Homepage News from Monday, August 17th, 2026

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.