US Removes 12-Year Security Hurdle on Nigerian Ships, Boosting Maritime Sector

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US Removes 12-Year Security Hurdle on Nigerian Ships, Boosting Maritime Sector

The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year-old security restriction on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, a move expected to reduce shipping costs, improve vessel turnaround times and strengthen the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as…

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Diplomacy and International Relations, Marine Transport

WHO Sounds Alarm as Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Races Beyond Control

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WHO Sounds Alarm as Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Races Beyond Control

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains “far from being under control”, as the disease continues to spread at an unprecedented pace and threatens to cross into more countries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued the warning amid growing concern over the speed…

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Ailments and Diseases, Health & Wellness

NLC Warns Federal Government as Fresh Health Sector Strike Looms

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NLC Warns Federal Government as Fresh Health Sector Strike Looms

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Federal Government that the country could face another industrial crisis in the health sector if the lingering salary dispute involving the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) is not urgently resolved. The warning was contained in a letter dated August 6, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Labour…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity, Strikes and Industrial Actions

Osun Election: APC Rejects Adeleke’s Victory, Says He Did Not Score Highest Valid Votes

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Osun Election: APC Rejects Adeleke’s Victory, Says He Did Not Score Highest Valid Votes

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refused to accept the declaration of Ademola Adeleke as winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with the party’s campaign director-general, Oluwole Oke, insisting that the incumbent did not secure the highest number of valid votes. Oke, who served as director-general of the APC governorship campaign committee, said…

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Kwara Police Launch Operation VELVET to Crack Down on Traffic Violations

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Kwara Police Launch Operation VELVET to Crack Down on Traffic Violations

The Kwara State Police Command has commenced a statewide traffic enforcement operation aimed at ensuring strict compliance with road safety regulations and protecting the lives and property of motorists and other road users. The initiative, tagged Operation VELVET, began on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi,…

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Police and Interior Affairs, Public Service Information

Religious, Tribal Campaigns: Political Parties Risk N50m Fine Under Nigeria’s New Electoral Law

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Religious, Tribal Campaigns: Political Parties Risk N50m Fine Under Nigeria’s New Electoral Law

Political parties and candidates preparing for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have been warned against using religion, ethnicity or tribal identity as tools for mobilising support, with the Electoral Act 2026 prescribing substantial financial penalties for violations. The warning is coming as political activities intensify ahead of the next general election, with parties, aspirants and supporters…

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Voting and Elections

Tiv Diaspora Rejects FG Ranching Plan for Benue, Demands Return of Displaced Communities

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Tiv Diaspora Rejects FG Ranching Plan for Benue, Demands Return of Displaced Communities

The Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) has rejected the Federal Government’s decision to include Benue State in the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy, joining a growing chorus of opposition to the proposed programme in the state. The development follows the Federal Government’s announcement that it plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and…

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Agriculture

Abuja Flood Crisis: Kingibe Blames Wike, Says FCT Minister ‘Worsened Problem Immensely’

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Abuja Flood Crisis: Kingibe Blames Wike, Says FCT Minister ‘Worsened Problem Immensely’

The worsening flood situation in Abuja has triggered a fresh political and environmental controversy, with Senator Ireti Kingibe accusing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of significantly aggravating the capital’s longstanding drainage problems. Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the Senate, made the allegations during an interview with ARISE News on…

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FCT/Abuja

EFCC Recovers $60 Million in Ongoing Investigation Into Nestoil Transactions

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EFCC Recovers $60 Million in Ongoing Investigation Into Nestoil Transactions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $60 million from Nestoil Limited as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged criminal aspects of transactions involving the oil company and a consortium of its lenders. The recovery followed a meeting convened and chaired by EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, where Nestoil Limited and its…

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Financial Crimes

Arsenal Dominate Manchester City 3-0 to Lift Community Shield in Cardiff

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Arsenal Dominate Manchester City 3-0 to Lift Community Shield in Cardiff

Arsenal have made a powerful statement ahead of the new season after dismantling Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday. The emphatic victory gave Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions an early piece of silverware and a psychological boost before the 2026/27 campaign. The Gunners…

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Football