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 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:14:24 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/my-ancestry-search-ended-in-lagos-royal-family-us-born-nigerian-olomo/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/my-ancestry-search-ended-in-lagos-royal-family-us-born-nigerian-olomo/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:00:03 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Olomo, a US-born Nigerian, shares his journey of tracing his ancestry, which led him to the Senlu Royal House of Imota in Lagos State. Discover his inspiri Read More: https://punchng.com/my-ancestry-search-ended-in-lagos-royal-family-us-born-nigerian-olomo/ https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:59:15 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A fresh internal crisis brews within the NLC as its national secretariat queries the Lagos chairman over her involvement with a pro-Tinubu group, WoPU. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/ https://punchng.com/lakurawa-terrorists-kill-four-soldiers-in-sokoto/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/lakurawa-terrorists-kill-four-soldiers-in-sokoto/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:58:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Kebbe town in Sokoto, killing four soldiers and looting shops. Get the latest details on the Sokoto attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/lakurawa-terrorists-kill-four-soldiers-in-sokoto/ https://punchng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-refinery-supply/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-refinery-supply/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:56:47 +0000 Punch Nigerian News NUPRC is consulting on a domestic crude oil swap to cut supply costs and ensure more crude is available to Nigerian refineries. Learn more about this initi Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-refinery-supply/ https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:55:06 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The EFCC has arraigned Lawal Musa for allegedly defrauding individuals of N56 million under the guise of facilitating the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/oghenegaren-osievwo-thompson-blade-of-destiny-how-17-year-old-prodigy-rewrote-nigerias-sporting-history/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/oghenegaren-osievwo-thompson-blade-of-destiny-how-17-year-old-prodigy-rewrote-nigerias-sporting-history/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:10:18 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News On August 9, 2026, 17-year-old Oghenegaren Osievwo-Thompson made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in an international fencing tournament, triumphing in the U-23 men’s epee event at the 2026 https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/history-beckons-as-cameroon-malawi-clash/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/history-beckons-as-cameroon-malawi-clash/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:08:06 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Cameroon and Malawi will battle in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tomorrow as both teams close in on a first major title. The 2026 WAFCON  https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/more-than-a-charity-as-arsenal-man-city-set-to-face-off-on-dstv-gotv/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/more-than-a-charity-as-arsenal-man-city-set-to-face-off-on-dstv-gotv/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:06:22 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The new football season begins with an early dose of rivalry on Sunday when Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield, with both sides eager to begin the https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/seagles-scores-brace-but-gala-stumble-in-super-lig-opener/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/seagles-scores-brace-but-gala-stumble-in-super-lig-opener/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:04:52 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News ​Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Çorum in their opening match of the Süper Lig season. ​Süper https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/westerhof-appeals-to-presidency-for-relocation-of-house-promised-him-to-safer-environment/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/westerhof-appeals-to-presidency-for-relocation-of-house-promised-him-to-safer-environment/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:03:46 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Former Super Eagles Eagles Coach, Clemens Westerhof has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians for a switch of the house allocated to him in a remote area of https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/08-15-2026-indonesia-quake-sv-mp4?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/08-15-2026-indonesia-quake-sv-mp4?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:03:22 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/veritas-university-emerges-champions-at-inaugural-nba-rec-university-tournament/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/veritas-university-emerges-champions-at-inaugural-nba-rec-university-tournament/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:01:14 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Veritas University defeated University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) 41-36 to win the inaugural NBA REC University Tournament, held recently at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Center. The two-day event brought https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/five-year-old-omotoso-dazzles-at-7th-efunkoya-u-15-table-tennis-tournament/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/five-year-old-omotoso-dazzles-at-7th-efunkoya-u-15-table-tennis-tournament/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:12 