…infections occur among people aged 15 to 24.The concerns were raised during a National AIDS Council sensitisation meeting in Mazowe attended by provincial heads of government departments. Harare Metropolitan Province has an estimated 195,429 people living with HIV, with an HIV prevalence rate of 8.4%. The province reco…

…policing. "The Command assures residents that there will be no hiding place for criminal elements within the State. "Abians, as partners in crime prevention, are encouraged to support the Police by providing timely and useful information on security concerns to the nearest Police Station or through the Command's Emerge…

…reveals her daughter, Yakira's face as she celebrates her first birthday Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed the face of her daughter, Yakira while celebrating her first birthday today, August 7. Posting the beautiful photos online, Toke expressed her joy at celebrating Yakira first birthday.''The best part of…

…a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said. Photos shared by emergency workers show students streaming out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok, as the wounded were loaded on to ambulances and teachers hugged ea…

…the programme on Friday in a statement jointly signed by the Commandant of the National Fire Academy, ACF Umetali Peter, and the Managing Director/Principal Consultant of Pilgrims Integrated Management Consult Ltd., Ukpola Okereke Chinedu. The statement read, “In a major step towards strengthening fire safety and emerg…

…Nigerian football legend, is known for his illustrious career on the pitch, but his personal life is equally intriguing. At its centre is his stunning and business-savvy partner, Olga Diyachenko. She is a Russian entrepreneur and former model and has been with Mikel for over a decade.Former football star John Obi Mikel…

Pennsylvania man hit with record 5,538 criminal charges in r@pe case A Pennsylvania man accused of repeatedly r@ping an underage girl is facing 5,538 criminal charges, in what prosecutors say may be the largest number of charges filed in a single case in the state.According to court records, 37-year-old Nicholas Allen…

…13 per cent derivation fund, arguing that the current method undermines the constitutional objective of the policy. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 7:56 AM | Share this Story

…into Ukraine's military structure.According to Jason, however, the shortage of professionally trained personnel remains one of the biggest obstacles to further expansion. Trotsenko is already looking beyond current unmanned vehicles, envisioning future conflicts involving humanoid robots operated remotely by people far…

…referring to her as "our wife"and that Lola was right by her bedside during her final days in a Lagos hospital..Turning to his twin brother, Peter expressed disappointment over a broken childhood promise to name their firstborn sons after each other's Igbo names. Peter fulfilled his end by naming his son Nonso, but all…

…to take part in science experiments, cooking activities and other hands-on educational programmes.Maeurn initially planned to donate the land and allow the government to construct the school. However, she changed her plans after learning that she would not be able to name the school after her father. She ultimately dec…

…attacked the community on the Kaduna-Plateau border. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Zakari Yahu Adamu, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 2026 at Fadan Chanwe in Kauru LGA following ongoing investigations into the attack. According to the sources,…

…could face a battle to take the number 39 shirt when he completes his move to Arsenal. The Brazilian midfielder has already completed his medical tests with the Premier League champions. His move from Newcastle United will be ratified in the coming days. Guimarães is keen to wear the number 39 in honor of his father. T…

…top two economies. Following sanctions imposed by Washington over forced labour and national security concerns, Beijing on Wednesday announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six firms. China and the United States spent much of last year embroiled in an escalating trade war but reache…

…Vice President of the Gas, Power and New Energy Directorate of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Olalekan, disclosed that the AKK Gas Pipeline project has reached Abuja and is scheduled for commissioning in September this 2026. He disclosed that the pipeline infrastructure has already been comple…

…insurance policy had continued to expand coverage since the domestication of the National Health Insurance Authority Act. “Today, more than one and a half million Lagosians are enrolled in Ilera Eko. “As at the end of May this year, the figure stood at 1,502,994. More than half are women. “And utilisation is rising, wh…

…argued his experience should outweigh concerns over his age among suitors such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. “Spurs aren’t the only club that could use a striker like him but they need his goals because it’s what they lacked last season as well. The only concern for clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea,…

…success at the 1996 Olympic Games. The Dream Team defeated Argentina 3-2 in the final of the men’s football event on August 3, 1996, becoming the first African country to win Olympic football gold. A day earlier, Chioma Ajunwa had become the first Nigerian to win an individual Olympic gold medal, winning the women’s lo…

…Children in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria,” is expected to expand educational opportunities for vulnerable children in communities affected by insecurity, while strengthening the capacity of teachers and schools. Speaking at the launch, the Country Director of JRS Nigeria, Mr. Temple Anuforo, said the organisation ha…

…possession within two weeks. “I paid as instructed and was later asked to pay an additional fee for grading the land. Despite that, I didn’t get the land last year,” she said. She explained that after repeatedly pressing the company, she was eventually taken to the site on January 3, 2026, where she discovered it was s…

…is trying for us. We are only appealing to the government to make the factory operational,” Iyiola said. He commended the state government for supporting poultry farmers, particularly its efforts to establish a processing facility, which he said would help preserve excess egg production and reduce waste. Iyiola noted t…

…sought to deepen commercial ties by helping entrepreneurs compete in local and international markets: “The goal is simple. We are trying to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and Nigeria by supporting entrepreneurs. We want to make sure that you can compete, innovate and succeed in both local and glob…

…jobs and accelerating industrial growth. The initiative was unveiled by the National Board for Technology Incubation during the National Showcase of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raj…

…a stern warning to president Bola Tinubu that he would involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong in the forthcoming Osun state governorship election. Davido issued the warning during a live session with comedian Carter Efe. He emphasized the importance of a free, fair and credible election, st…

…comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international aviation partnerships and improve air connectivity. In recent months, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has intensified negotiations with several countries to review Bilateral Air Services Agreements, attract more in…