Nigerians May Pay Less For Petrol As Oil Prices Tumble
A sharp drop in global crude oil prices has raised fresh hopes that Nigerians could soon see lower petrol prices if the decline is sustained.
Morocco, Algeria Advance; Senegal, Kenya Exit WAFCON
Morocco and Algeria have secured places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the conclusion of Group A fixtures on Monday night, while Senegal and Kenya were eliminated from the tournament.
Zelensky Sacks Ukraine Ambassador To US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month.
Labour Gives FG Aug 11 Ultimatum Over Wage Award
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, Trade Union Side, has urged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to convene an urgent meeting over the delayed payment of two months’ wage award and the implementation of the 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal workers.
Tinubu to Review National Policing Bill Sept. 3, Says Presidency
The presidency stated that President Bola Tinubu will receive the Executive National Policing Bill for review on September 3.
Ebonyi Intensifies Crackdown On Unsafe Buildings To Avert Collapses
The Ebonyi State Government has intensified enforcement measures against unsafe and dilapidated buildings across that state capital as part of efforts to prevent structural collapses and protect lives and property.
Kebbi High Court Judge Free After Week-Long Captivity
The High Court judge abducted in Kebbi State one week ago, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has regained his freedom and returned home safely.
Speeding Driver Killed In Lagos Road Crash
A female motorist has died in a lone road crash at Mongoro, inward Ile-Zik, after reportedly losing control of her vehicle and crashing into a roadside building, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has said.
Iran Executes Two Men Convicted Of Spying For Israel
Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage.
Nigeria Finishes Seventh, Emerges Africa’s Best At Commonwealth Games
The Nigeria Team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, have emerged as as the highest-ranked African nation at the games.