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Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as the Member of Parliament representing Holborn and St Pancras.

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 1,334 suspects and rescued 383 kidnapped victims across the country during intelligence-led operations carried out in July and August 2026.

The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to enforce the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s local governments for political reasons ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is shifting from reacting to financial crimes after they occur to preventing them through early detection and swift asset freezing.

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over an ongoing legal battle in the United States concerning the release of records linked to the President from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The National Pension Commission has begun discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission over the implementation of pension adjustments and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to make himself available for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has secured a place in the grand final of the I Beg to Differ Season 9 National Finals after edging out Grace High School, Lagos, in a closely contested first semifinal.

Square College, Lagos, has secured a place in the grand final of Season 9 of the I Beg to Differ secondary school debate tournament after edging Fountain School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, in a closely contested semifinal.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, says 35 percent of survivors who reported domestic violence experienced the abuse within the first five years of marriage.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 21-year career with the Argentina national team.

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded an apology from the Department of State Services over the cybercrime case against him.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Former Cross River State Governor and Presidential Candidate of the People's Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has backed the creation of state police, saying security should be handled locally because it is essential to the people.

Opposition political parties and key political actors are expected to converge on Abuja today for a summit aimed at exploring a common strategy to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 presidential election.

The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes, ending a month-long lull in direct hostilities between the two countries as tensions escalate across the Middle East.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has accepted the outcome of the poll and congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke, two weeks after the election.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of removing candidates validly nominated by the party for the 2027 elections and replacing them with what it described as unauthorised names.

As the world marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances on 30th August, new research has highlighted the growing scale and financial power of kidnapping in Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of captagon, popularly known as the “Jihadi drug,” and millions of opioid tablets worth more than N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The death toll from massive floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday has risen to 752, according to Nepali authorities, with 2,502 people still missing.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have urged the National Assembly to reject and withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026, describing it as unnecessary, unconstitutional and a threat to civic space and media freedom.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed several shops and business premises at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, Lagos State, over suspected dealings in unregistered cosmetic products.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has called for an independent investigation into allegations of police complicity in kidnapping made by Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt.

Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, says the country retains ownership and sovereignty over its oil resources under a new agreement giving the United States significant access to its oil industry.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to either accept or reject their admission offers.

The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has promised to make Nigeria a major global sports hub if elected president in the 2027 general elections.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested suspected terrorist collaborators, recovered weapons and ammunition, and destroyed terrorist enclaves in Kaduna and Katsina States.

The Presidency has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, saying most of the borders are already open.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of government systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, and federal agencies.

The Obi-Kwankwaso, or OK, Movement has rejected plans to merge it with another political organisation, saying it will remain independent while working with groups that share its goals ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says it does not need a coalition of opposition parties to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, but remains open to cooperation with other political groups.

At least 7,825 people were kidnapped across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, a 66% increase from the previous year, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence.

A joint security team has rescued 11 people abducted by gunmen in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, including nine National Youth Service Corps members.

Minister of Works David Umahi has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Limited over the company’s alleged failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway.

Norway’s King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89 after more than three decades on the throne.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and Nationwide League One (NLO) to hand over administrative control to their respective Chief Operating Officers.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has promised to reopen Nigeria’s land borders and develop ports in the southern part of the country if elected president in 2027.

Nigeria’s representative at the 2026 Miss World competition, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has won the Africa Top Model title, earning an automatic place in the Top 40 quarterfinals.

The controversy over the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results has deepened after a West African Examinations Council official alleged irregularities and technical glitches in the release of the results.

Nigeria’s opposition parties are set to meet in Abuja on the 31st of August as part of efforts to form a common political front against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election.

Fountain School Jikwoyi Abuja has advanced to the semi-finals of the Season Nine I Beg To Differ National Debate Competition after defeating Government Science Secondary School, Tungamaji, Abuja, in a closely contested quarterfinal debate on the motion, “Identity Is Chosen Rather Than Inherited.”

The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase has been conducted, setting up a series of blockbuster fixtures as Europe’s elite clubs prepare for the new campaign.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as Acting General Secretary following the resignation of Dr Mohammed Sanusi, amid a sweeping leadership crisis within the federation.

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments.

Dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, better known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged with five sexual offences in the United Kingdom.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory of critical flood risk between August 27 and September 9.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to explain conflicting figures on its expanded cash-transfer programme and account for more than ₦600 billion reportedly disbursed to vulnerable Nigerians.

