# sanwo-olu (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sanwo-olu. Page: Feed: --- ## [67 Nigerians return from South Africa](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/27/67-nigerians-return-from-south-africa/) _2026-08-27 · Busayo Onijala · NEWSVERGE_ A new batch of 67 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, via South African Airways on Wednesday night. The repatriation was facilitated by a group of well-meaning private individuals. It was reported that 83 Nigerians were previously repatriated with the support of the philanthropic group. Mr Ikem Ume-Ezeoke and Chief Charles Mba \[…\] The post 67 Nigerians return… ## [LAWMA targets 24 Ajah-Lekki facilities for enforcement](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/27/lawma-targets-24-ajah-lekki-facilities-for-enforcement/) _2026-08-27 · Uchechi Afonne · NEWSVERGE_ Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has identified 24 markets, commercial and institutional facilities along the Ajah-Lekki axis for compliance enforcement over persistent violations of waste management and environmental regulations. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the facilities were identified following monitoring… ## [NYSC seeks acceptance, decent accommodation for corps members in Lagos](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/27/nysc-seeks-acceptance-decent-accommodation-for-corps-members-in-lagos/) _2026-08-27 · Millicent Ifeanyichukwu · NEWSVERGE_ The NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs Christiana Salmwang, has appealed to employers to promptly accept corps members and provide decent accommodation. Salmwang said adequate accommodation would enable corps members contribute meaningfully to national development throughout their service year. She made the appeal on Wednesday during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch B, Stream \[…\] The post… ## [Tinubu will not restore fuel subsidy, says APC Lagos Chairman](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/27/tinubu-will-not-restore-fuel-subsidy-says-apc-lagos-chairman/) _2026-08-27 · Kunle Williams · NEWSVERGE_ The Lagos State APC Chairman, Mr Cornelius Ojelabi, says President Bola Tinubu will not restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a drain on public finances. Ojelabi said the subsidy largely benefited wealthy Nigerians, rather than ordinary citizens, while defending its removal as necessary for development. He spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of projects and \[…\] The post Tinubu will not… ## [I have no authority to infringe on residents’ Rights – Kuje Chairman](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/27/i-have-no-authority-to-infringe-on-residents-rights-kuje-chairman/) _2026-08-27 · Monday Ijeh · NEWSVERGE_ Mr Danjuma Shekwolo, Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he has no authority to infringe on the rights of any resident of the council. Shekwolo said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. He was reacting to a comment he made in a viral video circulated on social \[…\] The post I have no authority to infringe on residents’ Rights – Kuje Chairman… ## [Equities market extends bearish run, loses N260bn](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/26/equities-market-extends-bearish-run-loses-n260bn/) _2026-08-26 · Taiye Olayemi · NEWSVERGE_ The equities market continued its bearish trend on Wednesday, following the public holiday to mark the Eid el-Maulud celebrations. It was reported that market capitalisation shed N260 billion as renewed sell-offs hit several major stocks. Market ​‌‌‍​‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠⁠​‍‍‌⁠‌​capitalisation declined by N260 billion, or 0.17 per cent, from N154.396 trillion to N154.136 trillion at the close of \[…\] The post… ## [Mammoth crowd as PDP flags off campaigns in Ogun Central](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/26/mammoth-crowd-as-pdp-flags-off-campaigns-in-ogun-central/) _2026-08-26 · Yetunde Fatungase · NEWSVERGE_ Thousands of indigenes, party faithful and supporters on Wednesday, thronged the streets of Ogun Central Senatorial District as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 general elections. It was reported that the campaign train began at Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency through to Abeokuta North, then to Abeokuta South. The governorship \[…\] The post… ## [Police arraign 2 over alleged N1.4m farm produce damage](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/26/police-arraign-2-over-alleged-n1-4m-farm-produce-damage/) _2026-08-26 · Olamide Ajayi · NEWSVERGE_ The police on Wednesday arraigned two men, Oni Olalere and Muritala Sikiru, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged malicious damage of farm produce valued at N1.4 million. The defendants, Olalere, 37, and Sikiru, 42, whose addresses were not provided, are standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, threatening violence and malicious \[…\] The post Police… ## [Soludo: Anambra remains APGA stronghold as LG campaign ends](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/26/soludo-anambra-remains-apga-stronghold-as-lg-campaign-ends/) _2026-08-26 · Lucy Osuizigbo-okechukwu · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says the state remains a formidable stronghold of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), expressing confidence in the party’s victory in Saturday’s local government election. Soludo stated this on Wednesday at Otuocha, Anambra East Local Government Area, during the grand finale of APGA’s campaign ahead of the election. He \[…\] The post Soludo: Anambra remains… ## [Sule inaugurates ACReSAL heavy-duty equipment to tackle flooding, erosion](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/26/sule-inaugurates-acresal-heavy-duty-equipment-to-tackle-flooding-erosion/) _2026-08-26 · Martha Omafu · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Abdullahi Sule has inaugurated heavy-duty equipment procured under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) programme to tackle flooding, erosion and other related environmental challenges in