A hospital building in Calabar, Cross River State, has reportedly collapsed after a devastating landslide triggered by torrential rainfall, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of buildings and critical infrastructure to extreme weather conditions. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, involved the UNICEM hospital building in Calabar. Footage circulating online showed…
Fear and anguish have gripped travellers and residents in parts of Benue State after armed gunmen reportedly ambushed a commercial bus and abducted 14 passengers travelling from Enugu State to Abuja. The frightening incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026, along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of the Otukpo–Adoka road in Ohimini Local Government Area of…
…First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Commission Abeokuta Estate Tuesday Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has saved the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the long-delayed housing project into a modern 108-unit residential community. The Estate, strategically located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled to be formally commissioned on…
The Federal Government has clarified that membership of Professional Associations and possession of Professional Certifications should not, by themselves, automatically determine whether a public servant is appointed, promoted or allowed to advance in the Nigerian public service. The position was reached by the National Council on Establishments (NCE), the highest body responsible for considering and…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered a devastating setback in their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2–1 to arch-rivals South Africa in a tense qualification playoff in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat brings an end to Nigeria’s remarkable record of appearing at every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup…
Former Nickelodeon star and comedian Christy Knowings, best remembered for her role on the popular children’s sketch comedy series All That, has died at the age of 46 following complications from a severe asthma attack. Knowings reportedly suffered the attack on Friday, August 7, 2026, and was rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital, where she…
The Ogun State Government has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 promotion exercise for public servants, reaffirming its commitment to rewarding diligence, competence, professionalism and years of dedicated service. The announcement was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a public lecture organised as part of activities marking the 2026 Public Service Week in Ogun State….
…inaugurates Alake as Chairman, State Council of Obas Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged traditional rulers across the state to deploy their influence at the grassroots to mobilise their subjects for peaceful, responsible and informed participation in the 2027 general elections. Gov..Abiodun made the call on Tuesday while inaugurating the Alake and Paramount…
A Canada-based Nigerian Journalist and former Editor, Chief Femi Shodunke, has taken his fight against anti-Black racism directly to the streets, staging a one-man protest to draw attention to what he described as discrimination and unequal treatment of Black people in Canada. For Shodunke, the protest was more than a public demonstration. It was personal….
A hotel employee in Niger State has been arrested after allegedly stealing eight refrigerators from his workplace and selling three of them to a scrap dealer. The suspect, identified as Elijah Ahmed, was arrested by operatives of the Niger State Police Command following a complaint over the theft. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP…
