…Google building A man who set himself on fire in the lobby of an office building that houses Google has been arrested on arson charges, police have said. John Butch, 63, from Brooklyn in New York, USA, allegedly used a "lighter accelerant" to ignite himself at around 3pm on Friday, August 28, inside the lobby of 315 Hu…
…Bola Tinubu during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The US firm made the statement in a post on its verified X handle on Monday. The firm also claimed that a proposed meeting between Tinubu and United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UNGA would not take place. Accord…
Court remands 2 over alleged m8rder of man accused of theft in Kano A Magistrates' Court in Kano has remanded two youths in a correctional centre over their alleged involvement in the m8rder of a man accused of stealing. The defendants, Manya Usaini and Abdu Usaini Boda, were arraigned before the court presided over by…
…Miguel says he and his partner have been targets of 'racist, anti-Asian attacks' and abusive comments about their child R&B singer Miguel has spoken out about the racism, harassment and threats he says he and his family have faced over the past year. In a statement shared on social media, Miguel said his partner, Marga…
Man allegedly sh00ts cousin d£ad after drunken argument over enchiladas A 22-year-old New Mexico man, Ervin Joaquin Gutierrez, has been arrested and charged with m¥rder after allegedly sh00ting his cousin, Nathaniel Cavazos, during an argument over enchiladas. According to police reports, the cousins had been drinking…
Aggrieved All Progressives Congress House of Assembly aspirants in Oyo State have resolved their differences with the party and pledged their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, in 2027. The Chairman of the state APC House o…
…DML further admitted, “I later smoked it sha, I can’t lie.” The revelation adds an amusing twist to what initially appeared to be a serious family scare, particularly given his mother’s emotional reaction to the post. Social media posts can spark family concerns Fireboy DML’s account highlights how images shared online…
…records. It is estimated that only around 6% of African smallholder farmers or rural households access formal credit, although the proportion varies significantly by country and data source. That problem is now forcing a rethink inside parts of Nigeria’s banking industry. Increasingly, banks are moving beyond tradition…
…The rights organisation said the commissioner’s alleged remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged” were unlawful and unacceptable in a democratic society. In a statement posted on its verified Facebook account, Amnesty International said authorities must investigate the statement a…
…where I am now...all I see is GROWTH and even at that,I am still a work in progress because I am not where I am meant to be,but I am far from where I use to be." She wrote in the caption by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 7:53 AM | Share this Story
…formal channels enhances foreign exchange liquidity and market transparency, supports household consumption and investment, and strengthens the nation's broader external financing position. Reflecting on the milestone, Cardoso remarked, "July is an important marker, but our focus is not on a single month. It is on crea…
US and Iran resume missile @ttacks, marking first major military escalation in a month Iran and the United States traded strikes overnight into Monday, marking their first direct military exchange in over a month and threatening to shatter weeks of relative calm. The escalation began on Sunday when the US military cond…
…expenditurePresident Tinubu departed for a three-week vacation in Europe on Sunday, August 30, his 52nd foreign trip since taking office in May 2023Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticised the timing of the trip, citing petrol prices, food costs, and insecurity as reasons Tinubu should stay homePAY ATTENTION: Ma…
The G-100 pressure group convened an opposition summit in Abuja on Monday, August 31, 2026, to build a coalition against Tinubu in 2027The Social Democratic Party and Peoples Redemption Party confirmed attendance, bringing their presidential candidates and national leadershipThe Peoples Democratic Party rejected the su…
…car and a vehicle going the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough early on 22 August. Five people in the other vehicle also died. United said they learned of the deaths of the two officers “with great sadness”. Man United on Sunday said, “Matthew was a proud Red, a devoted family man and a police officer who dedicate…
…and unacceptable. The Governor gave the directive in a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, by Dr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs. The directive follows reports that the group allegedly intimidated, harassed, extorted and imposed of unauthorised rules on residents. He warned all persons inv…
…Njoku Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku says a woman's success should not make her husband feel insecure, emphasizing that genuine love means celebrating one's significant other's achievements without turning it into a competition. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, August 30, the actress said most wome…
Novak Djokovic suffers shock first-round exit at US Open to Mariano Navone Tennis legend, Novak Djokovic experienced a historic setback at the US Open on Sunday night, suffering his first-ever opening-round loss at Flushing Meadows after falling to Argentina's Mariano Navone. The 39-year-old fourth seed succumbed 7-6 (…
…as newborn baby girl is found de@d at residence Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murd£r after a newborn baby girl was found de@d in Sheffield. A murd£r probe is now underway after the infant was discovered at a residence in the Wincobank district of the city on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026. South York…
…unhindered. NAFDAC had, last week, warned manufacturers of […] The post Sachet alcohol business continues, despite NAFDAC’s ban —Investigation appeared first on Tribune Online.
…as well as guarantee good governance and […] The post 2027: Why ADC, NDC, others must unite —Professor Kila appeared first on Tribune Online.
A wave of sovereign upgrades and market reclassifications between April 2025 and August 2026 has begun to ease the ceiling on Nigerian bank ratings, delivering the first coordinated lift in years for the country’s largest lenders, even as structural constraints remain firmly in place. S&P Global Ratings raised the long…
…value to enable such brands seamlessly bond with the people. Speaking at “The Industry’s Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact 2026” held over the weekend in […] The post Reflect people’s culture in your corporate value—Former Lagos NIPR boss charges Nigerian brands appeared first on Tribune Online.
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has expressed hope that Nigeria would have a president who does not need regular treatment and extensive rest in 2027. Amadi made the remark while describing President Bola Tinubu as a resting president. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Informatio…
Tolu Arokodare scored his first league goal as Ajax thrashed Telstar 4-0 in their Eredivisie clash on Sunday night. Arokodare netted Ajax’s third goal of the night on the hour mark. The Nigeria international was in action for the entire duration of the game. The 25-year-old has now scored in his last three outings for …