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Football

Grimsby Stun Manchester United in Carabao Cup Shootout

Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in shocking fashion on Wednesday night, losing to League Two side Grimsby Town in a tense penalty shootout at Blundell Park. United found themselves 2–0 down at half-time after goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren, with goalkeeper André Onana again criticised for costly mistakes. The Red Devils rallied after the break, as Bryan Mbeumo struck in the 75th minute before Harry […]

todayAugust 28, 2025

Crime

Tragedy at Mandilas Market, Lagos Island: One Killed in Clash

A violent clash erupted at the popular Mandilas Market in Lagos Island today, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, leaving one person dead and causing panic in the area. Eyewitnesses report that a dispute over money between two young workers escalated, resulting in a fatal stabbing. Bystanders apprehended the suspect, who was then handed over to the police after being detained by the crowd. Security operatives promptly moved in to restore calm, […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Economy

Governor Uzodimma Raises Minimum Wage to N104,000 in Landmark Move

Governor Hope Uzodimma today unveiled a new wage structure for Imo State civil servants: a N104,000 minimum wage; a sharp rise from N76,000. Additional raises were granted to doctors (N503,000) and tertiary lecturers (N222,000). This move is backed by improved finances: IGR now tops N3 billion monthly, federal allocations have doubled, and state debt has been significantly lowered. In addition, the governor also earmarked N16 billion for pensioner gratuities starting […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Football

Rasheedat Ajibade Signs with PSG Women’s Team Through 2027

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has sealed a high-profile transfer to Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, inking a contract on August 26, 2025, that will keep her in Paris until June 30, 2027. Renowned for her electrifying performances at Atlético Madrid since 2021, Ajibade brings her dynamic talent and international experience, having previously dazzled at FC Robo Queens in Nigeria and Avaldsnes IL in Norway. Ajibade, a two-time WAFCON champion (2018, 2024) […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Education

ASUU THREATENS STRIKE OVER UNMET GOVERNMENT PLEDGES

Nigerian university lecturers, represented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), are threatening a strike due to the Federal Government's failure to meet its obligations.  ASUU rejected the government-proposed Tertiary Institution Support Survival Fund (TISSF) loan program as insufficient and a delaying tactic, citing outstanding salary payments, unfulfilled agreements from 2009, underfunding of universities, and infringement on university autonomy.  A crucial meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, to […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Health

NAFDAC WARNS NIGERIANS ABOUT FAKE POSTINOR-2 IN CIRCULATION

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning to the public over the circulation of counterfeit Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) in Nigeria. According to the agency, these falsified emergency contraceptive pills pose serious health risks, including: failed contraception, unpredictable side effects, and possible long-term reproductive health complications. NAFDAC explained that the counterfeit products can be identified through packaging errors such as the misspelling […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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