Morning recap: Celestial pastor kills wife over infidelity, outcry as fake products flood markets, other top stories
A Celestial Church of Christ shepherd in Ogun State has allegedly macheted his wife to death during a midnight domestic dispute over suspected infidelity before throwing himself under a speeding truck on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
D’Tigress suffer FIBA World Cup opener defeat to South Korea
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign on a disappointing note, losing 99-81 to South Korea in their opening Group B match in Berlin on Friday.
PSG lose 2-1 to Monaco, remain winless in Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain’s slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1.
House of Reps in uproar over bid to summon Tinubu
Proceedings in the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain the alleged non-funding of constituency projects across the country.
The Lagos State University (LASU) has condemned the assault of one of its students at a privately owned hostel outside the university premises and commenced disciplinary proceedings against those allegedly involved. The university disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday and signed by Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations.
The Lagos State University (LASU) has condemned the assault of one of its students at a privately owned hostel outside the university premises and commenced disciplinary proceedings against those allegedly involved.
Lagos supports 733 widows with empowerment programmes
The Lagos State Government has provided support for 733 widows as part of efforts to improve their welfare, protect their rights and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
FG fires back at Obi, Kwankwaso over claims of Tinubu’s 2027 chances
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu can be defeated in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the ruling party remains confident of retaining power.
‘El-Rufai deliberately planned killing of our people, we would never forgive him’ — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately creating conditions that led to the killing of people in Southern Kaduna, reviving controversy over the security crisis that affected the region during his administration.
FIFA celebrates Oshoala’s U-20 W’Cup campaign
FIFA has immortalised Asisat Oshoala’s outstanding performance at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada, describing her seven-goal haul as one of the tournament’s defining individual campaigns.
Lagos Gov’s aide knocks content creator Solomon Buchi over comments on city
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, has knocked content creator Solomon Buchi over his recent comments advising foreigners against visiting Lagos if they want to experience Nigeria in its truest form.