ASUU Suspends Planned Strike at Gombe State University
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike, giving the Gombe State Government and the university management until the end of October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced in a resolution issued after the union’s congress meeting held on […]
Kogi APC Chairman Dies During Party Reconciliation Meeting
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, has died after collapsing during a party reconciliation meeting. The incident occurred on Friday while Solomon was attending a meeting convened by a former APC chairman in the local government, Funsho Olumoko, to promote unity among party […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
Five Die in Head-On Crash on Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Five men have died in a road crash involving a Toyota Camry and an Iveco truck along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday near Sawmill, close to Mowo Bus Stop. The vehicles involved were a Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ 630KS and an Iveco truck marked […]
Sokoto United Set August 24 for Pre-Season Resumption
Sokoto United FC have announced Monday, August 24, as the resumption date for pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season. The club disclosed this in a statement signed by its Media Manager, Abdulsalam Ibrahim Imam. All coaches and retained players have been directed to report to camp on or before the resumption […]
MRS, NNPCL Others Raise Petrol Prices in Abuja
Motorists in Abuja are paying more for petrol after MRS filling stations and other major marketers increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit across parts of the Federal Capital Territory. A market survey on Saturday showed that MRS stations along the Kubwa and Lugbe expressways, as well as other locations in Abuja, raised the […]
IGP Disu Recalls Retired Soldier’s Plea Over Son
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has recounted an incident in which a retired soldier asked police officers to kill his university-student son after the young man was arrested for alleged cultism, only to return the following morning with food for him. Disu said the incident occurred while he was serving as a […]
Odumodublvck Claims Police Have Tried to Arrest Him
Nigerian rapper and singer Odumodublvck has alleged that the police have made several attempts to arrest him following complaints reportedly filed against him by individuals involved in an ongoing dispute with the artiste. The claim comes amid his public feud with fellow rapper Blaqbonez. In June 2026, Odumodublvck made allegations against […]
Fire Breaks Out at SPAR Shopping Outlet in Calabar
A fire outbreak was reported at SPAR, a popular shopping outlet in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday morning. The fire reportedly started inside the shopping outlet, sending thick smoke across parts of the city. Flames were also visible from Barracks Road, about 100 yards from the scene. Firefighters arrived at the location and […]
World’s Oldest Person Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday
Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British citizen officially verified to reach the milestone. Caterham, who was born on August 21, 1909, marked the occasion with family and friends at her care home in Surrey, England, according to Guinness World Records. “I’ve had a lovely day […]
