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Original news recaps written from multiple Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it was synthesized from. New stories published throughout the day as news breaks.

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Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

Osimhen Scores 4 Goals in 2 Games as Galatasaray Season Opens

Victor Osimhen has netted four times in Galatasaray's first two Turkish Süper Lig matches, accounting for two-thirds of his team's goals.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Northern Senators Push for State Police After Fresh Terror Attacks

Northern lawmakers demand immediate establishment of state police following terrorist strikes in Adamawa and Sokoto that killed over 36 people.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Kwara Senator Saliu Mustapha Defects to PDP, Clinches 2027 Ticket

Senator Saliu Mustapha resigned from the APC and joined the PDP within hours, securing the opposition party's nomination for Kwara Central ahead of 2027…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Gombe Student Wins N120m Prize at Saudi Qur'anic Competition

Maryam Ibrahim Dan-Azumi from Gombe State claimed victory at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'an Recitation Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Oyebamiji meets Tinubu after losing Osun election to Adeleke

APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji visited President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa days after his defeat in the Osun gubernatorial race.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

FCT FA launches women's football tournament across six Area Councils

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association begins its 2026 Women's Inter-Area Council tournament on August 21, designed to identify and develop female…

Business·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Geregu Power Settles 8th Coupon on ₦40bn Bond Amid Debt Obligations

Power generation firm Geregu Power has discharged the eighth interest payment and partial principal repayment on its ₦40.085 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Edo Governor's Aide Bars Davido From Performing in State

Apostle Kassy Chukwu, aide to Governor Monday Okpebholo, has declared the Afrobeats star unwelcome in Edo for the remainder of the administration's tenure.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

FG Declares August 25 Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid

Nigeria's government has set aside Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Arsenal to make tough calls on squad ahead of Premier League opener

Arteta signals Arsenal may part ways with veteran players while actively hunting for defensive reinforcements as Saliba injury deepens backline crisis.

Business·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

ExxonMobil's $1bn Usan Infill Project Kicks Off in Niger Delta

The Noble Gerry de Souza drillship has arrived in Nigerian waters to begin deepwater drilling operations expected to add 40,000 barrels daily within 18 months.

Entertainment·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Davido, Wike Trade Playful Jabs During Abuja Visit

Afrobeats star Davido engaged in lighthearted banter with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during a visit to Abuja, joking about electoral victory.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Mutfwang Visits Mangu After Community Attack Kills Dozens

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang toured Bin-mper community following an armed assault that killed between 24-25 residents, pledging security reinforcements.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Oborevwori Inaugurates Housing, Vehicles for Delta Permanent Secretaries

Delta governor presents 12 duplexes and official cars to permanent secretaries, revealing his salary of ₦503,000 is below their ₦900,000 monthly pay.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Tinubu administration attacks Atiku's plan to restore fuel subsidies

The presidency has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's pledge to reinstate petrol subsidies if elected in 2027, calling the proposal fiscally…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Adeleke thanks Tinubu at Villa after Osun election victory

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke visited President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa to express gratitude for the conduct of the state's recent governorship…

Education·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

ASUU-KASU signals willingness to negotiate with Kaduna government

Kaduna State University lecturers say they're ready for talks with state government to resolve workplace disputes and prevent strike action.

Entertainment·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Oyo, Lagos, Ogun Mark Isese Day With Work-Free Holiday, Religious Unity Push

Three Southwest states declared August 20 a public holiday for Isese Day, with Oyo's governor pledging support for religious tolerance among Christians…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Shettima, Fubara commission 33.5km dual carriageway in Rivers

Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated a major road project in Rivers State alongside Governor Siminalayi Fubara, highlighting federal infrastructure…

Education·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Google launches free 12-month AI Plus for Nigerian students

Nigerian students aged 18+ in accredited institutions can now access Google's premium AI tools at no cost for one year as part of the Gemini Student Offer.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Atiku tells Obasanjo he has no electoral value for 2027 race

Atiku Abubakar dismisses former President Obasanjo's political influence, claiming the North secured his 1999 election victory.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Tinubu receives Adeleke at Presidential Villa after Osun election victory

President Tinubu hosted Osun Governor Adeleke at Aso Rock on Thursday, their first face-to-face meeting since his recent re-election victory.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Cardinal Onaiyekan Stands Firm Against Presidential Criticism Over Meeting Disclosure

The 82-year-old Catholic cleric rejected Presidency pushback for publicly discussing a July 28 meeting between bishops and President Tinubu.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Atiku declares 2027 as final presidential bid, rules out 2031 run

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 election represents his last attempt at the presidency, ending speculation about future campaigns.