Ghanaian footballer Roland Mawuli dies in Spain at 22
Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of 22-year-old footballer Roland Mawuli in Spain. Mawuli’s death was announced by his Spanish club, Ciudad de Calasparra, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The club described him as one of…
Uber to end operations in Nigeria after 12 years
After 12 years and millions of rides completed, Uber is set to end its operations in Nigeria. In an email sent to users, the company said it had made the decision after reviewing its business in the country. “After a…
Lagos residents struggle with waste disposal, access to public toilets
For residents and commuters in Lagos, finding a place to dispose of a plastic bottle or use a toilet while moving around the city is becoming an everyday challenge. As the state grapples with waste management problems, residents are increasingly…
Five die in Ilorin building collapse
No fewer than five people including children were yesterday confirmed dead in a collapsed building in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Three others are also at the time of this report on danger list at the General Hospital in Ilorin.However, the…
Bello Sulaiman, Emir of Zurmi, is dead
Bello Sulaiman, Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara state, is dead. Sulaiman died on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, Zamfara state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, expressed sadness over the death of…
Dan Orbih, PDP chieftain and Wike’s ally, dies at 64
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and close political ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, has died at the age of 64. Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to…
KWVGG backs Abba Yusuf’s second-term bid
The Kano Women Vanguard for Good Governance (KWVGG), has endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term, citing what it described as the administration’s transformative investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare. The group said the scale of projects executed or…
Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin Republic
Niger, a landlocked nation, has turned to Nigerian ports to meet its international trade needs following a diplomatic dispute with neighbouring Benin Republic, which has resulted in the closure of key border routesRecall that only last week, a delegation from…
ADC, PDP, NDC, OTHERS PROPOSE FOUR-YEAR ‘GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL COMPETENCE’ AHEAD OF 2027
A coalition of six opposition political parties has proposed the establishment of a “Government of National Competence” that would operate for a single four-year transition term if the coalition succeeds in the 2027 general election. The proposal was unveiled on…
Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu marathon
Kenya’s Edwin Kipyogo and Ethiopia’s Zennebe Aberu emerged winners and received the prize of $15,000.Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, clinching the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories. The…