…Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and FAAC allocations. Coming barely days before the August 15 governorship election, however, the action inevitably acquired a political colour. Tinubu apparently recognised the danger. In a personally signed statement, he directed the EFCC to return to court immediately to vacate the…

…been jailed for separate offences in the United Kingdom, with one sentenced for dangerous driving, another for attempting to murder his estranged wife and the third for attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. A 23-year-old Nigerian, Michael Nwanze, was sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilt…

Singer, Ladé, has said she is more interested in creating relatable music than chasing viral trends. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the ‘Adulthood Na Scam’ crooner said, “For me, the pressure definitely exists because we’re in a time where everything moves so fast, and it’s easy to feel like every song has to go…

An elderly pedestrian, Rashidat Ademola, admitted that she avoids using the footbridge whenever she is in a hurry, arguing that climbing the bridges is particularly difficult for elderly people. However, traffic officials insisted that no excuse justifies crossing the expressway illegally. LASTMA warns against fatal im…

Jude is not a good person, I don't know if he used juju on Paul - PSquare's elder brother, Henry Okoye finally opens up on family feud (video) Amid the ongoing public scuttle within the Okoye family, Henry Okoye, the elder brother of music superstar duo, P-Square, has accused their former manager and brother, Jude Okoy…

"Its tackied up" Hillary Clinton invokes Saddam Hussein to describe Trump's gold-heavy White House decoration Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has criticized the White House makeover being undertaken by Donald Trump, arguing that the gold-heavy decor reflects the president's personality and compa…

…DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, 2026 said 35 mobile phones were recovered from the men. According to the PPRO, three of the suspects, Younas Mohammad, Ahmad Nunil, and Aslam Muhammad, were arrested on August 4 at Adoka Motor Park in Otukpo Local Government Area w…

…deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship as “among the greatest inheritances the nation can bestow” and warned that it was being treated “as a commodity to be acquired through calculated exploitation and evasion of the immigration laws.…

…de la Espriella took office Friday, vowing to wage war on drug-running guerrillas and usher in a new era of close ties with the United States. The flamboyant former lawyer brings a lurch to the right for the Andean nation, vowing to bomb jungle cocaine labs, build “mega-prisons” and slash the size of the state. De la E…

…kids are not tagged witches and wizards - Benue indigene reacts to photos of old man accused of witchcraft A Benue man, Kamo Emmanuel has stated that parents of wealthy individuals living in cities don't face witchcraft accusations. He stated this on Thursday, August 6, 2026 while reacting to photos of an elderly man w…

…the season under fresh guidance. The new campaign officially gets underway on Friday, August 21, when reigning champions Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium. Across the league, the 20 clubs have finalized their managerial setups ahead of the opening weekend. Mikel Arteta continues at Ar…

…welcomed into the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream II Orientation Course at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Keffi, on Friday, August 7, 2026. The photo captured by one Charles Eze has since gone viral. The swearing in ceremony was performed by the Honourable Justice Abdullahi Shams Shama, who administered t…

Troops rescue injured farmer after attack by suspected herders in Plateau Troops of Sector 5 under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued a farmer who sustained head injuries after he was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani herders in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 4:20…

…to 25 years, five years and five years imprisonment, respectively for r@pe, s@xual abuse and inflicting injury on a 10-year-old girl. In the Charge No. A/3C/2024, obtained by punch in Awka, on Friday, August 7, 2026, the court was presided over by Justice Peace Otti, on Wednesday. Justice Otti found the defendant guilt…

…boy is reported to have k!lled his grandparents at home before heading to the school just after 10 a.m. local time. Local police previously said on Facebook that there had been reports of seven de@ths, including the perpetrator, while multiple people had been injured in the attack. The BBC has since reported that five…

This is child abuse - Omoyele Sowore kicks against the use of 10-year-old to carry sacred Osun-Osogbo Calabash Human rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the choice of a 10-year-old princess, Alimot Osunbunmi, to serve as the Arugba (calabash carrier) at this year's Osun-O…

…Championship, DAILY POST reports. The championship will run from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23 in Aba. The tournament will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens, Solo Wonders Babes, and Spunky Blazers FA. In Group B are C2E Sports Academy, Bayelsa P…

…and students by ensuring that nobody misses the opportunity of getting educated because of lack of money or sponsors. He said, "The president has recognised this, and he said we cannot let young people just be roaming around the street for any reason, not because they don't want to learn but because they don't have mon…

…to embrace the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme because our investments in digital innovation, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the TechRise initiative were designed to prepare youths for opportunities in the emerging global economy. “We have announced the im…

…rate down to 6.4 percent – its lowest level in two years – as the economy adapts to US tariffs, data showed Friday. Statistics Canada said hiring was split between full-time and part-time work and was spread across industries, from finance to construction. The jobs numbers far exceeded analyst expectations, which forec…

…attention. A video seen by our correspondent showed several of the dead cows in the bush, while some men were seated beside one of the cattle in a nearby bush. When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident on Friday, saying investigations were ongoing. Agabe, an A…

…developments. “The newly constructed market and motor park have restored the once-busy commercial hub to its former glory, providing traders and commuters with a safer and more conducive environment for business.” Makinde, therefore, urged traders and motorists to use the facilities responsibly. He said, “I am glad tod…

…said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money - $420 million - will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services, and other costs over the next five years The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million in civil penalties that juror…

…with the alleged k!lling of his biological father and dumping the corpse in a well. The suspect was arrested following a report received by operatives of the Command. Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that the suspect allegedly k!lled his father and disposed of the body in a well within their community.…

Former Man.United striker Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay interim head coach Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan has been named as the new interim head coach of Uruguay. His appointment comes after Marcelo Bielsa left his role as first-team boss of the national team following their chaotic World Cup campaign. …