…Local Government Area into mourning, with residents calling for prayers and government support for the families of those who lost their loved ones. A resident of Makuku village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the area witnessed a heavy exchange of gunfire during the incident. Police Pursue Fleeing…

…The iDICE Programme is an FG initiative implemented by the Bank of Industry to support the technology and creative sectors through skills development, enterprise support and access to finance. Adebayo said the programme was designed to give creators a path from skills development to enterprise and financing, rather tha…

…whether Galatasaray itself filed a complaint. Reports suggest complaints from football supporters prompted the investigation after the club rejected the transfer claim. Terzi was released a few hours after being detained, and no restrictions were reportedly imposed on him. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 12:21 PM | Share…

…she wanted to meet her twin for their yearly photoshoot, however, her husband was not in support. She said she explained to her twin that she could not meet him for photos and her twin understood then that things had changed. She then asked her followers if it is wrong for her to meet her twin brother for their yearly…

…with the indigenous solution developed for the Nigeria Customs Service now expected to support trade across about 50 African countries. The AfCFTA Secretariat recently signed a 20-year, $3.1bn concession agreement with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited, the parent company of Trade Modernisation Project…

…Atenas. Uruguay will now enter a new era under one of their most iconic players, with supporters hoping Forlán can reproduce some of the magic he delivered on the pitch from the touchline. Read the Latest Sports News Today and Get Fresh updates as they drop via X and Instagram The post Diego Forlán named new Uruguay He…

…of African Football (CAF) while South American governing body CONMEBOL is largely supportive. Individual member associations, not confederations, vote in the FIFA election, Infantino has received support from CONCACAF’s Mexico and two AFC members — Kuwait and 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar, where he has a house. – ‘Shabby,…

…Courtney's sentencing, which many consider short, some black people are still showing support for her, refusing to forgive Christian Obumseli for his statement expressing hate for black women. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 7:22 AM | Share this Story

…leader, Jauro Baki, while appealing to the authorities and well-meaning individuals for support, called for urgent action to address the electricity crisis. "We are calling on the state government, YEDC and other well-to-do individuals and our elected politicians to come to our aid by ensuring that power is restored to…

…candidate a genuine and equal opportunity to compete.” However, not all stakeholders support a halt to the elections. Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Athletics and Other Sports Development Commission, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has rejected Odegbami’s position, describing it as being driven by perso…

…atmosphere. The cheers from the fans hit me every time I stepped onto the stage. Their support was key to my victory,” he said. The significance of his achievement only dawned on him shortly before the final when he learnt that he could become Nigeria’s first Commonwealth Fencing Championships gold medallist in fencing…

…does not belong to Okpebholo alone,” he said, while thanking APC members for their support. Earlier, the APC state chairman, Jarret Tenebe, commended the governor for his efforts to reposition and strengthen the party since assuming office. Tenebe said the APC had become more active and stable under Okpebholo, adding t…

…Peter’s alleged decision to confide in him meant he was obligated to remain silent or support the singer’s position. “I am a man of myself. I don’t seek validation from people,” he said. The activist further questioned some of the allegations reportedly made during the dispute involving Peter and his brothers, includin…

…projects to prudent management of available resources. The DMO figures lend some support to the administration’s position on the direction of its debt stock. Delta’s domestic debt fell from N248.83bn in December 2025 to N213.85bn by March 2026. That represents a reduction of N34.98bn or 14.06 per cent. The state theref…

…its former glory. “My decision to donate these dialysis consumables today to MAUTH is to support the government of President Tinubu. The APC administration is concerned about the good health of Nigerians,” he said. “The cost of dialysis is expensive, so we members of the APC want to support Nigerians so that they do no…

…fighting going on right now,” he said. He explained that ground troops were being supported by the air component of the Nigerian Air Force as the military intensified efforts to prevent the bandits from entering Kebbi communities. According to him, the armed men had gathered in large numbers and were attempting to gain…

…vice president also argued that the root of Obasanjo's resentment was his refusal to support the former president's bid for a third term in office, maintaining that he chose the Constitution and Nigeria's democratic interests over personal loyalty. He also denied the alleged payment to Na'Abba, who died in 2023, questi…

…has condemned comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as divisive and capable of undermining national unity. Kwankwaso, in a statement on his official X account on Mo…

…value. He commended community leaders, trainers, partners and other stakeholders for supporting the programme, particularly the Chairman of the House Committee on NASENI, Taofeek Ajilesoro, for his partnership in expanding opportunities for youths and women. Speaking on behalf of Ajilesoro, Felix Oruma commended NASENI…

…war with Iran exposed a harsh truth: diplomatic ties alone do not guarantee military support. Iran’s relations with China and Russia lack NATO-style obligations, underscoring the growing importance of formal defence treaties.NATO strengthens global defence as members expand military spending and reinforce collective se…

…Solomon Buchi has criticised tribalism in Nigeria, arguing that voters should not support political candidates solely because they belong to the same ethnic group. Buchi made the remarks while reacting to a video of a man who said he would vote for a presidential candidate because they were both Yoruba, despite acknowl…

…Shirin also criticised the expectation placed on some young people to financially support their parents and other family members from an early age. "A child should never have the responsibility to take care of their parents and the family," she said, while acknowledging that supporting parents later in life can be diff…

…media aide, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo expressed appreciation to party members for their support and emphasised the importance of unity within the APC. He stressed that development and opportunities would continue to flow from the state level down to the wards. “I want to say good morning to everybody and tell you that…

…strong member of his administration and urged the people of Bauchi State to continue supporting the government and protecting public infrastructure. He said the true essence of governance was measured not by promises but by lives transformed through effective service delivery, transparency and accountability. Speaking…

…of many African countries.The Pan-African Youth Development Network (PAYDN) threw its support behind Hon. Philip Agbese, who represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, after he made the case for Nigeria's exit from the ICC during a television interview on TVC last week.Phi…