The championships, which began on 10 May in Ismailia, Egypt, officially ended on 17 May, with Team Nigeria expected back in the country on Monday. […]
Month: May 2026
For Trump in China, a tonal shift yields few results
BEIJING — A conciliatory President Trump on Friday hailed success in his state visit to China, claiming a tonal reset with Xi Jinping despite departing Beijing with […]
Sinner Wins Italian Open, Extends Masters Tournament Streak
Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victory. […]
2027: Makinde-backed PDP to screen 3,181 aspirants Tuesday
“The total number of aspirants expected to be screened are: 2,122 SHOA, 748 HOR, 198 Senatorial, 112 Gubernatorial and 1 Presidential.” A faction of the […]
Electricity consumers lament epileptic power supply, say development unacceptable
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory have continued to lament the epileptic power situation in the territory, describing it as unacceptable. The consumers who […]
Supreme Court, over two dissents, upholds abortion pills sent by mail, for now
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an antiabortion challenge to federal regulations that permit sending pills through the mail once a patient has consulted […]
Rivers APC Disqualifies Ex-Deputy Banigo, Others From Senate Race
The political intrigues between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appear to have taken a new twist as the Rivers All Progressives […]
“Terrorists need money from kidnapping to finance their war machines” – Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has sparked reactions online following comments he made about terrorism, kidnapping, amid rising insecurity in Nigeria. The controversial cleric […]
Two chemicals in everyday California air may pose 'unacceptable' cancer risk, findings suggest
Two toxic contaminants present in California’s ambient air appear to be much stronger carcinogens than previously known, state environmental health officials announced Thursday. The draft […]
At Least 67 Individual Killed As JNIM Fighters Overrun Niger Military Base Near Mali Border In Fresh Attack
At least 67 people, including soldiers and civilians, were reportedly killed after suspected jihadist fighters attacked a Nigerien military engineering unit in Garbougna, near the […]
Nigerian Army Lieutenant Weeks to Wedding Reportedly Killed In Sokoto Terrorist Ambush
A Nigerian Army officer, identified as Lieutenant Isma’il Abdullahi Chafe of the Nigerian Army, has reportedly been killed in a suspected terrorist ambush in Sokoto […]
Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship, Californians at risk: Is this the start of something much worse?
The voyage was marketed for explorers eager to venture to “the edges of the map,” from Antarctica to some of the most remote islands in […]
NDC Extends Deadline For Expression Of Interest Forms To May 24
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest forms for key elective positions ahead of its internal […]
China's Xi, warning of a clash, tells Trump: 'We must make it work'
BEIJING — An extraordinary display of power and precision along Tiananmen Square greeted President Trump in Beijing on Thursday, kicking off a two-day summit with particularly high […]
Reps majority leader dismisses reports of losing APC primary election in Edo
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, has dismissed reports claiming he lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for […]
Tinubu’s Debt Addiction Is Economic Vandalism — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over reports that the federal government is in discussions with the World Bank for another $1.25 billion […]
APC Leaders’ Meeting On Oluyole Primaries Misrepresented — Group Says
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Federal Constituency, Itesiwaju Oluyole, has described as false and misleading a media report titled “APC […]
Saudi Arabia confirms start of Dhul-Hijjah 1447, Eid al-Adha set for May 27
The announcement ushers in one of the most significant months in Islam. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the sighting of the […]
Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What's at stake
BEIJING — President Trump’s first visit to China in nine years is a high-stakes trip reflecting the rivalry and mutual dependence of two superpowers hoping to avoid […]
Mali Military Drone Strikes Kill At Least 10 Civilians
Drone strikes by the Malian army on Sunday killed at least 10 civilians as they prepared to celebrate a traditional mass wedding, security and […]