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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to repair damaged sections of the Benin-Asaba Highway in Delta State within 14 days. Mr Umahi gave the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the Asaba axis of the Second Niger Bridge access road, where he expressed concern over the condition of sections around Ubulu-Okiti and Onicha-Ugbo and the hardship faced by motorists. The directive comes amid worsening conditions on the highway, with motorists and passengers reportedly spending days trapped in traffic. A Vanguard report on Wednesday stated that some motorists spent up to…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged the media, civil society organisations, citizens and opposition parties to scrutinise government activities and hold public officials accountable. Kefas made the call on Thursday in Jalingo while addressing journalists as part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Taraba State. The governor said the government should not be afraid of scrutiny, stressing that questioning those in authority was an essential part of democracy. “Government should not fear scrutiny. The media must ask questions. Civil society must ask questions. Citizens must ask questions. The opposition has a constitutional responsibility to…

The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will kick off today, Friday, August 28, despite major changes in the administration of Nigerian football less than 24 hours before the opening match. The new NPFL campaign begins with an exciting clash between Shooting Stars and newly promoted Inter Lagos, as both sides look to start the season on a winning note. The remaining nine Matchday One fixtures will be played on Sunday, August 30, with clubs across the country beginning their battle for the league title, continental places and survival. Former champions Abia Warriors will welcome newly promoted Kun Khalifat…

Volker Türk was speaking as a new report was released by an independent UN fact-finding mission which found that human rights in the country – especially for minorities – have hit a new low.Myanmar is locked in a brutal civil war between the military and various resistance groups.In August 2017, Myanmar’s military conducted a ruthless crackdown on the Rohingya Muslims in the western Rakhine State, prompting more than 740,000 to flee across the border to Bangladesh, where the vast majority are still living as refugees.Five years since the military junta took control of Myanmar, it has killed at least 8,075 and…

The fallout of an $18 billion lawsuit against Meta, announced on Wednesday, is already here. A new announcement from Meta is designed to meet the terms of the settled lawsuit while helping to prevent teen social media addiction. In its post, Meta outlined a series of changes to both Instagram and Facebook that will apply only to those under 18. Most of the changes were required as part of the lawsuit settlement, notably the creation of daily limits and night mode controls for teens, as well as the adoption of age-assurance measures to help prevent cheating the system. As part…

Today’s major stories focus on political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections, growing concerns over WAEC results, the worsening insecurity crisis and ransom payments, efforts to reduce transport costs through CNG buses, political tensions in Ondo, and a fresh clash over the Federal Government’s household palliative programme. Read below: Tinubu, APC govs move to fix campaign list crisis President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with APC governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the ruling party intensified efforts to resolve the controversy surrounding its Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election. The meeting followed a series of consultations aimed…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – For many aspiring business leaders in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong represents more than a study destination; it is a gateway to global markets. For Clarrence Mae, a first-year student from Jakarta, that vision is already taking shape at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Indonesian Student Clarrence Mae Charts Her Future at CUHK Integrated BBA Hong Kong: A Strategic Choice for Global Ambitions A recipient of two prestigious entrance scholarships, Clarrence is currently enrolled in CUHK’s Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration (IBBA) programme. A graduate of SMAK…

The police in Cross River State have arrested two men over alleged vandalism and theft of facilities belonging to Akamkpa Quarry Limited, also known as Sterling Global, in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The suspects, Kelvin Ignatius, 27, and Arnold Okon, 29, both from Obung Village in Akamkpa, were arrested on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Eitokpah Sunday. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Sector 2, Akamkpa/Ugep, following intelligence about suspected vandals operating around Nsang Junction. The police said, “Three long iron poles suspected to have been stolen from…

The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has renewed his promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, reopening a fresh national debate over the controversial policy. Recall that Atiku, who campaigned for the removal of fuel subsidy during the 2023 presidential election, last week said he would restore the same policy if elected in 2027. His spokesperson, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday reiterated that the proposed intervention would be temporary and would aim at giving Nigerians and businesses time to recover, stimulate economic activity and improve productivity. The proposal drew criticism from President Bola…

News » Premier League news » Manchester City newsAugust 27, 2026 21:37 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man City transfer targets Man City on course to sign Ndiaye Manchester City have entered the race to sign Arsenal target Iliman Ndiaye from Everton before the transfer deadline next week. The Cityzens recently offloaded Savio and Omar Marmoush (on loan with a buy obligation) to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.They have agreed to sign Palmeiras forward Allan as cover, but remain keen on landing another wide player before the transfer window closes.Ndiaye has now emerged as a genuine target, and Man City are prepared to…