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July 21, 2026

Two killed in Abeokuta road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps says two persons died in a road crash involving a Lexus car and a motorcycle at the Leme area of Abeokuta.

Road crash in Abeokuta
July 21, 2026

Tinubu’s wife condemns Nigerians’ disinterest in RHI Green Nigeria Community challenge

Mrs Tinubu urged Nigerians to participate in the second phase of the programme before it officially closes by December 20.

First Lady, Remi Tinubu (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
July 21, 2026

Federal civil servants say wage award delay worsening economic hardship

Civil servants have urged the federal government to immediately pay the outstanding two months of the N35,000 wage award.

Civil servants (Photo credit: Business day)
July 21, 2026

Davido, Tems, Wizkid to headline AfroPlus Fest on Labour Day weekend

Afrobeat stars Davido, Tems and Wizkid will headline the 2026 AfroPlus Fest at the Washington Commanders’ stadium grounds in Maryland.

Tems, Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Savage, Olamide
July 21, 2026

Gov Aiyedatiwa celebrates Akeredolu’s legacy on posthumous birthday

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has paid tribute to Rotimi Akeredolu on his 70th posthumous birthday.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
July 21, 2026

Vehicle duty reduction helpful not transformative: Stakeholders

Transport stakeholders say the federal government’s reduction in vehicle import duties has provided modest relief but is yet to transform the transport sector.

Vehicles at the port
July 21, 2026

FRSC mobilises stakeholders against overloading in Sokoto

The zonal commanding officer in charge of Zone 10, Shaba Bariam-Akanbi, inaugurated the three-day exercise on Monday in Sokoto.

FRSC
July 21, 2026

ECOWAS approves appointment of new officials

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved new appointments to its strategic statutory positions and specialised institutions for 2026 to 2030.

July 21, 2026

Two persons killed in Ogun motorcycle, truck collision

Two people died on Monday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a Dongfeng pickup truck at Koto-Ajala, inbound Owode, in Obafemi Owode council area of Ogun.

Accident involving a tipper
July 21, 2026

Banking, insurance shares lift stock market by N2 trillion

The Nigerian stock market gained N1.756 trillion on Monday, driven by sustained buying in banking, insurance and industrial stocks.

STOCK MARKET