Appeal Court sacks Abure, reaffirms Apapa as LP’s national chairman

The Court of Appeal in Imo State has sacked Julius Abure and reaffirmed Lamido Apapa as the national chairman of the Labour Party

Tobi Amusan finishes 6th, loses 100m Hurdles World Title to Jamaica’s Williams

World Champion Tobi Amusan has failed to defend her World title after finishing sixth in the final at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Thursday, August 24.

BRICS ignores Nigeria, invites Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, Saudi as new members

Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations ignored Nigeria as they invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join.

Fixing roads is better than giving palliatives — Kogi Gov. Yahaya tells President Tinubu

Governor Yahaya Bello of of Kogi State says construction of roads and provision of other critical infrastructure by the President Bola Tinubu administration will serve the people better than palliatives.

We will construct roads that won’t need maintenance in 50yrs — Minister of Works Umahi promises Nigerians

The Minister of Works Dave Umahi has promised to construct roads that will last a minimum of 50 years without maintenance. 

India makes history, becomes fourth country to land spacecraft close to the moon

India on Wednesday landed a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, an uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water and precious elements, as the country cements its growing prowess in space and technology. 

Planned Satellite Launch Violates UN Security, US Warns North Korea

The United States on Tuesday warned North Korea against a planned satellite launch, saying the move would violate the UN Security Council resolutions, echoing calls from South Korea and Japan, AFP reports.

After 13 Years, NYSC Orientation Camp Resumes In Borno

The National Youth Service Corps resumed orientation camp in Maiduguri after 13 years the exercise was suspended in 2011 due to Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State.

Nigerian Army Brigadier General reportedly falls and dies while running during 2023 Annual Physical Training Test

Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu, a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, is dead.

UK Police charges former petroleum minister Alison-Madueke with bribery

A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences by the police in the U.K. 

God will build Nigeria through President Tinubu — Pastor Kumuyi

The General Overseer of Deeper Life Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi says Nigerians should be rest assured that God will rebuild the nation through President Bola Tinubu. 

We must meet the expectations of Nigerians — President Tinubu says, as he swears in 45 ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, August 21, administered oath of office  to 45 new ministers who will constitute the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Five electrocuted, four hospitalized while erecting a church’s billboard in Rivers

At least five young men have been reportedly electrocuted while trying to mount a billboard with a metal frame in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

FBI arraigns Nigerian man, Sakiru Ambali, over attempt to steal $25 million in U.S. benefits; faces 30-year imprisonment

One of two Nigerian citizens residing in Canada, who allegedly defrauded the pandemic unemployment benefit programs in multiple states, made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on Friday.

23 LGAs Battling Insecurity In Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi – Survey

Residents of at least 23 Local Government Areas in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States are battling to survive as kidnappers, cattle rustlers and bandits make life difficult for them.