37 suspected oil thieves d!e after inhaling substance in Rivers

No fewer than 37 persons suspected oil thieves have been confirmed de@d after they inhaled a petroleum product believed to be crude oil in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Thursday, September 3.

Open Heaven 4 September 2026 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Prayers For Leaders [ 4 Friday, September 2026] 

MEMORISE: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. – Proverbs 29:2 (KJV) 

Peter Okoye celebrates wife Lola as she turns a year older

Singer Peter Okoye took a moment to celebrate his wife, Lola Omotayo Okoye, as she marked her birthday.

Diphtheria claims 23 lives in Plateau

No fewer than 23 persons have d!ed following a suspected outbreak of diphtheria in Plateau State, with health authorities recording 143 suspected cases in the last two weeks.

Global Crude Prices jump to $95 per barrel as US–Iran conflict escalates

Global crude oil prices experienced a sharp increase over the last 24 hours following new military strikes launched by the United States against Iranian targets in the Middle East.

WASSCE, JAMB to charge candidates N4,000 for O'Level result verification

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have moved to end multiple charges for the verification of candidates’ West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other O’Level results.

Footballer Rüdiger confirms international retirement

Real Madrid veteran Antonio Rüdiger has decided to retire from international football following the 2026 World Cup The 33-year-old announced his decision on his Instagram profile on Tuesday.

Nigeria on track to become $1tn economy by 2030 – FG

Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025 and 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.

Lassa fever death toll hits 252 - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, bringing the cumulative number of infections recorded so far this year to 1,035.

Burna Boy’s parents celebrate 36th wedding anniversary

Singer Burna Boy’s parents, Samuel and Bose Ogulu, are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary.