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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the exit of Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board. MTN Nigeria disclosed this in a statement released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and signed by Uto Ukpanah, the company’s secretary, on Friday. The telecommunications giant noted that Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin’s exit will take effect from 31 August, although MTN did not state the reason for her exit in the regulatory filing. She joined the company’s board in December 2024. The company extolled Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin’s contributions to the board and wished her success in her future endeavours. “The Board extends its appreciation…

Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade. “There was an attempt by insurgents from the Nigerien armed forces to enter the presidential palace,” a security source told AFP. “They were pushed back by the presidential guard. Exchanges of gunfire are continuing at the palace.” An African diplomat in Niamey said…

A Solana-based token promoted by a Trump-linked coin brand collapsed within hours of its launch, raising questions over who was behind it and its unusual trading activity.Real Trump Coins, a brand US President Donald Trump publicly promoted in 2024, touted the “Trump Digital GOLD” token on X before deleting related posts on Saturday, according to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain.The Real Trump Coins website continued promoting GOLD as of publication, advertising a 4% trading fee and pledging to use 99% of trading fees to buy back the token in an effort to make it a top-10 crypto asset by market capitalization.The…

Dolly Parton had a heart of gold — just ask Billy Ray Cyrus. As Cyrus, 65, continues to grieve the death of his longtime friend, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer reflected on his special memories of Parton via Instagram on Friday, August 28. “Rest in Peace Miss Dolly. This is the last performance she and I did together in Dollywood for her Christmas special. We sang ‘Christmas Where We Are’!” he wrote alongside a photo featuring himself and Parton. Cyrus went on to explain that the moment was particularly poignant for him, sharing that Parton stepped up for him in…

A Nigerian delegation is heading to China next month as part of the country’s push for investment in its oil and gas sector. The delegation’s destination is the China Dongying International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment and Technology Exhibition (CDYPE 2026), scheduled for 28 to 30 September in Dongying, China. Oraso Consulting Ltd, which is coordinating the mission, said members of the Nigerian delegation will present a portfolio of investment-ready oil and gas projects at the exhibition. The delegation comprises regulators, state representatives and indigenous oil and gas companies seeking access to finance, technology, equipment and strategic partnerships, said a statement…

Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living crisis has turned petrol subsidy into one of the most politically sensitive issues ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The debate was reignited by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who has promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected president on January 16, 2027. The date is the official presidential and National Assembly election date announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Atiku’s declaration has predictably generated political fireworks. The Presidency and All Progressives Congress (APC) voices have attacked the proposal, while some Nigerians, understandably exhausted by high…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a day after the federation dissolved the leadership of the country’s major domestic leagues. Mr Abdulrahaman’s appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Friday as the 2026/27 NPFL season kicked off with the opening fixture between Shooting Stars and newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The new NPFL COO holds a doctorate degree in sports administration and has experience in football organisation and administration, having worked across Nigeria’s various domestic leagues. NFF…

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, said the state would increase its waste evacuation capacity with an additional 220 trucks. This comes barely two months after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state would soon take delivery of 150 compactor trucks to tackle waste evacuation. Hamzat said this while addressing journalists during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise held in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday. He noted that the new trucks would supplement the existing Private Sector Participation waste collection system. He said the trucks would help the government respond to the growing volume of…

Joe Amabile is sharing more details of his brain cancer journey. Appearing on Good Morning America on Friday, August 28, the Bachelor in Paradise alum, 40, described experiencing “struggles” with his speech after undergoing surgery to remove a “blueberry size lesion” on his brain. Joe explained that doctors found the lesion in the area of his brain that’s responsible for “speech, motor skills and memory.” He continued, “According to my doctors, I probably wouldn’t know about this [lesion] until I eventually had a seizure.” Related: Bachelor Nation’s Joe Amabile Shares Update After Brain Surgery Joe Amabile is recovering after undergoing…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has called for increased investment in radiopharmaceutical therapy to strengthen cancer care and advance precision medicine in Nigeria. Mr Salako made the call at the International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (ISRT) event held on Friday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Association of Radiopharmaceutical and Molecular Therapy (WARMTH), International Centres for Precision Oncology Foundation and Chris Oyakhilome Loveworld Medical Centre, organised the two- day event. NAN reports that the symposium targets better, more accurate and personalised cancer diagnosis and treatment for people in…