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The development has raised fresh concerns among reside https://newtelegraphng.com/hoscom-commends-tinubu-for-commitment-to-refinery-revival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hoscom-commends-tinubu-for-commitment-to-refinery-revival https://newtelegraphng.com/hoscom-commends-tinubu-for-commitment-to-refinery-revival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hoscom-commends-tinubu-for-commitment-to-refinery-revival Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:29:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Port Harcourt Refinery Host Community Bulk Petroleum Retailers Association (HOSCOM) has stated that it welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed commitment to the revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery, describing the assurance as a significant development for Nigeria’s energy security and t https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-suspected-political-thugs-attack-arees-palace/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-suspected-political-thugs-attack-arees-palace/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:28:04 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The monarch, while speaking with newsmen in Iree on Friday, said the incident occurred at about 2am when two Sienna vehicles allegedly arrived at the palace, and the occupants fired shots into the air before shooting at the gate of the palace. The post Osun election: Suspected political thugs attack https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-osun-speaker-alleges-military-attacks-in-odo-otin-calls-for-international-scrutiny/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-osun-speaker-alleges-military-attacks-in-odo-otin-calls-for-international-scrutiny/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:27:48 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has called on the international community to intervene over what he described as attacks, intimidation and threats against citizens and political actors in Odo Otin Local Government Area in the past 48 hours, in an address delivered a https://leadership.ng/retailers-back-tinubu-on-refineries-revival-demand-define-timelines-from-nnpc/ https://leadership.ng/retailers-back-tinubu-on-refineries-revival-demand-define-timelines-from-nnpc/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:25:04 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for distinguishing between refineries that merely run and those that turn a profit, while pressing NNPC Ltd to convert a recent technical partnership agreement from a non-binding memoran https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-shun-political-violence-iyere-tells-politicians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-shun-political-violence-iyere-tells-politicians https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-shun-political-violence-iyere-tells-politicians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-shun-political-violence-iyere-tells-politicians Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:24:15 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Accord Party candidate for Edo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Kennedy Iyere, has urged political actors to shun violence, intimidation and electoral manipulation ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Iyere, who is also the Coordinator-General of the Youth E https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sandisks-stock-is-extending-its-major-rebound-this-is-the-latest-spark-69898f46?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sandisks-stock-is-extending-its-major-rebound-this-is-the-latest-spark-69898f46?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Analysts weighed in positively on the company’s new financial targets — helping to further a rally that’s brought shares up more than 60% from their recent low point. https://newtelegraphng.com/apc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-mobilisation-of-thugs-into-osun-govt-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-mobilisation-of-thugs-into-osun-govt-house https://newtelegraphng.com/apc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-mobilisation-of-thugs-into-osun-govt-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-mobilisation-of-thugs-into-osun-govt-house Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:22:45 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised an alarm over the alleged mobilisation of political thugs into the State Government House ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, calling on security agencies to urgently intervene to prevent violence. The party’s Media Committee member https://dailytrust.com/religious-differences-shouldnt-divide-us-bala-lau-tells-muslims-christians/ https://dailytrust.com/religious-differences-shouldnt-divide-us-bala-lau-tells-muslims-christians/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:20:32 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The National Chairman of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, has urged Nigerians to respect one another’s religions and work together to protect the country. He said Muslims and Christians have equal stakes in Nigeria and should live peacefully despit https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/14/u-s-mission-welcomes-new-consul-general-in-lagos/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/14/u-s-mission-welcomes-new-consul-general-in-lagos/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:17 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Lagos – The United States Consulate General in Lagos is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Consul General, Mr. Brandon Hudspeth.   The post U.S. mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos  appeared first on Nairametrics. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-14/the-equity-and-credit-disconnect-is-getting-really-big-again https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-14/the-equity-and-credit-disconnect-is-getting-really-big-again Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:15:58 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Are stocks missing something? https://newtelegraphng.com/oborevwori-okowa-others-attend-funeral-of-delta-apc-chairmans-mother/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oborevwori-okowa-others-attend-funeral-of-delta-apc-chairmans-mother https://newtelegraphng.com/oborevwori-okowa-others-attend-funeral-of-delta-apc-chairmans-mother/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oborevwori-okowa-others-attend-funeral-of-delta-apc-chairmans-mother Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:15:51 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday joined other dignitaries at the funeral service of late Mrs Felicia Oritseolumewo Arenyeka, mother of the State Chairman of the All Pro https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902938-fg-seeks-african-led-research-partnerships-to-tackle-hepatobiliary-cancers.