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Governors, ministers, traditional rulers and other dignitaries attended the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The anniversary attracted prominent figures from across Nigeria and featured celebrations honouring the monarch’s reign and contributions to the development of the Warri Kingdom.
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The International Republican Institute (IRI) has identified insecurity and political violence as the biggest threats to the credibility and peaceful conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The institute also highlighted misinformation, disinformation, electoral reforms and weak political-party structures as issues requiring attention ahead of the polls.
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Chile’s National Immigration Service has introduced a free digital Work Authorisation Certificate that allows foreign workers and employers to verify work authorisation online. The certificate is available through SERMIG’s immigration platform and includes a QR code for digital verification.
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ADC governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya has decried the rising deaths and insecurity in Sokoto State, saying more than 100 people may have died in separate incidents over the past 10 days. He cited bandit attacks and the Gorau boat tragedy, where the reported death toll had risen to 53, and called for urgent government action.
Sports
La Liga Atlético Madrid CEO to Protect Julián Álvarez Amid Transfer Rumours
News
Some Jigawa residents have expressed support for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy, saying subsidy removal has worsened economic hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Atiku made the pledge during his first media chat after the 2027 campaign season officially opened.
News
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The Italian, who won Wimbledon in July and the US Open in 2024, said he needs more time to recover.
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi of Gombe State for winning the women’s category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. She defeated competitors from 132 countries and won a prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about ₦120 million.
Lifestyle
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
News
Governors, ministers, traditional rulers and other dignitaries attended the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The anniversary attracted prominent figures from across Nigeria and featured celebrations honouring the monarch’s reign and contributions to the development of the Warri Kingdom.
News
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has identified insecurity and political violence as the biggest threats to the credibility and peaceful conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The institute also highlighted misinformation, disinformation, electoral reforms and weak political-party structures as issues requiring attention ahead of the polls.
News
Chile’s National Immigration Service has introduced a free digital Work Authorisation Certificate that allows foreign workers and employers to verify work authorisation online. The certificate is available through SERMIG’s immigration platform and includes a QR code for digital verification.
News
ADC governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya has decried the rising deaths and insecurity in Sokoto State, saying more than 100 people may have died in separate incidents over the past 10 days. He cited bandit attacks and the Gorau boat tragedy, where the reported death toll had risen to 53, and called for urgent government action.
Politics
Wike hints at a major political realignment, claiming Adeleke belongs to the ruling camp and predicting a huge coalition for Tinubu in 2027.
Politics
Atiku rejects Tinubu’s criticism of his fuel subsidy proposal, accusing the government of worsening hardship while celebrating higher revenues.
Politics
Osun APC stakeholders blame Oyetola for the party’s August 15 governorship election loss, urge Tinubu to review the state chapter.
Politics
Senator Saliu Mustapha resigns from APC amid speculation he may join PDP and challenge Governor AbdulRazaq in 2027.
Sports
La Liga Atlético Madrid CEO to Protect Julián Álvarez Amid Transfer Rumours
Sports
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted that Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martínez could leave the club this summer. Watkins has attracted offers from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, while Martínez has expressed his desire for a new challenge.
Sports
Federico Valverde has been named Real Madrid captain, but faces competition from Aurelien Tchouameni for a starting role under Jose Mourinho.
Sports
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been named MLS Player of the Week after scoring a hat-trick for New England Revolution.
Tech & Education
The Joint Union of Gombe State Tertiary Institutions has given the Gombe State Government 14 days to address unpaid salaries, promotions and welfare entitlements, warning that failure to act could trigger an indefinite strike.
Tech & Education
Nigeria’s public schools face a severe teacher shortage, with 31.8 million pupils sharing just 592,077 teachers, giving a national learner–teacher ratio of 53.8:1 and as high as 88:1 in some states, according to the Ministry of Education’s Digital NEMIS data.
Tech & Education
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing mounting pressure from school administrators and an education advocacy group to review the 2026 WASSCE results after complaints of grading irregularities and unexpectedly low grades.
Tech & Education
JAMB has warned candidates with unresolved admission offers spanning six academic cycles, from 2020 to 2025, to either accept or reject them via the CAPS portal before August 31, 2026, or risk forfeiture.
Agriculture
The Bank of Agriculture says it is deepening support for women farmers, who make up nearly 70% of Nigeria's agricultural workforce, as new World Bank data shows just 3% of female farmers are formally enrolled in financial systems.
Agriculture
FSL Asset Management has launched an SEC-regulated Commodity Fund to channel non-bank capital into Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, offering investors exposure to securitised agri-contracts, commercial papers and exchange-traded commodities.
Agriculture
WACOT Limited and the Bank of Agriculture have launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower Programme in Jigawa State, targeting over 10,000 smallholder farmers with input loans, extension services and guaranteed off-take under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme.
Agriculture
Japan has committed $3.5 million to support improved rice seed development and distribution in Nigeria through a partnership with the Federal Government and research institutions.
Health
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has warned that the country’s near-total reliance on imported diagnostics and reagents poses serious risks to health security and the economy, calling for immediate local manufacturing reforms.
Health
The European Union has approved €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding for Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic and Chad to contain cholera outbreaks, as WHO records nearly 62,000 cases and over 1,200 deaths across Africa since January.
Health
The Federal Government has directed the ICPC to monitor spending across the health sector in a major push to eliminate corruption, waste, and leakages in healthcare funding.
Health
The World Health Organisation says over 10,400 attacks on healthcare have been recorded globally since 2018, killing 5,700 people, with Nigeria listed among 29 affected countries and territories and zero accountability so far.
Security
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Security
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Security
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Security
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Youth Empowerment
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated its maiden Imo State cohort of 127 teachers and education evaluators trained in digital skills, STEAM teaching techniques and entrepreneurship under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme.
Youth Empowerment
The Federal Government/IFAD Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State has distributed agricultural equipment to about 300 farmers and provided start-up packs to 33 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across five local government areas to boost food security and promote inclusion.
Youth Empowerment
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 127 teachers and education evaluators in Imo State under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), equipping them with digital skills, STEAM-focused teaching techniques and alternative income-generating skills.
Youth Empowerment
FATE Foundation has partnered with Google.org to roll out a $1.1 million Artificial Intelligence upskilling programme that will train thousands of young Nigerians in AI, data science, and digital skills.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Programs
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
