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Father jailed six months for threatening to behead teacher
A French court has sentenced a father to six months in jail for threatening to decapitate his son’s teacher after the boy was moved to another class.

King’s College Lagos not sold, remains publicly owned — FG
The Federal Government has clarified that King’s College, Lagos, has not been sold but is under a PPP concession with its old boys’ association.

Plateau schools reopen September 14 after diphtheria scare
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private schools to resume on September 14, 2026, after a temporary closure due to a diphtheria sca

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority is seeking a partnership with China to deploy advanced technology for traffic management and control in the st

Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia, US leaders
Relatives of those killed in the 9/11 attacks have criticised Saudi Arabia for its alleged role and chided US leaders for failing to ensure justice.

La Liga: Egyptian teenager Abdelkarim to extend Barca deal to 2030
Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim is set to sign a new contract with Barcelona next week, extending his deal with the La Liga champions until 2030.

Police present N26.4m insurance payout to families of 52 fallen officers in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has presented cheques worth N26.4m to the families of 52 police officers who died in active service under an insurance scheme.

FG to train 250,000 teachers without teaching qualifications
The Federal Government is set to train 250,000 serving teachers without professional teaching qualifications through a six-month programme.

Abducted FUTO students released — Management
The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, has confirmed the release of two female students abducted during the killing of a bank mana

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says pressure from the US and Israel has reached a critical stage, citing sanctions and military aggression.

Otti’s wife unveils N20m support for 400 women with disabilities
Abia State Governor’s wife, Priscilla Otti, has supported 400 women living with disabilities with N20m and food items during an outreach in Umuahia.

NEMA warns Anambra riverine communities to prepare for flooding
NEMA has warned Anambra riverine communities to prepare for relocation as the water level of the River Niger continues to rise, urging vigilance.

No decision yet on 2030 World Cup final venue – FIFA
FIFA has stated that a decision on the 2030 World Cup final venue will be made in due course, refuting claims it will be held in Morocco.

ASUU-UNIZIK ends strike as members receive full August salaries
The ASUU chapter of Nnamdi Azikiwe University has suspended its strike after members received their complete August 2026 salaries, directing them to resume

AbdulRazaq, Mustapha trade credit over new Kwara flyover project
The commencement of construction work on the new Oko-Olowo flyover in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sparked competing claims between Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha, over who facilitated the long-awaited project. While Mustapha…

The African Union and ATAF are strengthening cooperation among tax authorities to tackle illicit financial flows and cross-border tax evasion in Africa.

Melaye threatens mass action if Atiku is arrested over corruption petition
Dino Melaye has warned the FG against arresting Atiku Abubakar over a corruption petition, threatening mass action if the ADC candidate is invited by the E

Hull City have been fined £30,000 by the Football Association after the club accepted a charge for homophobic chanting by its supporters during a match.

The Nigeria Police Force has disclaimed a fake press statement circulating on social media about the commencement of training for 50,000 new constables.

Bayelsa to deploy 19 doctors, 210 nurses to primary healthcare centres
The Bayelsa State Government is deploying 19 doctors, 210 nurses and midwives, and other health workers to primary healthcare centres across the state.

Ex-SSS Director-General dies
A former Director-General of the State Security Service and pioneer DG of the National Intelligence Agency, Albert Horsfall, has passed on in Rivers State.

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick dismisses Elliot Anderson’s claim that Man City are the ‘kings of Manchester’ ahead of Sunday’s derby at Old Traffor

The Nigerian Institute of Management says Nigeria needs stronger institutional governance and better management to overcome corruption and mismanagement.

UCL: How pre-season drills helped Arsenal cope with Napoli flight delay — Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals how deliberate pre-season disruptions, like delaying transport, helped his players cope with a flight delay to Napoli.

Ogun releases N6.75bn for gratuity, additional pension benefits
The Ogun State Government has released N6.75bn for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits to retirees, according to the Head of Service.

Engineering Peak Esports Performance: How the Infinix GT 50 Pro and HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Are Rewriting the Rules for Mobile Gaming in Africa
When the top 16 esports teams in Nigeria enter the battleground for the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Fall 2026 Finals on September 12–13, they will be putting next-generation hardware through its ultimate, real-world endurance test. Infinix has…

Benue blockade: Why Obi’s supporters, security didn’t retaliate — OK movement
The OK Movement explains why its security personnel did not retaliate when Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked during a visit to Benue State.

COAS urges officers to strengthen new army divisions
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged 43 graduating officers to deploy their competencies to add value to the newly created divisions

Emir of Zazzau backs 100% salary hike for Kaduna traditional rulers
The Emir of Zazzau has backed a proposed 100% salary and allowance increase for traditional rulers in Kaduna State, calling it a welcome relief.

Ogoni cleanup: HYPREP moves to fast-track delayed projects
The HYPREP Governing Council has promised to accelerate funding approvals for delayed livelihood and remediation projects to fast-track the Ogoni cleanup.