# scheduled (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover scheduled. Page: Feed: --- ## [NIGCOMSAT to Acquire, Deploy Two New Satellites After FEC Approval](https://newsdigest.ng/nigcomsat-to-acquire-deploy-two-new-satellites-after-fec-approval/) _2026-08-22 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ Nigeria is set to acquire and deploy two next-generation communication satellites after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the purchase and deployment of NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B. Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) said the satellites would expand the country’s satellite capacity and strengthen broadband, broadcasting, enterprise and critical communication… ## [EPL: Hull City Shock Man United 2-0, Leave Carrick’s Side 19th](https://newsdigest.ng/epl-hull-city-shock-man-united-2-0-leave-carricks-side-19th/) _2026-08-22 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ Newly promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium on Saturday to hand Michael Carrick a losing start to his first competitive campaign in charge of the club. Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing from close range after a corner, before Nobel Mendy doubled Hull’s advantage in the \[…\] The post EPL: Hull City Shock Man United 2-0, Leave Carrick’s Side… ## [24 ISWAP Terrorists’ Relatives Surrender to Troops in Borno](https://newsdigest.ng/24-iswap-terrorists-relatives-surrender-to-troops-in-borno/) _2026-08-22 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The Nigerian Army says 24 family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to troops in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The Army disclosed this in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. According to the report, the group surrendered at about \[…\] The post 24 ISWAP Terrorists’ Relatives Surrender to… ## [FULL LIST: APC Releases 223-Member 2027 Presidential Campaign Council](https://newsdigest.ng/full-list-apc-releases-223-member-2027-presidential-campaign-council/) _2026-08-22 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the complete membership list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The Presidency released the 223-member list on Saturday, expanding on an earlier announcement that named the council’s principal officers. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will chair the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe \[…\] The… ## [ADC Explains Atiku’s Absence from National Peace Accord Signing](https://newsdigest.ng/adc-explains-atikus-absence-from-national-peace-accord-signing/) _2026-08-21 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained the decision of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to stay away from the signing of the National Peace Accord, saying the boycott was a protest against what it described as the failure of the process to effectively address electoral violence. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed \[…\] The post ADC Explains… ## [FRSC Promotes 7,472 Personnel, Tasks them With Greater Responsibility](https://newsdigest.ng/frsc-promotes-7472-personnel-tasks-them-with-greater-responsibility/) _2026-08-21 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted 7,472 personnel comprising 2,134 officers and 5,338 marshals as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, leadership and road safety operations nationwide. The corps said the promotion recognised the merit, dedication, competence, discipline and years of service of personnel who had distinguished themselves in their duties. In a \[…\] The post… ## [EFCC Drops Charges Against BUK Student, Co-defendant after Public Outcry](https://newsdigest.ng/efcc-drops-charges-against-buk-student-co-defendant-after-public-outcry/) _2026-08-21 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn charges against Bayero University, Kano (BUK) final-year student Maryam Isah Shehu and another Nigerian, Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad, following public criticism over their arraignment for alleged cybercrime and peddling malicious information against the commission. The two defendants were separately arraigned before Justice Joyce… ## [Turkey Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu over Alleged Gaza Flotilla Crimes](https://newsdigest.ng/turkey-seeks-interpol-red-notice-for-netanyahu-over-alleged-gaza-flotilla-crimes/) _2026-08-21 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ Turkey has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of “genocide” over Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced the move on Friday, saying the justice ministry had asked the interior ministry to issue Interpol red notice alerts for Netanyahu and \[…\] The post Turkey Seeks… ## [FG declares August 25 as Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-declares-august-25-as-public-holiday-for-eid-ul-mawlid/) _2026-08-21 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. \[…\] The post FG declares August 25 as… ## [Obi Launches 2027 Campaign, Challenges Presidential Candidates to Defend Records Before Nigerians](https://newsdigest.ng/obi-launches-2027-campaign-challenges-presidential-candidates-to-defend-records-before-nigerians/) _2026-08-21 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has formally commenced his campaign for the 2027 election, calling on all contenders to appear before Nigerians, defend their records and explain how they intend to address the country’s challenges. Obi made the call on Friday during a press conference at his residence in Onitsha, \[…\] The post Obi Launches 2027 Campaign,… ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sW20Xm5LX3TQ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [FG Opens NEDC-Built Fertility Centre in Maiduguri to Reduce Medical Travel](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-opens-nedc-built-fertility-centre-in-maiduguri-to-reduce-medical-travel/) _2026-08-21 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Federal Government has unveiled a fertility care centre and maternity complex constructed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno State. The solar-powered facility is equipped with specialised medical equipment, including an intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) machine, incubators, oxygen concentrators, a Spermifuge,… ## [FG Approves 56,000 More Economic Trees as NALDA Expands Youth Agroforestry Campaign in Kwara](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-approves-56000-more-economic-trees-as-nalda-expands-youth-agroforestry-campaign-in-kwara/) _2026-08-21 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), has approved the planting of an additional 56,000 economic trees across 34 horticulture clusters nationwide as it expands its Youth Agroforestry and Climate Action Campaign. The announcement was made in Oke-Onigbin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, where NALDA concluded the first phase \[…\] The… ## [Gombe Approves N260m for Tudun Hatsi Market Relocation, Compensation for Affected Traders](https://newsdigest.ng/gombe-approves-n260m-for-tudun-hatsi-market-relocation-compensation-for-affected-traders/) _2026-08-21 · Mercy Ojegbola, Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Gombe State Government has approved N260 million for the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market to Dukku Road, including N60 million in compensation for residents and traders affected by the exercise. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Moses Kyari, disclosed this in a statement outlining recent approvals by the administration of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. According to \[…\] The post Gombe… ## [Saliu Mustapha Quits APC Amid Kwara Party Crisis, 2027 Realignments](https://newsdigest.ng/saliu-mustapha-quits-apc-amid-kwara-party-crisis-2027-realignments/) _2026-08-21 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial District, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing recent developments within the party’s Kwara State chapter. Mustapha announced his resignation in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page late Thursday, alongside a resignation letter dated August 14, 2026, and addressed to the \[…\] The post… ## [NDLEA Uncovers Fentanyl Precursor in Ogun Meth Lab, Arrests 10](https://newsdigest.ng/ndlea-uncovers-fentanyl-precursor-in-ogun-meth-lab-arrests-10/) _2026-08-20 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a precursor chemical used in fentanyl production during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid linked to a wave of overdose deaths in the United States and other countries, while its precursor chemicals are closely \[…\] The post NDLEA Uncovers Fentanyl Precursor… ## [Customs Hits Record N28.1bn Single-Day Revenue at Apapa Port](https://newsdigest.ng/customs-hits-record-n28-1bn-single-day-revenue-at-apapa-port/) _2026-08-20 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has generated N28.1 billion in a single day, setting a new revenue record for the command. The command collected N28,102,000,914.61 within 24 hours, surpassing its previous record of N20.1 billion set in September 2025. The latest revenue milestone came weeks after the Apapa Area Command recorded N323 \[…\] The post Customs Hits Record N28.1bn… ## [FIFA Unveils 2027 Women’s World Cup Schedule in Brazil](https://newsdigest.ng/fifa-unveils-2027-womens-world-cup-schedule-in-brazil/) _2026-08-20 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ FIFA has released the match schedule for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, confirming the dates and venues for all 64 matches across eight host cities. The global football governing body announced the schedule on Thursday at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, during the live draw for the preliminary phase of the \[…\] The post FIFA Unveils 2027 Women’s World Cup Schedule in Brazil appeared… ## [Many Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes in Sokoto](https://newsdigest.ng/many-feared-dead-as-boat-capsizes-in-sokoto/) _2026-08-20 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ Several people are feared dead after a boat carrying about 40 passengers capsized in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred on Thursday and involved men, women and children, according to a preliminary account from a resident of the community. The accident occurred exactly one year after a similar incident \[…\] The post Many Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes… ## [FG to Launch 90,000km Fibre-Optic Rollout in October – Tijani](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-to-launch-90000km-fibre-optic-rollout-in-october-tijani/) _2026-08-20 · Tahir Ahmad · News Digest_ The Federal Government will begin implementing its 90,000-kilometre nationwide fibre-optic network project in October, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said. Tijani said the government had secured funding for the project, which forms a key part of its plan to expand Nigeria’s broadband backbone and improve connectivity in underserved communities.