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Rugby Player Dies After Training, Japan Club Confirms
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi dies after training in Japan amid extreme heat and suspected heatstroke.
Aug 8, 2026
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Lagos Decries Huge Health Workforce Gap, Says Only 8,000 Workers Serve 1.5m Insured Residents
Governor Sanwo-Olu says Lagos currently has less than 8,000 health workers against an estimated need for 40,000, as the state unveils reforms to expand insurance coverage, digitise healthcare and strengthen its workforce.
Aug 8, 2026
Sports
Arsenal Sign Brazil Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle
Arsenal have signed Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle on a long-term deal to strengthen their midfield.
Aug 8, 2026
Health
Abayomi Warns Lagos of Pandemic Flu Threat, Advocates One Health Approach
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has urged the state to strengthen preparedness for pandemic influenza and other biological threats through closer cooperation among human, animal and environmental health sectors
Aug 8, 2026
Politics
Osun Election Is APC’s Dress Rehearsal for 2027 Presidential Poll — Dele Momodu
ADC chieftain Dele Momodu warns Adeleke, alleging APC plans to use Osun poll as 2027 rehearsal.
Aug 8, 2026
Health
Katsina Health Insurance Enrollees Rise to 583,460 as Governor Makes Coverage Mandatory for Government Jobs
Katsina State’s health insurance enrolment has risen by 64 per cent since 2023 to 583,460 beneficiaries, as Governor Dikko Radda orders mandatory coverage for all government employment programmes
Aug 8, 2026
Politics
Alia Unveils 30-Year Master Plan to Sustain Benue Development, Reforms
Governor Alia says Benue’s 30-year master plan will preserve reforms, infrastructure and development beyond successive administrations.
Aug 8, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Awka Lawmaker Orogbu Empowers Over 500 Constituents with Cars, Tricycles, Scholarships
Rep. Oby Orogbu has rolled out the second phase of her empowerment programme in Awka, distributing vehicles, business equipment and scholarships to over 500 constituents, with NDC's Peter Obi and Senator Victor Umeh in attendance
Aug 8, 2026
Politics
Canada Delegation: Wrong for President’s Aide to Lead Elected Governors on Foreign Mission — ADC
ADC criticises Gbajabiamila’s leadership of Nigeria’s Canada delegation, questioning an unelected aide leading five elected governors.
Aug 8, 2026
News
Iran: Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen Only if US Meets Our Conditions
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after the US accepts Tehran’s conditions for passage.
Aug 8, 2026
Politics
Why I Revamped N70bn Taraku Mill Abandoned for 40 Years — Alia
Governor Alia says reviving the abandoned N70bn Taraku Mill will restore markets, jobs and agricultural value chains.
Aug 8, 2026
News
Tegbe: Power Sector’s Progress Will Now Be Measured by Communities Electrified, Not Megawatts
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says Nigeria’s electricity progress will now focus on communities and people powered, not megawatts.
Aug 8, 2026