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Candidates who sat for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination can now access their certificates digitally, according to the West African Examinations Council. WAEC announced on Friday that certificates for the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates had been uploaded to its Digital Certificate Platform. The examination body said, “The 2026 WASSCE for School […]
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has advised young workers facing high rental costs to consider living with their parents or relatives, or sharing accommodation with others until they are financially stronger. Hamzat made the suggestion during an interview with Nigeria Info FM on Thursday while discussing the difficulties faced by low-income workers trying to […]
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has expressed strong optimism ahead of the new Premier League season, describing the current squad as the most positive and happiest group he has been part of at the club. The England international, who is entering his 13th season at United, said the mood around the team and the direction […]
The UK’s Independent Football Regulator has approached the police as it investigates whether West Ham United’s largest shareholder, David Sullivan, is still fit to retain his stake in the club amid sexual assault allegations against him. Sullivan, 77, owns about 38.8 per cent of West Ham and is currently the club’s biggest shareholder. The IFR […]
The Lagos State Government has attributed the delay in replacing BRT buses destroyed during the #EndSARS unrest to the huge increase in the cost of purchasing new vehicles. Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat disclosed this on Thursday during a question-and-answer session on Nigeria Info FM. Hamzat explained that the buses, which were purchased for about N80m […]
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, has commenced his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, urging other contenders to face Nigerians directly and explain what they have achieved and what they intend to offer the country. Obi made the statement on Friday at a press briefing held at his Onitsha residence […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to residents to set aside the disagreements that followed the governorship election and join forces to move the state forward. The governor made the call in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, after securing another term in Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke thanked Osun residents for […]
The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to intensify its campaign against piracy, sea robbery, crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, smuggling and other maritime offences in Cross River State. The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, disclosed this on Thursday at the conclusion of the maiden three-day Intra-Command Maritime Tactical Live Firing […]
The Nigerian naira is trading at about ₦1,349.06 to the US dollar on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the latest available live USD/NGN rate. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was last quoted at approximately ₦1,344.45 based on Thursday’s official-market indication. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) explains that the NFEM […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a United States court for permission to privately explain why it withheld certain investigative records relating to allegations of drug trafficking involving President Bola Tinubu. In a motion filed on August 20, the FBI requested permission to submit an ex parte in camera declaration to the US […]
The case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children before attempting to take her own life, has returned to the spotlight as her high-profile trial continues. Clancy, a 36-year-old former nurse from Duxbury, Massachusetts, is accused of strangling her three children on January 24, 2023, before attempting suicide. Her […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed that all funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa revealed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the State House shortly after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Alausa said FEC also […]
There was palpable tension in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Wednesday after hoodlums reportedly attacked the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke, following his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji. According to reports, Adeleke visited the monarch’s palace to present the certificate of return he received from the Independent […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after spending two weeks on leave, arriving in Abuja two days earlier than his officially scheduled resumption date of August 20, 2026. Officials in the Vice President’s office confirmed that Shettima returned late on Tuesday, August 18, and had resumed his duties. However, he was absent from […]
Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gifted N40 million to the two best graduating students of the Lagos State University (LASU). In a post on X by Jubril Gawat, his senior special assistant on new media, the governor announced a cash gift of N20 million each to Ayilara Olaleye and Adebanjo Oluolamide for their academic […]
The federal government has unveiled a national digital cloud policy that will establish a comprehensive national framework to enhance governance and internalisation of Nigeria s cloud infrastructure ecosystem. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who disclosed this in a statement said the nation’s national policy on cloud infrastructure ecosystem would…
Twelve Nigerian players are expected to feature for their respective clubs on Thursday as the Europa League and Conference League playoff rounds get underway across Europe. With places in the league phase at stake, the players will be looking to help their teams secure favourable results in the first legs. Europa League Paul Onuachu – […]
Lee Kang-In and Alex Baena both produced second-half stunners as Diego Simeone’s side secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Malaga to open their 2026-27 LaLiga campaign in winning fashion. Match Report Lee, a summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain, broke the deadlock in the 70th minute with a superb strike into the top-left corner. Baena then […]
Nigerian interior designer and entrepreneur Ehi Ogbebor has rejected claims that she has a history of dating married men, stating that transport union leader Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, is the only married man she knowingly dated. Ogbebor made the disclosure during an appearance on the Chude Podcast, where she also discussed her […]
US national debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show according to BBC. The rise reflects years of heavy spending under both the Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations, along with higher interest payments that have steadily added to the total. In 2016, the national debt […]
