D4vd Loses Lawyers In Murder Case

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has suffered a major change in his legal representation as he faces serious criminal charges over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old musician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, August 31, where his high-profile private defence team was allowed to withdraw … Read more

2027: Opposition Parties Move To Pick Single Candidate

Nigeria’s opposition parties have taken a major step towards building a common political front ahead of the 2027 general election, with six parties agreeing to begin a structured process that could ultimately produce a single presidential candidate. The development followed a summit of major opposition political parties held on Monday, August 31, at the Shehu … Read more

Lionel Messi Retires From International Football

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the national team to an emotional end. The 39-year-old football superstar confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on Instagram, ending speculation over his future with the Albiceleste. Messi leaves the Argentina … Read more

Ogogo’s Family Holds 8-Day Fidau In Ilaro

The family of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has held an eighth-day Fidau prayer in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, as relatives, friends and colleagues gathered to pray for the repose of his soul. The Islamic prayer session took place on Monday, August 31, 2026, bringing together members … Read more

Dangote Refinery Bans Petrol Sales To Importers

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a fresh dispute over petrol imports as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals considers restricting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales to major marketers that continue to bring petrol into the country. The proposed move is being linked to concerns over product quality, alleged blending of imported petrol with refinery-supplied PMS, … Read more

Sylva Dumps APC, Urges Nigerians To Vote Out Party

Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling Party of abandoning the principles and ideals that guided its formation. Sylva announced his resignation in a strongly worded letter dated Monday, August 31, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of … Read more

Lagos Pensioners Protest Over Unpaid Benefits, Tear-Gassed

Pensioners under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS), on Monday, August 31, 2026, staged a protest at the Lagos House in Ikeja, demanding the implementation of pension increases, wage awards and payment of outstanding benefits. The retirees, who had earlier issued an ultimatum to the Lagos State Government over the delayed payments, … Read more

David Martins Releases More Chats In Neon Adejo Controversy

Photographer, David Martins has released additional WhatsApp conversations he claims were exchanged between gospel singer, Neon Adejo and his estranged wife, Alicia Daniella, as the public dispute surrounding the pair continues to escalate. Martins shared the latest messages on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, shortly after Adejo addressed the allegations against him and accused the photographer … Read more

FG Deploys Electric Buses For Civil Servants

The Federal Government has launched a 100-bus electric mass transit programme designed to reduce the financial pressure of daily transportation on federal civil servants and improve their safety, punctuality and productivity. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is part of the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Programme and is expected to provide … Read more

Fire At Pakistan Hospital Kills 14 Newborn Babies

At least 14 newborn babies have died after a fire tore through a nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), one of the largest government hospitals in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. The tragedy occurred early Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when a blaze broke out on the third floor of the hospital’s Maternal and Child … Read more