Mercedes-Benz  sold 1,356,350 vehicles in the first seven months of this year, which is an increase of 2.3 per cent and a new record. Last month was the second-best July in the history of the brand with the three-pointed star, with worldwide sales of 167,518 passenger cars, despite several factors that led to constraints in the availability of some models. Mercedes-Benz maintained its market leadership as the premium brand with the highest number of new registrations in the first seven months in markets including Germany, France, Switzerland, Portugal, USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Australia and Brazil.

The equities market on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE closed negative for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday with the All Share Index, ASI dropping 0.09 percent to close at 36,299.82 points.

THE Federal Government plans to inject N300 billion into the nation’s vehicle assembly plants as part of measures to accelerate the development of the automotive industry.

Three women Cynthia Anago, Ogechi Ibeh, Oyinyechi Olugbo and two others who allegedly stole goods valued at N22 million, were arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court in Lagos.

A pro-youth campaigner and  Social Democratic Party, SDP, aspirant to the House of Representatives for Idemili North & South constituency of Anambra State, Mr Uche Annie-Okonkwo, has demanded an apology from the Department of State Security, DSS, to the Nigerian public over its unprovoked invasion of the National Assembly, the sacred heart of our democracy.

The Nigerian girl child is more likely to suffer female genital mutilation, early sexual debut, sexual abuse and violence, premarital sex, unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion or ‎drop out of school than her counterparts in many other parts of the developing world. This has been the trend over the years.

PORT HARCOURT—No fewer than six persons have lost their lives as a vehicle travelling out of Port Harcourt in Rivers State collided with a truck.

As activities heralding the 2019 general election continue to hot up in the country, stakeholders in Bauchi state have charged electorates in the state to vote for rural based politicians who are aware of their water, hygiene and Sanitation challenges as against urban based ones.

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has released a report from findings on the disgraceful event that occurred at the National Assembly facilities on Tuesday the 7th of August where operatives of the Department of State Services barricaded the entrance of the complex, barring lawmakers from entering.

A 29-year-old teacher, David Ikejiobi, is to cool his heels in prison for allegedly raping one of his students,
an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court ruled on Thursday.

Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun for Sept. 22 election, said the Wednesday State High Court judgment had vindicated him.

Alexis Sanchez admits he was hoping for “more world-class players” to arrive at Manchester United as Jose Mourinho faces up to a frustrating deadline day.

THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has given reasons why he has rebuffed all entreaties for him to assume the headship of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.

UGHELLI—THE leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State over the demise of Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson, mother of the governor of the state, Mr  Seriake Dickson, which occurred at the University of Texas MD, Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with former Governor of Plateau and Katsina states, Maj.-Gen. Lawrence Onoja (rtd), who turns 70 on Aug. 10.