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August 5, 2026

FG to establish six regional autism centres in 2027

The minister said the government would begin targeted interventions in 2027 to strengthen universities offering the specialised programmes.

Tunji Alausa
August 5, 2026

Flutterwave’s Gabriel Ologunwa says Africa within reach of real-time cross-border payments

Mr Ologunwa said, “We’re closer than many people think. The technology already exists, and the momentum is here.

Flutterwave's Gabriel Ologunwa, others at the Nigeria Fintech Forum
August 5, 2026

Nollywood mourns as actress Temitope Osoba dies at 40

The actor battled breast cancer believed she survived before the announcement of her death. 

Temitope Osoba
August 5, 2026

Weather Alert: Nationwide thunderstorms, disruptive winds, rains to hit Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, NiMet warns

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

Rainfall
August 5, 2026

Drone deployment, soil mapping urged to solve Nigeria’s food scarcity

An agritech expert says Nigeria can increase food production by adopting precision agriculture instead of expanding cultivation into shrinking farmlands.

August 5, 2026

Ibadan driver arrested for stealing employer’s car

Oluwasegun Olanrewaju appeared before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday for stealing his employer’s car.

Courtroom
August 5, 2026

Alleged cop killers captured in Rivers: Police

The police command in Rivers has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of two officers.

Armed cops
August 5, 2026

Gov Makinde appoints substantive principal officers for Ibadan poly after 21 years

Mr Makinde approved the appointment of substantive principal officers for the polytechnic, ending 21 years of staffers serving in acting capacity.

Ibadan Polytechnic
August 5, 2026

Peace Summit: Arewa leaders seek united front against terrorists, bandits

The call was made at the Northern Peace Summit organised by the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative in Kaduna.

BOKO HARAM
August 5, 2026

Three Ibadan men arrested for armed robbery

The suspects were arrested around the Rhema Bridge axis of Oluyole, Ibadan, at about 12:30 p.m.

Armed cops in Kaduna