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News At just five years old, Ayomide Omotoso had little grasp of the magnitude of the challenge before him. To him, it was all about the thrill of bouncing around the https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/nigeria-football-federation-election-from-84-1-to-68-5-did-the-reform-really-change-who-chooses-the-nff-president/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/nigeria-football-federation-election-from-84-1-to-68-5-did-the-reform-really-change-who-chooses-the-nff-president/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:58:16 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The electorate has expanded. But has the balance of power really changed? By Paul Lucky Okoku Before Nigerians debate who should become the next President of the Nigeria Football Federation, https://tribuneonlineng.com/countries-we-would-like-to-visit-and-what-we-would-do-there/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/countries-we-would-like-to-visit-and-what-we-would-do-there/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News It is not only adults who have dreams of travelling to foreign countries for business or pleasure. Children do, too. GIDEON ALABI spoke to some children in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to get their opinions on the country they would like to travel to, what they would do there, and what they would https://tribuneonlineng.com/lautechs-growing-visibility-as-hub-of-innovation-technological-excellence/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/lautechs-growing-visibility-as-hub-of-innovation-technological-excellence/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News For decades, Nigerian universities have been assessed primarily by their academic publications, accreditation status and graduation statistics. While these remain important indicators of institutional performance, a more compelling measure is emerging: the ability of universities to translate knowle https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/at-least-two-killed-as-magnitude-7-7-quake-hits-indonesia?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/at-least-two-killed-as-magnitude-7-7-quake-hits-indonesia?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:36:04 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island. https://thesun.ng/policy-clash-threatening-nigerias-outdoor-advertising-sector-ekechi/ https://thesun.ng/policy-clash-threatening-nigerias-outdoor-advertising-sector-ekechi/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:26:41 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News An advertising expert, Dr. Theodore Ekechi, has warned that overlapping regulatory frameworks, conflicting fees, and fragmented enforcement are threatening the stability and growth of Nigeria’s outdoor advertising sector. The post Policy clash threatening Nigeria’s outdoor advertising sector – Ekech https://thesun.ng/imo-court-restrains-govt-security-agencies-from-interference-with-ugochinyeres-rallies/ https://thesun.ng/imo-court-restrains-govt-security-agencies-from-interference-with-ugochinyeres-rallies/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:24:35 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Imo State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies as well as the chairmen of Ideato North and Ideato South Local Government Areas from interfering with the civic and political https://thesun.ng/insecurity-tiv-arewa-youths-commend-tinubu-over-creation-of-5-division-in-benue-2/ https://thesun.ng/insecurity-tiv-arewa-youths-commend-tinubu-over-creation-of-5-division-in-benue-2/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:23:27 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Tiv Youth Council Worldwide and the Arewa Youth Assembly have commended President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for the creation of the 5 Division of the Nigerian Army, with headquarters in Makurdi, Benue State. https://thesun.ng/sterling-bank-backs-womens-economic-inclusion-programme/ https://thesun.ng/sterling-bank-backs-womens-economic-inclusion-programme/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:20:59 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Sterling Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic participation in Nigeria through its support for the Nigeria Gender Country Programme (NGCP). The post Sterling Bank backs women’s economic inclusion programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/mangione-pleads-guilty-as-polarising-ceo-killing-reaches-new-phase?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/mangione-pleads-guilty-as-polarising-ceo-killing-reaches-new-phase?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:20:06 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkt2/executive https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkt2/executive Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:14:05 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkt2/executive Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49306577 Points: 32 # Comments: 0 https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/8/15/buenaventura-residents-criticise-state-neglect-after-colombias-earthquake?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/8/15/buenaventura-residents-criticise-state-neglect-after-colombias-earthquake?