CNG vehicle safety: Presidency speaks amid Malaysia’s phase-out plans (Vanguard) The Malaysian government’s plan to phase out natural gas-powered vehicles by July 2025 has sparked strong reactions in Nigeria, especially as the country continues to advocate for Compressed Natural Gas…
*CBN reports all-time high remittance inflows of $553m for July (BusinessDay)*NLC mobilises for indefinite strike over Police summon of Ajaero (Sun)
CBN reports all-time high remittance inflows of $553m for July (BusinessDay) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant increase in remittance inflows, reaching $553 million in July 2024, a 130 percent increase from the corresponding period in…
Alcaraz wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller as Sinner, Gauff cruise
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff breezed through. Alcaraz won 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 on the…
*Tems unveils new single “Love Me Jeje” (Leadership)*Abuja American Int’l school refunds Yahaya Bello’s $760,910 to EFCC (Vanguard)
Tems unveils new single “Love Me Jeje” (Leadership) Nigeria singer Temilade Openiyi, a songwriter popularly known as Tems has released her latest track, “Love Me JeJe,” via Since ’93/RCA Records. “Love Me JeJe” is the first single from Tems’ highly…
*US Professor accidentally shot dead by security guard in Osun (Leadership)*Police arrest suspect linked to Nabeeha’s death (DailyTrust)
US Professor accidentally shot dead by security guard in Osun (Leadership) A United States Professor and politician, Richard Adeoriokin, has been accidentally shot dead by a local security guard in Ejigbo, Osun State. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on…
*Man jailed 6 months for stealing refrigerator, others (Punch)*Nigerian Navy’s Quick Response Team intercepts narcotics, stolen AGO in Lagos (ThisDay)
Man jailed 6 months for stealing refrigerator, others (Punch) The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has secured a six-month jail term conviction of one Kolajo Damilare for stealing household items belonging to one Razaq…
*Tinubu’s academic records: Nigeria’s reputation at stake, says Atiku (Punch)*MohBad: Primeboy surrenders self to police for interrogation (Guardian)
Tinubu’s academic records: Nigeria’s reputation at stake, says Atiku (Punch) Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said Nigeria’s reputation is at stake with the controversy surrounding the Chicago State University’s certificate submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission by…
Nadal passes Sinner test at French Open
Claycourt master Rafael Nadal passed his first real test of this year’s French Open with a 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1 victory against Italian rising star Jannik Sinner on Tuesday. It signaled the fact that his quest for a record-breaking 13th title…
Roger Federer gives verdict on Jannik Sinner as young Italian looks to extend curious Australian Open record (Metro)
One young man was narrowly denied a first match win at the Australian Open on Monday, but it wasn’t his opponent who kept him at bay. Jannik Sinner, the red-headed 18-year-old Italian who is ranked 82 in the world, lost…
*Explosion victims narrate ordeals, count losses as death toll rises to five (Guardian) *Diesel-laden tanker falls, catches fire in Lagos (Punch)
Explosion victims narrate ordeals, count losses as death toll rises to five (Guardian) After the raging fire following Sunday night’s pipeline explosion at Abule Egba area of Lagos State was put out by a combined team of firefighters and emergency…