Tinubu Approves Lagos-Ibadan Road Reconstruction, Legacy Highway Expansion

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the Fourth Legacy Highway by an additional 400 kilometres, increasing the length of the strategic road corridor from about 700 kilometres to approximately 1,100 kilometres, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced on Thursday.
Trump Alleges ‘Shocking Vulnerabilities’ In US Election Security Ahead Of Midterms

United States President, Donald Trump has delivered an address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged “shocking vulnerabilities” in American voting systems.
Favour Ofili Opens Up On Mental Health Battle After Failed Nationality Switch

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has said that therapy, the support of close friends and guidance from her coach helped her overcome one of the most challenging periods of her career following a series of setbacks, including her unsuccessful bid to switch sporting allegiance to Türkiye
Obi Urges EFCC To Focus On Strategic Priorities, Leave Randy Peter, Mama Pee Alone

The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus its attention on major corruption cases and other strategic priorities rather than pursuing social media activists.
Kogi Announces Successful Rescue of Kidnapped Victims in Dekina

The Kogi State Government has announced the rescue of the four persons kidnapped during the recent attack on an unauthorized examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of that State.
Court Orders FG Takeover Of 48 Properties Linked To Malami

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government.
NECO Candidates, Official, Principal Abducted In Kogi

Bandits on Tuesday reportedly attacked Government Secondary School, Opada-Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State and abducted the principal, a supervisor of the National Examinations Council (NECO) and four students.
Tinubu To Address World Leaders At 81st UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu will attend and address world leaders at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September.
Senate Gives NNPC Auditors 1 Week To Explain N210trn Unreconciled Accounts

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has given the external auditors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) one week to provide documents explaining over N210 trillion recorded as receivables and payables in the company’s audited financial statements.
Argentina Beat England 2–1 To Reach 2026 World Cup Final

Argentina defeated England 2 goals to 1 in the semi-final clash of the world cup tournament at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.