the state. Gov. Sule performed the inauguration on Wednesday in Lafia. Sule commended the World Bank for its support to ACRESAL and for consistently recognising Nasarawa as one \[…\]… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uojvbcN8pNHD) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Nigerian model, Diana Eneje, announces engagement](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/nigerian-model-diana-eneje-announces-engagement/) _2026-08-21 · Deborah Enwerem · NEWSVERGE_ Nigerian model and influencer, Diana Eneje, has announced her engagement. Eneje made the announcement on Friday in a post on her Instagram page, captioning photographs from the occasion of the proposal, “My Forever ❤️”. The photographs showed the influencer displaying an engagement ring with colourful decorated backdrop. The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from friends, colleagues… ## [Central African Republic closes gold mine after collapse kills 49](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/central-african-republic-closes-gold-mine-after-collapse-kills-49/) _2026-08-21 · Ummul Idris · NEWSVERGE_ Central African Republic authorities have ordered an artisanal gold mine near the ​Cameroonian border to be closed after ‌the mines minister said 49 people had died there in a deadly collapse. Mines Minister Rufin Beltoungou said the government would formally ​suspend activity at the site in Zamboye ⁠until further notice following the disaster ​on Tuesday. \[…\] The post Central African Republic… ## [Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/cameroon-president-returns-home-after-10-week-absence/) _2026-08-21 · Ummul Idris · NEWSVERGE_ Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned home after his longest recorded stay abroad since taking power more than four decades ago, ending months of speculation about his health and whereabouts. The 93-year-old leader arrived at Yaounde’s Nsimalen International Airport aboard a chartered flight from Geneva, Switzerland, after spending more than 10 weeks abroad, local media \[…\] The post Cameroon… ## [Delta: INEC fixes Sept. 19 for Udu constituency by-election](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/delta-inec-fixes-sept-19-for-udu-constituency-by-election/) _2026-08-21 · Mercy Neme · NEWSVERGE_ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Sept. 19 for the by-election into the Udu Constituency of the Delta House of Assembly. Recall that the assembly, on June 30, declared the Udu constituency seat vacant. The declaration followed the defection of Mr Collins Ogbetama, who represents the area, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) \[…\] The post Delta: INEC fixes Sept. 19… ## [Oborevwori celebrates Olu of Warri at 5th coronation anniversary](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/oborevwori-celebrates-olu-of-warri-at-5th-coronation-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · Edeki Igafe · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III on the occasion of his fifth coronation anniversary. The governor expressed the congratulatory message in a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon. Oborevwori described the royal father as a peace-loving and visionary traditional ruler, whose reign \[…\] The post Oborevwori celebrates… ## [Conjunctivitis reaches epidemic level in Potiskum, Hospital warns](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/conjunctivitis-reaches-epidemic-level-in-potiskum-hospital-warns/) _2026-08-21 · Habiba Isa Mainakaina · NEWSVERGE_ Conjunctivitis has reached epidemic proportions in Potiskum and surrounding communities, prompting health authorities to urge residents to strengthen personal hygiene measures to curb its spread. The Medical Director of Specialist Hospital, Potiskum, Dr Ayuba Zakar, said this in an interview with our reporter on Friday while confirming reported cases at the facility. According to him, \[…\] The post… ## [APC tackles one-party claim as 2027 campaigns commences](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/apc-tackles-one-party-claim-as-2027-campaigns-commences/) _2026-08-21 · Moses Gimba Kolo · NEWSVERGE_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is working to establish a one-party state in Nigeria, describing the claims as baseless and unsupported by evidence. ‎ ‎Mr Mailafiya Mada, APC Publicity Secretary, North-West Zone, stated this in an interview with our reporter while reacting to the commencement of political campaigns \[…\] The post APC tackles… ## [Sule lauds DSS for nabbing 3 suspected kidnappers, rescuing vi‍ctim](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/sule-lauds-dss-for-nabbing-3-suspected-kidnappers-rescuing-victim/) _2026-08-21 · Sunday John · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Department of State Service (DSS) for nabbing three suspected kidnappers and rescuing a victim in the state. Sule gave the commendation in a statement on Friday in Lafiya by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra. The governor explained that one of the suspects was apprehended at \[…\] The post Sule lauds DSS for nabbing 3 suspected… ## [Women networks unveil ‘Project 4+4’ for Tinubu/Shettima](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/women-networks-unveil-project-44-for-tinubu-shettima/) _2026-08-21 · Fatimah Muhammed · NEWSVERGE_ Women under the Forum of 2027 APC Female Aspirants and Candidates Network (FAFAN) and Traditional and Religious Women Leaders Network (TARWLN) have unveiled the “Project 4+4 for Tinubu/Shettima 2027”. The initiative was unveiled at the Maryam Babangida National Women Development Centre on Thursday in Abuja. It is aimed at mobilising women across the country to \[…\] The post Women networks unveil… ## [Ayra Starr changed my life, says Don Jazzy](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/ayra-starr-changed-my-life-says-don-jazzy/) _2026-08-21 · Kelu Musa · NEWSVERGE_ Nigerian record producer and singer, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, says Afrobeats star, Sarah Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, has changed his life. The Mavin boss said this on X in response to a