American Olympic champion Masai Russell has broken Tobi Amusan’s women’s 100-meter hurdles world record, clocking 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday.

Square College, Lagos has secured the final semi-final spot in Season Nine of the I Beg To Differ National Schools Debate Championship after defeating Silverbird International School, Port Harcourt, in a closely contested quarterfinal debate.

The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his allegation that police officers at checkpoints share information about travellers with kidnappers and bandits.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening relations between Nigeria and Germany, particularly through high-level visits and meetings at multilateral forums.

Sixty-seven more Nigerians have returned to Lagos from South Africa.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi and other board members have resigned from their positions, marking a major shake-up in Nigerian football administration.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has offered whistleblowers between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent of recovered assets for credible information leading to the recovery of funds and properties allegedly taken abroad by corrupt Nigerians.

UEFA has abandoned plans to boycott FIFA competitions but is pressing ahead with efforts to field a candidate against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in next year’s presidential election.

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka will feature at the 2026 US Open after being handed a late wildcard entry, following an initial omission that sparked widespread reaction from fans and the tennis community.

More than 1,300 people, including at least 300 foreigners, are missing after catastrophic flash floods struck parts of China and Nepal on Wednesday.

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited to reduce gas flaring and convert the country’s gas resources into greater economic benefits for Nigerians.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has advanced to the semifinals of the Season 9 “I Beg To Differ” Secondary School Debate — Tournament of Champions after defeating Vetland Senior Grammar School, Lagos, in the second quarterfinal debate.

Grace High School, Lagos, has advanced to the semifinals of the Season 9 “I Beg To Differ” Secondary School Debate — Tournament of Champions after defeating Honeyland College, Lagos, in a closely fought quarterfinal debate on whether justice requires fairness rather than equality.

For pregnant women, going into labour should be the final step before meeting their newborns. But in Kauyen Mai Unguwa community, Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State, it can mean a desperate search for a tricycle or motorcycle to take them to the local government headquarters for delivery.

‎INTERPOL has announced the arrest of 58 individuals and the identification of 263 suspects following a coordinated global operation targeting West African organised crime groups, including the Black Axe network.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged senior Nigerian Army commanders to demonstrate strategic foresight, professional competence and exemplary leadership in confronting the country’s increasingly complex security challenges.

The Nigerian Medical Association has urged doctors to take the lead in the fight against quackery and unethical practices in Nigeria’s health sector, saying efforts to protect patients must begin with high professional standards.

The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for three weeks to allow rehabilitation works on the brid

The Nigeria Police Force has rejected claims by social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, that police checkpoints provide information to kidnappers and contribute to insecurity across the country.

Nigerian music stars are once again steering the narrative for Africa's most prestigious music awards.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has inspected the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State following widespread complaints over severe traffic gridlock and the prolonged hardship faced by residents and commuters.

Amnesty International has condemned Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo over remarks allegedly threatening residents who refuse to support or vote for the All Progressives Congress.

Sanwo-Olu to Receive 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he will restore a targeted fuel subsidy if elected president, arguing that Nigeria is wealthy enough to protect citizens from rising living costs.

National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi says Nigeria has the resources and potential to overcome poverty, hunger and underdevelopment with competent and accountable leadership.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

Square College, Lagos, champions of the second Lagos Regional Finals, have defeated Pleroma International School, champions of Port Harcourt, in their round of 12 contest at the ongoing I Beg To Differ student debate tournament.

Fountain School has defeated Straitgate Schools, Lagos, in a debate on the motion, "Nigeria is a poor country," to secure a quarter-final ticket in the I Beg to Differ Season 9 National Finals.

The knockout rounds of the Tournament of Champions, I Beg to Differ Season 9, is shaping up as Silverbird International School, Port Harcourt, school secured their ticket to the quarter finals.

Football fans will face an unusually long break from many top football leagues in September and October after FIFA merged the traditional international windows into one extended period.

Motherhood is often celebrated with joy, from pregnancy announcements and baby showers to the arrival of a newborn.

Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has ordered all state police commissioners to treat every case of mob action as homicide as part of a nationwide crackdown on jungle justice.

The Kano State Government has approved ₦10.47 billion for the reconstruction of the Ungogo–Minjibir Road, about five months after our weekly Community Report highlighted the plight of residents living with the road’s poor condition.

