Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 12th August, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Osun 2026: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, and Salaam express confidence in their victory.

Federal Government targets improved cancer care with 25 new linear accelerators.

NHRC calls for the arrest of Islamic cleric Sani Jingir over controversial remarks.

UNICEF warns unregistered children risk losing access to education and healthcare.

Davido appeals to Trump and the international community regarding Osun State elections.

Kogi Government launches youth entrepreneurship grant scheme to empower young people.

Air Peace faces chaos with over 80 flights canceled, leaving passengers stranded.

Nigeria boosts tax breaks to attract $50 billion in deepwater oil investments.

Lassa fever claims 237 lives in Nigeria as fatality rate rises to 23.7 percent.

Cameroonians celebrate a sweet victory over Nigeria's Super Falcons in WAFCON.

Italian scientists develop a device to observe the solar corona during eclipses.

Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities, with sinking river deltas accelerating the crisis.

Judy Austin files a defamation suit against Rita Edochie, demanding one billion Naira.

Smartphone innovation is evolving beyond just annual hardware upgrades.

From tears to thanksgiving, actress Mo Bimpe celebrates the birth of triplets.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!