Day: August 20, 2026

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

• Africa
• Politics

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is on course for a second term, election results published today showed, giving...

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Wike orders an investigation and prohibits using Abuja green spaces as parking lots.

• Government
• News

Wike orders an investigation and prohibits using Abuja green spaces as parking lots.

Chief Reporter August 20, 2026 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has directed that parks, gardens and other designated...

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Anyaoku cautions Nigeria on the postponement of a new constitution, diversity requires effective management.

• DIPLOMACY
• Politics

Anyaoku cautions Nigeria on the postponement of a new constitution, diversity requires effective management.

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Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has again urged Nigeria to produce a new constitution...

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A Lagos court jails two people for trading Naira illegally and offers a N50,000 fine option.

• Crime

A Lagos court jails two people for trading Naira illegally and offers a N50,000 fine option.

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The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted two ladies to six months jail each...

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Police: Gun attack on Osun governor’s convoy aimed at Afrobeats artist Davido

• Politics
• Security

Police: Gun attack on Osun governor’s convoy aimed at Afrobeats artist Davido

Chief Reporter August 20, 2026 0

Police say the attack on the convoy of Osun State governor was targeted at music artist, David...

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FG approves a revision to the National Mental Health Act and seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide

• Health
• Medical

FG approves a revision to the National Mental Health Act and seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the revision of the National Mental Health Act for the...

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Isese Day: No work today in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo

• Tradition

Isese Day: No work today in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo

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The administrations of Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States have declared today, Thursday, August 20, work-free day to...

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