…food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter summit themed, “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigerian Poultry Industry through Innovation and Investment,” Prof. Olutayo Adeyemi said Nigeria’s poultry industry remains one of the coun…

…actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, to encourage Nigerians to build stronger financial resilience and stay “One Step Ahead” of unexpected financial challenges. The campaign, tagged “One Step Ahead”, comes with the launch of an enhanced range of savings products designed to provide customers with greater flexibility…

…unkempt minors scrambling for water and biscuits on the court premises went viral on social media. The Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, invoked sections 174(1)(b) and (c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 108 of the Administration of Criminal Justic…

…it been used to improve healthcare, education or security?” He said in an interview on social media. “If I win the presidential election, I will restore the subsidy. And anyone who stole Nigeria’s subsidy funds must return the money,” he added. Atiku is hoping to defeat the incumbent President and candidate of the All…

…Ecuador's presidential office expressed condolences to Sensi-Contugi's family in an official statement on Wednesday afternoon. "The US Embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said, confirming the deaths of the five American citizens. "We ext…

…early stages of exploration. Although Nigeria has significant deposits of several commercially valuable minerals, many exploration projects struggle to attract the capital, technical expertise and geological data required to advance towards commercial production. EMERGE was created to help bridge that gap by providing…

…Daniel SOMETHING positive appears to be stirring in Benue State. For a state long associated with insecurity, deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the directio…

…making movement difficult for residents, motorists and motorcycle operators. A commercial motorcyclist, Saheed, said riders and motorists often avoided the community because of the condition of the road. He said, “When rain falls, the road becomes worse than it is now. We commercial motorcycle riders, and even people w…

…had yet to publish the total number of 2027 governorship candidates, with its official 2027 election page stating under the list of candidates that “This will be available soon.” INEC has confirmed that governorship elections will be held in 28 states in 2027, with Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun…

…spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political associates and well-wishers visited his residence to sympathise with him following the decision by the All Progressives Congress to replace him with former Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Muhammad-Augie. The deputy governor described attempts to li…

…Silva says during unveiling as Real Madrid player Footballer, Bernardo Silva was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Wednesday, more than a month after the club announced his signing.The 32-year-old appeared alongside club president Florentino Pérez at the presentation, with honorary president Pirri and mem…

…about issues affecting the country. He also said other voices, including people on social media and religious leaders from different faiths, had supported the concerns raised by the bishops. According to him, Catholic and non-Catholic religious leaders, including Muslim leaders, are all affected by the country's challe…

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…give assistance to us. Abia is today safe because of this”. Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, retired Navy Commander MacDonald Uba, urged the new security commanders in the state to emulate the outgoing commanders and sustain the existing cooperation with the state government.

…the council approved a $1.25bn financing facility from the International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in support of Nigeria’s Actions for Investment and Job Acceleration development policy financing. “This is a concessional facility with repayments of about 30 ye…

…said, “The littoral environment presents unique operational challenges that require specialised skills, appropriate tactics, effective communication and seamless coordination among security agencies.” The FOC added that the command had continued to leverage technology, innovation and intelligence-driven operations to i…

…of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State, led by its Chairman, Bishop Abos Willie, paid him a special prayer visit at the Government House, Asaba. The governor attributed his emergence as governor in 2023 to God’s grace and the prayers of Christian leaders, urging the PFN leadership and other religious leaders to continue praying…

…investments in drilling, floating production facilities, subsea infrastructure and specialised logistics, making fiscal terms and regulatory certainty critical to investment decisions. Amadasu added that the anticipated projects could create opportunities across other sectors of the economy, particularly Nigeria’s mari…

A Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has sentenced two men to seven years’ imprisonment each for conspiracy and membership of unlawful societies. The convicts, Moruf Okusanya, 40, and Babatunde Gafar, 33, were convicted on Wednesday on a four-count charge. The court held that the prosecution proved…

…shared a video on his Instagram story on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, targeting an INEC official at his uncle's eventThe singer claimed the woman was visibly angry that Ademola Adeleke won the election and had been eyeing him throughout the ceremonyDavido had previously been vocal during the Osun election, calling out gov…

…They run silently, require no fuel purchases, and do not produce the fumes associated with generator use indoors or in tightly packed residential buildings.The cost, however, remains a significant barrier for a large portion of the population. At N609,000 for a complete setup, @potokipaul's experience illustrates just…

…County on Wednesday, August 19Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures and a commercial pilot with over 15 years of flying experience, was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police reported thick smoke rising from the site as rescue teams respondedPAY ATTENTION: Find i…

…his point that the atmosphere surrounding the governor remains supportive.No official statement from the Osun State Government or the governor's media office was provided at the time of this report.See

…region.The US Bureau of African Affairs issued the condemnation on August 19 via its official X account, describing the incident as "yet another murderous attack" in the region.Israeli military admits fire on Hind Rajab’s car in Gaza. Photo ImagesUS calls for accountabilityIn its statement, the Bureau said: PAY ATTENTI…

…chiefs, the Director-General of the DSS, the Director-General of the NIA, and the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, who will provide the secretariat for the committee. “The council today also approved the establishment of a drafting committee for a five-year strategic defence cooperation plan. “It…