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WAFCON 2026: Morocco lose again on penalties as Algeria finish third
Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off.
Osun Election: INEC uploads 84.8% of results to IReV Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 3,191 of the 3,763 expected polling-unit results from Saturday’s Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal.
Arsenal plot sensational Victor Osimhen move after Vinicius Jr snub
Arsenal are reportedly considering a sensational late move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as they continue to explore attacking options before the transfer window closes.
Police arrest another suspected cultist with pistol in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 24-year-old Segun Alani, a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made single-barrel pistol in Mushin area of the state.
NFF sets up committee to investigate Super Falcons’ World Cup failure
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s recent struggles in international football, with particular attention on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Tinubu calls for peaceful election in Osun, charges security agencies to protect voters, INEC officials
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State.
President Tinubu Urges Diaspora To Invest In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to move beyond sending money home and start building productive stakes in the country’s economy.
PETROAN Backs Tinubu’s Refinery Revival, Demands Binding Execution Deal
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to reviving the country’s refineries, urging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to translate the plan into a binding, milestone-driven agreement.
Refineries’ll work again, Tinubu assures petroleum workers
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration would revive moribund refineries he, however, warned that their success would be based on productivity and not mere activities, as obtainable in the past.
State police: Presidency extends memorandum submission deadline
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. West Africa Time.