Day: August 19, 2026
‘Nothing wrong with couples maintaining separate bank accounts’ – Davido
Nigerian music star, Davido, has said he supports couples having separate bank accounts, stressing that both men and women should maintain personal finances for their…
Nigerians pay more for cement than African neighbours – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said its preliminary investigation into Nigeria’s cement industry suggests possible manipulation of cement prices, following widespread…
US tightens green card rules with stricter public charge test
The United States is set to tighten its assessment of the public charge requirement for certain green card applicants from September 18, 2026, following updated…
2027: NBC warns broadcasters, online publishers, others against disinformation
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters, online publishers, bloggers and other participants in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding information ecosystem against the use of their…
Presidential election: Tinubu, Obi, others sign peace pact as 2027 campaign begins
Political parties and presidential and National Assembly candidates on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections,…
Nigerian Govt releases emergency medical numbers
The Federal Government has released emergency call centre numbers for states across the country, urging Nigerians to dial 112 when they require urgent medical assistance….
JUST IN: Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy
Suspected thugs on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo,…
Tinubu govt finally gives breakdown of fuel subsidy removal savings
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has finally unveiled a breakdown of the N15.8 trillion in savings from fuel subsidy removal and gains of other…
FG to decriminalise attempted suicide, approves Mental Health Act
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria. Coordinating Minister of Health…
2027: INEC has no candidate, favours no party – Prof Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Josiah Amupitan, has assured political parties and Nigerians that the commission will remain neutral in…