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902938-fg-seeks-african-led-research-partnerships-to-tackle-hepatobiliary-cancers.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:28 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News He also advocated the use of digital health, genomics and artificial intelligence, where they could strengthen cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and surveillance. 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Customers must have maintained an FCMB account for at least three months to be considered, while eligible returning customers can access repayment periods of up to 90 days. https://tribuneonlineng.com/fire-guts-residential-building-in-ibadan/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/fire-guts-residential-building-in-ibadan/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:12:05 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Property, the value of which is yet to be ascertained, was destroyed in a residential building gutted by fire on The post Fire guts residential building in Ibadan appeared first on Tribune Online. https://businessday.ng/news/article/frc-urges-auditors-to-embrace-ai-without-compromising-independence/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/frc-urges-auditors-to-embrace-ai-without-compromising-independence/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:10:51 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has urged auditors and other stakeholders in the financial reporting ecosystem to embrace read more FRC urges auditors to embrace AI without compromising independence https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/innovest-africa-to-showcase-cohort-5-founders-at-lagos-demo-day/ https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/innovest-africa-to-showcase-cohort-5-founders-at-lagos-demo-day/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:10:38 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News     Innovest Afrika, a Texas-based non-profit entrepreneurship development organisation, will host its Cohort 5 Demo Day on Friday, August read more Innovest Africa to showcase cohort 5 founders at Lagos demo day https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/new-book-courage-to-succeed-profiles-14-nigerian-entrepreneurs-who-beat-the-odds-2/ https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/new-book-courage-to-succeed-profiles-14-nigerian-entrepreneurs-who-beat-the-odds-2/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:09:31 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News A new book, Courage to Succeed, has launched to spotlight the resilience of Nigerian entrepreneurship. Authored by Yinka Padonu, creative read more New book ‘Courage to Succeed’ profiles 14 Nigerian entrepreneurs who beat the odds https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:09:12 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/meet-nigerias-daniel-umemezie-named-us-national-youth-poet-laureate/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/meet-nigerias-daniel-umemezie-named-us-national-youth-poet-laureate/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:07:30 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Daniel Umemezie has been named the 2026–2027 US National Youth Poet Laureate, becoming the 10th young poet to hold the prestigious title and the second Nigerian-American to receive the honour. The post Meet Nigeria’s Daniel Umemezie, named US national youth poet laureate appeared first on Vang https://businessday.ng/news/article/ncos-csos-seek-wider-use-of-non-custodial-measures-to-ease-prison-congestion/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/ncos-csos-seek-wider-use-of-non-custodial-measures-to-ease-prison-congestion/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:59 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called for stronger support from courts, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to expand read more NCoS, CSOs seek wider use of non-custodial measures to ease prison congestion https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/super-eagles-arokodare-strength-ajax.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/super-eagles-arokodare-strength-ajax.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:54 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Former Ajax midfielder Hedwiges Maduro has backed Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare to make an impact in the Eredivisie, with the Nigerian striker's physical strength singled out as a major asset for the four-time UEFA Champions League winners, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare joined Ajax on loan f https://newtelegraphng.com/atiku-challenges-tinubus-qualification-for-2027-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atiku-challenges-tinubus-qualification-for-2027-election https://newtelegraphng.com/atiku-challenges-tinubus-qualification-for-2027-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atiku-challenges-tinubus-qualification-for-2027-election Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:08 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …Asks INEC to produce president’s form CF001  Former Vice President and candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Friday deposed to an affidavit at the Registry of the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging the qualificati https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/14/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-crash-aged-19?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/14/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-crash-aged-19?