Edo Assembly Speaker, Agbebaku resigns amid impeachment moves
Osun election: NDC hails Adeleke, faults Tinubu endorsement
Full list: Housemates who voluntarily left BBNaija house
‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Why I stopped trying to quit smoking – Omah Lay
Nigerian newspapers review: Why Adeleke won again in Osun
19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi
Why boat accidents keep happening in Nigeria – NSIB
Imports choke textile industry, rise to N1.1trn in two years

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Neche takes voluntary exit from BBNaija Season 11
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Neche, has voluntarily withdrawn from the reality TV show.
2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu
They expressed concern over the concentration of political power, weakening of democratic institutions and shrinking space for genuine political competition
2027 Elections: Police to develop security road map at CARSPO 2026
The Nigeria Police Force is set to develop a comprehensive security road map for the 2027 general elections at its sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State.
Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
India-Nigeria trade hits $9bn as firms deepen local production
By Yinka Kolawole India-Nigeria bilateral trade rose by 26 per cent to about $9 billion in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh, disclosed that more than 200 Indian […]
TFA Future Liga 2026: 18 youth teams emerge from over 100 contenders
The finalists will battle for honours from August 24 to 29, 2026, in the U11 and U13 categories of the six-a-side tournament.
Bini Riva Festival: FG unveils 3,700-tower drive for riverine connectivity
The Federal Government has commenced deployment of 3,700 telecommunications towers across underserved rural communities nationwide, with riverine areas to receive priority, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said.
DGN unveils nominees for 2026 awards ahead of Directors’ Week
The nominees will compete in nine categories at the DGN Awards Night scheduled for August 21 in Lagos, as part of the Guild’s Directors’ Week programme holding from August 18 to 21.
Cabin crew’s response to unruly passenger draws commendation
By Dickson Omobola Chairman of Everight Diagnostic Ltd, Dr Everest Okpara, has disclosed how a cabin crew member of United Nigeria Airlines, Francisca Ogbuagu, professionally handled an unruly passenger during a recent flight. Despite sustained sensitisation by aviation authorities and airlines on the consequences of unruly conduct at airports and on board aircraft, such incidents […]
Tax Ombud set to launch taxpayer’s bill of rights, obligations
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of OTO, Mr. John Nwabueze, […]
UNODC seeks deeper partnership with NSCDC Mining Marshals
The visit formed part of a broader UNODC mission aimed at strengthening partnerships across Nigeria, engaging development partners, and reviewing ongoing field operations.
Governor Mbah increases monthly subvention to ESUT by N115m, appeals to ASUU to suspend strike
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved an additional N115 million monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ESUT chapter. The additional funding will raise the state government’s monthly subvention […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira opened the week relatively strong against the United States dollar, with the local currency trading around N1,357.61 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window and about N1,420 per dollar at the parallel market.
Olu of Warri to lead recreational bike ride in Warri today – VouchLinks
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, will lead a bike and scooter ride today to showcase the growing popularity of recreational biking and scooter riding in Warri This was made known in a statement by VouchLinks, where it stated that it is was partnering with the organisers of Itsekiri Global Homecoming 2026 as the event’s […]
I’ve instructed Osun Attorney-General to drop suit against EFCC — Adeleke
“I’m putting them behind. What else do I want? I have instructed my Attorney General to drop it. Mr President has done well. He called me”

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