…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 catalytic grants, technical support and research funding to promising projects. The programme is designed to support early-stage exploration, critica…

…the maximum permitted under Section 92. CSOs raise concerns Civil society organisations warned that the effectiveness of the new campaign spending limits will depend largely on enforcement, monitoring and the willingness of political actors to obey the law. The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advoca…

…his remarks with a message for Madridistas and made clear that his focus now turns toward adding more silverware to the club's collection. "I'm very happy to be here and to soon be playing at the Bernabéu and meeting the fans. Now it's time to work hard to keep winning titles, which is what this club is used to." The…

…is important is to establish what went wrong, how it can be prevented, and going forward, how we can make our systems stronger. Systems are built when you find problems, you deal with them decisively, and that’s exactly what Mr President and council have directed today.” The former tax reform tsar said the Attorney-Gen…

…drills are not just operational activities. What we will be witnessing today is geared towards ensuring that we gain the basic things that have to do with firing and hitting our target.” Navy officers during the tactical exercise He urged participants to adhere strictly to safety regulations and range orders, stressing…

…that the PFN had strengthened its structures across the state, with about 4,150 ward officers and coordinators expected to be deployed across the state. Willie said the fellowship had established a College of Theology with more than 300 students and was completing a hatchery project as part of its contribution to econo…

…safety, dignity, family stability, wealth creation and improved quality of life. He warned against poor supervision, the use of substandard materials, construction shortcuts, corruption and the engagement of unqualified personnel, saying such practices could compromise the integrity of buildings and endanger lives and…

…Oke said the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible and sufficient to warrant conviction. Court jails two men for belonging to cult groups in Ogun

Davido 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 …

…– National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the 2027 general elections must be non-negotiable. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the International…

…Otu administration, alleging, among other things, that government contracts were being awarded to associates and family members and that funds were being paid to groups to prevent violence and other vices. Responding to the allegations, Cobham questioned Eba’s credibility to make such accusations, citing allegations pr…

…to leave South Africa. As Chidimma arrived at the court venue and was immediately swarmed by reporters and protesters. She had to run into the court to evade them. Videos and reports from the scene showed March and March supporters protesting as the case was being heard. Chidimma was a beauty queen in South Africa and…

…Twisha to mental cruelty on several occasions and repeatedly used derogatory terms towards her. "Giribala Singh would from time to time instigate her son to commit mental cruelty on Twisha," it added. According to Twisha's parental family, the biggest point of friction between her and her in-laws came in April after sh…

…has reacted angrily to an X user who allegedly mocked him over the custody of his child, warning the man that he would experience the same pain he had endured. The drama began after the X user reportedly told Do2dtun, "Na why dem collect ur pikin," in a comment directed at the media personality. Do2dtun later came acro…

…please call on 0806 044 836, 0806 211 0090 and 0806 277 6875," he said Thliza warned that the public is strongly advised not to attempt to arrest or apprehend the individual. He asked that all reports be channeled through the appropriate security authorities. "Your cooperation is crucial to ensuring public safety," he…

…the suspicious activity to community elders, who subsequently alerted troops of the Forward Operating Base in Tsaure. The troops immediately moved in and arrested the suspect. Security sources said the suspect was subsequently moved to the Brigade Headquarters for further interrogation and investigation. The arrest hig…

…governorship election, which the opposition won. Rather than treating the result as a warning sign for the ruling party, the minister used it to draw a sharp distinction between local and national electoral dynamics.

The ICC condemned Washington's decision to sanction its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye SeyeThe Trump administration added both officials to its sanctions list as part of its campaign against what it calls a corrupt and politicised courtJapan, the ICC's biggest funder, and the European Union …

…united for Tinubu’s re-election. Also, chairman of the state All Progressives Congress, Warman Ogoriba, said the South-South was known for following through on issues on a united front, pledging that the President will record an unprecedented number of votes from the region. Ogoriba charged the coordinators and members…

…were completed within schedule. The minister said the administration was working towards having 10 major projects completed and ready for commissioning before the 2027 elections. “We are also visiting some other two projects tomorrow, believing that by the end of the year, we would have had up to 10 projects, as promis…

…and that his passing was handled with dignity. Smith reportedly experienced dementia towards the end of his life, although Banevicius said he could not confirm the diagnosis, noting that Smith was dealing with conditions associated with advanced age. “He was 101 and a half,” Banevicius said. “He did pretty well as far…

…activities become increasingly digital, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, said effective protection of personal data could improve the credibility of states, strengthen public trust and make them more attractive to for…

…granted the application created a reasonable impression of preferential treatment towards the president and his legal team.Second, the group said many of its witnesses and members are based in Kano, making the move to Abuja a financial and logistical burden that could effectively shut them out of their own case.Third,…

…key petroleum hubs on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as global crude oil prices pushed towards $90 per barrel, adding fresh cost pressure to the downstream fuel market. Data from multiple depots showed widespread price increases in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar, and Warri.Checks by Petroleumprice.ng showed that Pivot, Integ…

…had introduced exemptions for low-income earners and small businesses while working towards creating a more business-friendly tax environment. He said the reforms should therefore be assessed not only by their immediate costs but also by the economic benefits and potential harm they had helped the country avoid. The mi…