The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that […]
Month: May 2026
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is travelling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, less than a week after US President Donald Trump wrapped […]
Governor Abiodun wins Ogun East APC senatorial ticket
According to figures announced by the Chief Returning Officer for Ogun East, Dr Wale Bello, Abiodun scored 75,550 votes out of a total of 99,503 […]
Apache Choppers, Howitzers: US Clears $428 Million Defence Sale To India
Washington: The Donald Trump administration in the United States has cleared two potential foreign military sales to India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering follow-on […]
2027: Yahaya Bello Wins APC Primary for Kogi Central Senatorial Seat
Immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat […]
AFC Commits $100m to Tech Funds to Drive Africa’s Digital Industrialisation
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) yesterday announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to $100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund […]
Ebola Alert: US Tightens Curbs After Citizen Tests Positive
The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions and emergency measures after an American citizen tested positive for a strain of Ebola in Africa, even as […]
Kiambu woman painfully says car torched in Githurai won't be compensated by insurance
A Kenyan woman who lost her KSh 3 million Mazda CX-5 during protests in Githurai has revealed why she is unlikely to receive compensation from […]
“You came out in numbers and stood firm” – Ned Nwoko shares video of the massive crowd that supported him amid reports of losing primary election after getting three votes
Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko is seemingly shutting down reports that he had only three votes in his primary election. Kemi Filani reported that at the […]
Hantavirus Hunt: Argentine Scientists Set First Traps
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Argentina’s Ushuaia on Monday laid the very first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying […]
At least 120 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
At least 120 people have died in an outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with hundreds more suspected […]
Mastercard, Yellow Card Partner to Advance Stablecoin Payment in Emerging Markets
Emma Okonji Mastercard and Yellow Card, a licenced stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across Africa and other emerging markets, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate […]
Matatu Strike: Kenyans praise matatu owners for challenging CS Wandayi during fuel talks
A tense moment erupted during a fuel talks press briefing between Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi and matatu sector representatives The nationwide matatu strike was triggered […]
Dangote Group Driving Africa’s Industrialisation, Says NCCIMA DG
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The Director General of the Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA), Adamu Salihu, yesterday described the Dangote Group […]
Bungoma man buried in unique transparent metal and glass casket as family fulfils his wish
Daniel Mukhwana Matakala had one final wish before he passed away which was to be laid to rest in a metal and glass casket His […]
“Unauthorised Access, MTN Airtime Conversion” — Court Dismisses Defendants’ Bid To Stop Trial, Upholds Retired Police Prosecutor’s Authority
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed an application filed by two men seeking to stop their prosecution over an […]
Stop spreading Ebola rumours — Health Ministry cautions public
The Ministry of Health has urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation and unverified claims following the recent Ebola outbreak reported in Uganda and the […]
Russia attacks Ukraine’s Danube port city, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow
3 min readUpdated: May 19, 2026 09:58 AM IST A Russian air attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Izmail city in the early hours of […]
“Since then born this baby, he never rest” – Singer Portable shows off his newborn son in cute video
Despite his scandals and controversies, it is undeniable that Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, is a devoted father. Since welcoming his third […]
NMDPRA Vows to Sanction Oil Firms Operating in Free Trade Zones without Permits
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned that oil and gas companies operating in free trade zones, […]