Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and ex-South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has challenged a reported request by the South African Government for Nigeria to reimburse about R292 million, equivalent to roughly $18.5 million, reportedly spent on the repatriation of foreign nationals. Onoh said the reported financial demand should not … Read more
Former Toyota Motor Corporation President and Chairman, Hiroshi Okuda, one of the executives credited with transforming the Japanese automaker into a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 93. Toyota confirmed his death on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, although the company did not immediately disclose the date or cause of death. Okuda remains closely … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has declared that the French champions are targeting every available trophy as they prepare to open their competitive campaign against Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. The Champions League holders will face Europa League winners Aston Villa at the Stadion Salzburg in Austria on Wednesday, August 12, with … Read more
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
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
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has proceeded on vacation after more than a month of intensive engagements involving the commissioning of completed projects, flag-off ceremonies and inspections of ongoing infrastructure across Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory. The development was disclosed on Monday, August 10, 2026, by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a special Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending applications and improve access to passport services for Nigerians living in the country. The intervention, which begins with the team’s arrival in the U.K. on Monday, August 10, 2026, is part of efforts by the Federal … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that it joined calls for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to resign, describing the claim as false and urging the public to disregard it. The clarification was issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after reports and social media discussions linked the Nigerian football governing body to a … Read more
The United States Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, as the country’s attorney general following a closely contested vote that exposed deep divisions over the future independence of the Justice Department. Blanche was approved 50–49 in the early hours of Saturday, August 8, 2026, narrowly securing the majority … Read more
South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has explained that Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, was denied a South African visa in February 2024 after submitting an inappropriate yellow fever certificate. Moroe said the visa issue involving the Nigerian music star was not a fresh development, contrary to the impression created by recent discussions surrounding … Read more