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Lifestyle·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

ECOWAS Ministers Commit to Women's Political Parity by 2035

West African leaders pledge concrete action on gender equality in politics, moving beyond declarations to legal reforms and funding mechanisms.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Vice President Shettima Leads Tributes at Funeral of Ex-Finance Minister Alhaji Abubakar

Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, was buried in his hometown after dying in Abuja following prolonged illness.

Business·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Access Bank denies shutdown claims, confirms full operations

Access Bank has rejected false social media posts claiming the lender would cease operations, stating it remains financially stable and operational.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Oyo Sets Up Judicial Panel to Investigate Oriire Abduction

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated an eight-member commission to probe the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Peter Obi attacks Tinubu over hunger crisis, calls for 2027 electoral change

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu's remarks on hunger as insensitive, urging Nigerians to demand solutions through 2027…

Lifestyle·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

Heavy rains flood Ondo roads, snarl traffic on Lagos-Ore-Benin corridor

Torrential downpour submerges sections of major expressway in Ondo State, stranding motorists for hours and damaging vehicles and property.

business·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

MTN Nigeria declares ₦26 interim dividend after ₦707.5bn H1 profit

MTN Nigeria's board approved half-year results showing 70.6% profit growth and authorized interim dividend payment scheduled for September.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

INEC draws line on military role in elections, says deployment must be exceptional

INEC Chair Prof. Joash Amupitan says military involvement in elections should occur only under specific security conditions, with police as the lead agency.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

Two women arrested in Makurdi over staged kidnapping extortion scheme

Police in Benue State have arrested Mary Torkuma and Evergreen Samuel for allegedly faking a kidnapping to extort ransom money from Torkuma's mother in Lagos.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

Ex-Finance Minister Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Dies in Abuja; Buried in Sokoto

Former Nigerian Finance Minister and Sardaunan Sokoto Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji has died following illness. VP Shettima led federal delegation to his burial.

Education·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

TETFund blocks institutions with stalled projects from 2027 funding cycle

Nigeria's education fund announces ban on new allocations for tertiary institutions until they complete outstanding intervention projects.

business·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

Presco Plc Rewards Shareholders With ₦10 Interim Dividend on Strong H1 Performance

Palm oil producer Presco Plc has declared ₦10 per share interim dividend after posting ₦122.2bn profit in first half of 2026, driven by lower financing costs.

business·By Plus234Feed Editorial·1 Aug 2026

Major Nigerian Firms Release Q2 2026 Results as NGX Deadline Approaches

Dangote Cement, Prestige Assurance, May & Baker, and NEM Insurance have approved second-quarter financials ahead of the July 30 NGX filing deadline.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·1 Aug 2026

Shettima demands results from South-West Development Commission

Vice President Kashim Shettima told the newly formed South-West Development Commission to focus on tangible outcomes rather than internal processes during a…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·1 Aug 2026

Civil Service Head Admits Approving Fake Documents in PFIPC Scandal

House investigators declare the appointment letter of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council's director fake after the civil service chief…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·1 Aug 2026

Kano Task Force Pins 70% of Major Crimes on Drug Abuse

The chairman of Kano's anti-drug task force says substance abuse drives most violent crime in the state and warns politicians against meddling with arrests.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

FIFA's $4.2bn investment plan sparks UEFA revolt, promises Nigeria $20m

FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in World Cup competitions faces emergency resistance from UEFA, while offering Nigerian football $20 million in development…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

15 killed in fresh attack on Efeyi community in Benue State

Suspected armed herders attacked Efeyi community in Otukpo Local Government Area early Tuesday, killing at least 15 people in the second major incident in…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

Ooni warns INEC of mounting political tensions ahead of Osun August 15 poll

Traditional rulers in Osun State have flagged escalating political temperatures as INEC leadership visits to seek royal backing for the upcoming governorship…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

Ghana's Tallest Man Sulemana Abdul Samed Dies at 33

Sulemana Abdul Samed, known as Awuche and recognized as Ghana's tallest man, has died at 33 from complications tied to Marfan syndrome.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

APC Launches Major Campaign Push for Osun Governorship Race

The ruling party inaugurated a large campaign council for the 2026 Osun election, positioning the contest as a crucial test ahead of 2027 general elections.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

Oyo State Takes Delivery of Two Surveillance Aircraft for Security Operations

Governor Seyi Makinde received two aerial surveillance platforms at Ibadan airport on Tuesday to strengthen security monitoring across the state.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

WHO Warns HIV Funding Cuts Threaten Nigeria, Africa Progress

International funding for HIV programmes has dropped sharply, jeopardizing decades of gains in Nigeria and across Africa, health officials say.

Education·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

Tinubu Administration Deploys ₦1 Trillion to Remove Poverty Barriers in Higher Education

The Federal Government has committed over ₦1 trillion to tertiary education over two years, with Education Minister declaring that financial hardship will no…