As Labour descends into renewed infighting over Brexit, leadership manoeuvring and the growing threat from Nigel Farage and Reform UK, Independent readers have been deeply […]
Month: May 2026
Actress Ruth Kadiri Calls Out President Tinubu
Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri, has called out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amidst heightened insecurity in the country. Her reaction follows the killing of a teacher […]
‘From cordial friendship to partnership’: Meloni says India-Italy reached decisive phase after meeting with PM Modi
3 min readMay 20, 2026 06:23 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held diplomatic talks in Rome on Wednesday, […]
‘I Beat Okowa Fair and Square’ — Ned Nwoko Rejects Delta APC Primary Result
Senator Ned Nwoko has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election in Delta North, insisting that he defeated former Delta State […]
Kidnapped woman rescued during N2.1m ransom exchange in Plateau
A kidnapped woman has been released unharmed in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State following coordinated efforts involving troops and local community mediation. […]
Kenyan lawyer who grew up in rural Kisii earns doctorate in law in the United States
From the rural hills of Ogembo in Bomachoge Chache Constituency, Kisii County, to courtrooms and lecture halls in the United States, the story of Dr […]
Nigeria, China Target Creative Economy, Tourism as New Frontier for Bilateral Growth
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China are moving to deepen cooperation in tourism, heritage preservation, and the creative economy as both countries seek to […]
Report: US, Israel Planned to Restore Ahmadinejad to Power in Iran
Several days after the elimination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other senior officials in the opening strikes of the war against Iran, U.S. […]
Full List: Meet top 11 aspirants fighting for Oyo APC governorship ticket
At least 11 aspirants have purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election […]
Viral Pastor Sparks Outrage After Arsenal Curse Claim as Apology Follows EPL Title Win
(Dolapo Lawal. Photo Credit: Spotify) A Nigerian pastor and musical artist, Dolapo Lawal, has faced heavy backlash online after making controversial comments about Arsenal […]
Kwara seeks stakeholders’ support for digital healthcare reform
The Kwara State Government has called on stakeholders in the health sector to collaborate on developing a workable digital healthcare implementation plan aimed at improving […]
Terrorists now in 40 LGAs in south-west – Gani Adams
Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has alleged that terrorists have infiltrated about 40 local government areas across the south-west geopolitical zone. Adams […]
DHQ opens up on terrorist base in South-West days after Oyo school attack
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports of an existing terrorist base in the South-West, insisting that security operations currently underway are focused on rescuing […]
Youths Stage Peace Walk in Ogbomosho Over Rising Insecurity
Youth groups in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, have staged a peace walk calling on the government and security agencies to improve safety in the area. The […]
IDF Takes Control Of All Flotilla Boats; 430 Pro-Hamas Activists En Route to Israel
The Turkish Global Sumud Flotilla has come to an end: all 430 activists aboard the vessels have been transferred to Israeli Navy ships and are […]
‘There are some places I spent N50M and N20M, I was deceived’: Cubana Chief Priest discloses after primary election defeat (Video)
Popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has opened up further following his defeat in the APC primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East […]
ADC begins screening of governorship aspirants
The party said over 80 aspirants are participating in the exercise across the nation. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced its gubernatorial screening exercise […]
Trump ‘an hour away’ from Iran attack, Tehran hits back with ‘beyond the region’ war warning
Tensions between Iran and the United States saw a sharp escalation yet again on Wednesday after Tehran warned that any renewed American attack would trigger […]
TRAGEDY IN LOS ANGELES: 4-Year-Old Girl Niftar After Being Left In Hot Car
A 4-year-old frum girl was tragically niftar in Valley Village, California, on Tuesday after being inadvertently left inside a hot vehicle for hours following a […]
Nato jets scrambled after drone flies near Lithuanian capital as residents told to ‘immediately take shelter’
Nato military jets have been scrambled to intercept a drone that flew near Vilnius, Lithuania’s defence minister has said, as residents were urged to seek […]