The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning following a controversial statement in which he was allegedly heard telling supporters of the All Progressives Congress to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of the State’s governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, is expected to appear before the … 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
SCIENCE August 11, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team August 12 Solar Eclipse: Countries Where It Will Be Visible A rare total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun’s bright disk from … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has apologised to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure an automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, speaking on behalf of the Federation, the Super Falcons and … Read more
The Federal Government has promised to clear outstanding entitlements owed to former workers who were disengaged from federal service over the past two decades, as authorities move to resolve long-running complaints over unpaid or incomplete benefits. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Gombe State … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has brought a man, Muhammad Korimi Abdullahi, before the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged criminal breach of trust involving ₦186 million. Abdullahi was arraigned on Tuesday by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency before Justice Maina Lawan. He is facing a six-count charge … Read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered the identification, arrest and prosecution of a driver working with Air Peace following an incident involving one of the airline’s buses during Tuesday’s industrial action at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The regulatory agency said the driver allegedly drove the vehicle onto the airport’s airside and left … Read more
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory to motorists, commuters and residents ahead of the inauguration of a new Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema in the Agege area of the State. The State Government said the inauguration, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, is expected to attract a large number of people and … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of using his influence within the Federal Government to target his administration, including allegedly directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the State Government’s account. Adeleke made the allegation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, … Read more
Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to introduce a direct funding arrangement for the Nigerian Armed Forces to reduce bureaucratic delays and ensure that soldiers have timely access to the resources required for military operations. Ndume made the call while welcoming the Federal Government’s decision to increase the salaries of … Read more