Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has thrown down the gauntlet to veteran musician Terry G, challenging him to a celebrity boxing match while claiming the bout would revive the older artiste’s career. Portable made the challenge during an appearance on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday. According to the self-styled “celebrity […]

The Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated a Steering Committee to commence the process for the establishment of the Yobe Institute of Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET), in a move aimed at positioning the state as a leading centre for healthcare technology, innovation and human capital development. A statement issued by the Coordinator/Liaison […]

With the disturbing trend of unending violence despite concerted efforts to ensure peace and security, observers are asking a pertinent: Will there be a peaceful election in Osun on August 15?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on other African countries to lend their voices to unanimously condemn the ongoing Afro-phobic attacks, also known as xenophobia, in South Africa. A united voice, according to the Nigerian leader, will send a clear message to that Southern African country that such intolerance is absolutely not acceptable under any […]

Ten green bottles hanging on the wall, ten green bottles hanging on the wall, and if one green bottle should accidentally fall, there’ll be nine green bottles hanging on the wall.” I loved this primary school rhyme. It has several meanings other than its original intent of teaching primary school pupils. It strategically touches on […]

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has set a July 31 deadline for all large taxpayers to wholly adopt the national e-invoicing and electronic fiscal system (EFS). This is sequel to a public notice issued by NRS on February 17, 2026 on the implementation timeline and the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing and EFS otherwise […]

The defectors were received on Sunday at Ramin Kura and Gure/kahugu wards by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, who represented Gov. Uba Sani.

…Urges NMDPRA to review import licences …Naira weakness pushes landing cost to N1,190.96 — MEMAN The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has warned that recent import licences granted for petrol are making fuel more expensive and harming the naira. The association called on the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The exercise is for eligible voters who registered, applied for transfer of registration, requested replacement of lost or damaged PVCs, or updated their details during the recently concluded […] The post Osun Poll: INEC Begins PVC Distribution appeared first on OsunDefender.

The naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, July 20, 2026, while the parallel market continued to quote the greenback at a premium. Data from the official foreign exchange market showed the naira exchanging at about ₦1,379.64 per US dollar at the NFEM […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, July 20, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called for an independent, transparent and impartial investigation into the death of The post NCSCN calls for independent probe into NSCDC officer’s death appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Kayode Adebiyi When Gov. Dikko Radda stepped into some of China’s most advanced technology hubs, the visit was about far more than diplomatic courtesies or investment meetings. At Huawei’s futuristic Integrated Operations Centre, the Katsina governor encountered a model of governance increasingly powered by innovation rather than convention. The centre is where artificial intelligence, […]

Messi also became the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final at 39 years and 25 days.