Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly approved the club’s move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as he seeks to strengthen the Spanish side’s midfield. Zubimendi, who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad last summer, has emerged as a target for Mourinho following the club’s renewed focus on reinforcing the position. The 27-year-old midfielder reportedly remains
The Edo State House of Assembly has removed its Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, from office amid a leadership shake-up in the state legislature. CSONews24 reports that Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, was removed during plenary on Monday, August 17, 2026. The development followed reported moves by lawmakers to replace him, although details surrounding the circumstances
The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations along the Sokoto-Kebbi border corridor following renewed threats associated with the Lakurawa terrorist group. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, gave the assurance during an operational assessment of Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where he reviewed the security
Four Workers, Teenager Die in Kano Building Collapses Five people, including four workers and a 14-year-old student, have died after two buildings under construction collapsed in separate incidents in Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed that 11 others were rescued from the collapsed structures in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area, and Kurna, Fagge
NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Rainfall, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and varying degrees of rainfall across different parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In its three-day weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud over the northern region
NDLEA Seizes N3.6bn Worth of Illicit Drugs, Arrests India-Bound Businessman The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, with 1.55 kilogrammes of cocaine allegedly concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, a marble dealer in Lagos, was
Gov Adeleke hails Tinubu over credible Osun guber poll Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has thanked President Bola Tinubu following his re-election. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the August 15 governorship poll. Speaking to the press after the declaration, the governor confirmed that President Tinubu has called
How Ex-Cambridge Professor, Jason Arday Was Found Dead at London Apartment – Police Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who recently resigned amid allegations concerning his academic work and professional credentials, has been found dead in London. The 41-year-old was found unresponsive in Battersea, south London, on Friday and was pronounced dead at
Accountability Front Commends ICPC Probe into NEPC Management, Urges Thorough Investigation A Civil Society Organization, The Accountability Front has commended the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for its reported investigation into corruption allegations involving the management of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), urging the anti-graft agency to pursue the matter
The CSO Budget Implementation Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) has inaugurated its newly elected executives with a renewed commitment to strengthening budget monitoring, promoting transparency and ensuring that government spending translates into tangible benefits for Nigerians. The inauguration and oath-taking ceremony, held on Friday, brought together members of Civil society organizations and other stakeholders