…contest. The Greek forward made no mistake, firing his penalty into the top corner to secure a 4-3 shootout victory for Arsenal. The result brings Arsenal’s pre-season to an end, with their next assignment the Community Shield against Manchester City at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday, August 16, at 3pm. The Gunners w…

…defeating Algeria 3-1 in a thrilling semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. The Scorchers secured the historic victory at the Olympic Stadium in Morocco, continuing their remarkable run in their debut appearance at the continental tournament. The match was a high-intensity contest, with both sides reduced to 10 players afte…

…saying they shouldn’t come, but let us guide them so that what we experienced in the oil sector is not repeated. “Our call to the government remains the same: we are not anti-development, but the government needs to do the needful. Let civil society have access to this MoU so that we know what is in it. If we know what…

…development of the state through service in the health, education and engineering sectors. “These people are here to serve the nation. They are here to integrate into society and foster national unity and cultural cohesion. They are here to learn from the people of Abia State,” he stated. He disclosed that the scheme c…

…the whereabout of the woman is unknown. He added that the matter has been reported to security agencies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 8:00 PM | Share this Story

Today’s evening top stories were picked from the politics, education and sports sections. 1. NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over data breaches: We commence with the reported violations of data protection laws involving the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Limited, as reported by the Nigeria…

…producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Wednesday at the High-Level National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Mechanisation held in Abuja. Kyari said the twin policy instruments were designed to move Nigeria “from agricult…

…killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election and urged security agents to remain professional. Osigwe, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, said he was in the state with his team to monitor the exercise. He expressed concerns over the spate of attacks…

…the NiYA StartUp initiative, while another 200 young people operating in the informal sector received N500,000 each to strengthen their businesses. He added that the ministry’s partnership with Cascador Founders would provide additional support to selected young entrepreneurs on the NiYA platform, particularly through…

…jet to chase solar eclipse at twice the altitude of an airliner in mission to uncover secrets of the sun NASA is deploying a high-altitude research aircraft to chase Wednesday's solar eclipse in a mission aimed at helping scientists gain a better understanding of the Sun and its mysterious atmosphere. The specialised W…

…the information on Tuesday. He said clearance operations had been intensified to secure the area from any security threat. "Police and military tactical teams were mobilised to the scene; the bodies recovered, while clearance operation was intensified to secure the area," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 3:46 PM |…

…Interpol, the U.S. Marshals Mexico Foreign Field Office, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice-Office of International Affairs, DA Investigators Tiffany Johnson and Victor Espino-Nevarez, and Assistant DA Steven Elliott for their work in capturing Narez. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 3…

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…in July 2026.Under the new arrangement, Nigerians will be able to enter Chad without securing a visa beforehand.Congo-Brazzaville opens its doorsThe Republic of the Congo, commonly referred to as Congo-Brazzaville, made a similar commitment during the 2026 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Brazzavi…

…welcoming Oyetola and his entourage to Inisa. Oyetola said the APC remained committed to securing victory for Oyebamiji and providing what he described as balanced and effective governance for the people of the state.

…and government agencies to provide explanations on matters under investigation. “Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution empower the National Assembly to invite anybody or agency for explanations on issues raised against them,” he said. Backing the call for sanctions, Senator Shehu Kaka Lawan, representing Borno Ce…

…9, 2026, when armed criminals attacked commuters. “During the operation, the joint security team established contact with the fleeing kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce firefight. “Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordinated assault of the security forces, the criminals abandoned all their captives and e…

…of the hypocrisy and contradiction which is manifestly discriminatory in violation of Section 42 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 is for the CJN and LPPC to permit Nigerian lawyers to use some titles (such as ‘Esquire’ for example) that do not appear in any statutes but attempt to ban the us…

…is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp,” said Rulli, who returns for a second spell at City having spent the 2016/17 season at the Etihad without making a first team appearance. “When the chance to join Manchester City comes along you have to go for it. “Everyone knows what an impressive club this is.…

…measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be separated into three separate shots. His Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr founded an anti-vaccine group and has long promoted a disproven link between the MMR shot and autism. But WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the science is “unequivocal: vaccines — including…

…through physical attacks. However, Olarenwaju said Fadahunsi should be arrested and prosecuted for his remarks. Posting on X, he wrote: "That Fadahunsi is still going to the TV station instead of the police station is confirmation of federal compromise. "The laughable AI claims are an insult to our collective intellige…

…according to the outlet and court records. He had been charged with multiple counts of second-degree strangulation against his 56-year-old lover, plus multiple firearm offenses, before he walked free and gunned down his family. Cops smelled propane or gasoline in the house and found a gun inside, even though he had bee…

Fleeing kidnappers abandon female victim in Plateau Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 47-year-old woman, Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was conducted on August 11, 2026, fo…

…Damboa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno State. A military source told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Umar Kaigama, was arrested at about 7:15 p.m. on August 10, 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kaigama allegedly specialised in moving civilians, particularly…

…and foreign investment. Czechia’s high employment rate reflects a strong manufacturing sector, low unemployment and its close integration with European supply chains. Germany continues to benefit from its industrial base, export economy and dual vocational education system, which helps young people move from training i…