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
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 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
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has become the political home of some of the country’s finest citizens, as he rallied voters in Osun State ahead of the governorship election. Atiku, who is the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, made the declaration on Monday, August 10, … Read more
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, has launched another scathing criticism of the ruling Party, declaring that some monarchies now operate with stronger democratic structures than the APC. Lukman made the remark while speaking during an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he is seeking the position of Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 election. Wike said he had no interest in securing a formal position in the campaign structure, insisting that his support for Tinubu’s re-election does not depend on … Read more
Clinoscope Services Limited has increased its stake in Nigerian pharmaceutical company, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc, after purchasing an additional 40 million ordinary shares valued at ₦312 million. The acquisition, executed at ₦7.80 per share, was completed on August 4, 2026, in Lagos, according to a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The disclosure … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals following a raid on a residential property in the Ota area of the State over allegations of involvement in a Ponzi scheme, visa fraud and other immigration-related offences. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, during an operation carried out by operatives of … Read more
Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has announced the ensemble cast of her upcoming feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, bringing together some of the biggest names in Nigeria’s film, music and entertainment industries. The new movie is scheduled to open in cinemas globally on December 11, 2026, with FilmOne set to handle its theatrical … 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