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:08 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/epl-arsenal-eager-to-finalise-osimhens-transfer-after-artetas-demand/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/epl-arsenal-eager-to-finalise-osimhens-transfer-after-artetas-demand/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:02:24 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Arsenal are eager to finalise the transfer of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen after manager Mikel Arteta’s demand. According to Foot Mercato, the Premier League champions believe they can finalize the Osimhen transfer after Arteta urged the club’s hierarchy to ‘take’ the N https://leadership.ng/imumolen-defends-his-accord-chairmanship-position-says-its-anchored-on-judicial-orders/ https://leadership.ng/imumolen-defends-his-accord-chairmanship-position-says-its-anchored-on-judicial-orders/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:02:15 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Factional National Chairman of Accord, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has defended his claim to the leadership of the party, saying his position is anchored on valid judicial orders and established internal party structures, rather than a self-declaration. Imumolen made the clarification in a statemen https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/transfer-arsenal-star-mikel-merino-names-club-with-finest-midfield-in-epl/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/transfer-arsenal-star-mikel-merino-names-club-with-finest-midfield-in-epl/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:01:49 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Arsenal midfielder, Mikel Merino, has expressed excitement at the signing of Bruno Guimaraes. The 2026 FIFA World Cup champion believes that the Gunners now possess one of the finest midfields in football following the Brazilian’s transfer from Newcastle. Guimaraes, aged 28, has signed a four- https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-have-a-9-to-5-job-and-started-dating-a-bartender-can-i-have-a-future-with-someone-who-works-nights-500d4320?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-have-a-9-to-5-job-and-started-dating-a-bartender-can-i-have-a-future-with-someone-who-works-nights-500d4320?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “He usually doesn’t get off work until 4 a.m.” https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13566630/liverpool-key-questions-answered-as-jeff-bezos-and-amit-bhatia-close-in-on-purchasing-strategic-minority-stake https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13566630/liverpool-key-questions-answered-as-jeff-bezos-and-amit-bhatia-close-in-on-purchasing-strategic-minority-stake Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have sold a stake in Liverpool Football Club to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573038/england-batter-emilio-gay-bags-second-duck-of-test-warm-up-as-pakistan-captain-babar-azam-suffers-injury-scare https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573038/england-batter-emilio-gay-bags-second-duck-of-test-warm-up-as-pakistan-captain-babar-azam-suffers-injury-scare Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football England opener Emilio Gay bagged a pair and Pakistan captain Babar Azam suffered an injury scare on an eventful second day of the Test match-warm up in Beckenham. https://businessday.ng/technology/article/fmyd-niya-partner-cascador-to-fund-nigerian-youth-entrepreneurs-with-up-to-n5m/ https://businessday.ng/technology/article/fmyd-niya-partner-cascador-to-fund-nigerian-youth-entrepreneurs-with-up-to-n5m/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:59:35 +0000 BusinessDay Tech Naija Tech The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), has partnered with Cascador to launch a read more FMYD, NiYA partner Cascador to fund Nigerian youth entrepreneurs with up to N5m https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-accord-party-alleges-coordinated-attacks-says-15-members-killed/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-accord-party-alleges-coordinated-attacks-says-15-members-killed/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:59:15 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Narrating the incident, Oba Oyelakin said the attack occurred at about 2 a.m. when two Sienna vehicles allegedly arrived at the palace. The post #OsunDecides2026: Accord Party alleges coordinated attacks, says 15 members killed appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902934-just-in-nahcon-announces-2027-hajj-fares-fixes-payment-deadline.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902934-just-in-nahcon-announces-2027-hajj-fares-fixes-payment-deadline.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:57:39 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News NAHCON said intending pilgrims who had already deposited ₦5 million must pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration. The post JUST IN: NAHCON announces 2027 Hajj fares, fixes payment deadline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-apc-alleges-mobilisation-of-thugs-at-govt-house/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-apc-alleges-mobilisation-of-thugs-at-govt-house/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:55:28 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News According to him, two individuals allegedly identified by the names “Olowe” and “Iberu” were said to be coordinating the movement of the suspected thugs. The post #OsunDecides2026: APC alleges mobilisation of thugs at govt house appeared first on Tribune Online. https://thesun.ng/criver-2027-bbnaija-star-phyna-bloggers-stage-one-million-march-for-otu-odey/ https://thesun.ng/criver-2027-bbnaija-star-phyna-bloggers-stage-one-million-march-for-otu-odey/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:55:27 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, and members of the National Association of Bloggers have mobilised support for the second-term bid of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, staging a one-million-man march in https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-nuj-calls-for-safety-of-journalists-covering-polls/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-nuj-calls-for-safety-of-journalists-covering-polls/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:53:05 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Enitan Abdultawab The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has urged political parties, security agencies, election officials and other stakeholders to protect journalists covering Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, and Se https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-2026-electoral-hub-raises-alarm-over-73-violent-incidents-29-deaths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-2026-electoral-hub-raises-alarm-over-73-violent-incidents-29-deaths https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-2026-electoral-hub-raises-alarm-over-73-violent-incidents-29-deaths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-2026-electoral-hub-raises-alarm-over-73-violent-incidents-29-deaths Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:52:17 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Electoral Hub has raised the alarm over the security situation ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, disclosing that 73 election-related violent incidents have resulted in 29 deaths across the state. The civil society organisation, in a pre-election statement signed by its Direct https://www.skysports.com/cycling/news/12040/13573056/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-aged-19-after-accident-during-eighth-stage-of-volta-a-portugal https://www.skysports.com/cycling/news/12040/13573056/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-aged-19-after-accident-during-eighth-stage-of-volta-a-portugal Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal road race. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902930-shooting-stars-appoint-former-super-eagles-coach-salisu-yusuf-ahead-of-new-season.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902930-shooting-stars-appoint-former-super-eagles-coach-salisu-yusuf-ahead-of-new-season.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:51:49 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Ibadan-based club announced Yusuf’s appointment in a statement, describing the experienced tactician as a valuable addition to its technical setup... The post Shooting Stars appoint former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf ahead of new season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/think-interest-rates-are-high-now-these-charts-offers-a-different-perspective-ae5f28c6?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/think-interest-rates-are-high-now-these-charts-offers-a-different-perspective-ae5f28c6?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Also in Weekend Reads: 10 remarkable housing markets, stock picks, and health-insurance battles. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-us-case-over-ceo-killing-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-us-case-over-ceo-killing-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:50:10 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in a federal case over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson in December 2024. (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.completesports.com/warren-joshua-fury-yet-to-agree-on-venue-for-big-bout/ https://www.completesports.com/warren-joshua-fury-yet-to-agree-on-venue-for-big-bout/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:47:50 +0000 Completesports Football British boxing promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must agree on a venue for their targeted November heavyweight fight, warning that the bout could be postponed or canceled if both camps cannot reach a final decision. Wembley Stadium in London was the initial choic https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/atiku-asks-court-to-disqualify-tinubu-over-nysc-certificate/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/atiku-asks-court-to-disqualify-tinubu-over-nysc-certificate/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:47:06 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from participating in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku is seeking Tinubu’s disqualification over an alleged forged NYSC discharge certifi https://newtelegraphng.com/inec-fixes-date-for-primaries-in-restored-constituencies-in-kogi-delta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inec-fixes-date-for-primaries-in-restored-constituencies-in-kogi-delta https://newtelegraphng.com/inec-fixes-date-for-primaries-in-restored-constituencies-in-kogi-delta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inec-fixes-date-for-primaries-in-restored-constituencies-in-kogi-delta Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:46:19 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed between August 21 and 25, 2026, for the conduct of party primaries in four previously suppressed state House of Assembly constituencies. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, in a statement issued on Friday, disclosed that th https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/mangione-admits-to-killing-healthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/mangione-admits-to-killing-healthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:46:05 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted on Friday in New York federal court that he shot and killed Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024. He faces life in prison. Mangione's attorney, Karen Fri https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/efcc-arraigns-man-over-alleged-%e2%82%a656-4m-hajj-fraud-in-ibadan/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/efcc-arraigns-man-over-alleged-%e2%82%a656-4m-hajj-fraud-in-ibadan/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:45:38 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Lawal Babale Musa before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over alleged forgery, altering of documents and stealing involving ₦56.4 million meant for the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. A statement by the agency, said Musa was arraigned on Thu https://thewhistler.ng/anambra-diaspora-demands-release-of-kidnapped-philanthropist/ https://thewhistler.ng/anambra-diaspora-demands-release-of-kidnapped-philanthropist/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:45:17 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Anambra indigenes, home and the diaspora, Friday, called on the state Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, and President Bola Tinubu to take proactive measures towards the immediate rescue of the CEO of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor. THE WHISTLER reports that Ezeokafor was abducted on Tuesday while pr https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902928-nafdac-strengthens-regulatory-oversight-of-blood-products-in-nigeria.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902928-nafdac-strengthens-regulatory-oversight-of-blood-products-in-nigeria.