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:12:02 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend. https://thesun.ng/ikwuano-obodoukwu-celebrates-2026-new-yam-festival/ https://thesun.ng/ikwuano-obodoukwu-celebrates-2026-new-yam-festival/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:11:18 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Ikwuano-Obodoukwu Autonomous community came alive on Sunday August 9, as people from all walks of life converged on the palace of His Royal Highness, Eze Jude Obidiegwu, the paramount ruler of Ikwuano-Obodoukwu autonomous community in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State for the 2026 New https://thesun.ng/tinubu-to-diaspora-move-beyond-remittances-invest-in-nigeria-2/ https://thesun.ng/tinubu-to-diaspora-move-beyond-remittances-invest-in-nigeria-2/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:11:01 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to move beyond sending remittances to their families and take equity in Nigeria’s economic future by investing directly in productive sectors of the economy. The post Tinubu to diaspora: Move beyond remittances, invest in Nigeria appeared first https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/dimanche-sharon-nigerians-shouldnt-risk-their-lives-to-seek-better-future-abroad/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/dimanche-sharon-nigerians-shouldnt-risk-their-lives-to-seek-better-future-abroad/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News For many Nigerians, the dream of a better life abroad has become so compelling that they are willing to risk everything to pursue it, sometimes through dangerous and irregular routes. https://thesun.ng/coup-sylvas-aide-warns-against-media-trial/ https://thesun.ng/coup-sylvas-aide-warns-against-media-trial/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:08:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News A media aide to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, Chief Julius Bokoru, has questioned the pattern of reports on allegations linking his principal to an alleged coup plot. The post Coup: Sylva’s aide warns against media trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/sanwo-olus-aide-to-launch-ai-platform-for-youth-empowerment/ https://thesun.ng/sanwo-olus-aide-to-launch-ai-platform-for-youth-empowerment/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:06:43 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Youth Mobilisation, Alabi Opeyemi, is set to launch an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to connect young people with jobs, scholarships, training, and mentorship. The post Sanwo-Olu’s aide to launch AI pla https://thesun.ng/fubara-set-to-inaugurate-10-projects-across-rivers-2/ https://thesun.ng/fubara-set-to-inaugurate-10-projects-across-rivers-2/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:05:20 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will from Monday, August 17, begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the state, as part of efforts by his administration to deepen development at the grassroots. The post Fubara set to inaugurate 10 projects across Rivers appeared first on The Su https://thesun.ng/group-applauds-tinubu-for-deploying-over-1000-military-officers-to-omu-aran/ https://thesun.ng/group-applauds-tinubu-for-deploying-over-1000-military-officers-to-omu-aran/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:03:39 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), has commended President Bola Tinubu for the swift security intervention in Kwara South, following the deployment of a battalion of the Nigerian Army, comprising over 1,000 military personnel to Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. https://punchng.com/india-nabs-nigerian-man-over-love-scam/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/india-nabs-nigerian-man-over-love-scam/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:59:05 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A Nigerian man has been arrested in India for an alleged love scam, defrauding a victim of N98.1m. Learn more about the cyber fraud operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-nabs-nigerian-man-over-love-scam/ https://punchng.com/sec-freezes-assets-allegedly-linked-to-six-terrorist-financiers/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/sec-freezes-assets-allegedly-linked-to-six-terrorist-financiers/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:56:42 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The SEC has frozen assets linked to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee. Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-freezes-assets-allegedly-linked-to-six-terrorist-financiers/ https://blog.ploopy.co/the-aplus-is-finally-here-499 https://blog.ploopy.co/the-aplus-is-finally-here-499 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:55:31 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://blog.ploopy.co/the-aplus-is-finally-here-499 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49306443 Points: 20 # Comments: 8 https://tribuneonlineng.com/in-new-book-osundare-explains-why-truth-is-trouble/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/in-new-book-osundare-explains-why-truth-is-trouble/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:55:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News When Christ said, “Know the truth, and it shall set you free,” perhaps he did not have certain people and places in mind. Award-winning poet and professor of English, Niyi Osundare, in his seminal new book ‘Truth is Trouble’, shows that his country, Nigeria, is one such place where it can be dangero https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-accord-wage-n20000-per-vote-war/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-accord-wage-n20000-per-vote-war/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:53:21 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ahead of today’s Osun governorship election, APC and Accord Party face accusations of widespread vote-buying, offering up to N20,000 per vote. