NCAA Urges Aviation Unions To Suspend Strike

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to aviation unions to suspend their ongoing industrial action and return to dialogue, following disruptions to flight operations across the country. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo. The aviation regulator … Read more

Oil Prices Rise As Hormuz Deal Hopes Fade

Oil prices extended their recent gains on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unsettle global energy markets and revive concerns about inflation. The latest movement came as hopes of a quick agreement between the United States and Iran appeared to weaken, with both sides maintaining positions that could … Read more

Obi Denies Asking Soldiers To Reject Tinubu’s Pay Rise

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports claiming that he advised Nigerian soldiers to reject the salary increase recently approved for members of the armed forces by President Bola Tinubu. Obi described the report as false, insisting that he never called on military personnel to turn down any salary adjustment … Read more

Kwankwaso Rejects Jingir’s Remarks, Says Kano Opposes Division

Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over his advocacy for Muslim-Muslim political tickets, saying the remarks are divisive and do not represent the position of the people of Kano. Kwankwaso made his position … Read more

Jonathan Hails Bala Mohammed, Commissions ₦58bn Bauchi Roads

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for what he described as tangible achievements in infrastructure development, particularly the Governor’s urban renewal programme and expansion of road networks across the State. Jonathan made the remarks on Monday, August 10, 2026, while commissioning 18 township road projects completed by the Bauchi State … Read more

Colombia Earthquake Kills 111, State Of Emergency Declared

Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 others and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. The devastating earthquake struck at about 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, sending residents rushing into the streets as … Read more

Ondo Begins ₦20,000 Monthly Stipend For Elderly

The 18 local government areas in Ondo State have commenced a monthly welfare payment of ₦20,000 to at least 5,400 residents aged 70 and above, as part of efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable citizens across the State. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, disclosed the development in Akure, the … Read more

Heirs Life Appoints Jerry Eze Director

Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, founder and lead pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the company. The appointment took effect on Monday, August 10, 2026, marking a new corporate responsibility for the prominent Nigerian cleric and founder of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations … Read more