…her with deep injuries that required surgery. She is undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Ankit also suffered deep bite wounds on his legs and back while attempting to rescue his wife. The CCTV footage shows the dog attacking the couple as nearby residents try to fend it off with sticks. A woman is seen coming o…

…platform, describing it as a bold step towards improving efficiency, transparency, innovation and global competitiveness in the sector. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, made the call on Wednesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while unveiling the portal. Ogbe, who was represented by the Manager, NCDMB, Mr Em…

…to secure the poles to the bridge before removing and carting them away. Further observations showed that while some lights had been removed at intervals, others were vandalised along stretches of up to 300 metres. Some of the points also showed signs that the poles had been forcibly removed. The Longbridge carries hea…

…confrontation with the government. Also speaking, a representative of Advocacy on Conservation Innovation and Green Initiative Concept, Basiru Okanlawon, said the workshop was important because CSOs needed accurate information to educate communities on the implications of the proposed investment. Okanlawon said Nigeria…

…Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of renovation works at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Abia State, describing the facility as being in a much better state compared with his last visit. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday during an official visit to the 2026 Batch B Stream 2…

…“Recent incidents in the state made it imperative that we start this election observation earlier than Saturday. Statistics show that there were about 73 reported election violence-related incidents. Also, one report has reported a death toll of about 29 between May and July. “And there has been more violence, which ap…

…stronger collaboration among government institutions, development partners, the private sector and youth-led organisations. She said such collaboration was necessary to expand opportunities for young Nigerians and ensure that youth-focused interventions were inclusive, sustainable and responsive to emerging needs. Also…

…out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. “The breakthrough followed the activation of the command’s intelligence and tactical architecture after three persons were abducted during an armed invasion of Obudu Village on 28th July, 2026. “Rather than limit operational efforts to the immediate scene of the attack,…

…with a rare opportunity to study the Sun's outer atmosphere.Scientists hope the observations will provide further insight into the superheated plasma loops emitted by the Sun and help address one of solar science's major mysteries: why the Sun's outer atmosphere is significantly hotter than its surface.The WB-57 will o…

…off their scheduled divorce trial after agreeing to resolve custody matters through a private mediator. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 11:02 AM | Share this Story

…among women, strong education systems and policies promoting gender equality. Innovation and technology also contribute to job creation. Austria combines a productive industrial economy with strong social protection and apprenticeship programmes, helping maintain solid employment and relatively low youth unemployment.…

…of St. Louis, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to 18 counts of deprivation of rights under color of law, namely the right to bodily integrity. All of the counts involved abusive sexual contact and fifteen involved the kidnapping of the victims. As part of his plea agreement, Blackwell admitted that be…

…“This milestone reflects our ambition to build one of Nigeria’s most trusted and innovative life insurance companies. It demonstrates the confidence of our shareholders, the resilience of our business, and our readiness to support the future of insurance in Nigeria,” he said. He added that the priority now shifts to tr…

…Ranch Resort has received fresh impetus, with the Cross River State government and private investors unveiling a five-star tourism plan expected to create jobs, attract investment and open up the state’s northern tourism corridor to the global market. Under the plan, the resort will undergo rehabilitation, including th…

…agency’s efforts to strengthen waste management through infrastructure development, innovation, enforcement and the transition to a circular economy. Gbadegesin said the state had faced significant challenges at its major dump sites in recent months, particularly during the rainy season, noting that the situation had b…

…childbirth in the previous 12 months. That is lasting impact. One of the programme’s innovations is what we call community dialogue. In one community, leaders agreed that if a man lost his wife during childbirth because he failed to support her in accessing healthcare, he would not be allowed to marry another woman wit…

…arguing about seating arrangements, told Israel to get down from the bus and join his private car. Israel, however, suggested that he could stay on the tour bus rather than the singer's car. Davido who was angered by Israel's response, demanded compliance and warned him never to challenge his authority. Davido said, "I…

…Francis, spearheaded one of the first agreements between an Islamic organisation and the Vatican. Also present at the ceremony were ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, state governors, religious leaders, traditional rulers and a host of other dignitaries.

…$85.3m anchor commitment through iDICE, while Kuramo was mandated to raise matching private capital. The fund is expected to invest through venture-capital and micro-venture-capital funds focused on technology and creative businesses, rather than providing all the funding directly to individual companies. Adebayo said…

An event planning firm revealed it is coordinating 70 vendors for Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe's triplets' thanksgivingA video from some of the vendors' meeting was shared online, confirming the couple's celebrations are already in full swingFans flooded the comments with excitement, with many declaring that Lagos is …

…Commission said the development marked a major validation of Nigeria’s public-private partnership framework, with the indigenous solution developed for the Nigeria Customs Service now expected to support trade across about 50 African countries. The AfCFTA Secretariat recently signed a 20-year, $3.1bn concession agreeme…

…them fell because of the strong winds, it said. Meanwhile in Hong Kong, the weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9C on Sunday as the typhoon swept warm air over the city. Typhoon season in the western Pacific typically occurs between May and October, when typhoons are considered more commonplace.…

…the award on its X handle on Monday, saying it aims to identify, celebrate and scale innovative startups while advancing digital entrepreneurship, innovation and economic integration in West Africa. The second edition follows the inaugural event held in Niamey, Niger, in November 2021. Applications opened on August 3 2…

…on Married... with Children, but the couple kept their family life largely private. They raised their two daughters, Sophia and Claire, away from Hollywood's spotlight.Ed O'Neill, Catherine Rusoff, and Sophia O'Neill attend the Global Genes Tribute to Champions of Hope. Photo: Tara Ziemba (modified by author)ImagesTABL…

…embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino came under renewed fire in an open letter signed by three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America’s CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — accusing the world football boss of breaking trust “through de…