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-accord-wage-n20000-per-vote-war/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/beyond-the-ballot-igp-disus-non-kinetic-push-to-keep-osun-election-violence-free/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/beyond-the-ballot-igp-disus-non-kinetic-push-to-keep-osun-election-violence-free/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News By Akindele Adegebo As Nigeria prepares for today, August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, is taking the fight against electoral violence beyond conventional policing. From increased deployment and intelligence gathering to communi https://punchng.com/fg-stakeholders-to-develop-new-national-peace-policy/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fg-stakeholders-to-develop-new-national-peace-policy/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:43:22 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Federal Government and key stakeholders are developing a new National Peace Policy to strengthen conflict prevention and resilience across Nigeria. Lea Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-stakeholders-to-develop-new-national-peace-policy/ https://punchng.com/bea-scholars-demand-2025-full-stipends/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/bea-scholars-demand-2025-full-stipends/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:40:18 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigerian students under the BEA scholarship scheme demand full 2025 stipends, expressing concern over budget cycle closures. Learn about the ongoing paymen Read More: https://punchng.com/bea-scholars-demand-2025-full-stipends/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/lula-holds-slim-lead-over-flavio-bolsonaro-ahead-of-brazil-election?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/lula-holds-slim-lead-over-flavio-bolsonaro-ahead-of-brazil-election?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:32:56 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/peter-okoyes-solo-career-gains-momentum-as-p-square-family-feud-resurfaces/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/peter-okoyes-solo-career-gains-momentum-as-p-square-family-feud-resurfaces/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:26:40 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Ferdinand Ekechukwu Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, formerly of P-Square music group, has been in the news cycle lately for airing a series of escalating allegations against his other brothers, his https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/un-urges-support-for-afghan-womens-aid-five-years-into-taliban-rule?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/un-urges-support-for-afghan-womens-aid-five-years-into-taliban-rule?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:23:26 +0000 Al Jazeera World News More than half of women’s organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women. https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.03459 https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.03459 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:15:23 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.03459 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49306196 Points: 16 # Comments: 0 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/08-15-2026-colombia-quake-reported-mp4?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/08-15-2026-colombia-quake-reported-mp4?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:14:47 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake. https://sf.gazetteer.co/corgi-kills-short-lived-website-that-ranked-its-female-employees https://sf.gazetteer.co/corgi-kills-short-lived-website-that-ranked-its-female-employees Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:55 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://sf.gazetteer.co/corgi-kills-short-lived-website-that-ranked-its-female-employees Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49306080 Points: 17 # Comments: 6 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/singapore-stocks-record-run-gets-goldilocks-boost-from-growth https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/singapore-stocks-record-run-gets-goldilocks-boost-from-growth Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Singapore’s stocks have outperformed the world over the past month as their traditional strengths of high dividend yields and resilient balance sheets get a lift from a “Goldilocks” economic backdrop. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/15/iran-war-live-trump-vows-to-make-hormuz-us-territory-pretty-soon?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/15/iran-war-live-trump-vows-to-make-hormuz-us-territory-pretty-soon?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News US President Trump says that 'pretty soon' he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated. https://tribuneonlineng.com/academy-of-letters-inducts-balogun-lucas-other-fellows-honours-tunde-kelani-at-28th-convocation/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/academy-of-letters-inducts-balogun-lucas-other-fellows-honours-tunde-kelani-at-28th-convocation/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) on Thursday held its 28th Convocation, Induction of New Members and Investiture of Regular and Honorary Fellows, with distinguished scholars and other eminent Nigerians admitted into different categories of the Academy. The ceremony, held at the J. F. Ade Ajayi https://thesun.ng/inec-and-demilitarisation-of-elections/ https://thesun.ng/inec-and-demilitarisation-of-elections/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:53:08 +0000 The Sun Editorial Editorials As the 2027 general election is fast approaching, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has stated that only the police will be deployed to provide security during the polls. However, he clarified that the deployment of Armed Forces during el https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nohil-partners-tackle-foot-deformities-train-specialists-in-lagos-2/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nohil-partners-tackle-foot-deformities-train-specialists-in-lagos-2/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …400 patients get free medical careBy Chioma Obinna The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, NOHIL, Lagos, in collaboration with Steps2Walk and the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation, GHCTF, has commenced a specialised foot and ankle surgical training and free medical outreach aimed at https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/bally-s-warns-of-going-concern-doubt-as-it-seeks-fresh-liquidity https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/bally-s-warns-of-going-concern-doubt-as-it-seeks-fresh-liquidity Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:48:08 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bally’s Corp. warned investors of “substantial doubt” that it will be able to continue as a going concern as it risks running afoul of its agreement with lenders. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nestle-backs-50-zaria-women-as-rural-retail-initiative-hits-five-year-milestone/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nestle-backs-50-zaria-women-as-rural-retail-initiative-hits-five-year-milestone/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Chioma Obinna Five years after launching its Empowering Rural Women Initiative, Nestlé Nigeria is expanding its support for women-led businesses, with 50 retailers in Zaria, Kaduna State, receiving business training and product grants to strengthen their enterprises. The latest beneficiaries were https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902963-asaba-incident-aircrafts-black-box-data-overwritten-after-crew-flew-back-to-lagos-nsib.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902963-asaba-incident-aircrafts-black-box-data-overwritten-after-crew-flew-back-to-lagos-nsib.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:46:13 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The NSIB disclosed the development 65 days after the 10 June incident, saying the aircraft’s return to Lagos before investigators arrived resulted in the overwriting of critical flight data that could have helped establish what happened during the wrong-surface landing in Asaba. The post Asaba Incid https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/lagos-water-concession-prepaid-metersll-deepen-hardship-cappa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/lagos-water-concession-prepaid-metersll-deepen-hardship-cappa/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News … Demands publication of CHEC-Naston MoU, suspension of prepaid meteringBy Chioma Obinna Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has warned the Lagos State Government against moves to concession parts of the state’s public water infrastructure, saying the policy could deepen https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/jking-returns-with-6-new-songs/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/jking-returns-with-6-new-songs/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Benjamin Njoku King Izonebi Alfred fondly called Jking, the indescribably talented Nigerian highlife musician, has shaken the music world with six new songs. The six songs — ‘Biri Bein Ghan’, ‘Chief Adowei Binaebi’, ‘Chief Boro Opudu’, ‘Hon.Seles Sa https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nehita-ofure-leads-emotional-stage-play-surrounded-at-bff-festival/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nehita-ofure-leads-emotional-stage-play-surrounded-at-bff-festival/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Benjamin Njoku Award-winning actress and beauty queen Nehita Ofure Irieme delivered a powerful performance in the stage play ‘Surrounded’, staged at the recently concluded Building Forever Friendships, BFF, Festival 2026 in Lagos. 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In aviation, the black boxes, comprising the Cockpit Voice Recorder, CVR, and Flight https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/we-will-not-allow-iran-march-toward-a-nuclear-weapon-vance/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/we-will-not-allow-iran-march-toward-a-nuclear-weapon-vance/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Vera Anyagafu with agency report US Vice President, JD Vance has reiterated the US stance against Iran, saying, “We are not going to allow Iran to march toward a nuclear weapon, and we are not going to allow them to threaten our partners with impunity.” Speaking at a policy event in Washington, V https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigerian-doctoral-student-isarinade-awarded-2026-armstrong-browning-fellowship-at-us-varsity/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigerian-doctoral-student-isarinade-awarded-2026-armstrong-browning-fellowship-at-us-varsity/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Nigerian Ayodeji Felix Isarinade has been awarded the 2026 Armstrong Browning Library Teaching Fellowship at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, United States, where he is a geosciences doctoral student and a graduate teaching assistant. From the information gathered from the university’s website, the f https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902961-court-stops-imo-govt-police-from-disrupting-reps-rallies-removing-billboards.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902961-court-stops-imo-govt-police-from-disrupting-reps-rallies-removing-billboards.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:29:38 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The federal lawmaker filed the suit after the Imo State Government issued a directive via a letter on 15 June limiting the federal lawmaker to a maximum of six billboards in his Ideato North and South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Court stops Imo govt, police from https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/902959-aliyu-zubair-takes-charge-at-al-ahly-wad-madani-ahead-of-caf-confederation-cup.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/902959-aliyu-zubair-takes-charge-at-al-ahly-wad-madani-ahead-of-caf-confederation-cup.