/story/applied-materials-shares-are-down-on-elevated-expectations-heres-why-analysts-say-its-time-to-buy-bd34dd54?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/applied-materials-shares-are-down-on-elevated-expectations-heres-why-analysts-say-its-time-to-buy-bd34dd54?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Analysts see the semiconductor company continuing to grow from a boost in demand amid the race to dominate the artificial-intelligence industry. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/adeleke-camp-condemns-release-of-apc-assembly-candidate-allegedly-found-with-gun/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/adeleke-camp-condemns-release-of-apc-assembly-candidate-allegedly-found-with-gun/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:07:43 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Imole Campaign Council has commended the Nigerian Navy for what it described as professionalism and neutrality in Osun State, while condemning the reported release of an All Progressives Congress House of Assembly candidate allegedly arrested with a gun. The post Adeleke camp condemns release of https://punchng.com/police-warn-aibom-motorists-against-traffic-violations-pledge-strict-enforcement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-warn-aibom-motorists-against-traffic-violations-pledge-strict-enforcement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Akwa Ibom State Police Command warns motorists against traffic violations, pledging strict enforcement across the state to restore sanity on roads. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-aibom-motorists-against-traffic-violations-pledge-strict-enforcement/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902844-madugu-apologises-after-super-falcons-world-cup-heartbreak.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902844-madugu-apologises-after-super-falcons-world-cup-heartbreak.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:06:05 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The result ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2027 World Cup and brought their historic run of qualifying for every edition of the tournament to an end The post Madugu apologises after Super Falcons World Cup heartbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/oil-prices-set-for-4-weekly-gain-as-hormuz-risks-persist/ https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/oil-prices-set-for-4-weekly-gain-as-hormuz-risks-persist/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:26 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Crude oil prices were on course for a weekly gain of about 4 percent as the United States and Iran read more Oil prices set for 4% weekly gain as Hormuz risks persist https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starr-girl.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starr-girl.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:01 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has released her third studio album titled “Starr Girl”. The 16-track project features Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Wizkid on “Gimme Dat” and Rema on “Who’s Dat Girl”. Other confirmed guest appearances include Kwn on “Amazing”, The https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-maciver-declares-governorship-ambition-on-pdp-platform-in-bayelsa/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/2027-maciver-declares-governorship-ambition-on-pdp-platform-in-bayelsa/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:04:59 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Great Joshua MacIver has formally declared his intention to contest the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship ticket for the November 2027 off-cycle election in Bayelsa State. MacIver communicated his intention in a letter addressed to the Bayelsa State PDP State Working Committee, SWC. In the https://www.completesports.com/senator-ogba-why-im-vying-for-nff-first-vice-president-position/ https://www.completesports.com/senator-ogba-why-im-vying-for-nff-first-vice-president-position/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:03:16 +0000 Completesports Football Senator Obinna Ogba, a retired referee and current Chairman of Abakaliki FC, a second-tier Nigerian domestic league side, has revealed his determination to contest for the position of First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Completesports.com reports. The former Chairman of th https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/14/rising-australian-golfer-bang-dies-of-brain-haemorrhage-in-thailand-aged-18?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/14/rising-australian-golfer-bang-dies-of-brain-haemorrhage-in-thailand-aged-18?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:02:02 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery. https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-tension-in-nlc-as-ajaero-kicks-against-pro-tinubu-group/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-tension-in-nlc-as-ajaero-kicks-against-pro-tinubu-group/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:02:01 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News A simmering crisis is brewing between the national secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and some affiliates of the organised labour union... The post 2027: Tension in NLC as Ajaero kicks against pro-Tinubu group appeared first on Tribune Online. https://leadership.ng/nickelodeon-star-christy-knowings-dies-at-46-after-asthma-attack/ https://leadership.ng/nickelodeon-star-christy-knowings-dies-at-46-after-asthma-attack/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:01:08 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings has died at the age of 46 following an asthma attack that reportedly resulted in severe brain damage. Knowings, best known for her time on the popular children’s sketch comedy series All That, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday after spending several days in hosp https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/africas-pension-funds-are-sitting-on-a-fortune-its-time-we-invested-it-in-the-real-economy/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/africas-pension-funds-are-sitting-on-a-fortune-its-time-we-invested-it-in-the-real-economy/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:01:04 +0000 BusinessDay Opinion Editorials There is a peculiar irony at the heart of African development finance. Every year, governments and development partners scour the read more Africa’s Pension Funds are sitting on a fortune. It’s time we invested it in the real economy https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/osun-election-inec-explains-delay-in-distribution-of-sensitive-materials/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/osun-election-inec-explains-delay-in-distribution-of-sensitive-materials/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:53 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why the distribution of sensitive electoral materials for Saturday’s Osun governorship election was delayed. https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/within-the-room-again-the-variable-nigeria-finally-admitted/ https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/within-the-room-again-the-variable-nigeria-finally-admitted/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:10 +0000 BusinessDay Opinion Editorials About a year ago, I wrote from Brasília about the privilege of accompanying the Board of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX read more Within the room, again: the variable Nigeria finally admitted https://www.theverge.com/tech/979928/cmf-clip-pro-review https://www.theverge.com/tech/979928/cmf-clip-pro-review Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Clip earbuds are an exercise in compromise. It's an inherent aspect of their design - and physics. They can be more comfortable for people that don't like something jammed in their ear, but sound response suffers. Ambient awareness is great because you can easily hear the sound around you, which mea 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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.” https://www.theafricareport.com/427637/raila-junior-can-he-inherit-his-late-fathers-political-base-in-nairobi/ https://www.theafricareport.com/427637/raila-junior-can-he-inherit-his-late-fathers-political-base-in-nairobi/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The Africa Report Africa News Raila Junior is taking the decisive move to try and follow in his late father Raila Odinga’s big political footsteps, and specifically inherit Baba’s largest political base, in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/friday-in-house-news_0101541926.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/friday-in-house-news_0101541926.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Weekend hailngs.....IN HOUSE MEMO  dey salute everyone oh..........This blogging work is not easy and i wonder what those other Journalists who blog but do not make money do to survive.....See me going round for adverts and see shakara...where are those born fools that said i work for Tinubu? m https://leadership.ng/tupac-murder-suspect-keefe-d-reportedly-doing-pretty-good-as-trial-begins/ https://leadership.ng/tupac-murder-suspect-keefe-d-reportedly-doing-pretty-good-as-trial-begins/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:58:05 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Duane “Keefe D” Davis is reportedly remaining calm as his long-awaited trial over the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur gets underway in Las Vegas. Davis, 64, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge and appeared in court on Monday, August 10, as jury selection began. Prosecutors accuse him of help https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/israeli-pm-netanyahu-calls-uk-the-islamic-republic-of?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/israeli-pm-netanyahu-calls-uk-the-islamic-republic-of?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:56 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The Israeli PM's remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK's Labour government. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/niger-139-arrested-64-remanded-after-suleja-violent-rally/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/niger-139-arrested-64-remanded-after-suleja-violent-rally/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:47 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Niger State Police Command has arrested 139 suspects following a crackdown on alleged criminal activities linked to an unlawful and violent rally in Suleja, with 64 of those arrested subsequently arraigned and remanded in a correctional centre. The Command in a statement issued on Friday&#1 https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260814-zambia-suspends-election-vote-counting-over-reports-of-violence https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260814-zambia-suspends-election-vote-counting-over-reports-of-violence Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:23 +0000 France 24 World News Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting from Thursday's presidential and parliamentary elections for at least 24 hours due to “violence targeted at poll staff” and reported instances of theft of marked ballot papers. Former minister Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to Pre https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/august-meeting-2026/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/august-meeting-2026/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:56:51 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity The 2026 August Meeting in Enugu State unfolded in grand style on August 8, with Amstel Malta joining thousands of women in celebrating a longstanding tradition of culture, community, and collective impact. The revered annual homecoming saw Igbo women in Nigeria and the diaspora returning to their c https://thesun.ng/nlc-pledges-support-for-efcc-anti-corruption-fight/ https://thesun.ng/nlc-pledges-support-for-efcc-anti-corruption-fight/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:56:35 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has pledged its support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows in Nigeria. 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