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:43:58 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News NAFDAC said blood and blood products are classified as essential medicines and should be consistently available, with their quality, safety and affordability assured. The post NAFDAC strengthens regulatory oversight of blood products in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/building-a-legacy-how-abiodun-turned-housing-into-engine-of-urban-transformation-in-ogun/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/building-a-legacy-how-abiodun-turned-housing-into-engine-of-urban-transformation-in-ogun/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:42:03 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News By Kayode Akinmade Drive along the Siun-Sagamu Expressway today and it is easy to miss how recently the landscape around Kobape was little more than open bush. Today, standing prominently https://newtelegraphng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-local-refineries-cut-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-local-refineries-cut-costs https://newtelegraphng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-local-refineries-cut-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-local-refineries-cut-costs Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:41:38 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …says 53.7m barrels supplied to local refiners in Q2  …targets improved compliance with domestic supply obligations The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Friday, said it was working on a crude oil and gas swap arrangement aimed at reducing supply costs and imp https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260814-teenage-british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-accident https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260814-teenage-british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-accident Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:41:09 +0000 France 24 World News 19-year-old British cyclist Finlay ⁠Tarling died ​following a "serious accident" during the eighth stage ​of the Tour of Portugal race, tour organisers and his team said on Friday. https://thewhistler.ng/bezos-backed-consortium-buys-third-of-liverpool/ https://thewhistler.ng/bezos-backed-consortium-buys-third-of-liverpool/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:40:12 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Liverpool Football Club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have agreed to sell about a third of the club to a consortium that includes Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos. FSG confirmed in a statement that it had entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a strategic minority stake to 1892 H https://www.marketwatch.com/story/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-stalking-health-insurance-ceo-in-federal-court-d941ce3f?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-stalking-health-insurance-ceo-in-federal-court-d941ce3f?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive, pled guilty to federal stalking charges ahead of a high-profile state murder trial in New York set to begin next month. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/you-scammed-us-sold-my-catalogue-shallipopi-blasts-dapper-threatens-efcc-action/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/you-scammed-us-sold-my-catalogue-shallipopi-blasts-dapper-threatens-efcc-action/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:38:38 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has accused music executive, Dapper Music of withholding royalties from 46 of his songs and alleged that his music catalogue was sold. Shallipopi made the allegations on X while speaking about his ongoing dispute with Dapper over royalties https://technext24.com/news/airtel-starlink-satellite-mobile-service-drc/ https://technext24.com/news/airtel-starlink-satellite-mobile-service-drc/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:38:29 +0000 Technext Naija Tech Airtel has launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through a… https://newtelegraphng.com/cappa-lagos-water-concession-prepaid-meter-expansion-will-deepen-more-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cappa-lagos-water-concession-prepaid-meter-expansion-will-deepen-more-crisis https://newtelegraphng.com/cappa-lagos-water-concession-prepaid-meter-expansion-will-deepen-more-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cappa-lagos-water-concession-prepaid-meter-expansion-will-deepen-more-crisis Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:36:28 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has cautioned the Lagos State Government against plans to place parts of the state’s public water infrastructure under private concession. The organisation described the move as a dangerous retreat from government’s responsibility https://tribuneonlineng.com/court-remands-ex-nba-chairman-shendam-branch-in-dss-custody/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/court-remands-ex-nba-chairman-shendam-branch-in-dss-custody/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:35:50 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered that the former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Shendam Branch, Plateau State, The post Court remands Ex NBA chairman, Shendam Branch, in DSS custody appeared first on Tribune Online. https://dailytrust.com/police-rescue-5-abducted-travellers-in-benue/ https://dailytrust.com/police-rescue-5-abducted-travellers-in-benue/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:35:11 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Police operatives in Benue State on Friday rescued five of the 14 travellers allegedly abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent reports that the incident occurred on Thursday night when the victims were travelli https://leadership.ng/ticket-charge-cut-will-affect-nsib-operations/ https://leadership.ng/ticket-charge-cut-will-affect-nsib-operations/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:34:11 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The director-general of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has warned that the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from six per cent to four per cent could affect the agency’s ability to effectively discharge its expanding transport safety https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-13-high-risk-lgas-to-watch-out-for/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-13-high-risk-lgas-to-watch-out-for/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:33:18 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News As Osun electorate goes to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, attention is shifting to 13 local government areas identified as The post #OsunDecides2026: 13 high-risk LGAs to watch out for appeared first on Tribune Online. https://leadership.ng/adamu-targets-food-security-poverty-reduction-with-farmers-empowerment/ https://leadership.ng/adamu-targets-food-security-poverty-reduction-with-farmers-empowerment/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:33:02 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Inspector-General of Police and Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has launched an agricultural empowerment programme aimed at boosting food production, strengthening food security and reducing poverty among farmers in the state. T https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902925-four-days-after-exiting-adc-ex-chief-of-sss-lawal-daura-picks-apms-vp-slot.