Works Minister David Umahi will visit the Benin-Asaba Road Tuesday as the traffic gridlock that left travellers stranded enters its sixth day.

Chelsea began life under Xabi Alonso with a 3-2 victory over Fulham in a pulsating London derby at Craven Cottage, closing out matchday one of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Nigeria has called for greater investment in the reintegration of people affected by leprosy, saying treatment alone is not enough to restore their livelihoods and dignity.

A political session at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, turned heated as African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi clashed over fuel subsidy, governance and their records in public office.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, says the removal of fuel subsidy was necessary but has faulted the Federal Government for failing to properly manage and invest the savings from the policy.

Government Day Secondary School Defeats Grace High School In I Beg To Differ Round Of 12.

Honeyland College, Lagos, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the I Beg To Differ Season 9 National Finals after defeating Great Solid Rock College, Lagos, in the opening Round of 12 debate.

The question of who is responsible for Nigeria’s persistent low voter turnout took centre stage in Season 9 of Nigeria Info FM’s I Beg to Differ national secondary school debate tournament.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic drinks in sachets and small bottles is not a random crackdown.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to demand full disclosure from President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the $5 billion loan facility secured from First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues in Nollywood following the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at the age of 66.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has hinted that he is working on a new album, sending fans into a frenzy of anticipation.

The proposed blockbuster bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been contractually agreed, according to Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn.

Iran has executed a man accused of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States during nationwide anti-government protests earlier this year.

‎Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored the opener in Hull City's 2-0 win over Manchester United.

President Bola Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, appointing former Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari as director-general and Imo Gov. Hope Uzodimma as secretary.

Bandits have reportedly invaded Dekara community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unspecified number of residents shortly after Friday prayers.

A United States District Court in Manhattan, New York, has struck down the Donald Trump administration’s controversial policy that suspended the processing and issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially fired the starting gun for the 2027 general elections, unveiling a 31-person Presidential Campaign Council headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as Vice Chairman.

The Nigerian federal government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday in observance of Eid ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Former Anambra State governor and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, officially launched his campaign for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections on Friday, two days after the start of the official election campaign season.

Diplomatic moves have intensified at the United Nations Headquarters as the Security Council gathers behind closed doors to hold its second informal straw poll, gauging support for candidates vying to become the world’s top diplomat.

The long-awaited sound of the referee’s whistle returns to English grounds tonight as the Premier League season officially gets underway.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027 has triggered a fresh confrontation with the presidency, with the federal government challenging him to explain how the policy would be financed while disputing his claims over the financial gains from subsidy removal.

The group stage of the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate – Tournament of Champions has ended after eight days of intense competition among some of Nigeria’s brightest young debaters.

Square College Lagos defeated Silverbird International School, Port Harcourt, in a closely contested debate on whether elections remain the best measure of democracy.

Government Science Secondary School, Tungamaji, Abuja, has emerged as the Group C champion of the I Beg To Differ Season Nine Tournament of Champions after defeating Pleroma International High School, Port Harcourt, in a closely contested debate on sugar taxation and public health.

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries focusing on trade, investment, technology, aviation and people-to-people ties.

Another batch of 83 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission said.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 kidnap victims in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, the military said Thursday.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has cautioned Nigerians against ethnic and religious profiling in the fight against insecurity, saying criminality has no ethnicity and terrorism has no religion.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented Certificates of Return to Osun State Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke and his deputy, Kola Adewusi, following their victory in the August 15 governorship election.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says the federal government's economic reforms have generated N20.4 trillion in incremental resources and helped prevent a deeper fiscal and economic crisis.

The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced that the 2026 Common Entrance Screening Test will begin Friday, Aug. 21, and run through Monday, Aug. 24.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective Aug. 27, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, potentially marking their first face-to-face encounter since Trump began his second term.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a committee to draft a five-year strategic defence cooperation plan for Nigeria.

More than 5,000 cases of Ebola have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making the country's latest outbreak the deadliest in its history, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Nigerian government has called for urgent measures to end xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans in South Africa.

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, defeated Great Solid Rock College, Lagos, by a clear margin in an intellectual debate at the I Beg To Differ Tournament of Champions.

