General news

• FG pledges stronger support for oil, gas training

  23-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government pledges stronger support for oil and gas training in Nigeria to build a world-class workforce, addressing skills gaps and modernizinRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-pledges-stronger-support-for-oil-gas-training/
  
  Read more

• Some people trying to profit from my dad’s illness – Ogogo’s daughter

  23-08-2026 09:18 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran actor Ogogo’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, reveals some individuals are trying to profit from her father’s stage-four cancer battle, appealing for medicalRead More: https://punchng.com/some-people-trying-to-profit-from-ogogos-illness-daughter/
  
  Read more

• Morning recap: ‘Fake agency’ boss fights back, nutritionists warn against market-sliced vegetables, other top stories

  23-08-2026 09:18 via punchng.com
  
  Stay informed with our Nigeria news recap. Get updates on the ‘fake agency’ controversy, warnings against market-sliced vegetables, Lagos metal theft, andRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fake-agency-boss-fights-back-nutritionists-warn-against-market-sliced-vegetables-other-top-stories/
  
  Read more

• OPHK airstrikes neutralise scores of terrorists in Borno

  23-08-2026 09:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriAir platforms of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have conducted a series of intelligence-led precision strikes on terrorist concentrations in different locations across Borno State, reportedly killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.The operations, conducted between the night of August 21 and the early hours of August 22, 2026, followed credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• UBA Girl: Delta Gov’s aide offers ₦500,000, VIP trip

  23-08-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe YafugborhiWARRI — The young woman at the centre of the controversy surrounding her encounter with businessman Tony Elumelu at a United Bank for Africa (UBA) gathering has received a ₦500,000 support offer, a complimentary VIP trip and an ambassadorial role from the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success.The young woman recently attracted widespread attention on social media following her interaction with Elumelu at the UBA gatherin
  
  Read more

• 2027: Hashidu’s political family backs Gwamna

  23-08-2026 09:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Political associates and key members of the political family of the late first civilian governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu, have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The declaration was made during an enlarged meeting of the associates, where members expressed confidence in Gwamna’s leadership capacity, experience and commitment to the developme
  
  Read more

• Troops raid IPOB/ESN stronghold in Anambra, recover Weapons

  23-08-2026 09:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops of Operation Udoka have dismantled identified strongholds of Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) elements in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, recovering weapons and materials suspected to be used for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs).The operation, conducted on Saturday, August 22, 2026, was carried out in conjunction with the Maritime Component, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Anambra Vigilante Group.Accord
  
  Read more

• Matawalle congratulates Yari on campaign appointment

  23-08-2026 09:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, has congratulated former Zamfara Governor, Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari, on his appointment as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Campaign Council.Matawalle’s political movement made this known in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by its Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yari, a former governor, represents Zamfara West Senatorial District in the National Assembly.Matawalle
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How Anambra got involved with fake federal agency

  23-08-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduDetails have emerged on how the Anambra State Government became involved with a purported federal agency domiciled in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), which was later discovered by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to be fake.The agency had planned to organise a Made-in-Nigeria Fair in Anambra State after the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, was nominated as the state
  
  Read more

• I survived, Mirabel returns to social media after Ogun rehab

  23-08-2026 08:55 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian TikToker Mirabel announces her return to social media after completing a rehabilitation program in Ogun State following a false rape allegation.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-survived-mirabel-returns-to-social-media-after-ogun-rehab/
  
  Read more

• Buratai urges Nigerians to defend national dignity amid Tinubu documents case

  23-08-2026 08:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd.), has urged Nigerians to close ranks in defence of the country’s sovereignty and national dignity amid a legal proceeding in the United States concerning the possible release of documents relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Buratai made the call in a position paper titled, “Nigeria First: A Case for Protecting National Sovereignty and Dignity — A Patriotic and Non-Partisan Perspective.&rd
  
  Read more

• ASUU suspends planned strike at Gombe university

  23-08-2026 08:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ben Ngwakwe, GombeThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned industrial action, giving the state government and university management until the end of October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union.The decision was reached at an emergency congress meeting held in Gombe on Friday night and contained in a resolution signed by the branch Chairperson, Dr Mustapha Shehu Muhammad, and Secretary, Dr Aliyu Umar Shelleng.The
  
