Rahmanullah Leads Afghanistan to Series Lead Against Resilient Ireland
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 71 runs to help Afghanistan defeat Ireland at Stormont, securing a 2-0 lead in their ODI series.
August 10, 2026
Delta State Commissioner Suspended and Remanded Following Assault Allegations
The Delta State government has suspended Commissioner for Works Izeze Rume Reuben, who was subsequently remanded in custody by an Effurun High Court regarding an alleged assault on a government aide.
August 10, 2026
Finland and Sweden resume cross-border rail service for the first time in decades
A newly launched passenger train service has re-established a rail link between Finland and Sweden, bridging a gap that had existed for nearly four decades.
August 10, 2026
Olarewaju: Political Divergence, Not Personal Animosity, Drives Obasanjo-Atiku Rift
Demola Olarewaju, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, states that the long-standing feud between his boss and former President Olusegun Obasanjo is based on political disagreements rather than personal issues.
August 10, 2026
Local Refinery Crude Supply Surged by 88.4% in Q2, Reports NUPRC
The NUPRC reported an 88.4% jump in crude oil supply to domestic refineries during Q2 2026, driven by stronger production and improved commercial agreements under the Petroleum Industry Act.
August 10, 2026
Moscow court blocks Yabloko from upcoming parliamentary elections
A Moscow court has prohibited the anti-war Yabloko party from participating in next month's parliamentary elections following legal challenges brought by a nationalist rival.
August 10, 2026
Several sustained injuries in Cross River Deputy Governor’s convoy accident
A brake failure involving the convoy of Cross River State Deputy Governor Dr. Peter Odey led to a crash on the Ikom-Calabar highway, resulting in multiple injuries.
August 10, 2026
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis initiates defamation lawsuit against Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a defamatory fan banner displayed at Selhurst Park.
August 10, 2026
Porter Airlines flight grounded after child refuses seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight to Toronto was cancelled after a child's refusal to wear a seatbelt caused safety concerns, leaving passengers stranded overnight at Victoria International Airport.
August 10, 2026
ASUU-IMSU Initiates Indefinite Industrial Action Over Unpaid Dues
Imo State University lecturers have commenced an indefinite strike, citing the government's failure to implement a 2025 welfare agreement and address long-standing salary and promotion arrears.
August 10, 2026