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902925-four-days-after-exiting-adc-ex-chief-of-sss-lawal-daura-picks-apms-vp-slot.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:32:30 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Former SSS Director-General Lawal Daura, who recently left the ADC after pursuing the Katsina governorship ticket, has emerged as Seyi Makinde’s running mate on the APM presidential ticket. The post Four days after exiting ADC, ex-chief of SSS Lawal Daura picks APM’s VP slot appeared first on Premiu https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-be-neutral-professional-adelekes-camp-tells-security-agencies/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-be-neutral-professional-adelekes-camp-tells-security-agencies/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:32:27 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Imole Campaign Council on Friday urged security agencies to be neutral and professional during the election in Osun State. The post Osun election: ‘Be neutral, professional; Adeleke’s camp tells security agencies appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/7-countries-that-give-nigerians-long-visitor-visas/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/7-countries-that-give-nigerians-long-visitor-visas/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:50 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Every country has different rules governing how long visitors can stay, and some destinations make long-term travel considerably easier than others. The post 7 countries that give Nigerians long visitor visas appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/nigerian-newsrooms-must-adapt-to-changing-digital-landscape-google/ https://leadership.ng/nigerian-newsrooms-must-adapt-to-changing-digital-landscape-google/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:10 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Google has urged Nigerian news organisations to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), audience analytics and new revenue models to remain sustainable amid changing audience behaviour and declining traditional advertising revenue. The call was made during the fifth edition of the MTN Media Innovation P https://www.marketwatch.com/story/owning-a-home-is-overrated-renting-is-now-often-a-much-better-money-move-711288a6?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/owning-a-home-is-overrated-renting-is-now-often-a-much-better-money-move-711288a6?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks There are better ways to think about investments than homeownership. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/flood-niger-plans-two-abode-policy-to-reduce-disaster/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/flood-niger-plans-two-abode-policy-to-reduce-disaster/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:28:58 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Laleye Dipo in Minna In order to mitigate the effect of flood in communities the Niger state government is to introduce the “two abode” system of living, especially for people https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572838/enzo-fernandez-transfer-news-man-city-miss-chelseas-deadline-to-bid-for-midfielder https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572838/enzo-fernandez-transfer-news-man-city-miss-chelseas-deadline-to-bid-for-midfielder Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The 5pm Friday deadline set by Chelsea for Man City to make their bid for Enzo Fernandez has passed with no offer made for the midfielder. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/obla-fulfils-promise-pays-33000-tuition-n25m-upkeep-for-idoma-first-class-law-graduate/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/obla-fulfils-promise-pays-33000-tuition-n25m-upkeep-for-idoma-first-class-law-graduate/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:58 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Less than a year after making the promise in Otukpo, Chief Godwin Obla, SAN, has fulfilled his pledge to sponsor the first female of Idoma extraction to graduate with a https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/jef-medical-outreach-delivers-9601-interventions-to-over-3000-osun-residents/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/jef-medical-outreach-delivers-9601-interventions-to-over-3000-osun-residents/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:25:02 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Michael Olugbode in Abuja More than 3,000 residents of Ifewara, Osun State, have benefited from a five-day free medical outreach organised by the Jennifer Etuh Foundation (JEF), with a total https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-atiku-drags-tinubu-to-court-over-certificate/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-atiku-drags-tinubu-to-court-over-certificate/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:24:15 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Among the reliefs sought is an order disqualifying Tinubu and the APC from participating in the 2027 presidential election if the court upholds the plaintiffs’ case. The post 2027: Atiku drags Tinubu to Court over certificate  appeared first on Tribune Online. https://dailytrust.com/atiku-drags-tinubu-to-court-over-eligibility-for-2027-election/ https://dailytrust.com/atiku-drags-tinubu-to-court-over-eligibility-for-2027-election/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:23:48 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday personally appeared at the Registry of the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he deposed to an affidavit in support of a suit challenging the qualification of President Bola https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-importation-of-thugs-into-govt-house/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-importation-of-thugs-into-govt-house/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:23:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News He alleged that the thugs were imported to disrupt the election, especially in Osogbo and parts of Egbedore, if the process is not in the party's favour. 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