  Read more

• Why we’re rooting for Tinubu’s re-election — TRAG

  23-08-2026 08:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ……Targets 774 LGAs, women, youthsBy Emmanuel ElebekeThe Tinubu Re-Election Action Group (TRAG) says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves re-election, citing what it described as bold reforms and policies, including the removal of fuel subsidy, increased salaries for military personnel, direct allocation of funds to local governments and the student loan scheme.The National Coordinator of TRAG, Amb. Akinwande Jonathan Oludiya, stated this on Saturday in Abuja during the unveiling o
  
  Read more

• We are deeply Nigerian, with the strength of a global Group — MultiChoice CEO

  23-08-2026 08:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  MultiChoice Nigeria CEO, Kemi Omotosho, in this interview, speaks on the company’s ownership structure, local decision- making, investment in Nigerian talent and content, the fight against piracy and the future of competition in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Excerpts:
  By Nnamdi OjiegoAs the first Nigerian woman to lead MultiChoice Nigeria, what perspective do you bring to the role and how do you see your appointment shaping the company’s future? I’m incredibly p
  
  Read more

• EPL: Man City to find new Rodri, says Maresca

  23-08-2026 08:18 via punchng.com
  
  Enzo Maresca confirms Manchester City will seek a new Rodri after the midfielder’s £65m transfer to Barcelona. Discover how City plans to replace the BalloRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-to-find-new-rodri-says-maresca/
  
  Read more

• Canada admits 182,100 new permanent residents in H1 2026 – Report

  23-08-2026 07:58 via punchng.com
  
  Canada welcomed 182,100 new permanent residents in the first half of 2026, making significant progress towards its annual Canada immigration target. LearnRead More: https://punchng.com/canada-admits-182100-new-permanent-residents-in-h1-2026-report/
  
  Read more

• Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight signed, says Hearn

  23-08-2026 06:58 via punchng.com
  
  Eddie Hearn confirms the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is signed. Get the latest on venue, date, and broadcast details for the FurRead More: https://punchng.com/tyson-fury-anthony-joshua-fight-signed-says-hearn/
  
  Read more

• IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis

  23-08-2026 06:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Amid claims of interference, factions emergeBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaFor Ijebuland, the wait for a new Awujale has become much more than a traditional succession exercise.It has evolved into a complex contest involving custom, law, family interests, institutional authority and allegations of political influence.More than a year after the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the late Awujale of Ijebuland, the kingdom is yet to produce a successor.Instead, the process has been repeatedly
  
  Read more

• I don’t care about assumptions people make about me — Seyi Hunter

  23-08-2026 06:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress, filmmaker and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter has openee up about her personality and the misconceptions surrounding her career, insisting that she is not bothered by what people think about her.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Hunter said her public personality is largely a reflection of who she really is and not simply a character created for attention.“A lot of what people see is actually me. I’m naturally bold, daring, outspok
  
  Read more

• ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’

  23-08-2026 06:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … One night, rain erases line between Asokoro and FCT suburbs, Maitama bleeds By John Alechenu, ABUJAThe rain started in trickles, small drops at a time. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is not immune to rainfall.But by 10pm last Tuesday, it was no longer raindrops. It was a flood — the first of its kind in recent history. By the time the rains eased, it had caused serious upset in the city’s prime towns-Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse.The tears ar
  
  Read more

• It was a mistake that Tinubu did not attend Peace Accord signing—Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate

  23-08-2026 06:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olalekan BilesanmiThe 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, says genuine peace in Nigeria’s electoral process can only be achieved when there is justice, transparency and strict adherence to the law. According to Adebayo, who spoke in an interview following the signing of the 2027 Electoral Peace Accord, political parties and candidates should not regard the agreement as a favour to the country, but as a commitment to conduct themselves in a
  
  Read more

• 2027 campaigns: All eyes on Tinubu, Atiku, Obi amid anxiety over hate speech, personal attacks

