Onoh Rejects South Africa’s $18.5m Repatriation Bill

Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and ex-South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has challenged a reported request by the South African Government for Nigeria to reimburse about R292 million, equivalent to roughly $18.5 million, reportedly spent on the repatriation of foreign nationals. Onoh said the reported financial demand should not … Read more

Fubara Denies Fresh Rift With Rivers Lawmakers

The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over the delay in passing the State’s 2026 Appropriation Bill. The Government described the reports as misleading, saying the budget proposal remains before the legislature and is progressing through the required … Read more

LASU Graduates 494 First-Class Students

Lagos State University is set to graduate 20,604 students at its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, with 494 students earning First Class honours. The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during a press conference held ahead of the combined convocation for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. According … Read more

Fadahunsi Faces ₦10bn Defamation Suit Over Cult Claims

The political battle ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election has taken a legal turn, with the campaign camp of Governor Ademola Adeleke threatening to sue Senator Francis Fadahunsi for ₦10bn over alleged defamatory remarks. Pelumi Olajengbesi, a spokesman for Adeleke’s campaign organisation, accused the Osun East Senator of making statements capable of damaging … Read more

Police Warn Osun Politicians Ahead Of Election

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a fresh warning to political parties, governorship candidates, supporters and other stakeholders in Osun State against violence, ballot snatching, vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning came on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, just three days before residents of the State are expected … Read more

Toyota Ex-Chief, Hiroshi Okuda, Dies At 93

Former Toyota Motor Corporation President and Chairman, Hiroshi Okuda, one of the executives credited with transforming the Japanese automaker into a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 93. Toyota confirmed his death on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, although the company did not immediately disclose the date or cause of death. Okuda remains closely … Read more

Police Summon Fadahunsi Over ‘Kill Accord’ Remark

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning following a controversial statement in which he was allegedly heard telling supporters of the All Progressives Congress to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of the State’s governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, is expected to appear before the … Read more

Luis Enrique: PSG Want To Win Everything

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has declared that the French champions are targeting every available trophy as they prepare to open their competitive campaign against Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. The Champions League holders will face Europa League winners Aston Villa at the Stadion Salzburg in Austria on Wednesday, August 12, with … Read more

NFF Apologises To Tinubu Over Super Falcons WAFCON Setback

The Nigeria Football Federation has apologised to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure an automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, speaking on behalf of the Federation, the Super Falcons and … Read more

FG To Pay 20-Year Backlog Of Workers’ Entitlements

The Federal Government has promised to clear outstanding entitlements owed to former workers who were disengaged from federal service over the past two decades, as authorities move to resolve long-running complaints over unpaid or incomplete benefits. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Gombe State … Read more