# criminal investigation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover criminal investigation. Page: Feed: --- ## [UEFA Prepares Criminal Case Against FIFA President Infantino Over Scrapped World Cup Rights Deal](https://newspotng.com/uefa-prepares-criminal-case-against-fifa-president-infantino-over-scrapped-world-cup-rights-deal/) _2026-08-27 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room UEFA is preparing possible criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a now-abandoned proposal to transfer commercial rights connected to the World Cup and other FIFA competitions into a new company involving private investors. European football’s governing body has applied to a United States federal court in Florida seeking \[…\] ## [Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama, Famed for Polka Dots and Infinity Rooms, Dies at 97](https://newspotng.com/japanese-artist-yayoi-kusama-famed-for-polka-dots-and-infinity-rooms-dies-at-97/) _2026-08-27 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room TOKYO — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose polka-dot paintings, pumpkin sculptures and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms made her one of the most recognisable figures in contemporary art, has died at the age of 97. Kusama died at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, according to a statement from her studio, with \[…\] ## [US FDA Approves Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Pill After Trial Shows Survival Benefit](https://newspotng.com/us-fda-approves-breakthrough-pancreatic-cancer-pill-after-trial-shows-survival-benefit/) _2026-08-27 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved a new targeted pancreatic cancer drug from Revolution Medicines after a major clinical trial showed a substantial survival benefit for patients with advanced disease. The once-daily pill, which will be marketed as Rasonque, was approved for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have \[…\] ## [UPDATE: Meta’s $16.68bn Child Harm Settlement Sparks Global Push for Tougher Social Media Rules](https://newspotng.com/update-metas-16-68bn-child-harm-settlement-sparks-global-push-for-tougher-social-media-rules/) _2026-08-27 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement over claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children is already reverberating beyond the United States, with governments and regulators across Australia, Europe and Asia pressing for tougher protections for young social media users. Newspot Nigeria reported on Wednesday that Meta had agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and \[…\] ## [UPDATE: Hundreds Dead, Over 1,000 Missing as Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster Deepens](https://newspotng.com/update-hundreds-dead-over-1000-missing-as-nepal-tibet-flood-disaster-deepens/) _2026-08-27 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room The death toll from catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen above 360, while more than 1,000 people remain missing as rescuers intensify their search for survivors and authorities warn that a newly formed lake could trigger another major flood. Nepal Police said Thursday that 359 people had been confirmed dead, \[…\] ## [Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for All Seasons By Azu Ishiekwene](https://newspotng.com/muhammadu-saad-abubakar-iii-a-sultan-for-all-seasons-by-azu-ishiekwene/) _2026-08-27 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ By Azu Ishiekwene It was five years on Tuesday since I wrote a tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, who was 65 at the time. Our paths first crossed after he was named Sultan following the tragic death of his brother, Muhammadu Maccido, in the 2006 ADC air crash \[…\] ## [Russia threatens UK military targets over Kyiv’s use of British missiles](https://newspotng.com/russia-threatens-uk-military-targets-over-kyivs-use-of-british-missiles/) _2026-08-27 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ (Reuters/NAN) Russia warned on Thursday that it could strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine in response to Ukrainian attacks on targets inside Russia using long-range British cruise missiles. The warning, delivered by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova at a press conference in Moscow, was the strongest of its kind yet from Russia \[…\] ## [Group warns Nigerians against treating malaria, typhoid casually](https://newspotng.com/group-warns-nigerians-against-treating-malaria-typhoid-casually/) _2026-08-27 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Ekwulobia Youth on Ground Progressive and Mentorship Initiative (YOG), a non-governmental organisation, has expressed concern over the prevalence of malaria and typhoid fever among Nigerians, particularly in rural communities with limited access to healthcare services. Dr Obioma ​‌‌‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍⁠‍⁠​‌​Nwuba, Founder and National Coordinator of YOG, raised the concern on… ## [Three poets shortlisted for 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature](https://newspotng.com/three-poets-shortlisted-for-2026-nigeria-prize-for-literature/) _2026-08-27 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ By Oladele Eniola Lagos, James Ngwu Eze, Ogaga Ifowodo and Tares Oburumu have been shortlisted