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Meta Faces $1.2tn Damages in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, could face damages of up to $1.2 trillion in a landmark trial over allegations that it deliberately designed its social media platforms to keep children and teenagers compulsively engaged. The trial, which began on August 18 in Oakland, California, followed legal action by a coalition of…
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Ekiti Road Collapse Grounds Traffic, Leaves Hundreds of Trucks Stranded
Hundreds of trailers, fuel tankers and other articulated vehicles have been stranded along the Ifaki–Oye–Ilupeju axis of Ekiti State following the collapse of a section of the federal road at Ikupeju-Ekiti. The road failure has caused severe gridlock on the busy route, leaving some drivers trapped for about 48 hours and disrupting the movement of…
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Gunmen Attack Niger Communities, Abduct Dozens of Mosque Worshippers
Dozens of residents have been abducted after armed men launched coordinated attacks on several communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The assailants reportedly invaded Kpenya village while residents were attending prayers at a mosque and forcibly took many worshippers away. Other communities in the area were also attacked during the raids. Local…
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Sokoto Boat Disaster: Dozens Killed as Overloaded Vessel Capsizes
SOKOTO, Nigeria — At least 47 people have died after an overloaded boat capsized near Gorau in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in one of the deadliest recent boat accidents in the region. The incident occurred on Thursday as passengers were travelling by boat to farming areas. The vessel was reportedly carrying dozens…
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U.S. Mission Welcomes Jimmy Mauldin as New Deputy Chief of in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the arrival of Jimmy Mauldin as its new Deputy Chief of Mission, saying the diplomat has assumed duties in Abuja and is beginning engagements aimed at strengthening relations between both countries. In an introductory message, the U.S. Mission said Mauldin brings extensive international experience,…
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US, Nigeria Deepen Security Cooperation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and Nigeria have intensified security cooperation following high-level talks in Washington focused on protecting Christian communities, combating terrorism and strengthening accountability for perpetrators of violence. The second session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group (JWG) was hosted on August 12, 2026, by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political…
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Sowore Alleges DSS Discrimination at 2027 Peace Accord Signing in Abuja
ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has accused operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) of discriminatory treatment after he was initially prevented from entering the venue of the National Peace Committee’s Peace Accord signing in Abuja on Tuesday. Sowore, who later attended and signed the accord alongside…
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World Cup Trafficking Crackdown: 56 Arrested, Over 40 Potential Victims Identified in North Texas
TEXAS , UNITE STATES— More than 50 people have been arrested following a major multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking, prostitution and child exploitation during the FIFA World Cup period in North Texas. Authorities announced that 56 suspects were arrested under an enforcement initiative known as Operation Red Card, while more than 40 potential trafficking victims…
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World Cup Failure Claims Jobs as NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the technical crew of the Super Falcons, led by head coach Justin Madugu, to step down with immediate effect following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The decision was announced on Monday, August 17, as the football governing body began…
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Billions for Tourism, Unfinished Assembly: Akwa Ibom Spending Raises Fresh Questions
UYO, Akwa Ibom — Questions over public spending and project priorities are mounting in Akwa Ibom State as the government continues major investments in tourism and hospitality projects while rehabilitation work at the State House of Assembly complex remains incomplete. According to a PREMIUM TIMES investigation, the Akwa Ibom State Government approved a combined ₦15.47…
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Osun Poll Aftermath: Police Arrest 295, Release 293 After Screening
OSOGBO, Osun State — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of 295 people in connection with security incidents surrounding the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, as authorities continue investigations into alleged electoral offences and attempts to disrupt the poll. According to the police, 293 of those arrested have been released on…
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INEC DECLARES ADELEKE WINNER OF OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
OSOGBO — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing his re-election for a second term. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 444,815 votes. The…
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Ondo Unveils Health Reforms, Plans Pharmaceutical Hub to Boost Drug Security
The Ondo State Government has announced a new set of healthcare reforms aimed at strengthening medicines security, expanding local pharmaceutical production, improving diagnostic services and attracting more private-sector investment into the state’s health system. Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the state government, Dr. Samuel Adekola, disclosed the initiatives during a familiarisation visit…
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Osun Decides: Adeleke Opens 18,984-Vote Lead as INEC Results Near Completion.
OSOGBO, Osun State — Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has widened his lead in the ongoing Osun State governorship election as results from 331 of the state’s 332 wards were reflected in the latest election result update. According to figures displayed on the election results dashboard and independently reported by Vanguard following a…
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From Katsina Governorship Bid to VP Ticket: Lawal Daura Joins Makinde’s 2027 Battle
BAUCHI, Nigeria — Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election has taken another significant turn as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde named former State Security Service Director-General Lawal Musa Daura as his vice-presidential running mate on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Daura was unveiled on Thursday during the APM National…