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:22:42 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Nigerian coach was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, where Al Ahly Wad Madani are currently conducting their preparations for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign The post Aliyu Zubair takes charge at Al Ahly Wad Madani ahead of CAF Confederation Cup appeared first o https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/wall-street-week-rerouting-trade-private-equity-test-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/wall-street-week-rerouting-trade-private-equity-test-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:14:24 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks This week, inflation may be edging lower, but as markets push rates higher, the Fed’s 2% inflation target might be a long way off. 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Now someone should ask the bigger question https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2026/08/13/the-case-for-overhauling-american-science https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2026/08/13/the-case-for-overhauling-american-science Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:11:34 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2026/08/13/the-case-for-overhauling-american-science Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49305708 Points: 42 # Comments: 33 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/cipm-president-calls-for-people-centred-transformation-of-nigerias-public-service/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/cipm-president-calls-for-people-centred-transformation-of-nigerias-public-service/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:08:14 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli has called for a fundamental transformation of Nigeria’s public service, anchored on innovation, accountability, participation, inclusion an https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/outrage-grows-as-stakeholders-raise-airport-security-safety-concerns-over-picketing-of-air-peace/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/outrage-grows-as-stakeholders-raise-airport-security-safety-concerns-over-picketing-of-air-peace/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. From the early hours of Tues https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/lebanons-pm-urges-timetable-for-israeli-withdrawal-as-hezbollah-slams-deal?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/lebanons-pm-urges-timetable-for-israeli-withdrawal-as-hezbollah-slams-deal?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:02:55 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ndc-primaries-leadership-moves-to-heal-wounds-avert-defections/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ndc-primaries-leadership-moves-to-heal-wounds-avert-defections/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:59:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Juliet Umeh The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has commenced moves to reconcile aggrieved aspirants following its recent primaries, as the party seeks to heal internal wounds and avert possible defections ahead of the 2027 general elections. A chieftain of the party, Patrice Akwara, who spoke https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/houthi-attack-on-port-kills-four-eroding-truce-with-yemens-government?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/houthi-attack-on-port-kills-four-eroding-truce-with-yemens-government?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:58:58 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four. https://getsmall.xyz/post/cmstjfl9l000if70ljmpzr4va https://getsmall.xyz/post/cmstjfl9l000if70ljmpzr4va Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:48:15 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://getsmall.xyz/post/cmstjfl9l000if70ljmpzr4va Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49305558 Points: 76 # Comments: 46 https://tribuneonlineng.com/strait-of-hormuz-will-soon-become-us-territory-trump/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/strait-of-hormuz-will-soon-become-us-territory-trump/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:44:12 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News United States President Donald Trump has said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz part of the United States, claiming the move would come after what he described as the defeat of Iran. “After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated — pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/talks-to-sell-paypal-to-stripe-and-advent-are-heating-up/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/talks-to-sell-paypal-to-stripe-and-advent-are-heating-up/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:43:24 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/stock-market-loses-n257bn-as-profit-taking-drags-market-lower/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/stock-market-loses-n257bn-as-profit-taking-drags-market-lower/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:43:01 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Regency Alliance Insurance also appreciated by 6.25 per cent to 85 kobo, while Ja Paul Gold advanced by 5.36 per cent to N2.95 per share. https://dmitry.gr/?r=06.%20Thoughts&proj=12.%20RV https://dmitry.gr/?r=06.%20Thoughts&proj=12.%20RV Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:38:34 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://dmitry.gr/?r=06.%20Thoughts&proj=12.%20RV Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49305492 Points: 126 # Comments: 95 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/antitrust-lawyer-on-nfl-streaming-cost-concerns-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/antitrust-lawyer-on-nfl-streaming-cost-concerns-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:36:44 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Shindor Cantor Lerner Managing Partner Kellie Lerner discusses the rising cost for sports fans to watch their teams through various streaming platforms such as the NFL, and potential legal ramifications for antitrust violations. She speaks to Romaine Bostick on Bloomberg's 'The Close.' (Source: Bloo https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572989/mikel-arteta-arsenal-manager-says-he-will-sign-new-contract-after-entering-the-last-year-of-his-current-deal https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572989/mikel-arteta-arsenal-manager-says-he-will-sign-new-contract-after-entering-the-last-year-of-his-current-deal Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Mikel Arteta has revealed he will sign a new Arsenal contract and there is no need for fans to be worried about his future. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/better-home-finance-founder-on-fight-for-company-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/better-home-finance-founder-on-fight-for-company-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:27:09 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Embattled former Better.com CEO Vishal Garg says he believes that 'the job of making home ownership better for all Americans is not done' after he departed the company on August 3rd. He claims to have the support of a majority of Class A and B shareholders to return to the head of the company, in li https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573181/wolverhampton-wanderers-2-2-blackburn-rovers-championship-highlights https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573181/wolverhampton-wanderers-2-2-blackburn-rovers-championship-highlights Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/the-close-8-14-2026-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/the-close-8-14-2026-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:23:19 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer, Needham Senior Analyst Scott Berg, Boston Federal Reserve Former President E https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/aston-martin-ceo-on-new-luxury-model-the-valen-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/aston-martin-ceo-on-new-luxury-model-the-valen-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:16:49 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark speaks to Romaine Bostick on Bloomberg's 'The Close' about the company's newest model, the Valen. More powerful than any other front-engine vehicle in its 113-year history and capped at 150 cars worldwide, Hallmark details what makes this model different from any oth https://eigendrum.com/#p=circle https://eigendrum.com/#p=circle Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:15:12 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://eigendrum.com/#p=circle Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49305250 Points: 31 # Comments: 7 https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573176/wolves-vs-blackburn-was-the-referee-right-to-award-wolves-controversial-late-penalty https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573176/wolves-vs-blackburn-was-the-referee-right-to-award-wolves-controversial-late-penalty Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Curtis Davies and Jobi McAnuff debate whether Wolves' late penalty was correctly award during their opening day 2-2 draw against Blackburn. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902954-osundecides2026-yiaga-to-deploy-ai-prvt-to-scrutinise-governorship-election-results.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902954-osundecides2026-yiaga-to-deploy-ai-prvt-to-scrutinise-governorship-election-results.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:14:53 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Yiaga said it would combine its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology with its Election Result Analysis Dashboard (ERAD 2.0) to assess both the electoral process and the integrity of the results. The post #OsunDecides2026: Yiaga to deploy AI, PRVT to scrutinise governo https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/former-boston-fed-pres-investment-spend-a-catalyst-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/former-boston-fed-pres-investment-spend-a-catalyst-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:11:25 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Former Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren isn't surprised by a weaker retail sales number with the American consumer dealing with higher oil prices while AI and tech investment drive a large portion of investment spending. He speaks to Romaine Bostick and Isabelle Lee on Bloomberg's 'Th https://leadership.ng/dyan-pledges-youth-support-to-armed-forces-to-counter-propaganda-misinformation/ https://leadership.ng/dyan-pledges-youth-support-to-armed-forces-to-counter-propaganda-misinformation/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:07:33 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Democratic Youth Assembly of Nigeria (DYAN) has pledged to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria in countering propaganda, misinformation, disinformation and harmful narratives capable of undermining public trust in security institutions and national cohesion. The commitment was made during an eng https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-blackburn-rovers/report/560498 https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-blackburn-rovers/report/560498 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot on his return to Molineux to salvage a 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn. https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573172/wolves-vs-blackburn-late-drama-raul-jimenez-levels-game-after-dramatic-penalty-call https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573172/wolves-vs-blackburn-late-drama-raul-jimenez-levels-game-after-dramatic-penalty-call Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Blackburn Rovers concede a penalty in stoppage-time for a handball call right on the edge of the box, as Wolves' Raul Jimenez stepped up to convert the spot kick. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/hollywood-box-offices-are-back-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/hollywood-box-offices-are-back-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:58:05 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Hollywood has once again cheated death. 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