  23-08-2026 06:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo Akinrefon & Gabriel EwepuAs the campaigns for the 2027 general elections begin following the signing of the Peace Accord last week by presidential candidates, there are fears over the likelihood of the exercise snowballing into brinkmanship.Specifically, there are concerns that the contest could descend into an increasingly bitter and divisive struggle, with hate speech, ethnic profiling, misinformation and political violence threatening to overshadow the issues that matter most to
  
  Read more

• Obi Cubana announces house gift for Pastor Jerry Eze’s 44th birthday

  23-08-2026 06:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has announced a house as a birthday gift for Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD).Iyiegbu made the announcement in a social media post on Saturday to mark Eze’s 44th birthday.He described Eze as one of his “most amazing brothers” and commended him for his prayers and service to humanity.“Today, I present you this house that
  
  Read more

• Alleged fake agency claims Buhari-era approval after operating for 9 years

  23-08-2026 06:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …maintains Federal Character·   Has Zonal Directors, 36-state Coordinator structure· Industry, Trade and Investment listed as implementing ministryBy Omeiza AjayiThe National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, the alleged fake agency uncovered by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and domiciled in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, for years, paraded itself
  
  Read more

• IMO WEST 2027: Uzodimma, Okorocha fight as gov’s bid raises constitutional question

  23-08-2026 06:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Senior lawyers speakBy Nnamdi OjiegoA fresh battle is brewing between former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, and his successor, Governor Hope Uzodimma, over the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Imo West ahead of the 2027 general elections.The latest confrontation, which threatens to deepen the longstanding political rivalry between the two men, has moved to the Federal High Court, Abuja, where Okorocha is challenging Uzodimma’s emergence as the APC can
  
  Read more

• Why actors must learn to let go of their characters — Ebisan Arayi

  23-08-2026 05:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actor Ebisan Arayi has opened up on the mental discipline required in acting, explaining how he selects roles and why actors must learn to separate themselves from the characters they portray.Speaking on the Conversations With Kenni podcast hosted by , Arayi said the character is the first thing he considers before accepting a role.“The first thing I consider is the character. The character is very important because an actor’s character is how social media sh
  
  Read more

• I want my legacy in Nollywood to be about talent, not discrimination — Aesha Mikaelson

  23-08-2026 04:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiActress and filmmaker, Aesha Mikaelson, has said she wants her legacy in Nollywood to be defined by talent, purposeful storytelling and giving deserving people opportunities based on their abilities.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Mikaelson said she is intentional about creating opportunities for talented people and building a body of work that goes beyond entertainment.“I want my legacy to be remembered as a producer who doesn’t discriminate, who gives talent
  
  Read more

• Why Nigerians should stop cutting vegetables in markets — Nutritionists

  23-08-2026 04:00 via punchng.com
  
  Nutritionists warn Nigerians against cutting vegetables in open markets before washing due to hygiene risks, nutrient loss, and potential food poisoning.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-should-stop-cutting-vegetables-in-markets-nutritionists/
  
  Read more

• Angela Adebayo-Agbe Davies honoured among 100 reputable women of African descent 2026

  23-08-2026 03:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Angela Adebayo-Agbe Davies, Managing Director of Inventa Nigeria, has been named one of the 100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2026 by the organisers of the Africa Women Summit.The recognition was presented at the recent UK Convergence Conference in London.Adebayo-Agbe Davies is a prominent voice in Nigeria’s intellectual property sector, where she advises businesses on intellectual property strategy, registration, licensing, enforcement and litigation.She is a member of the Internati
  
  Read more

• BBNaija 11: Neche’s exit adds new twist as eight Housemates face eviction tonight

  23-08-2026 03:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiThe Big Brother Naija Season 11 house has been thrown into another twist following the voluntary exit of Neche Maduagwu, even as eight housemates face possible eviction in Sunday’s live show.Neche’s decision to leave the “Show Ya Sef” house on Sunday, August 16, came shortly after she had served as Head of House, making her departure particularly unexpected. According to Big Brother Naija organisers, the 25-year-old voluntarily exited the competition to att
  
  Read more

Follow @GeneralNews_NGR on Twitter!