Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation and upgrading works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere as the State intensifies preparations to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Lagos moves to ensure that its sports facilities are ready for the … Read more
More than 500 candidates on Saturday took part in the entrance examination for admission into government-owned technical colleges across Delta State, in a development that highlighted growing interest in vocational and skills-based education among parents and young people. The examination was conducted at the Model Technical College in Asaba and simultaneously at other designated technical … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 73-member Election Management Council to coordinate its campaign and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with several prominent political figures appointed to key positions. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, former Imo State Governor and … Read more
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has again attracted attention with his unconventional public appearance after riding an electric scooter while inspecting preparations for the fifth anniversary of his coronation in Warri, Delta State. The monarch carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, during his morning fitness routine in Okere, Warri, as … Read more
The United States Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, as the country’s attorney general following a closely contested vote that exposed deep divisions over the future independence of the Justice Department. Blanche was approved 50–49 in the early hours of Saturday, August 8, 2026, narrowly securing the majority … Read more
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Rotimi Salami, has remembered his late colleague, Allwell Ademola, with an emotional tribute as the actress approaches what would have been her 50th birthday. Ademola, who died in December 2025 at the age of 49, was born on August 9, 1976. Her birthday will therefore fall on Sunday, August 9, 2026, … Read more
South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has explained that Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, was denied a South African visa in February 2024 after submitting an inappropriate yellow fever certificate. Moroe said the visa issue involving the Nigerian music star was not a fresh development, contrary to the impression created by recent discussions surrounding … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has officially assumed the position of Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), pledging to deploy his political influence and experience to strengthen the Agency and expand electricity access to underserved communities across Nigeria. Fayose was formally inaugurated on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Abuja … Read more
The growing dispute over the leadership of world football has taken another turn after Argentina and Mexico publicly threw their support behind FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, joining a bloc of football associations and continental representatives resisting calls for major changes at the organisation. The latest developments have widened the divide between Infantino’s supporters and critics … Read more
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the Governor took a swipe at Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his widely publicised dancing at official and political events. Davido’s response came through his Instagram Story on Friday, August 7, 2026, when he shared an image … Read more