fan who applauded his role in Ayra Starr’s career. He wrote: “She has most definitely changed my own life \[…\] The post Ayra Starr changed my life, says Don Jazzy appeared first on… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mdWvz4zdkdxu) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Sanwo-Olu awards LASU best graduates N20m each](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/sanwo-olu-awards-lasu-best-graduates-n20m-each/) _2026-08-19 · Henry Oladele And Aderonke Ojediran · NEWSVERGE_ Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday awarded N20 million each to LASU’s best graduating students for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 sessions. Sanwo-Olu announced the awards during the Lagos State University’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo. It was reported that Ayilara Olawale, from the Department of Project \[…\] The post Sanwo-Olu… ## [Zulum spends N15.29bn on scholarship in 3 years](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/zulum-spends-n15-29bn-on-scholarship-in-3-years/) _2026-08-19 · Ahmed Kaigama · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday said his administration had invested N15.29 billion in scholarship programmes from 2023 to date. The governor made this known at the homecoming ceremony for 294 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship who completed their programmes from universities in China, India, Egypt and Malaysia. It was reported that of the \[…\] The post Zulum spends N15.29bn on… ## [FG reaffirms commitment to military veterans’ welfare, pension concerns](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-military-veterans-welfare-pension-concerns/) _2026-08-19 · Lengnan Tobias · NEWSVERGE_ The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans in the country. The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja, during a courtesy visit by the representatives of military veterans to the ministry. A statement by the Special Adviser \[…\] The post FG reaffirms… ## [UBTH urges sustained breastfeeding support](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/ubth-urges-sustained-breastfeeding-support/) _2026-08-19 · Osayi Aghahowa · NEWSVERGE_ Mrs Grace Arheghan, Director of Nursing Services, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has called for sustained breastfeeding education and support. Arheghan made the call in an interview with our reporter on Wednesday in Benin. She was reflecting on activities organised by the hospital during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, observed from Aug. 1 to \[…\] The post UBTH urges sustained… ## [3 men in court over alleged conspiracy, stealing](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/3-men-in-court-over-alleged-conspiracy-stealing/) _2026-08-19 · Funmilayo Okunade · NEWSVERGE_ Three men, Akinola Timileyin (39), Peter Ojo (46) and Akinware Ademola(35), were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy and stealing. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempt to steal, and stealing. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against \[…\] The… ## [No retreat on demolitions of houses built on waterways – Wike](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/no-retreat-on-demolitions-of-houses-built-on-waterways-wike/) _2026-08-19 · Philip Yatai · NEWSVERGE_ The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing demolition of structures erected on waterways across the nation’s capital will continue unabated. Wike, who said this after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja on Wednesday, warned that his administration would not back down regardless of who was affected. The minister revealed \[…\] The post No retreat on… ## [S/Africa unveils digital travel system to boost tourism](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/s-africa-unveils-digital-travel-system-to-boost-tourism/) _2026-08-19 · Ummul Idris · NEWSVERGE_ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to simplify travel procedures and boost international tourism. The digital system, launched at international airports, allows eligible travelers to apply for travel authorisation online before travelling to South Africa, local media reported on Wednesday. Ramaphosa said the initiative would make… ## [FCCPC investigates possible manipulation of cement prices](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/fccpc-investigates-possible-manipulation-of-cement-prices/) _2026-08-19 · Olusegun Aribike · NEWSVERGE_ The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is investigating possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market amid continued increases in the cost of the building material. The commission disclosed this in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, on Wednesday in Lagos. According to the statement, \[…\] The post FCCPC investigates… ## [Wike hails Abuja rapid road delivery, targets 10 projects for year-end inauguration](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/wike-hails-abuja-rapid-road-delivery-targets-10-projects-for-year-end-inauguration/) _2026-08-19 · Philip Yatai · NEWSVERGE_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended the pace of critical roads delivery in Abuja, and expressed the confidence that 10 completed projects will be inaugurated before year-end. Wike stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of Tungan Madaki to Zuba Road and the dual carriageway from \[…\] The post Wike hails Abuja rapid road… ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/icoo0Jx0YLqR) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [ICPC begins tracking of N1bn FG projects in Osun](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/icpc-begins-tracking-of-n1bn-fg-projects-in-osun/) _2026-08-19 · Moromoke Akanji · NEWSVERGE_ Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced the tracking of more than N1 billion worth of Federal Government-funded projects in Osun. The ICPC tracking team lead, Mrs Mary Oke, disclosed this on Wednesday in Osogbo. Oke said the exercise was aimed at ensuring that government-funded projects provided value for \[…\] The post ICPC begins tracking of…