Month: August 2026
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Disability activists urge PM Burnham to postpone assisted dying legislation
Disability campaigners, including several prominent public figures, are lobbying Prime Minister Andy Burnham to improve social care services before considering new legislation on assisted dying.
Ogun AFAN praises government and security forces for rescuing kidnapped farmer
The Ogun State chapter of AFAN has lauded local authorities and security teams for their successful rescue of poultry farmer Oreoluwa Osonuga following his August abduction.
Ayra Starr Unveils Third Studio Album Titled Starr Girl
Ayra Starr has dropped her third studio album, Starr Girl, a 16-track project featuring collaborations with Wizkid, Rema, and other prominent artists.
Laolu Akande Claims Osun Election Will Challenge Tinubu’s Political Philosophy
Former presidential aide Laolu Akande suggests the Osun gubernatorial race will define the standard for the 2027 elections by testing President Tinubu's controversial 'all is fair in politics' stance.
The Status of the FA Investigation into Southampton Manager Tonda Eckert
Southampton begins their Championship season while awaiting the outcome of a Football Association investigation into manager Tonda Eckert regarding last season's spying scandal.
Peter Azi, Ex-Plateau Assembly Speaker, Passes Away
Peter Azi, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has died at the age of sixty. He served as Speaker from 2015 to 2018.
American missionary Kevin Rideout freed following nine-month abduction in Niger
After being held for over nine months, American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released and is currently under the care of U.S. authorities.
Kalu Kalu Petitions EU Commission Against President Tinubu Regarding Alleged Academic Fraud
Legal representative Kalu Kalu has petitioned the EU Commission, alleging that President Bola Tinubu submitted forged academic records to electoral authorities, violating Nigeria's constitution.
New Rules for the 2026-27 Football Season Focus on Game Pace and VAR
A comprehensive overhaul of football laws for the 2026-27 season targets time-wasting and tactical play-stoppages across English leagues.
INEC Commences Delivery of Election Supplies in Osun After Delay
INEC has started shipping election materials to Osun State's local government areas after an update to the ballot forced a brief delay in the process.