…while Adeniran Quyum dominated his 60kg fight against Najeem Rasaq, winning by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Atanda Ayomide also secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Olanipekun Sofiu in the 55kg bout. In the female category, Ganiyat Lawal defeated Oyinkansola Odesanya by a unanimous decision of 5-0 in the 54kg class, wh…

…of these information for over a year. I did not spill it for one day. I did not open my mouth to say it once,” he said. The activist maintained that he would not knowingly use his platform to promote information he later discovered to be false. “If you come to me and say you want to confide in me with a lie, I will cas…

…for a supplementary budget, but to this moment, we have not borrowed a kobo of that amount.” He said the state’s borrowing policy was limited to projects capable of generating returns. “The reason is simple: we are working on projects and programmes that will be bankable. We insist on borrowing only for bankable projec…

…de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, August 8. It was heading towards some of the city's famous tourist landmarks when it crashed into dense forest near Vista Chinesa in the Alto da Boa Vista area of Rio. The Colombian family of six had been forced to split into two groups for the trip because the helicopter could only car…

…the salary review would have a total monthly financial implication of ₦391,847,555.24, amounting to ₦4,702,170,662.88 annually for the two universities. For Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, the statement said the monthly financial implication was ₦228,195,210.83, comprising ₦141,082,223.37 for…

…said all occupants were ferried into the bush after the buses ran into barricades mounted by the gunmen. "We found two cellphones in the grass around one of the buses; which was later handed over to the security operatives. The armed men left with all the occupants of the three buses . "First, a hummer bus was intercep…

…became overconfident on a couple of occasions and quickly realised that consuming large amounts of alcohol was still unhealthy for him. The actor said he can have a few glasses of wine but has to remain disciplined about how much he drinks. "I have to be professional about it," he said.Pitt previously credited fellow a…

…was reported in Manizales, and evacuations in the coastal city of Medellin. The famous Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary in Manizales is said to have been damaged and may be at risk of collapse. Tremours were also felt across the border in Ecuador's capital Quito. It comes less than two months after the deadly e…

…other religious groups but questioned whether campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ticket amounted to wrongdoing. “I am aware that some are embittered by this word. However, are there no Christians alike? Are there no Jews? Are there no traditionalists? Have I done anything wrong by merely campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ti…

…began on Monday, August 3, and ended on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The convention, themed "Mountain Movers," was held at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, and attracted worshippers from Nigeria and other parts of the world. The ordination of deacon and deaconesses at the Rdemption City, Ogun last Tuesday...Photo Credit:…

…with Iran, noting that he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount as opposed to ordering a new military offensive. "We are low keying it," Trump said during a brief phone call, arguing that Iran "is in very bad shape" economically. An agreement governing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was negotiated am…

…routine chartered deportation flight. Taken together, the five documented batches amounted to 137 Nigerians returned to the country between February and June 2026. The figures highlight the continued use of organised charter flights in the enforcement of migration decisions involving Nigerians in Europe. Migration righ…

…in Fulton County Court in June, accuses Ne-Yo of negligence and seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Ne-Yo's representative has not publicly commented on the lawsuit. The case comes shortly after Chris Brown was ordered to pay nearly $13 million after a jury found him liable in a separate case involving an alleged d…

…love me. "I will k!ll u & kill mysef" These are strong words coming out from my wife's mouth in daily basis, etc in d house for years till 2026. "Today supposed to be our 5th marriage anniversary but we choose separation for future life. Nobody should d!e because of marriage & both parties are happy. "Marriage is not a…

…they sent the money to, it was hers. And I didn’t use the money to build church as rumoured. What I know is that people gave her money including Mike Adenuga who offered her a cheque. I never had access to her money. “I met Tope like two years ago and the church has been there since 20 years ago. The church is complete…

'Harry Potter' actress reveals life-changing amount of money she's made from 0nlyF@ns Jessie Cave, the actress best known for playing Lavender Brown in the final three "Harry Potter" films, has revealed that her 0nlyF@ns account has earned her more money in a year than her entire acting career. Cave, 39, made the revel…

…gave him food late, he would say I’m responsible for that. “My name is so sweet in his mouth. Meanwhile, we are not even interested in his case. If we get interested in his case, he will feel it.” Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. Credit: Osun State Government Adeleke is seeking re-election in Saturday’s poll on…

…ways with Mavin Records. The Mavin Records founder set the record straight after rumours circulated on social media claiming that the award-winning singer had quietly exited the label following her recent international successes. Reacting to the claims, Don Jazzy took to social media with a brief but emphatic response,…

…she said. She said after delivering triplets, one of the babies began bleeding from the mouth and nose, which she described as a frightening moment for her. According to her, she prayed and vowed that if the triplets survived, she would return to the church with the children for a testimony. "Then I said, 'God of Adebo…

…LGEA Primary School, Ageraga; LGEA RCM Primary School, Shausu; and LGEA Primary School, Mou. Residents said the prolonged closure of schools had denied many children access to education. Some pupils have moved to safer communities to continue their studies, while others have dropped out completely following the displac…

…to pay their final respects to the victims. The solemn ceremony was marked by grief as mourners struggled to hold back tears while the remains of the deceased were brought to the burial ground. A resident, Aboyi Owi, who attended the funeral, described the ceremony as one of the saddest moments in the history of the co…

…which it said was helping sustain Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. On July 20, Portsmouth-based HMS Tyne monitored Neustrashimy as the Russian frigate conducted gunnery exercises outside UK and French territorial waters. According to the Ministry of Defence, HMS Tyne moved to within five nautical miles of the Russian ve…

…the success of Nigeria's power sector should no longer be measured primarily by the amount of electricity generated, but by how many communities and people have access to reliable power.Tegbe made the remarks on Friday, August 7, during the inauguration of the governing board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) i…

…eligible for the full minimum wage applicable to their age group, which at 21 and over amounts to £12.71 (roughly ₦26,400) per hour.How Rates Have Changed Over the YearsThe government's published figures show a steady upward trajectory in minimum wage rates over the years. Between April 2025 and March 2026, the rate fo…

…for financial support to make her political ambition a reality. She added that no amount is too small. A "marketing executive" on Facebook donated one thousand Naira (N1,000) and made a public announcement that he has donated. Doris responded, thanking him for donating but mentioned that she knows his aim was to mock h…