for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three poets emerged from an initial pool of 223 submissions, following the longlist \[…\] ## [MUSCOYS Inaugurates New Executive, Unveils Education, Zakat Agenda](https://newspotng.com/muscoys-inaugurates-new-executive-unveils-education-zakat-agenda/) _2026-08-27 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room IBADAN — The Muslim Community of Oyo State, MUSCOYS, has inaugurated a new executive to run its affairs for the next three years, with the new Chairman, Mr Kazeem Gbadamosi, SAN, announcing plans focused on education, Zakat, Sadaqah and poverty reduction. The inauguration was held on Sunday at the MUSCOYS Secretariat in \[…\] ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RxhAQBYsDuQx) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [‘Rocky Horror’ Star Tim Curry Dies at 80](https://newspotng.com/rocky-horror-star-tim-curry-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-26 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room British actor Tim Curry, whose unforgettable performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and Stephen King’s “It” made him one of the most distinctive character actors of his generation, has died at the age of 80. Curry died in Los Angeles, with his death confirmed by his manager on Wednesday, August 26. \[…\] ## [Yemi Solade, Tunji Sotimirin Lead Unchained Vibes Africa Campaign Against 2027 Poll Incitement](https://newspotng.com/yemi-solade-tunji-sotimirin-lead-unchained-vibes-africa-campaign-against-2027-poll-incitement/) _2026-08-26 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ A cultural organization and social enterprise, Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA), has officially flagged off its 2027 Election Integrity Campaign and launched its musical anthem, aimed to address threatened and escalating political incitement as well as religious hate speech ahead of 2027 general elections. The Founder/Executive Director of the organization Ayodele Ganiu unveiled the launch \[…\] ## [Chelsea Injury Update: Caicedo, Palestra Out of Luton Clash as Palmer Declared Fit](https://newspotng.com/chelsea-injury-update-caicedo-palestra-out-of-luton-clash-as-palmer-declared-fit/) _2026-08-26 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Moisés Caicedo and Marco Palestra will miss Thursday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Both players were also absent from Chelsea’s 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham on Monday, but Alonso said Caicedo could be available again for the weekend meeting \[…\] ## [Uba Sani: Basic education is a right in Kaduna](https://newspotng.com/uba-sani-basic-education-is-a-right-in-kaduna/) _2026-08-26 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says basic education in the state is a right, not a privilege, as SUBEB reports the construction of over 2,000 classrooms. ## [Shearer Says Alvarez Signing Could Hand Arsenal Premier League Title](https://newspotng.com/shearer-says-alvarez-signing-could-hand-arsenal-premier-league-title/) _2026-08-26 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room Arsenal could effectively put the Premier League title race beyond their rivals if they succeed in signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, according to former England captain Alan Shearer. The 26-year-old Argentine has emerged as a possible late target for the Gunners amid uncertainty over his future \[…\] ## [GOCOP mourns former President Dotun Oladipo](https://newspotng.com/gocop-mourns-former-president-dotun-oladipo/) _2026-08-26 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed sadness over the death of its former President, Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online. Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56. He was President of GOCOP from 2017 to 2021 and was one of the publishers who helped \[…\] ## [Prince Harry, Meghan and Children Return to UK Six Years After Leaving Royal Life](https://newspotng.com/prince-harry-meghan-and-children-return-to-uk-six-years-after-leaving-royal-life/) _2026-08-26 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have returned to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, six years after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the United States. The family arrived in Britain on Wednesday after travelling privately from California \[…\] ## [Boltags Waste Management Intelligence Series Week 8 – Waste to Energy – Can Nigeria Power Its Future with Its Garbage?](https://newspotng.com/boltags-waste-management-intelligence-series-week-8-waste-to-energy-can-nigeria-power-its-future-with-its-garbage/) _2026-08-26 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ By Olugbenga Adebamiwa Nigeria’s waste crisis is increasingly an infrastructure, environmental and economic challenge, but it is also creating an opportunity to recover value from materials that are currently discarded. Nigeria’s National Policy on Solid Waste Management supports an integrated and economically sustainable waste management system and recognises energy generation from waste as part… ## [An Appeal to the Federal Government to revisit the road leading to Afe Babalola University By Aare Afe Babalola](https://newspotng.com/an-appeal-to-the-federal-government-to-revisit-the-road-leading-to-afe-babalola-university-by-aare-afe-babalola/) _2026-08-26 