Sokoto Citizens fume over slow Pace of Illala–Badagry highway, demand Tinubu’s intervention in Northwest
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- Concerned citizens in Sokoto State have expressed frustration over the slow pace of work on the ongoing Illala–Badagry Super Highway project, describing it as a setback to economic development and regional integration. The call for urgent intervention was made by Ahmed Shehu during a town hall meeting organized by the […]
Sabalenka returns to US Open final as Anisimova sinks Osaka
Reigning champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka will play Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final after the American ended the run of Japanese star Naomi Osaka on Thursday. Sabalenka overcame Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a re-run of last year’s final and is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend the […]
Tesla proposes $1trn compensation package for Elon Musk
To reach the full award, Tesla must reach a market capitalization of “at least $8.5 trillion by 2035,” according to the filing.
BBNaija 10: ‘I don’t even do that with Imisi’ – Kola laments Dede’s bond with Koyin
Drama unfolded in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house after the pool party on Thursday night when Kola confronted Dede over her closeness with fellow housemate Koyin.
Adamawa community laments outbreak of strange ailment
Residents of Malabo in Fufore Local Government of Adamawa have raised concern over the outbreak of a strange ailment affecting body parts and causing severe pain among victims. Some patients who spoke to Newsmen in Malabo on Friday, said that the disease usually begins like a boil, later bursts, and gradually eats up the flesh, […]
80-year-old Japanese woman scammed by ‘astronaut stranded in space’
An 80-year-old woman in Japan sent money to an online fraudster who told her he was an astronaut stranded on a spaceship – and needed the cash to buy oxygen.
Lagos trails Nairobi, Entebbe in Rwanda’s passenger traffic ranking – IATA
By Dickson Omobola International Air Transportation Association, IATA, has disclosed that Lagos, with 14,500 passengers, is behind Nairobi in Kenya and Entebbe in Uganda, among the most popular city destinations from Rwanda. Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East of IATA, Kamil Al Awahdi, stated this in Kigali, Rwanda, at the ongoing Africa Aviation 2025. […]
Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG begins nationwide strike Monday
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced that its Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch will begin an indefinite strike on Monday, September 8, 2025, following unresolved disagreements over the planned deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for nationwide product distribution.
Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 11 terrorists, apprehended 64 suspects, rescued several kidnap victims, and recovered weapons, ammunition, and stolen livestock in nationwide operations between Thursday and Friday. A credible source at Army Headquarters in Abuja told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the troops foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in the […]
10 footballers who could retire after the 2026 World Cup
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, discussions are already swirling about which legendary footballers might be making their final professional football appearance.
Niger State refutes alleged ban on clerics’ preaching
The Niger State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Islamic scholars and other clerics have been banned from preaching in the state, describing the news as false and misleading.
