The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the […]
Month: May 2026
Supporters to Gbenga Daniel: Don’t go for APC primaries
Supporters of Senator Gbenga Daniel (APC-Ogun East) have told him to distance himself from the party’s primaries for the 2027 senatorial election billed for Monday, […]
Senate Moves to Fast-track State Police After Fresh Borno, Oyo Schools’ Abductions
*Bamidele says constitutional amendment nearing completion *Afenifere horrified by terrorists’ invasions *IGP orders deployment of additional tactical, intelligence assets to Oyo *US advises citizens on […]
EDITORIAL: Stopping rampant Police killings!
The quality of persons recruited into the Force needs to be improved urgently. And, very importantly, there is a need for better training and the […]
2027: Desmond Elliot narrates ordeals ahead of primaries + Video
The representative of Surulere Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has narrated his ordeals ahead of the primaries of the […]
Uneasy Calm at APC After First Phase of Primaries Across Nigeria
*Party issues guidelines, procedure for collating, announcing results Segun Awofadeji in Gombe, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, James Sowole in Abeokuta, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja, Okon […]
Thailand to pare 7,000 business rules to lure foreign investment
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government plans a sweeping reform of more than 7,000 business regulations, aiming to cut bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate investment as […]
Swatch shuts stores after Audemars Piguet watch launch triggers fights and tear gas
(Photo Credit : Reuters) 1 / 8 Swatch Launch Turns Chaotic: The launch of Swatch’s limited-edition collaboration with Audemars Piguet triggered chaos across Europe, the […]
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
The US justice department is reportedly preparing to indict aging Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the coming days over the shooting down of two aircraft […]
BoI Gets $200m AfDB Support to Expand Financing for SMEs, Women, Youth Enterprises
*Olasupo Olusi: intervention will strengthen local manufacturing, support country’s transition towards more resilient, sustainable economy *Signs agreement with IFC to assess development of major conference, […]
Davido spotted picking his daughter, Imade, from school with his Rolls-Royce Cullinan (Video)
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is undoubtedly a doting father. Despite his busy schedule as one of the top Afrobeat singers, […]
Fresh Ebola Outbreak: WHO Declares Health Emergency, to Activate Response Mechanism
* Says at least 90 deaths recorded so far in DR Congo, Uganda * NCDC begins monitoring, surveillance Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja World Health Organisation (WHO) on […]
China’s economy slows sharply as investment resumes declines
China’s growth slowed across the board in April with investment resuming declines, as booming exports no longer offset a deteriorating economy at home. Fixed-asset investment […]
6 Of A Family Among 10 Shot Dead In Mexico, Domestic Dispute Suspected
Ten people were shot dead in central Mexico in what appeared to be a domestic dispute, local officials said Sunday, the latest spasm of violence […]
'Lack Of Knowledge': India Rejects Dutch PM's Remarks On Press Freedom, Minority Rights
The Hague: New Delhi has rejected Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s reported remarks on India’s declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights, […]
Report Warns Capital System Misallocating Growth Resources
Says financial system remains a choke on MSME development Declares high MPR, inflation have made productive lending unattractive Says MSMEs eager for loan not speeches […]
“Internal State Financial Oversight Rests With State Institutions” — Court Of Appeal Upholds 2007 Judgment Restraining EFCC From Probing Odili, Rivers Accounts
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has upheld a 2007 Rivers State High Court judgment restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Obi Reflects on Challenges of Nigerian Boy Child, Risks Losing Support of Obidients
Chuks Okocha in Abuja and David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has extended his congratulations to the Nigerian Boy Child in recognition of International Day of the […]
The Iran war is crippling one of the world’s wealthiest nations
People take photos during a light and water show at the Place Vendome Mall in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 7, 2022. Iranian attacks have paralyzed […]