Delta airline suspends New York to Lagos flights

 

Delta Air Lines has announced the suspension of its flights between New York-JFK and Lagos, effective October 4, 2022.

 

FG proposes to borrow N11.3trn to fund N19.76trn 2023 budget

The Federal Government has proposed to borrow N11.3 trillion to fund the N19.76 trillion proposed 2023 budget.

 

Nike flagship store opens in Ikeja City Mall with great fanfare

Nike’s flagship store, the first of its kind in West Africa, has opened at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. The official launch event held on Thursday, August 25th 2022, right in the store itself, where Indrek Heinmets, Nike Brand Director for Hudson Holdings Limited, highlighted the excitement of seeing the Brand finally come to life in Nigeria.

Female police officers in viral TikTok video suspended for Impersonation and violation of social media policy

 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has suspended two Supernumerary Police Officers, Obaze Blessing with SPY number 5709, and Obaze Emmanuella Uju with SPY number 5708, with immediate effect, for breach of the provisions of the Police Act, 2020, and The Nigeria Police Guidelines for Recruitment/Promotion/Discipline of Supernumerary Police (SPY) 2013 by the Inspector-General of Police, as captured in a video posted by one of the officers in a viral video on August 3, 2022.

Bandits kill soldier, abduct foreign national and one other in Kaduna

 Suspected bandits invaded a farm company in Anchau town, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killed a soldier identified as Mohammed Sani and abducted two workers. 

 

US school district announces return of corporal punishment for students

An old-school discipline method is making its way back into some Missouri schools.

 

Catching cruise and insulting people every second won't get you where you want to be - Yul Edochie tells Nigerian youths

Actor Yul Edochie has dished out an advice to Nigerian youths over some of their activities online. 

 

We are suffering - Kano corps member laments after heavy rainfall leaves his room flooded

 A corps member has lamented after his room at the Corpers' lodge in Kundila area of Kano State, got flooded following heavy downpour.

 

North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un builds 8 new luxury mansions 'so enemies planning to kill him won't know where to strike'

Kim Jong-un has taken new measures over fears of assassination by building several new mansions in North Korea so his enemies can never know where he's sleeping.

 

Why proscribe IPOB and not Miyetti Allah? - Wole Soyinka asks

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has questioned the Federal Government on how the farmer-herder crisis is being handled. 

 

UK Govt in talks with Nigeria to receive migrants rejected for asylum in the UK

Nigeria is among five more African countries reportedly in 'advanced talks' with the UK government over a Rwanda-style deal.

Police van submerged in water as flood takes over some parts of Sango in Ogun state

A video of a police van almost submerged in water after flood swept over some parts of Sango area in Ogun state has gone viral.

 

Muslim-Muslim ticket is the best option for Nigeria now – APC Chairman

 National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has said that same faith ticket fielded by his party is the best thing for Nigeria presently.

 

China deploys 51 warplanes and six ships around Taiwan in response to US sending nuclear stealth bombers over Pacific and Taiwan agreeing to new U.S. trade talks

Taiwan's defence ministry said 51 Chinese aircraft and six Chinese ships had been detected operating around Taiwan on Thursday, August 18 as China continues military activities near the island.

 

Tristan Thompson has made 'no attempt' to meet his son with Maralee Nichols but has been paying support for the eight-month-old

Tristan Thompson has reportedly made no attempt to see his 8-month-old son with Maralee Nichols but he has been paying child support amid their family court battle.

 

'I should have asked Taylor to visit his pitch-side monitor' - VAR Mike Dean admits he was wrong not to tell referee to check VAR pitchside monitor after Romero pulled Cucurella’s hair

Video Assistant Referee, Mike Dean, has admitted he was wrong for not telling referee, Anthony Taylor to go to the pitchside monitor to review Cristian Romero’s hair pull on Marc Cucurella which could have led to a red card in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

 

We didn't receive N1.15 billion worth of vehicles from Nigeria — Niger Republic

Niger Republic has denied receiving 10 vehicles allegedly purchased by the President Muhammadu Buhari government for N1.15 billion.

