FG Launches “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, Targets 1 Million Export-Linked Jobs by 2030
The Federal Government has launched the “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, a national initiative aimed at connecting qualified Nigerian professionals, skilled workers, digital experts, creatives and service providers with international employers and clients. The initiative is expected to expand access to global jobs, service contracts and outsourcing opportunities while enabling Nigerians to work and deliver services […]
Atiku’s ₦600 Petrol Proposal Not A Return To Subsidy – ADC Tells Presidency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Presidency’s claim that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reduce petrol prices to about N600 per litre would amount to a return to Nigeria’s old fuel subsidy regime. The party said the proposal is a controlled production incentive for domestic refineries aimed at reducing petrol prices, […]
President Tinubu Confirms Rescue of 15 Abducted NYSC Members, Six Others in Kogi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six other victims who were abducted last week in Kogi State. The President announced the development in a statement personally signed on Monday, August 31, 2026, confirming that all 21 abductees were rescued following a coordinated […]
Keffe D Found Guilty Of The Murder Of Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict was delivered on Monday, August 31, after jurors deliberated for less than three hours. Davis, the only person charged in connection with Shakur’s death, […]
BREAKING: Lionel Richie Hospitalised After Falling Ill Following St Louis Concert
United States music icon Lionel Richie has been hospitalised in St Louis, Missouri, after reportedly falling ill following his concert at The Muny in Forest Park on Saturday night. The 77-year-old singer was said to have sought medical attention after the performance as a precaution and was reportedly admitted to the intensive care unit while […]
BREAKING: Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.43% in Q2 2026, Outpacing 2025 Performance
BREAKING: Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.43% in Q2 2026, Outpacing 2025 PerformanceNigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing the 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The latest figure, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), represents a […]
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina National Team
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his two-decade career with the Argentina national team. The Argentina captain said the decision was painful but acknowledged that the time had come to step away, adding that a new generation of players deserved the opportunity to represent the country. In an […]
Nigerian National Sentenced to 8 Years for $7.5m Email Scam Targeting US Charities
A 32-year-old Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026. U.S. District […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold Military’s ban on Transgender Soldiers
The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to uphold its policy barring transgender Americans from serving in the military, setting up another major legal battle over transgender rights before the conservative-leaning court. The administration is appealing a ruling by a federal court in Washington, DC, which blocked the policy after […]
Whatsapp to begin charging businesses per message from October 1
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, will introduce new charges for certain business messages sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026. The development was announced in a WhatsApp Business Platform pricing update released in July 2026 and will affect companies using the official platform, formerly known as the WhatsApp Business API, to […]