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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

business

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

Politics

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

General News

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

Education

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

business

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026

business

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Aug 2026

Politics

Shettima demands results from South-West Development Commission

Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the South-West Development Commission to measure success through concrete achievements instead of administrative activity.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Aug 2026

Politics

Civil Service Head Admits Approving Fake Documents in PFIPC Scandal

Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Nigeria's Head of the Civil Service, has acknowledged that her office processed and approved requests founded on documents that were later verified as fraudulent.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Aug 2026

General News

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Aug 2026

Sports

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

FIFA outlined a strategy to establish a commercial subsidiary that would allow private investors to purchase equity in its premier tournaments: the men's and women's World Cups plus the Club World Cup.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

General News

15 killed in fresh attack on Efeyi community in Benue State

Early Tuesday morning, gunfire erupted in Efeyi community located in Ugboju District within Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Politics

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

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has flagged concerns with the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding mounting political friction in Osun State as the August 15 governorship election draws near.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Politics

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

General News

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Education

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

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has pledged to eliminate poverty as a barrier to higher education, supported by a ₦1 trillion investment across Nigeria's universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education made over the past two years.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Politics

Oshiomhole: Peter Obi's 2023 Rise Was Anger at Buhari, Not Real Threat

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has downplayed concerns that Labour Party's Peter Obi represents a significant electoral challenge to the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 presidential race.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Jul 2026

Politics

Appeal Court Overturns ADC Deregistration Order Ahead of 2027 Elections

On Tuesday, a three-member appellate panel sitting in Abuja overturned a Federal High Court ruling.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Jul 2026

Business

Lagos Building Insurance Scheme launched; NAICOM seeks nationwide adoption

Lagos State launches mandatory building insurance program for structures above one storey, with federal regulators backing the model for national expansion.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Jul 2026

General News

Tinubu to Announce Fresh Military Pay Raise, Defence Minister Says

President Tinubu plans to approve another salary increase for Armed Forces personnel, Defence Minister Christopher Musa announced Monday in Abuja.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Jul 2026

General News

Matawalle orders military to intensify anti-terrorism push in Northwest

Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has instructed military units across the Northwest to ramp up counter-terrorism operations following a fresh wave of attacks in Zamfara State.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Jul 2026

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