Dr. Gbemileke Alagbe has reaffirmed his claim to the African Democratic Congress governorship ticket in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 election, insisting that the primary election that produced him was backed by the necessary records and procedures. Alagbe made the declaration while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, where he also appealed to members of … Read more
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has celebrated former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he marked his 85th birthday, describing the retired general as a statesman whose administration played a historic role in the creation of Abia State. Otti, in a goodwill message issued on Monday, August 17, 2026, said the people and Government of … Read more
Lagos State has received a major boost to its electricity transmission infrastructure following the commissioning of upgraded substations at Ijora and Apapa Road, with the Federal Government adding 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid. The projects, commissioned on Monday, August 17, 2026, are expected to strengthen electricity delivery to several industrial, … Read more
Nigeria’s monthly revenue-sharing figures have crossed a new threshold under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, attributing the increase to reforms introduced by the Federal Government. Oyedele said the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, now distributes more than ₦2 trillion to the three tiers of Government … Read more
The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed to Nigerians, medical professionals and well-wishers to help secure urgent treatment for their father, whom they said is battling stage-four cancer. The emotional appeals were made separately on Instagram on Monday by Lima Taiwo and Kira Taiwo, who said the family’s … Read more
Nigeria’s 2027 general election campaign season will officially begin on Wednesday, August 19, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opens the window for political parties to commence public campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections. The development marks a major step forward in preparations for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s … Read more
Egypt has lifted a two-week restriction that prevented empty Iraqi trucks from entering the country, allowing privately operated Iraqi vehicles to resume crossing into Egyptian territory from Monday, August 17, 2026. The development ends a disruption that had affected road freight operations between Iraq and Egypt since August 1 and followed diplomatic engagement between Iraqi … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to vacate their positions with immediate effect, following a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw Nigeria miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, in a … Read more
The Made in China Goods Traders’ Association of Nigeria has asked the Chinese Consulate in Lagos to support a range of initiatives covering healthcare, artificial intelligence, education and international trade. The Association made the appeal in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Consul-General of China in Lagos, Mrs. … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged opposition parties and politicians to stop banking on federal influence as a strategy for winning elections, insisting that candidates must earn the support of voters through genuine political engagement. Mohammed made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan … Read more