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Residents report mass killings in Plateau community

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Gunmen have reportedly attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing several people and injuring others. The attack reportedly occurred betwee... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: More voters, wider win margin for Adeleke, other insights from election results - Report

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- The 2026 Osun governorship election produced a striking electoral paradox: more voters came to the polls, both leading candidates increased their parties' vote totals, yet the gap ... Read More


Akwa Ibom varsity finally secures law accreditation months after Eno's misleading claim

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Eight months after Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno attributed the approval of a law programme at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) to his defection to the All Progressives Congres... Read More


Ocheme, Uchegbu lead Nigerian charge as PFL Africa Semi-Finals head to Morocco

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Nigerian fighters Patrick Ocheme and Raphael Uchegbu will lead the country's charge at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa semi-finals, scheduled for 10 October, at the M... Read More


Sporting Lagos ready for NPFL challenge after ValueJet Cup success - Buter

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter believes his side have shown they are ready to compete in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after securing the ValueJet Pre-Season ... Read More


Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke, urges governor to unite Osun

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, urging him to use his renewed mandate to unite the state and govern all ... Read More


Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 27.49% with fresh N20.7 billion share purchase

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo Plc, acquired 147.7 million new shares in the banking group on Monday, taking his stake in the company to 27.49 per cent. In a transacti... Read More


Nigeria's inflation falls to 15.43% in July as food prices rise

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria's headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 per cent in July, extending the recent moderation in overall price pressures, even as f... Read More


Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Oman, a US ally, if it "gets in the way" of his administration's talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The US president told F... Read More


NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup failure

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect following the team's failure to qualify for the 2027 F... Read More