Ex-minister Kemi Adeosun’s husband dies at 62
Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, has died at the age of 62, a statement by the family said. The businessman passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State. The announcement, titled “Announcement of…
Fg orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15
The Federal Government has directed the immediate payment of all outstanding wage awards owed to federal civil servants, with a deadline of August 15, 2026 for the completion of the process. The directive is aimed at clearing all pending wage…
Zimbabweans Fleeing Xenophobia in South Africa Battle to Get HIV Medicine Back Home
Thousands of Zimbabweans passing through the Musina repatriation centre are desperate to find safety after fleeing anti-migrant unrest in South Africa. HARARE, Zimbabwe – For the past two decades, 49-year-old Renious Gumbi from Mberengwa in Zimbabwe lived in South Africa,…
World’s oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon’s veteran leader Paul Biya – who has not been seen in public for nearly two months – has reshuffled the country’s military amid growing concerns over his prolonged stay abroad. The 93-year-old president appointed officials to key positions within…
Tinubu Unveils New Salary Package For Nigerian Military Personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary package aimed at improving the welfare of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The package is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to boost the morale of military personnel and enhance…
Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda aims to clinch second Mr Olympia title after historic triumph
igerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda is aiming to reclaim the Mr Olympia title after making history in 2024 as the first Nigerian to win the prestigious bodybuilding competition. Speaking in an exclusive interview with CNN, the UK-based athlete reflected on his…
Nigeria’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Israel, Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, officially presented her Letters of Credence to Isaac Herzog on Monday, August 3, 2026, during a formal ceremony held in Jerusalem. The…
Deputy Senate Minority Whip Rufai Hanga dumps NDC
Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Rufai Hanga (Kano Central), has dumped his recently found party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).In a resignation letter dated August 3 and addressed to the NDC ward chairman in Najeria ward, Nasarawa LGA…
UNIMED VC receives media award, says recognition inspires excellence
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, has said recognising excellence in leadership and service inspires individuals and institutions to strive for greater accomplishments and make meaningful contributions to society. Prof. Adejuyigbe stated this…
Team Nigeria Finishes As Highest-Ranked African Nation At 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s seventh-place finish and 10 gold medals ensured Team Nigeria closed the Games as one of the competition’s standout performers. Team Nigeria ended the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as one of the competition’s top-performing nations, finishing seventh on…