…Somerset Council members to vote unanimously at its full council meeting to endorse a charter to respect the river's "rights" to exist, flow sustainably, and not be polluted. The campaign group Meg is a part of, called 'We are Avon', have now issued an urgent call for all councils along the 83-mile length of the river…

…construction, including an immediate ban on asphalt laying during the rainy season, as part of efforts to improve the durability of roads across the state.The directive, issued through the Anambra State Ministry of Works, follows concerns over the effect of heavy rainfall on newly paved roads and forms part of the gove…

…vaccine. According to the BBC, the first volunteer received the vaccine last week as part of an early-stage clinical trial.The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has also warned that the movement of Ebola victims' bodies between different regions of the country for funerals and burials could accelerate the…

A multi-vehicle crash involving articulated trucks and other vehicles on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused hours of gridlock on Monday, leaving commuters and transport operators stranded. The crash disrupted traffic along the busy corridor, with motorists calling for long-overdue safety improvements…

The All Progressives Congress has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general el…

…of the Ibadan Municipal Government (IMG) from 1976 to 1979. “When my late father started road construction across Labiran and Oke-Are, he faced heavy criticism and blame from short-sighted detractors. Decades later, those roads are still actively in use, serving the public and keeping our people happy. Today, Governor…

…Emmanuel at his residence.He also said four locally made single-barrel guns and 13 live cartridges were recovered from them.According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 516A, 3(a) and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012, and Section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Spe…

Terrorists k!ll 30, including women and children in fresh Southern Kaduna attack At least 30 people have been confirmed d3ad following a fresh attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, July 26, 2026 reportedly claimed the lives of women and chi…

…di£d The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, who led the Wood Group firm headquartered in Aberdeen, di£d peacefully at his home at the age of 84. Sir Ian amassed his wealth in the North Sea oil sector where he developed the engineering and consultancy enterprise. The business began as a family fishing operatio…

…and playing pool with friends at a bar in Mambwe's Central Business District. He later parted ways with his friends. At about 02:00 hours, nearby residents heard someone screaming from the direction of his plot but did not check on him," Mr Mweemba said. Members of the public later discovered Mr Phiri lying motionless…

…for this route when you apply; however, you may not need to submit evidence upfront as part of your application. In these circumstances, the decision maker may still request the evidence from you during the application process to prove you meet the financial requirements.” The development means applicants from major Af…

…$3.3 billion, equivalent to 69 per cent, went to unlicensed platforms.Nigeria stood apart from its neighbours, recording an unregulated market share of 56 per cent. That figure was significantly lower than the West African average of 69 per cent and the continent-wide average of 77 per cent, pointing to stronger enforc…

…are you surprised that Nigeria is in this state?” he queried. “I am not talking about a particular government because I believe that the current president has done more than previous presidents to correct the ills of this country. So, it is not about Tinubu; it is about all of us. What we call followership, it is not j…

…high cost of dowry items. You have postponed your wedding to the extent that they have started sleeping with your fiancée. You who went to school, how far? Peller wanted to attend a wedding and was to book a private jet that would have cost him N21 million. He couldn't book because there was no available jet. Do you ha…

…exceptions," he said.He urged residents to patronise only their assigned Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators and dispose of their waste through approved channels, stressing that environmental sanitation is a shared responsibility. The LAWMA boss assured residents that the agency would continue to strengthen surv…

…the few people denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world. Because football unites the world, and it was demonstrated impressively this summer." He also appeared to reference criticism surrounding disciplinary decisions during the tournament, including FIFA's decision to sus…

…season, engaging carpenters, electricians, decorators, civil engineers and other skilled artisans. Following construction, hundreds of additional personnel—including production crews, camera operators, ninjas, master control room teams, caterers, housekeeping staff and technical support workers—take over to ensure the…

…criminal activities to the nearest police station. Political tension has heightened in parts of Osun State since June, with several violent incidents reported across the state. Among those reportedly killed during the period were a teenager, Olapade Ezekiel, in Ilobu; Comrade Abdullateef Olamilekan; 70-year-old Kazeem…

…relationship if he failed to pay.After reviewing the evidence and submissions of both parties, Justice Dan Baffa ruled that the prosecution had established the offence beyond reasonable doubt and consequently sentenced the defendant to d3ath by hanging. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 7:37 AM | Share this Story

…when the sun looked harmless, but there was always something missing in his eyes, as if part of him had been buried with her and never found its way back."Eat before it gets cold," he said one morning, setting a plate in front of me.I smirked. "You say that every day.""And every day you prove me right."From breaking ne…

…Merchant Bank Nigeria Ltd19.5019.50Signature Bank––Stanbic IBTC1.0060.00Standard Chartered Bank27.0029.00Sterling Bank26.0033.50SunTrust Bank22.0037.00Tatum Bank41.6546.65United Bank for Africa28.5032.00Union Bank16.9538.00Unity Bank30.0038.00Wema Bank32.5034.50Zenith Bank23.6232.0FG opens portal for Nigerians to apply…

…and government leaders in StellenboschAdams played for Mamelodi Sundowns and was part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before his death on July 11Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death, but authorities had released no official findings by the day of his funeralFind it…

…gap, he explained to stakeholders that recent legislative reforms and state-level participation are already positioning the power sector for strong, decentralised growth. According to him, increased liberalization ushered in by the Electricity Act 2023 hasstrengthened state participation, sector governance and introduc…

…a squad with the right balance between quality and mentality. “But I think that we are starting the new season with good energy, that’s going to be important.” The former Liverpool and Spain midfielder rose to prominence as one of Europe’s brightest coaches by guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and c…

…I know say I no dey practice wetin I dey preach. Abeg, make una find somewhere for una heart take forgive me. "Now, to those of you wey my advice don spoil your relationship, abeg, go back, go beg your girlfriend and your wife make she take you back, abeg." He also begged the women to accept their men back if they retu…