Politicians Now Dictate Academic Staff Recruitment – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the politicisation of academic staff recruitment in Nigerian universities, warning that the development is undermining the quality of tertiary education. The union also criticised the conversion…
China’s Industrial Output Slows In July, Retail Sales Miss Forecasts
China’s industrial output growth slowed while retail sales grew less than expected in July, highlighting strains on the economy from weak domestic demand, extreme weather disruptions and the waning effect of state policies aimed at boosting…
Kushner To Hold Talks With Netanyahu After Rare Meeting With Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner on Monday, a day after he held a rare meeting with Hamas officials in Cairo, in a bid to push forward the U.S. president’s Gaza peace…
2027: Tinubu’s Rivals Join Forces As Accord, AAC, SDP Presidential Candidates Align
The presidential candidates of Accord Party, African Action Congress, AAC, and Social Democratic Party, SDP, have resolved to work together towards a common democratic force ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in what could become a…
Calls Intensify To Support Kidney Patients
By Alphonsus Okoroigwe, Enugu Calls have intensified for stakeholders to support people with kidney failure and related diseases, as they continue to negatively impact the population. This is coming on the heels of the medical outreach organised by…
2015: We Received $500,000 Each From Gates For Having The Best Healthcare System In SW – Adeleke
In a recent interview on Channels TV, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, recalled the state’s healthcare performance in 2015 and spoke about recognition and funding received during that period. Adeleke stated, “We…
CBN Eases Market Rules, Opens OMO Window To Wider Investors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a fresh set of financial-market reforms that could significantly reshape liquidity management, money-market operations and participation in Nigeria’s fixed-income market. Through a recent circular issued to…
Cristiano Ronaldo Hints At Retirement End Of Current Season
According to a report by the Daily Mail published on Sunday, August 16, 2026, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he will “probably” retire from professional football at the end of the current season. The 41-year-old made the revelation…
INEC Must Still Explain Why They Have NOT Uploaded The Results From 62 Polling Units – Peterside
According to a report by Vanguard on Monday, August 16, 2026, economist and former banker Atedo Peterside has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to explain why results from some polling units were yet to be uploaded following the Osun…
Osun: Adeleke Denies Political Agreement With Tinubu Over 2027 Support
Re-elected Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied entering into any political agreement with President Bola Tinubu in exchange for the President’s support for his 2027 re-election bid. Adeleke explained that his decision to back Tinubu was…