August 2025
Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris suffers title blow
Oscar Piastri claimed a dramatic victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, but McLaren’s celebrations were bittersweet after Lando Norris retired late on with an oil leak that dealt a major blow to his championship challenge. Piastri led from pole to flag and absorbed the pressure of three Safety Car restarts to secure his seventh win […]
West Ham strike late to stun Forest with three goals in seven minutes
West Ham stormed to their first Premier League win of the season with a remarkable late show at the City Ground, scoring three times in the final seven minutes to beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Super Sunday. After back-to-back defeats in which they conceded eight goals, Graham Potter’s side looked set for a nervy but […]
Guehi signs off in style as Palace stun Villa
Marc Guehi put transfer talk to one side to captain Crystal Palace to a commanding 3-0 victory at Aston Villa, scoring a stunning goal that may yet prove his farewell gift to the club. With Liverpool’s £35m bid for the England international lodged on Saturday, Guehi delivered a performance that underlined why he is so […]
Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick fires Liverpool past Arsenal to go top
Dominik Szoboszlai struck a sensational second-half free-kick to seal a 1-0 win for Liverpool over Arsenal at Anfield, sending the champions top of the Premier League with a perfect start to the season. In a cagey first half, Arsenal had the edge but failed to make it count, Noni Madueke troubled Milos Kerkez with a […]
Houthi rebels raid UN agencies in Yemen, detain one
The Iranian-backed Houthis have launched a crackdown on United Nations agencies in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, detaining at least one UN employee and sparking widespread international concern. The raids, which targeted the offices of the World Food Programme and Unicef, are the latest in a long-running campaign by the Houthis to exert control over international organizations […]
Brighton stun Man City with late comeback as Pep suffer second defeat in three games
Manchester City slipped to their second defeat in three Premier League matches after Brighton came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-1 win at the Amex Stadium. Erling Haaland looked to have set Pep Guardiola’s side on course for victory when he struck his 88th league goal in just his 100th appearance, but City unravelled […]
UK secures £10 billion warship deal with Norway to enhance naval capabilities
The United Kingdom has finalized a landmark £10 billion agreement with Norway to provide at least five cutting-edge Type 26 frigates, reinforcing defense cooperation amid growing geopolitical concerns and escalating pressures on NATO allies to bolster military expenditures. The deal, which represents a substantial investment in national security, aims to bolster the Royal Navy’s capabilities […]
Israel confirms killing of Hamas spokesperson in Gaza strike
The Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has confirmed that Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas‘s armed wing, was killed in a targeted air strike in Gaza City on Saturday. Katz congratulated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s security agency, Shin Bet, for the “flawless execution” of the operation. The IDF and Shin Bet said […]
Heartbreaking Loss: BBNaija’s Phyna mourns sister Ruth Otabor after fatal truck crash
Reality TV star Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor is grieving a devastating loss following a tragic road accident involving her younger sister, Ruth Otabor. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, left Ruth with life-threatening injuries that led to the amputation of her left leg. The family confirmed the heartbreaking development via an official statement […]
APC beats PDP in Rivers LG elections, takes 20 councils
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has declared APC winners in 20 of 23 LGAs, while PDP retained three, including Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt City. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has released the official results of the local government chairmanship elections held on Saturday, with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) sweeping […]