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Air Peace suspends flight operations nationwide

11Aug

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Air Peace suspends flight operations nationwide

Flight operations of Air Peace have been grounded across the country after members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) placed its terminals under lock and key. NigerianNews AggregatorFlight operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have been disrupted due to a protest by union members working with the airline. Consequently, an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30 a.m. could not take off, with similar disruptions reported across all airports nationwide.The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, also confirmed the development.“Yes, it is a union thing. When I get to the airport, I will be able to get more factual details of the situation,” he said....

Atiku Demands National Assembly Probe Into $20B Coastal Highway Contracts

11Aug

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Atiku Demands National Assembly Probe Into $20B Coastal Highway Contracts

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally petitioned the National Assembly to launch a comprehensive investigation into the multi-billion dollar infrastructure contracts awarded by the Tinubu administration.The controversy centers on an estimated $20 billion worth of highway projects managed by Hitech Construction Company, a firm owned by prominent business mogul Gilbert Chagoury. Atiku alleges that the critical infrastructure deals were finalized through non-competitive bidding processes, a move he argues directly violates the Public Procurement Act.The petition specifically targets the financing and execution structures of the high-profile Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the newly initiated Sokoto-Badagry road network.According to the opposition leader...

Oil Prices Surge 5% as US-Iran Disagreement Gridlocks Strait of Hormuz

11Aug

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Oil Prices Surge 5% as US-Iran Disagreement Gridlocks Strait of Hormuz

Global oil benchmarks climbed significantly on Monday as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran stalled, dimming prospects for the immediate reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.International benchmark Brent crude futures advanced past $84 per barrel after United States President Donald Trump introduced new criteria for ongoing negotiations.Trump stated that the U.S. will demand long-term financial compensation from Iran for wartime casualties and historical damages. The statement directly countered demands from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration, which insists Washington must lift its naval blockade and pay war reparations before maritime traffic can fully resume.Meanwhile, maritime tracking intelligence from Kpler revealed that ...

National Emergency Declared in Colombia Following Deadly 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake

11Aug

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National Emergency Declared in Colombia Following Deadly 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday morning, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 570 others.The tremor, which originated near the municipality of San José del Palmar in the Chocó region at a depth of 107 kilometers, severely impacted urban infrastructure across major western cities, including Cali, Pereira, and Manizales.Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella officially declared a national state of emergency to expedite funding and mobilize military search-and-rescue teams to affected municipalities. Emergency workers and civilian volunteers are currently clearing debris from collapsed public infrastructure, including a heavily damaged pediatric and neonatal hospital facility in Cali.The structural damage t...

Security Agencies On High Alert Ahead of Osun Election Amid Abuja Land Evictions

11Aug

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Security Agencies On High Alert Ahead of Osun Election Amid Abuja Land Evictions

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel to Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.The massive deployment follows formal warnings from the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and auxiliary security agencies to remain strictly neutral to preserve the credibility of the democratic process.The regional security tightening coincides with an abrupt administrative directive from the Nigerian Army ordering the immediate evacuation of civilians residing within the Angwa Dio and Angwa Shibaba sectors of Tungamaje, Abuja.Concurrently, the federal political landscape faces heightened scrutiny following a comprehensive 7,400-page court unsealing detailing...

Man arrested over alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian’s £44 million mansion.

11Aug

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Entertainment

Man arrested over alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian’s £44 million mansion.

A man has been arrested after a suspected break-in at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills home. Authorities were called to the lavish property of the reality TV star, 45, and caught an unnamed person at the property, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Tracy Koerner told the LA Times. The suspect was said to have been loading some of Kardashian's belongings into a car before trying to flee in one of her own vehicles, according to reports. The suspect didn't fight his arrest and was booked into LA County Jail on suspicion of burglary. The incident is said to have happened on Sunday, August 9, at around 4pm. The LA Times reported no one was at home at the time. A law enforcement source told the publication that Kardashian and her children are currently living elsewher...

Jeff Bezos Closes in on Deal to Acquire Minority Stake in Liverpool FC

11Aug

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Jeff Bezos Closes in on Deal to Acquire Minority Stake in Liverpool FC

Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium closing in on a deal to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club.The consortium, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. The group is expected to acquire just over 30% of the Premier League club, which is majority-owned by Fenway Sports Group (FSG).According to reports, FSG is preparing to announce details of the investment later this week.The proposed deal would value Liverpool at around $6 billion, putting the club’s valuation on a similar level to major American sports franchises such as the Boston Celtics and Miami Dolphins.If completed, the investment would make Bezos one of the high-profile co-owners of Liverpool and mark hi...

Nigerian woman celebrates attaining the rank of Captain in the US Army {PHOTOS}

11Aug

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Nigerian woman celebrates attaining the rank of Captain in the US Army {PHOTOS}

A Nigerian woman identified as Uzoma has been promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Army. NigerianNews AggregatorUzoma announced the achievement in a post on X on Sunday, August 9, 2026.“Today, I proudly wear the rank of CAPTAIN. The journey has been nothing short of a blessing, and I’m deeply grateful to God for every opportunity that has brought me to this moment. Captain #Blessed #USArmy,” she wrote. https://youtu.be/fiveiAd9ME0?si=pRmYoJhSbyULjbhe

Davido Takes Another Swipe at Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo

11Aug

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Davido Takes Another Swipe at Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo

Singer, Davido, has taken another dig at Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo.Davido openly questioned the governor's communication capacity following a recent public post.Davido has continued to take subtle shots at the governor after he mocked his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, for his penchant for dancing.https://youtu.be/fiveiAd9ME0?si=yNAekrWliMZhjFfe

Nigeria Pulls Out of World Flag Football Championship in Germany Over Visa Challenges

11Aug

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Nigeria Pulls Out of World Flag Football Championship in Germany Over Visa Challenges

Nigeria has withdrawn its men’s and women’s flag football teams from the 2026 Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, after the players were unable to obtain their visas before the tournament.The decision was announced Monday in a joint statement from the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), Nigeria’s National Sports Commission and the Nigerian Federation of American Football.Flag football is a non-contact variation of American football in which players wear flags attached to their belts. Instead of tackling opponents physically, defenders stop plays by pulling off those flags. Nigeria had earned its place at the world championships after both the men’s and women’s teams won their respective titles at the 2025 IFAF Africa Flag continental champion...