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August 17, 2026

Gov Ododo Congratulates Adeleke on Re-election, Calls for Unity Across Political Divides

  By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated his brother and colleague, the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for another term in office   In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo described the victory as a renewed mandate from the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
August 17, 2026

FG Sets Up Committee to Drive Civil Service Digital Transformation

The Federal Government has inaugurated an 11-member Technical Working Committee to develop a comprehensive framework for the full digitalisation of the Federal Civil Service. The committee was inaugurated by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and is expected to develop the framework, roadmap and governance structure for... Read More
Africa News, Featured, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
August 15, 2026

Osun Poll: Vote-Buying Allegations, Violence Heighten Tension

The governorship election in Osun State is being held amid allegations of widespread vote-buying, political violence and heightened security concerns, with the ruling Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress accused of offering voters between N10,000 and N20,000. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the alleged inducement began several days before Saturday’s election, with residents in several... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria News, Politics
August 14, 2026

China Pledges N40bn Grant to Support Nigeria’s Development Projects

ABUJA — The government of China has pledged RMB200 million (more than N40 billion) in grant assistance to Nigeria to support development projects and strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The pledge was disclosed on Thursday when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, met with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

Abuja Tremor Subsides, No Threat to Lives or Property — Geological Agency

ABUJA — The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory that the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja on August 4 has completely subsided, with no evidence of further seismic activity or threat to lives and property. The agency, however, called for stronger national capacity to monitor seismic... Read More
Africa News, community, Featured, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

Nigeria, US Deepen Military Ties, Intensify Counter-Terrorism Cooperation.

Nigeria and the United States have intensified efforts to strengthen military-to-military relations, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries. The renewed engagement followed the second meeting of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, held in the United States from August 12 to 13, 2026. Nigeria’s delegation was led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

Osun Decides: Seven Things to Watch as State Goes to the Polls

Osun State goes to the polls on Saturday in a closely watched governorship election that has assumed significance beyond the boundaries of the South-West state. Although 15 political parties are participating, the contest is expected to be dominated by three major candidates: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji,... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
August 14, 2026

Osun Governorship Poll: Police Deploy 15,000 Operatives, 30 CPs as State Faces Lockdown

  The Nigeria Police Force has deployed more than 15,000 personnel, 30 Commissioners of Police and a Deputy Inspector-General of Police to oversee security during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Osogbo on the security arrangements for the poll. Iniedu... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
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