# convocation ceremony (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover convocation ceremony. Page: Feed: --- ## [JUST IN: Tinubu suspends three permanent secretaries as ICPC uncovers fake agency in SGF’s office](https://newsclickng.com/news/just-in-tinubu-suspends-three-permanent-secretaries-as-icpc-uncovers-fake-agency-in-sgfs-office/) _2026-08-21 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate arrest of George Nwabueze over the alleged operation of a fake government agency within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The president also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices \[…\] ## [\[PHOTOS\] Diana Eneje announces engagement to Pascal Godwin](https://newsclickng.com/entertainment/photos-diana-eneje-announces-engagement-to-pascal-godwin/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ Nigerian fashion influencer and content creator Diana Eneje has announced her engagement to Lagos-based businessman Pascal Godwin. ## [Immigration arrests 55 irregular migrants in Osun](https://newsclickng.com/news/immigration-arrests-55-irregular-migrants-in-osun/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ The Nigeria Immigration Service, Osun State Command, has arrested 55 irregular migrants from Cameroon and Congo for allegedly entering the state through an unauthorised route without travel documents. The migrants were arrested at different locations in the state following intelligence gathering by the command, the Osun Comptroller of Immigration, Ibrahim Akinyemi, said on Friday. Akinyemi \[…\] ## [FBI seeks secrecy over records on Tinubu drug probe](https://newsclickng.com/news/fbi-seeks-secrecy-over-records-on-tinubu-drug-probe/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked a United States court for permission to submit a confidential declaration explaining why it is withholding some records relating to allegations linking President Bola Tinubu to a drug-trafficking investigation. The FBI made the request in an application dated August 20 before the United States District Court for the \[…\] ## [Yoruba Actors pray for Ogogo amid health challenges](https://newsclickng.com/entertainment/yoruba-actors-pray-for-ogogo-amid-health-challenges/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ Nollywood stars and filmmakers in the Yoruba movie industry have gathered to pray for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, amid his ongoing health challenges. In a video circulating on social media on Friday, prominent actors were seen praying for the actor and seeking Allah’s mercy, intervention, strength and complete recovery.health challenges Those \[…\] ## [NECO Registrar emerges AEAA Vice-President](https://newsclickng.com/news/neco-registrar-emerges-aeaa-vice-president/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ The Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, Dantani Wushishi, has been elected Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa. Nigeria, through NECO, has also secured the right to host the 2027 AEAA Conference in Abuja. The decisions were endorsed by the AEAA General Assembly at the association’s 42nd Conference held in Arusha, \[…\] ## [Police rescue 75 kidnap victims in Kaduna](https://newsclickng.com/news/police-rescue-75-kidnap-victims-in-kaduna/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ Police authorities in Kaduna State have rescued 75 people abducted by bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state. The victims, comprising men, women and children, were travelling in commercial buses when they were attacked and kidnapped at Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The spokesman for the Kaduna \[…\] ## [INEC fixes November for nationwide mock accreditation ahead of 2027 polls](https://newsclickng.com/news/inec-fixes-november-for-nationwide-mock-accreditation-ahead-of-2027-polls/) _2026-08-21 · Toyibat Ajose · NewsclickNG_ The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled a nationwide mock accreditation exercise for November 2026 as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election. The exercise will test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and other electoral equipment while helping the Commission identify and address potential operational challenges ahead of the elections. INEC Chairman, Joash… ## [EPL: Major things to expect from 2026/27 season](https://newsclickng.com/sport/epl-major-things-to-expect-from-2026-27-season/) _2026-08-21 · Taiwo Oyedokun · NewsclickNG_ Arsenal begin their title defence, Manchester City enter a new era, Liverpool look to recover and Chelsea hope Xabi Alonso can deliver a transformation. The countdown to the new Premier League season is almost over. The 2026/27 campaign kicks off on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal beginning their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City. \[…\] ## [World’s oldest living person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday](https://newsclickng.com/news/worlds-oldest-living-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthday/) _2026-08-21 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ Ethel Caterham, officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday. Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in the United Kingdom and has lived through more than a century of major historical events and social changes. She was born during the reign of King Edward VII \[…\] ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nsasHUiM9XZh) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [How to access 2026 WAEC certificate, other documents online](https://newsclickng.com/news/how-to-access-2026-waec-certificate-other-documents-online/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 deputy gov urges young workers to live with parents, share rent](https://newsclickng.com/news/lagos-deputy-gov-urges-young-workers-to-live-with-parents-share-rent/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Happiest, most positive Man Utd squad have played in — Luke Shaw](https://newsclickng.com/sport/happiest-most-positive-man-utd-squad-have-played-in-luke-shaw/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Football regulator refers sexual assault allegations against Sullivan to police](https://newsclickng.com/sport/football-regulator-refers-sexual-assault-allegations-against-sullivan-to-police/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Lagos speaks on delay in replacing #EndSARS-burnt BRT buses](https://newsclickng.com/uncategorized/lagos-speaks-on-delay-in-replacing-endsars-burnt-brt-buses/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Obi begins 2027 campaign, challenges candidates to account for their records](https://newsclickng.com/news/obi-begins-2027-campaign-challenges-candidates-to-account-for-their-records/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Adeleke urges unity, reconciliation after re-election](https://newsclickng.com/news/adeleke-urges-unity-reconciliation-after-re-election/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Navy vows tougher action against piracy, oil theft in Cross River](https://newsclickng.com/news/navy-vows-tougher-action-against-piracy-oil-theft-in-cross-river/) _2026-08-21 · Josiah David · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 21, 2026](https://newsclickng.com/business/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [FBI tells US court releasing Tinubu records could endanger lives, expose investigative techniques](https://newsclickng.com/news/fbi-tells-us-court-releasing-tinubu-records-could-endanger-lives-expose-investigative-techniques/) _2026-08-21 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hp9hLTRhFhac) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [How 36-year-old mother accused of killing three children receives nearly $1m in public donations](https://newsclickng.com/news/how-36-year-old-mother-accused-of-killing-three-children-receives-nearly-1m-in-public-donations/) _2026-08-20 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Tinubu orders EFCC to channel all recovered funds into NELFUND](https://newsclickng.com/news/tinubu-orders-efcc-to-channel-all-recovered-funds-into-nelfund/) _2026-08-20 · Oluwadamilare Emmanuel · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Panic as hoodlums ‘open fire’ on Adeleke’s convoy at Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace](https://newsclickng.com/news/panic-as-hoodlums-open-fire-on-adelekes-convoy-at-ataoja-of-osogbos-palace/) _2026-08-20 · Oluwadamilare Emmanuel · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Shettima returns from two-week leave ahead of schedule](https://newsclickng.com/news/shettima-returns-from-two-week-leave-ahead-of-schedule/) _2026-08-20 · Taiwo Oyedokun · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [Sanwo-Olu gifts N20m each to two LASU best graduating students](https://newsclickng.com/news/sanwo-olu-gifts-n20m-each-to-two-lasu-best-graduating-students/) _2026-08-20 · Oluwadamilare Emmanuel · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [FG Unveils National Digital Cloud Policy to Boost Infrastructure](https://newsclickng.com/news/fg-unveils-national-digital-cloud-policy-to-boost-infrastructure/) _2026-08-20 · Olusegun Kugbayi · NewsclickNG_ 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… ## [12 Nigerians set for Europa, Conference League playoff action](https://newsclickng.com/sport/12-nigerians-set-for-europa-conference-league-playoff-action/) _2026-08-20 · Taiwo Oyedokun · NewsclickNG_ 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. 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Baena then \[…\] ## [\[TRENDING VIDEO\] MC Oluomo is only married man I have dated — Ehi Ogbebor denies ‘husband snatching’ claims](https://newsclickng.com/entertainment/trending-video-mc-oluomo-is-only-married-man-i-have-dated-ehi-ogbebor-denies-husband-snatching-claims/) _2026-08-20 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\] ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t0hZLwlx7MI4) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [US national debt hits record $40tn, more than doubles in decade](https://newsclickng.com/news/us-national-debt-hits-record-40tn-more-than-doubles-in-decade/) _2026-08-20 · Alagbe Shenayon · NewsclickNG_ 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 \[…\]