The Federal Government has announced the arrival of another 83 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa amid growing Afrophobic attacks and rising anti-foreigner sentiments in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees were expected to arrive at the … Read more
The British High Commission has praised Osun State residents for their peaceful conduct during the August 15 governorship election and congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on securing a second term. In a statement issued on Monday, the High Commission said it deployed accredited observers to monitor the election after engaging with various stakeholders ahead of … Read more
Lagos State University’s overall best graduating student, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has been awarded a N10 million cash prize under the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme. Oluolamide, a graduate of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, received the award in recognition of his outstanding academic performance during the university’s 29th and 30th combined convocation held on Monday … Read more
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria provides eligible Nigerians with mortgage financing through the National Housing Fund, enabling them to purchase, construct, upgrade or renovate homes. The NHF Mortgage Loan is currently available to contributors at an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum, with repayment of up to 30 years. According to FMBN … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered members of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to vacate their positions with immediate effect. This follows a difficult 2026 campaign in which the team failed to secure an automatic ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision in a brief notice … Read more
Norway’s King Harald V has been hospitalised following a medical examination, with Crown Prince Haakon assuming the duties of Regent for the next two weeks, according to the Royal House. According to GB News, the 89-year-old monarch was admitted to the National Hospital on Monday after a medical examination, according to a statement from … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, says more than 200 professors and other academic staff have resigned from the institution over poor working conditions and the failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The union has consequently issued a two-week ultimatum to the university authorities and other … Read more
ITÀNSÁN Creative Experience, in partnership with youth-led Adire brand, CICIALADIRE, has marked the 2026 International Youth Day with an inaugural creative workshop focused on Adire, the traditional Yoruba textile art. The event, held on Sunday, August 16, in Ibadan, brought together young creatives, culture enthusiasts and participants to learn, create and engage with indigenous … Read more
Barcelona have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, according to a source from the Catalan club who confirmed the move to AFP on Sunday. The 30-year-old midfielder will move for a fee of around 75 million euros ($87 million), according to reports. “In the coming days, there … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was on Sunday declared the winner of the governorship election after securing victory in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas in Saturday’s poll. The State Returning Officer, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, declared the result of the poll at about 7:24 … Read more