…to formalise businesses. The push is part of a broader economic modernisation agenda under Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the renowned economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who has placed technology, innovation and human capital at the centre of his administration’s development strategy. The Managing…

…market reported by FMDQ Securities Exchange experienced a sharp decline for the week ended Friday, 14 August 2026, falling 44.90 per cent to $2,054.89m compared to $3,729.44m recorded in the week ended 7 August 2026. This contraction represents a week-on-week loss of $1,674.55m across the FX Spot and Derivatives market…

…that strengthen states, rather than a pre-arranged political deal. The statement responded to Keyamo's congratulatory message following Adeleke's re-election, in which the minister remarked, "Agreement is agreement." The comment sparked widespread reactions, with some interpreting it as evidence of a private pact betw…

…coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The minister, who attended the event alongside the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, said President Bola Tinubu had directed his ministry to ensure that underserved communities were connected to telecommunica…

…for the 2026 finals after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Algeria. Their place at the expanded 16-team tournament was secured through their world ranking. Cameroon, who had previously lost three WAFCON finals, now become the fourth nation to win the continental title after Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa. The ch…

…Allied Products Limited,” he said. He said the sites, instead of remaining dangerous reminders of past mining activities, could be repurposed for productive ventures. “The government welcomes investors interested in repurposing these pits for energy, tourism and fishery projects,” Alake said. The minister said public-p…

…By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Election observation organisation, Yiaga Africa, has commended voters in Osun State for their resilience during the governorship election held on Saturday. The organisation also praised residents who not only participated in the election but remained at polling units to protect their votes and…

…congratulated Adeleke and the people of Osun, while demanding an explanation from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the reported interruption in the uploading of results to its Result Viewing Portal, IReV. The ADC said the APC deployed more than 30 governors, the Senate President, the Speaker of…

…competence and connection with the people could matter more than the political platform under which he contests. The NRM said the result offered a simple lesson: when voters get the chance to choose, they look beyond the party logo to the person asking for their mandate and what he represents. In a statement by its Nat…

…Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election to its candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, claiming that Saturday’s Osun State governorship election was a sign of growing rejection of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Publicity Secretary of the APM, Mr Yusuf Abubakar, stated this in Abuja on…

…popularly known as Davido, as three defining figures in the election. Dayo Israel commended President Tinubu for allowing the people of Osun to make their choice, saying the President had demonstrated commitment to democratic processes even when the outcome was unfavourable to the APC. On Adeleke, he said the governor’…

…the electorate. In a post on his official X handle, @dayoisrael, Israel said the APC underestimated Adeleke, who was often derisively described as the “Dancing Governor.” In his post titled, “Osun has spoken: The bitter truth APC must hear before 2027,” Israel argued that Adeleke’s dancing, which was often mocked by po…

…congratulated the people of Bauchi State for having Suphi as one of their sons. He commended Suphi's commitment to youth empowerment, education and community development, describing the initiative as worthy of commendation. Baraje, speaking on behalf of Saraki, said, "Dr Saraki asked me to extend his congratulations to…

…said its statistical estimates closely matched the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, indicating that the figures declared at the state collation centre reflected the votes counted at polling units. The Chairperson of the Osun Election Observation Mission of Yiaga Africa, Dr As…

…in a statement on Sunday welcomed the 25-year direct imprisonment sentence. Adams commended the investigating officers, Detective Constable Noncedo Sovag from Madikwe SAPS and Detective Sergeant Luckboy Lucas Zuma from the North West Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, for their diligent investigation and the p…

Families announce burial arrangements for lovers who d!ed in collapsed Anambra hostel building Families have announced the burial arrangements for the lovers who d!ed in a building collapse. The bodies of Vivian Chinedu Akabuike, 29, and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley Nwachukwu, 32, were recovered from the rubbles of t…

…behind closed doors. She said the matter has been reported to the Lagos Police, Gender Unit, US Embassy and Canadian Embassy, adding that she has photographs and footage relating to her allegations. She also thanked friends and family who helped her and her son leave their home and provided them with financial and othe…

…to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election victory.Legit.ng reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, running on the Accord Party ticket, the winner of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election after he polled 511,067 votes against All Progressives Congress (APC…

…as a delay of more than two hours in uploading results from 470 polling units by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. “The manifest partiality of security agencies, especially the police, and even the shameful intervention by the EFCC freezing the accounts of the state; and the intentional delay (more t…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, were on Sunday asked to investigate alleged vote-buying, violence and other electoral offences in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The request is con…

…of Osun State, but also for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, the victory is a reminder that, even in an increasingly challenging political environment, the people can still assert their democratic will through the ballot. “I warmly congratulate the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, o…

…welfare of the Nigerian people.” On the Nigerian diaspora, the minister emphasised that under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the government viewed Nigerians abroad not as a burden but as vital contributors to national progress. “For this government, Nigerians in the diaspora are critical assets of national de…

…about two million metric tonnes of sugar locally. He said the council’s plan extended beyond sugar production, with sugarcane capable of supporting the production of ethanol, animal feed and electricity. “We have been blessed with a crop that is one of the most generous God has ever made. From sugarcane you can get sug…

…of our democracy and the commitment of citizens to peaceful coexistence.” He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for its professionalism, the security agencies for ensuring a safe environment, and all stakeholders who worked to make the process credible and transparent. “This successful exercise fur…

…that featured 15 political parties. According to the final result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, Adeleke polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji scored 444,815 votes. The governor won by a margin of 66,252 votes. The African Democratic Congress candidate and former Speaker of the Osun State Ho…