 

A$AP Rocky charged with assault over 2021 shooting

Rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault for the November 2021 shooting of a former friend in Hollywood.

 

Fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin ruled an accident

The fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin on a movie set last year was an accident, New Mexico’s Office of Medical Investigator determined.

 

Police officer comes under fire after boasting that a road safety officer changed his mind about arresting him when he realised he's a policeman

A police officer has come under fire on social media, after he revealed that he escaped arrest for breaking a road traffic law when the road safety official on duty realised he is a policeman.

 

FG to review national livestock plan to resolve heightened misunderstanding between farmers and herders

The federal government says it will review the national livestock plan to address issues of heightened misunderstanding between farmers and herders in some states.

 

United States is the real destroyer and instigator of war in Ukraine by bullying and intimidating Russia - Chinese ambassador says

A Chinese official has blamed the United States for causing the war in Ukraine, describing the country as the 'real destroyer' of world peace.

President Buhari’s nephew dumps APC after losing re-election ticket

Hon. Fatuhu Muhammad, a member representing Daura/Sandamu/Maiadua Federal Constituency, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. 

Muhammad, who is President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, had failed to secure his re-election ticket. He got only 30 votes while his rival, Aminu Jamo, polled 117 votes. 

 

In a letter addressed to the APC chairman of Sarkin Yara ‘A’ Ward, Daura, the lawmaker thanked the APC for giving him the opportunity to serve his people.

 

Popular socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest narrowly escapes death as unknown gunmen attack his convoy in Anambra, riddle car with bullets

 Popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, known better as Cubana Chiefpriest narrowly escaped death when unknown gunmen attacked his convoy in Anambra State.

 

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wins 4x100m Women’s relay race with new African record

 Team Nigeria has secured yet another gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

 

The first shock that hits those arriving Lagos from an International flight at the MMA International wing is the smell of the toilet at the airport - Filmmaker Charles Novia

 Filmmaker Charles Novia has claimed that the first shock that hits those arriving Lagos from an International flight at the MMA International wing is the smell of the toilet at the airport. 

 

Driving a person's car without authorization is an offense liable to a fine or imprisonment for 6months- Police officer informs Nigerians

 Police officer, Aliyu Giwa, has informed Nigerians that there is a punishment for driving a persons' car without authorization.

 

Hotelier killed by kidnappers was abducted same day he arrived Ogbomoso from his base in US - Friend claims

The proprietor of Tana Suites, Olugbenga Owolabi, who was killed by kidnappers in Ogbomoso had reportedly arrived the community from the US same day he was abducted.

 

Chelsea confirm the £62m signing of Marc Cucurella from Brighton

Chelsea have announced the signing of defender Marc Cucurella from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Insecurity: FCT Police Commissioner orders arrest of illegal users of drones

The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has warned against the indiscriminate and illegal use of personal and commercial drones in the FCT.

 

FG purchase N1.4 billion worth of vehicles for Niger Republic

The Federal Government has purchased vehicles worth N1.4 billion to help Niger tackle insecurity.

 

Senegalese star, Kalidou Koulibaly hits back at Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, after he said he won't sign African players unless they agree to not play in AFCON

Chelsea and Senegalese defender, Kalidou Koulibaly has hit back Aurelio De Laurentiis for a lack of 'respect' after the Napoli owner said he won't sign African players unless they agree to not play in AFCON

 

Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis says he won't sign African players anymore unless they agree to not play in AFCON

Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis has vowed not to sign African players for the club unless they agree not to play in the African Cup of Nations.

Racism in sports: Premier League clubs to stop taking knee with gesture only for certain fixtures

Premier League clubs will stop taking the knee before the majority of games next season after discussions between the league and captains of all 20 premier clubs.

INEC warns of fake online registration portal

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted Nigerians of the existence of a fake online site urging Nigerians to enroll for "voter card pvc" registration.

 

Commonwealth Games 2022: Rafiatu Lawal Folashade wins Nigeria’s second Gold, sets new games record

 Rafiatu Folashade Lawal broke three Commonwealth Games’ records on Sunday, July 31 to win Nigeria’s second gold medal at the games event.