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ …..Also an Open Letter of Appreciation to Senator Babafemi Ojudu By: Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN Introduction – Gratitude to Senator Babafemi Ojudu I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Senator Babafemi Ojudu for his consistent voice on the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to seriously \[…\] ## [Kano Assembly seeks urgent action over diphtheria deaths in Rano](https://newspotng.com/kano-assembly-seeks-urgent-action-over-diphtheria-deaths-in-rano/) _2026-08-26 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ The Kano State House of Assembly has urged Governor Abba Yusuf to act quickly following a severe diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jAMDjzlxsVRT) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Scientists Tackle Degradation Of Over 100m Hectares Of Rangeland In Mongolia](https://newspotng.com/scientists-tackle-degradation-of-over-100m-hectares-of-rangeland-in-mongolia/) _2026-08-23 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ Scientists in Mongolia are working on solutions to restore degraded ecosystems as more than 100 million hectares of rangeland face degradation. ## [101-year-old Great Grandma Arrested as NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine in Fufu](https://newspotng.com/101-year-old-great-grandma-arrested-as-ndlea-intercepts-cocaine-in-fufu/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ …N4.4bn worth of Loud seized at Apapa, Lekki ports; recovers consignments of meth, skunk, opioids in sweeps across Seme, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Oyo, Kwara, Kano, Abia and FCT Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded significant breakthroughs across the country’s land and maritime borders, including the arrest of a 101-year-old great-grandmother \[…\] ## [Troops Neutralise IPOB/ESN Operative, Recover Arms in Anambra](https://newspotng.com/troops-neutralise-ipob-esn-operative-recover-arms-in-anambra/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised an IPOB/ESN operative and recovered two guns, motorcycles and IED-making materials in Anambra. This is contained in an operational update made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Abuja. The report said that troops, supported by the Military Police, DSS and allied vigilantes, conducted \[…\] ## [Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight signed, says Hearn](https://newspotng.com/tyson-fury-anthony-joshua-fight-signed-says-hearn/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ The proposed blockbuster fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been signed and will go ahead, according to Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn. Fury had suggested on Friday that the long-awaited all-British showdown was unlikely to happen, but Hearn insisted the fight was contractually agreed. “We’ve signed the contract, we’re waiting for a date,” \[…\] ## [Canada admits 182,100 New Permanent Residents in H1 2026](https://newspotng.com/canada-admits-182100-new-permanent-residents-in-h1-2026/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ Canada admitted 182,100 new permanent residents in the first half of 2026, reaching 40.8 per cent of its effective annual target of 446,000, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), as reported by CIC News on Sunday. The figure covers admissions under Canada’s regular immigration programme as well as two one-time \[…\] ## [Community of Elekuku, Trumed Adeoyo Celebrates Hon. Stanley Odidiomo Over 1,000kVA Transformer Donation](https://newspotng.com/community-of-elekuku-trumed-adeoyo-celebrates-hon-stanley-odidiomo-over-1000kva-transformer-donation/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ The people of Elekuku, Trumed Adeoyo, in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, have expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide (Odidiomo) for the provision of a brand-new 1,000kVA transformer to the community. For years, residents, businesses, schools, and other establishments in the area endured persistent power instability, which negatively affected economic… ## [Obi Cubana Announces House Gift for Pastor Jerry Eze’s 44th Birthday](https://newspotng.com/obi-cubana-announces-house-gift-for-pastor-jerry-ezes-44th-birthday/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ Businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has announced a house as a birthday gift for Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD). Iyiegbu made the announcement in a social media post on Saturday to mark Eze’s 44th birthday. He described Eze \[…\] ## [Troops Kill Suspected Bandit, Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects In Benue](https://newspotng.com/troops-kill-suspected-bandit-arrest-two-kidnap-suspects-in-benue/) _2026-08-23 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have killed a suspected bandit and arrested two suspected kidnappers in separate operations in Benue State. ## [Former Abia Speaker Chinedum Orji Celebrates Pastor Jerry Eze on Birthday](https://newspotng.com/former-abia-speaker-chinedum-orji-celebrates-pastor-jerry-eze-on-birthday/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ …hails his exceptional human impact. Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has described Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze as an exceptional man of God whose ministry has made a profound impact on humanity. In a birthday congratulatory message issued on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Orji paid glowing tribute \[…\] ## [The Gospel According to PBAT, By LANRE ADEWOLE](https://newspotng.com/the-gospel-according-to-pbat-by-lanre-adewole/) _2026-08-23 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ The headline of this column isn’t original to me. I had titled the piece “Osun and what belongs to Caesar” before a beloved uncle currently holidaying in Atlanta captioned the now-viral video of the Thursday encounter between President Bola Tinubu and re-elected Osun governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke with the phrase and I couldn’t resist \[…\] ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hXXsOR9voFgh) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [2027: Wike explains why he can’t be Tinubu’s campaign DG](https://newspotng.com/2027-wike-explains-why-he-cant-be-tinubus-campaign-dg/) _2026-08-23 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says presidential campaign directors-general often lose their states while concentrating on national campaigns. ## [ADC knocks Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council over Edu, Olejeme](https://newspotng.com/adc-knocks-tinubus-2027-campaign-council-over-edu-olejeme/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ The ADC has faulted the inclusion of Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council, describing it as a rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects. ## [Bayelsa Coroner Finds Patrick Peresuodei Died From Fatal Assault Injuries, Seeks Criminal Probe](https://newspotng.com/bayelsa-coroner-finds-patrick-peresuodei-died-from-fatal-assault-injuries-seeks-criminal-probe/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ From Human Rights Desk A Coroner’s Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has ruled that 24-year-old Patrick Peresuodei died a violent and unnatural death from multiple blunt-force injuries, rejecting suggestions that his death resulted from natural causes. The court, delivering its verdict on Friday, August 21, 2026, said Peresuodei died from haemorrhagic shock caused by \[…\] ## [ANCMI Convention: Gov Eno Urges Akwa Ibom People to Rise Above Ethnicity, Division](https://newspotng.com/ancmi-convention-gov-eno-urges-akwa-ibom-people-to-rise-above-ethnicity-division/) _2026-08-22 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged residents to rise above ethnic sentiments and divisive tendencies, saying unity among the people remains essential to the development and peaceful coexistence of the state. Eno made the call on Friday, August 21, 2026, while speaking on the second day of the 22nd \[…\] ## [Police arrest five with stolen items after Calabar mall fire](https://newspotng.com/police-arrest-five-with-stolen-items-after-calabar-mall-fire/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ Police say five suspects, including two females, were arrested with stolen items after fire razed Spar Mall in Calabar, Cross River State. ## [Trump’s Approval Sinks Nationally, but MAGA Base Remains Firm](https://newspotng.com/trumps-approval-sinks-nationally-but-maga-base-remains-firm/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ From Politics Desk WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Americans has fallen to one of the lowest levels of his second presidency, but a closer look at recent polling shows that the decline has not translated into a collapse of his core political support. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 17 put Trump’s \[…\] ## [US Court Voids 75-Country Immigrant Visa Freeze, but Nigerians Still Face Separate Restrictions](https://newspotng.com/us-court-voids-75-country-immigrant-visa-freeze-but-nigerians-still-face-separate-restrictions/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ From Global Desk A federal judge in the United States has struck down a State Department policy that suspended immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria. Still, a separate presidential proclamation means the ruling does not automatically reopen immigrant visa issuance to all affected Nigerians. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the \[…\] ## [Omigbodun Pushes for Stronger Constitutional Guarantee of Free Education in Nigeria](https://newspotng.com/omigbodun-pushes-for-stronger-constitutional-guarantee-of-free-education-in-nigeria/) _2026-08-22 · Justina Adebamiwa · Newspot Nigeria_ From Dispatch Room Public affairs advocate Goke Omigbodun has called for a stronger constitutional commitment to free and quality education in Nigeria, seeking the removal of wording that makes the government’s obligation dependent on practicability. The intervention focuses on Section 18 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, which sets \[…\] ## [Dispatch rider dies in Lagos road accident](https://newspotng.com/dispatch-rider-dies-in-lagos-road-accident/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ Preliminary findings linked the fatal crash to reckless driving and wrongful use of the road by truck drivers. ## [Kogi NYSC Concludes SAED Programme with Skills Exhibition, Awards](https://newspotng.com/kogi-nysc-concludes-saed-programme-with-skills-exhibition-awards/) _2026-08-22 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kogi