… ## [FG Says It Won’t Release Spending Details of $5bn Abu Dhabi Loan, Citing National Assembly Approval](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-says-it-wont-release-spending-details-of-5bn-abu-dhabi-loan-citing-national-assembly-approval/) _2026-08-20 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Federal Government has said it will not publish specific details on how funds obtained from its $5bn financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank will be spent, arguing that the facility was duly approved by the National Assembly and is primarily intended to refinance more expensive debt. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister \[…\] The post FG Says It Won’t Release Spending… ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LHUtdiHbs4iD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Lagos Government Trains 100 Youths in Event Planning to Boost Jobs and Entrepreneurship](https://newsdigest.ng/lagos-government-trains-100-youths-in-event-planning-to-boost-jobs-and-entrepreneurship/) _2026-08-20 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Lagos State Government has equipped 100 young people with practical skills in event planning and management as part of efforts to create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the state’s expanding events industry. The beneficiaries completed the maiden Events Planning and Management Training Programme organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment in partnership \[…\] The… ## [FG Urges South Africa to Act Against Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-urges-south-africa-to-act-against-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/) _2026-08-20 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Federal Government has called on the South African authorities to take immediate and practical steps to end xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Tuesday during a virtual roundtable organised by the Nigerian Institute \[…\] The post FG Urges South… ## [FG Orders MDAs to Stop Funding Unapproved Foreign Trips by Government Appointees](https://newsdigest.ng/fg-orders-mdas-to-stop-funding-unapproved-foreign-trips-by-government-appointees/) _2026-08-20 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to suspend the processing of expenses for official foreign trips by government appointees who do not obtain prior clearance from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The directive was contained in a circular dated August 13, 2026, signed by \[…\] The post FG Orders MDAs to Stop Funding… ## [Shettima Returns to Nigeria Two Days Ahead of Scheduled End of Leave](https://newsdigest.ng/shettima-returns-to-nigeria-two-days-ahead-of-scheduled-end-of-leave/) _2026-08-20 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria two days earlier than the scheduled end of his two-week vacation. Shettima arrived in Abuja late on Tuesday, August 18, according to officials in his office who confirmed his return on Wednesday. “He returned yesterday evening,” one of the officials said, while another aide confirmed that the \[…\] The post Shettima Returns to Nigeria Two Days… ## [Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly in New York on September 23](https://newsdigest.ng/tinubu-to-address-un-general-assembly-in-new-york-on-september-23/) _2026-08-19 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly General Debate in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. According to the provisional list of speakers, Tinubu will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the morning session on the second day of the high-level debate, which runs from September 22 to 28 \[…\] The post Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly… ## [Lagos Honours 506 Local Government Officers for Over 30 Years of Service](https://newsdigest.ng/lagos-honours-506-local-government-officers-for-over-30-years-of-service/) _2026-08-19 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Lagos State Government has recognised 506 officers of the Unified Local Government Service for dedicating more than 30 years to public service. The officers, made up of 492 senior and 14 junior personnel, received the Long Service Merit Award on Tuesday at the 2026 ceremony organised by the Office of Local Government Establishments and \[…\] The post Lagos Honours 506 Local Government Officers… ## [INEC Sets September 19 for Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Reps By-Election](https://newsdigest.ng/inec-sets-september-19-for-gombe-kwami-funakaye-reps-by-election/) _2026-08-19 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the by-election to fill the vacant Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The seat became vacant following the death of Tongo Yaya, who represented the constituency in the National Assembly. INEC announced the election date on Tuesday in its timetable \[…\] The post… ## [Fubara Vows to Complete Critical Projects Despite Limited Time in Office](https://newsdigest.ng/fubara-vows-to-complete-critical-projects-despite-limited-time-in-office/) _2026-08-19 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to deliver key infrastructure and healthcare projects before the end of his tenure, despite the limited time remaining in office. Fubara made the commitment on Tuesday during the inauguration of the 12.1-kilometre Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who has previously stated \[…\] The post Fubara Vows to… ## [Wike Claims Tinubu Could Have Secured Osun Victory With Federal Influence](https://newsdigest.ng/wike-claims-tinubu-could-have-secured-osun-victory-with-federal-influence/) _2026-08-19 · Roheemat Hammed · News Digest_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 Osun State governorship election if the Federal Government had deployed its political influence. Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the statement on Tuesday \[…\] The post Wike Claims Tinubu Could…