We supported Rufai, Chukwu’s families financially – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the role it played in the funerals of late Super Eagles legends, Christian Chukwu and Peter Rufai, stating that it provided financial support to their families.
Diesel price averaged N1,789.45 per litre in July – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the average retail price of a liter of diesel decreased from N1,813.81 in June 2025 to N1,789.45 in July.
Japan designates Kisarazu as official hometown for Nigerians
In a landmark move to boost cultural ties and economic cooperation, the Government of Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as the official hometown for Nigerians wishing to live and work in the country.
Tinubu’s diplomacy at TICAD9 silences cynics – Bagudu
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on Thursday night delivered a strong message to critics, declaring that President Bola Tinubu’s robust participation at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) is proof of a new, assertive diplomacy that no amount of cynicism can overshadow.
Why Nigeria refineries are failing – PENGASSAN
He also expressed concerns over frequent changes to petroleum laws, warning they discourage vital investments.
37,169 unclaimed PVCs in Bauchi – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared 37,169 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) unclaimed in Bauchi State.
Man, 59, docked for allegedly stealing cocoa beans worth N1m
A 59-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Friday for allegedly stealing cocoa beans worth N1 million.
Eze move a sign of Arsenal’s ‘ambition’, says Arteta
“We’ve been very prepared and understanding what we could do and we have decided this is the moment to do it.”
Man Utd outcasts could return, says Amorim
“I know that it’s not a good thing to have players in this situation, but it’s clear they want to play in a different club,” Amorim said on Friday.
Cameroon says 10 kidnapped children freed
Ten children who were kidnapped in restive northern Cameroon last week have been freed in a rescue operation, but one captive died, according to the regional governor.
Health reform aimed at saving lives, reducing pains – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Pate, states that the ongoing health reform in Nigeria is designed to save lives and alleviate both physical and financial burdens.
Tinubu pledges to complete defense college’s permanent site
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to completing the permanent site of the National Defense College (NDC) to enable the institution to deliver strategic training for Nigeria and its allied nations.
Troops arrest notorious bandit ‘Mai Pankshin’, gang behind attacks in Plateau, Kaduna – DHQ
The Nigerian military has recorded a major breakthrough in its internal security operations with the arrest of a notorious wanted bandit, Adamu Buba, also known as ‘Mai Pankshin’, alongside 13 members of his gang.
Obasanjo, Mbah, others to grace book presentation in honour of Justice Nnamani
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will August 29, chair the presentation of a book in honour of late Justice Augustine Nnamani, in Enugu State. He is also the keynote speaker.
Assembly suspends deputy chief whip, three other members over chaos
The Benue State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh, has suspended four members, including the Deputy Chief Whip, Mr Alfred Berger (APC/Makurdi North), for three months for attempting to cause chaos in the house.
Ojakovo remains recognized APC leader in Ethiope East — Omaraye
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Comrade Terry Omaraye, has reaffirmed the leadership status of Chief Love Okeoghene Ojakovo as the recognized leader of the APC in Ethiope East Local Government Area.
