…as well. BOI has rolled out an iDICE Debt Fund and an Islamic Development Bank Murabaha Debt Fund, with a combined $110m earmarked for technology and creative-sector startups, according to the bank. Adebayo said the financing options were intended to give creators a broader route to capital, including equity and debt.…

…with the suspected kidnappers and engaged them in a gun battle, forcing the criminals to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding area. The encounter, however, resulted in the d3ath of one member of the Hybrid Forces, while a police personnel sustained injuries. The rescued victims comprised six males, six fem…

…— Grooms celebrate as 1,500 couples tie the knot at the Kano mass wedding https://x.com/yabaleftonline/status/2086837530108776639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2086837530108776639%7Ctwgr%5E78cf3c9779fb28e418985cf7923fabc68ddfc32c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F8726313%2Fk…

…himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned.” – UEFA boycott threat – CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani is viewed as a potential challenger to Infantino, who will be up for re-election for a fourth and final term at the FIFA Congress in March, 2027. Candidates have t…

…of Mika Sabon-Gida community in Pupule 'B' Ward, Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, have raised the alarm over a prolonged power outage that has left the community without electricity for more than four months. The residents, who spoke with DAILY POST, appealed to the Taraba State Government, Yola Electricity…

…State, hosts of the inaugural edition, has also continued preparations, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently leading a facility inspection alongside the Main Organising Committee. Rehabilitation work is also ongoing at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, with the facility expected to be delivered by September.

…Sokoto reduced its debt from N47.39bn to N44.28bn, cutting N3.11bn or 6.57 per cent. Taraba’s debt fell from N85.51bn to N80.92bn, representing a N4.59bn or 5.36 per cent decline. Yobe recorded a significant increase, with its debt rising from N81bn to N98.59bn. The N17.60bn increase represented 21.73 per cent and push…

…with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the group to abandon its mission and retreat in disarray. The troops subsequently exploited the encounter site and recovered two motorcycles and other items believed to have been used by the terrorists for logistics and communication. The recovered i…

…himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned." It was also gathered that the three confederations have also held initial talks about organising competitions themselves amid the backlash against Infantino. UEFA has previously threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, and…

…2Face Idibia says amidst marital crisis with wife Natasha Veteran singer 2Face Idibia (2Baba) has declared that he will no longer be "looking for trouble,"admitting that his recent experiences have given him more than he bargained for. The music icon made the cryptic remarks over the weekend while speaking on stage at…

…Ogun, Oyo and Osun States The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday. Babaseyi said that the alleged fake Pastor was picked up after four months of sustained surveillance. He said “Following four months of sustained intelligen…

…leaves Newcastle after making 195 appearances for the club and helping them win the Carabao Cup. He is also coming to the Emirates with a wealth of experience, having captained the Magpies during his time at St James’ Park. Bruno joined Newcastle United in January 2022 and went on to make nearly 200 appearances during…

…brand, Lagos Rice, to N57,000 per 50kg bag. The announcement, which came from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, immediately sparked excitement among both consumers and stakeholders who have battled sky-high food inflation for months. The price slash marks a bold intervention designed to ease the pressure on households ahead…

…Final examinations at the Yola campus in Adamawa State. Ojajuni, a graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, was said to have received a series of queries from the school authorities and later discovered that he would not be allowed to sit for the professional examinations.

…care. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condemned the alleged abandonment of the victim by the unidentified motorist. He described the action as reprehensible and irresponsible, stressing that motorists involved in crashes have a moral and legal duty to stop, assess the situation, contact emergenc…

…has named Mohsen Rezaei as the head of this body,” presidency spokesman Mehdi Tabatabaei said on X. Rezaei, 71, led the Guards from 1981 to 1997 — a tenure that included almost all of the Iran-Iraq war — before going on to occupy several high-ranking political posts. He then served as military adviser to supreme leader…

Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…

…By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made…

…the 2027 general elections, a former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is having sleepless nights over fear of being rejected in a free and fair election. Baba-Ahmed noted that the APC has all the money and most of the politicians needed but it’s…

…to an undisclosed location. The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon the passengers and flee into adjoining bushes. The 33 passengers were subsequently rescued and secured by the troops for further necessary action. Following the rescue, the soldiers conducted an exploitation of the surrounding area w…

…The remains were subsequently evacuated to the Mainland General Hospital Mortuary, Yaba, for preservation and autopsy. The police said investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing. by Linda Ikeji at 09/08/2026 9:10 AM | Share this Story

…College, Goronyo; Government Secondary School, Gudu; Government Secondary School, Gwadabawa; Government Girls Secondary School, Illela; Government Secondary School, Yabo; Government Girls Secondary School, Rabah; Government Technical College, Binji; Government Secondary School, Kebbe; Government Secondary School, Dange…

…Adigun. Other politically related fatalities recorded in the state include Aderombi Abass, Ganiyu Gele, Wole Vulcaniser, Rafiu Quadri Abiodun and Elijah Baba Ewe. A report by the non-governmental and non-partisan organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative, stated that 56 election-related violent incidents resulting i…

…in Benue South had resulted in the loss of lives, displacement of families and abandonment of ancestral farmlands. He said he had consistently raised the security situation on the floor of the Senate and advocated stronger federal intervention, improved security architecture and greater protection for affected communit…

…global scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership following the controversy over a now-abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup. ‎ ‎ Several European football associations, including Norway, have publicly called for the FIFA President to resign, while others and the Confederation of African Football…