Soyinka, others cheer as Asagba decorates Jibunoh with chieftaincy title
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and other dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond on Saturday shared the joy of the occasion as Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, celebrated renowned environmentalist and businessman, Chief Newton Jibunoh, with the conferment of the traditional title of Olinzele of Asaba.
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NELFUND: Student loan repayment capped at 10% of graduate’s gross income
N190 billion has been disbursed to cover institutional charges, while N113.8 billion has been paid as upkeep support to eligible students.
Nigerian newspapers review: Why Adeleke won again in Osun
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an explainer on the reasons why Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) again in Osun State.
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.
Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’
The President also said the re‑election of Governor Adeleke is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in the country under the All Progressives Congress administration.
US ends temporary protection for 4 African countries, deportations fear rise – See list
The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan living in the United States, as part of a wider rollback of the humanitarian immigration programme.
