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Trump threatens to make Strait of Hormuz US territory

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- US President Donald Trump has said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after successfully defeating Iran. He said this to a rally crowd in Nassau County on Fri... Read More


WASSCE 2026: Education group threatens to sue WAEC, gives 14-day ultimatum

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- An education advocacy group has threatened legal action against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), giving the examination body 14 days to address concerns over the integ... Read More


Climate shocks displaced nearly 72,000 in Katsina, more than banditry - IOM

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Almost 72,000 people were displaced by floods, heavy rainfall and windstorms in Katsina State between January 2025 and January 2026, more than the nearly 60,000 displaced by bandit... Read More


Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has visited communities affected by recent attacks in Benue State, cal... Read More


Police arrest drug dealer, six others after recovering rifles in abandoned vehicle

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- The police in Anambra State say they have arrested a suspected female drug dealer and six other crime suspects when operatives separately raided criminal hideouts in the state. Po... Read More


IOM says scarce funds threaten North-west peacebuilding

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has warned that funding constraints could threaten gains recorded under an EU-funded peacebuilding programme in Katsina and Zamfa... Read More


Shooting Stars appoint former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf ahead of new season

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Shooting Stars Sports Club have appointed former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Ib... Read More


Nigerian governors pledge stronger investment in early childhood development

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed the commitment of all 36 state governors to making early childhood development (ECD) a strategic priority in Nigeria's human capit... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: 21 things to know about Osun State

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The Osun State governorship election is at hand, and tension is mounting across the state as political parties conclude their campaigns for the 15 August poll. It will be the seco... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: Residents speak on election-day expectations, demand transparent, violence-free polls

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Osun State is set to hold its governorship election on Saturday amid heightened political tension, increased security presence, political realignment and concerns over violence tha... Read More