Homepage News from Sunday, August 9th, 2026

President Bola Tinubu says 147 structures in Lagos will be affected by the construction of the service lane of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with five facing full demolition.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations following a loss to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off repair works on the Eko Bridge and Marine Bridge in Lagos as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to improve critical infrastructure and ease transportation along the Lagos corridor.

Sixteen secondary schools from across Nigeria will compete in the Season 9 national finale of the I Beg to Differ Student Debate Tournament, with the winning school to receive ₦5 million.

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the state’s student representatives at the upcoming I Beg To Differ National Debate Competition.

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has urged the Federal Government to combine improved military salaries with modern technology to tackle terrorism, banditry and insurgency.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 19 presidential candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 election to publicly declare their assets and reject vote-buying.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Osun State, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro, has withdrawn from the elections scheduled for 15th Augusy 2026 and declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.

Iran has set a series of demands that the United States must meet before it will fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly overnight strikes Sunday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens as both sides stepped up long-range attacks.

The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on hoodlums accused of harassing and extorting motorists along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway.

The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Segun Aina, has resolved more than 5,000 pending complaints from candidates within five days.

Cameroon coach Valentine Nguele says the Indomitable Lionesses will approach their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Nigeria without fear, despite admitting the Super Falcons are favourites.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has received Nigeria Police Force athlete Ezekiel Nathaniel at the Force Headquarters in Abuja following his historic gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inspected a vandalised bridge pole at Vin-Niger, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Amuwo-Odofin, assuring residents that the structure remains safe.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has rejected allegations of poor performance and impropriety against its management, saying crude oil and gas production have increased under Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari.

FC Barcelona has expressed condolences to club legend Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidates for the governorship and State House of Assembly elections scheduled for February 2027.

Iran has set a series of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, lifting of sanctions and an end to military action against Tehran and its allies.