has concluded its 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. The programme ended with an exhibition of skills and products acquired by corps members during the orientation exercise. The exhibition, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Asaya on Saturday, was witnessed \[…\] ## [Otti lifts employment ban, recruits 19 TechRise graduates in Abia](https://newspotng.com/otti-lifts-employment-ban-recruits-19-techrise-graduates-in-abia/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ Governor Otti has approved the recruitment of 19 TechRise graduates after lifting the employment ban in Abia State. ## [Our Elections Should Have Passed this Stage, By Adetoyese Shittu-Alamu](https://newspotng.com/our-elections-should-have-passed-this-stage-by-adetoyese-shittu-alamu/) _2026-08-22 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ Since the 11th of March 2026, when Political campaigns were lifted in Osun State for the off-cycle Governorship Election, the 15th of August date which had been fixed for the holding of the election had always looked like the “Ides of March”to many. Traditionally and to many who live in Osun State and do \[…\] ## [World’s Oldest Person Makes History as First British to Marks 117](https://newspotng.com/worlds-oldest-person-makes-history-as-first-british-to-marks-117/) _2026-08-22 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ The World’s Oldest Person, British woman Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first person from Britain ever verified to reach that age while continuing to live a quiet life at a care home in Surrey. According to Guinness World Records, Ethel Caterham, born on 21 \[…\] ## [2026 CAVB: Nigeria’s 12-Player Squad departs to Kenya](https://newspotng.com/2026-cavb-nigerias-12-player-squad-departs-to-kenya/) _2026-08-22 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ Nigeria’s 12-player squad will depart for Kenya on Saturday to participate at the 2026 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, scheduled for Aug. 23 to Sept. 5 in Nairobi, Kenya. Newspotng reports that the team of 12 female volleyball players and their coaches were officially sent off by the Nigerian Volleyball Federation on Friday in \[…\] ## [FG, Borno Intensify Efforts to Rescue 44 Pupils](https://newspotng.com/fg-borno-intensify-efforts-to-rescue-44-pupils/) _2026-08-22 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ The Federal Government and Borno State Government have intensified efforts to secure the safe release of 44 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. Gov. Babagana Zulum disclosed this on Friday when he met with parents of the abducted pupils in Maiduguri. The meeting followed a request by the parents, who \[…\] ## [South Africa Unveils Gov’t-business Partnership to Boost Jobs, Growth](https://newspotng.com/south-africa-unveils-govt-business-partnership-to-boost-jobs-growth/) _2026-08-22 · Victor Akan · Newspot Nigeria_ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the third phase of the government-business partnership, aimed at creating one million jobs and raising annual economic growth in the country. Speaking at the launch in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa said the move would create jobs and raise annual economic growth to more than three per cent by 2030. He \[…\] ## [Buratai identifies intelligence as key to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges](https://newspotng.com/buratai-identifies-intelligence-as-key-to-tackling-nigerias-security-challenges/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ By Sumaila Ogbaje Gora (Nasarawa State), Aug. 22, 2026 (NAN) The former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has identified effective intelligence gathering and utilisation as critical to tackling Nigeria’s complex security challenges. Buratai made this known in Gora, Nasarawa State, at the presentation of the book, Defence, Intelligence \[…\] ## [Police ​‌‌‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍​​‍‌‌​confirm abduction of Worshipers in Niger Worshippers](https://newspotng.com/police-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0confirm-abduc/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot · Newspot Nigeria_ By Abubakar Akote Yabagi Minna, Aug. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the abduction of worshipers at a Mosque in Dekara District in Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the incident happened at about \[…\] ## [Review: Wale Ojo Takes On Soyinka Role In ‘The Man Died’](https://newspotng.com/review-wale-ojo-takes-on-soyinka-role-in-the-man-died/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ The screen adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s prison memoir is described as ambitious, with its strongest moments found in the human side of the story. ## [Why Adeleke’s Visit to Wike Should Not Surprise Anyone](https://newspotng.com/why-adelekes-visit-to-wike-should-not-surprise-anyone/) _2026-08-22 · Newspot Media · Newspot Nigeria_ By Olayemi Olawuni When Governor Ademola Adeleke visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja and also stopped to pay homage to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, some people wondered why. The explanation, however, may not be as complicated as it appears. Governor Adeleke has long been politically aligned with the Wike \[…\]