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
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
Former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigeria to fundamentally rethink its approach to university education, saying Open and Distance Learning (ODL) must no longer be treated as a secondary option but as a national necessity for expanding access to higher education. Osinbajo made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking at the Fifth International … Read more
Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, with her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announcing the news in an emotional video shared on her official social media platforms. The … Read more
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has thrown his weight behind calls for the reintroduction of fuel subsidy in Nigeria, arguing that the removal of the policy has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to ordinary citizens. Dalung made the position known on Tuesday during an interview, where he assessed some of the … Read more
Media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex has spoken in defence of Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Poco Lee, following the latest developments surrounding his legal case in the United Kingdom. Papaya Ex, who said she knows the entertainer personally, described the situation as painful to watch and urged members of the public not to exploit the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to take immediate action on the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road and the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti corridor, following prolonged gridlock that has left motorists and commuters stranded for hours and, in some cases, days. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by … Read more
Singer Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has appeared to take a swipe at the Edo State Government after sharing videos showing the condition of some roads in Benin City, the State capital. Isreal posted the videos on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, drawing attention to sections of the city where road surfaces appeared badly … Read more
An international law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime networks, including the Black Axe group, has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and 58 arrests across 22 countries. The eight-month operation, coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026 under the codename Operation Jackal IV. … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT August 24, 2026 / 4 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Veteran Actor Taiwo Hassan aka Ogogo Dies At 66 After Cancer Battle NIGERIA Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 following a battle with stage-four cancer. The actor’s death was reported … Read more