Thursday, August 27, 2026

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August 10, 2026

Civil society organisations oppose proposed tobacco law amendment

The group said some provisions of the amendment could weaken safeguards around vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches.

Cigarette smoker
August 10, 2026

10,000 NSCDC operatives sent to Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

Armed female NSCDC operatives
August 10, 2026

Nigerian parents urged to use holiday to boost children’s education

The education expert said parents should also keep them engaged in simple learning activities to maintain their academic routine.

Private school kids
August 10, 2026

ISWAP top commander, nine terrorists killed in Borno airstrike: NAF

NAF killed nine ISWAP fighters in an airstrike in Borno, including a key commander responsible for escorting high-value members of the group.

NAF Airstrikes
August 10, 2026

Energy experts say NNPCL diverting attention from allegation GCEO Bayo Ojulari awarded oil blocks to wife, cronies

The forum alleged that Mr Ojulari’s cronies and friends, including one of his wives, secured favourable oil blocks through insider influence.

NNPCL and Ojulari
August 10, 2026

Why OPay is turning savings into a national movement

The 7 Savings Festival is part of OPay’s broader commitment to supporting financial well-being by making saving easier, more rewarding, and more accessible.

Opay
August 9, 2026

Tinubu to declare world Muslim conference on security open Tuesday 

Mr Mohammad said that the conference would examine global security within the context of Nigeria’s national security challenges.

President Bola Tinubu
August 9, 2026

FG reconstructed over 10 bridges per state in three years: Umahi

Mr Umahi called on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to protect highways against illegal parking and other forms of abuse.

From left, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, Rep. Akin Alabi; Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi; Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Sen. Allwell Onyesoh; Minister of Works, David Umahi, and Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State during a stakeholder engagement on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Sunday in Lagos
August 9, 2026

Coastal highway project laudable; opposition politics not about running down govt, PRP presidential aspirant tells Duke

Mr Kingsley said opposition should not mean rejecting every government initiative simply because it was undertaken by an incumbent administration.

Donald Duke and Coastal highway.
August 9, 2026

Temitope Osoba died at Lagos police station; I never for once bullied her, says fiancè 

Mr Onadeko, who noted that he was unaware of Ms Osoba’s cancer battle when they first met, said he stood by her throughout the journey.

Prophet Itunu Onadeko and Temitope Osoba