Straight Gate High School, Magodo Phase 2, Lagos, has knocked Halifield Schools, Lagos, out of the I Beg to Differ Season 9 Tournament of Champions National Debate Championship on Day 7 of proceedings.

The Tournament of Champions, I Beg to Differ Season 9 returned with an emotionally charged debate featuring two heavyweights in the tournament, Vetland Senior Grammar School Lagos and Laurels Model College Port Harcourt.

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will present Nigerians with a scorecard detailing the impact of the economic reforms introduced since 2023.

Nigeria’s official campaign season for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections begins Wednesday, August 19, with political parties and candidates pledging to pursue peaceful, issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, misinformation and personal attacks.

 The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending enhanced security requirements for ships that had called at designated Nigerian ports.

US President Donald Trump says there are no talks with Iran, despite reports that Washington and Tehran have been holding discussions.

Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Joash Amupitan has urged political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to uphold the commitments contained in the National Peace Accord, warning that the credibility of the polls depends not only on INEC but also on the conduct of political actors.

The National Peace Committee has brought political parties and presidential candidates together in Abuja to sign the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to vote for politicians who violate the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Peter Obi has congratulated Nigeria's U18 women's basketball team, the Junior D'Tigress, after they won silver at the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan and secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in China.

Vencrest Schools, Port Harcourt, have booked their place in the Round of 12 at the 2026 I Beg to Differ National Debate Finals after edging out Community Secondary School, Rumuolumeni, in a tightly contested Group A encounter.

Honeyland School has emerged victorious over Grace High School in a fiercely contested debate at the 2026 I Beg to Differ National Debate Championship.

Fountain School has defeated Silverbird International School in a debate on local government autonomy to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the I Beg to Differ Season 9 National Finals.

José Mourinho has officially being presented as Real Madrid head coach, 13 years after ending his first spell at the Spanish club.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied claims by the African Democratic Congress that the party helped him secure victory in Saturday’s governorship election.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu and his entire technical crew following the team’s disappointing performances at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government’s economic reforms have pushed monthly Federal Account Allocation Committee disbursements above N2 trillion, compared with an average of N300 billion under previous administrations.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with 2,325 people killed since the outbreak was declared on May 15.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances worth an estimated N301.058 billion in Lagos.

Another batch of 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid rising Xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments is expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday, August 19.

Prospects for peace between the United States and Iran have suffered another setback after US President Donald Trump rejected an extension of a memorandum of understanding due to expire between the two countries.

Square College, Lagos, champions of the second Lagos Regional Finals, has defeated Heritage Group of Schools, Ogun State, in the Group D contest at the ongoing I Beg To Differ student debate tournament.

The Monday evening debate centred on the motion, “NYSC should be replaced with mandatory one-year military service.”

Government Science Secondary School, Tunga Maji, Abuja, has emerged the winner of a closely fought Group C contest on Day 5 of the I Beg to Differ Season 9 National Debate Tournament.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military Head of State, retired General Ibrahim Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an outstanding Nigerian leader whose time in power left lasting marks on the country.

A faction of the Accord Party led by Prof. Chris Imumolen has warned that Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke could face political and legal implications from the party’s unresolved leadership crisis.

The Lagos State Government has banned motorists and vehicle dealers from using dealer number plates permanently or for everyday driving on public roads.

Presidential candidates of the Accord Party, African Action Congress (AAC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have agreed to form an alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Yiaga Africa has commended Osun voters for their resilience during Saturday’s governorship election and called for improvements to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Cameroon have won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over debutants Malawi in Sunday’s final in Rabat.

Arsenal began the 2026-27 season with a statement victory, beating Manchester City 3-0 to win the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the result shows that democracy can continue to flourish in Nigeria.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election before deciding its next move.

Cameroon and Malawi will meet in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final Sunday, with both teams chasing a first continental title and a place in history.

Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke has thanked residents for renewing his mandate, describing his re-election as a victory for democracy and an endorsement of his administration's performance.

Travellers entering or leaving the United Kingdom with large amounts of cash or other forms of monetary instruments may be required to declare them to customs authorities under UK border rules.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to jointly investigate alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral offences linked to the 2026 Osun governorship election.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and varying levels of rainfall across Nigeria from Sunday through Tuesday.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps member who fled into a forest after violence erupted at a polling unit during Saturday's Osun governorship election.

Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke has pledged to deliver more dividends of democracy to residents after securing another four-year term in Saturday's governorship election.

The 2026 Osun governorship election produced a clear divide between the two leading candidates and the other contenders, with 13 candidates collectively polling only a small fraction of the votes.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the result as a reflection of the choice of the people.

Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke has won the 2026 governorship election in the state, defeating his closest challenger, All Progressives Congress candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.

Hawaii is bracing for potentially its first direct hurricane strike in decades as Category 1 Hurricane Lala moves toward the state, threatening the Big Island with damaging winds, flooding and landslides.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea on formally ending the Korean War, which has technically remained unresolved since an armistice was signed in 1953.

Algeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw Saturday.

The clash between African Energy Week and the WPC Energy Congress has revealed a deeper weakness: Africa still lacks a coordinated strategy for protecting the timing, relevance and political weight of its own major energy gatherings.

The Universal Basic Education Commission has rehabilitated the Alternative High School for Girls in Agboju, Lagos, to help girls and young mothers whose education was disrupted by pregnancy, poverty and other social challenges return to school.

Election observers reported 323 electoral offences and irregularities across 726 polling units monitored during Saturday’s Osun governorship election, alongside 38 security incidents.

All Progressives Congress governorship candidate Munirudeen Oyebamiji has described Saturday’s Osun governorship election as largely peaceful in his area and expressed confidence in winning the poll.

Osun Deputy Gov. Kola Adewusi has described Saturday’s governorship election as largely peaceful, despite an earlier disruption at his polling unit in Ile-Ife.

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s IReV portal has recorded 1,279 uploaded results out of the 3,763 results expected from polling units across Osun State.

Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke has demanded the immediate release of Peoples Democratic Party state chairman Sunday Bisi, alleging that he was arrested shortly after voting in Saturday’s governorship election.

At least 11 people have died and 34,533 others have been affected by tropical windstorms, heavy rainfall and flash floods across 15 local government areas of Yobe State since May, according to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA.

The beauty brand of music star Rihanna, Fenty Beauty, has congratulated Nigerian music star Ayra Starr on the release of her third studio album, ‘Starrgirl’.

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of attacking a vessel belonging to state-owned oil giant ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Morocco and Algeria will meet Saturday in the third-place match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with both sides looking to finish their campaigns with a bronze medal.

More than 100 suspected “imported” voters have been arrested by security operatives in Osun State as voters cast ballots Saturday in the governorship election.

The chairman of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, and a reverend sister have regained their freedom after spending several days in the custody of kidnappers in Anambra State.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed several terrorists and intercepted a suspected courier carrying 180 explosives in Zamfara State, the military said Saturday.

The All Progressives Congress and Accord Party have been accused of widespread vote-buying ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, with voters reportedly offered between ₦10,000 and ₦20,000.

Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke has expressed confidence that Saturday’s governorship election will be peaceful, saying he expects to win another term in office.

The Taliban marked five years in power in Afghanistan on Saturday with military convoys, national flags and celebrations in Kabul, while critics condemned the group’s restrictions on women and girls.

Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, saying the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps certificate.

Groups representing persons with disabilities have sued the Federal Government at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding ₦66 trillion in damages over what they described as decades of abuse, exclusion and neglect.

An education advocacy group has given the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, 14 days to address concerns over the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results or face legal action.

The Nigeria Football Federation has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s recent poor performances in international football, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line in Akwa Ibom have collapsed following what the Transmission Company of Nigeria described as severe vandalism.

The Independent National Electoral Commission reprinted ballot papers for Saturday’s Osun governorship election after a court ordered it to add the Social Democratic Party that was missing from the original ballot.

Ghana’s Black Queens have progressed to the next round of the Women’s World Cup playoffs after a 2-1 comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire.

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki has endorsed Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke for Saturday’s governorship election.

Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde has selected former Department of State Services Director-General Lawal Musa Daura as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.

The Osun State Government has asked a court to compel the police to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over a viral video in which he allegedly urged APC supporters to attack members of the Accord Party.

Nigerians and other stakeholders now have until 21st August to submit memoranda and position papers on the proposed National Policing Bill, which is expected to provide a framework for state police.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa in Casablanca on Thursday.

More than 1.9 million voters are eligible to participate in Saturday’s Osun governorship election after collecting their Permanent Voter Cards, the Independent National Electoral Commission said.