WASHINGTON — A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy requires members of Congress to seek advance approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at […]
Month: May 2026
My mother-in-law ruined my daughter’s pageant dress — Because she wasn’t her biological grandchild
Sometimes, the people who are supposed to love us most turn out to be the cruelest. I never imagined anyone could be that cruel to […]
Consumers Pay N196.68bn for Electricity in February Amid Persistent Power Woes
Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid a total of N196.68bn for power in February 2026 despite ongoing complaints over poor and unstable electricity supply, latest data […]
California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud
A popular U.S. food distributor has long promised premium, Italian tomatoes in its products. Two Californians claim the company is committing tomato fraud. A lawsuit […]
IMBIL Seals Deal With Airtel, Onboards Five MVNOs To Deepen Telecom Competition
IMBIL Telecom Solutions Ltd has entered into a commercial agreement with Airtel Nigeria to accelerate the rollout of Mobile Virtual Network Operators in the country, […]
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
WASHINGTON — In Napa and surrounding counties, Rep. Mike Thompson’s once-easy reelection contest is turning into something of a race. In the Sacramento area, Rep. Doris Matsui […]
“Not A Kobo Invested” — Otedola Clears Air On Dangote Refinery
Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has refuted claims linking him to the financing of the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Petroleum Refinery, insisting he has not […]
Banks Lose N2.5tr Yearly To High CRR, As Tight CBN Policy Squeezes Lending — Report
Nigeria’s banking sector is losing an estimated N2.5 trillion in annual earnings to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) high Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) policy, […]
In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes
BEIJING — The Trump administration has repeatedly framed the war in Iran as a quick, winnable fight, vowing to defeat the Islamic Republic “totally and decisively” — […]
Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for 32nd time, beats own record
Nepal’s mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his own world record for the maximum number of ascents of Mt Everest as […]
Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts
WASHINGTON — The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about potential conflicts of interest between […]
“Don’t Let Our Abductors Kill Us” — Oyo Principal, Pupils Beg FG, Makinde in Viral Video
The principal of Community High School, Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Folawe Alamu, has made a desperate appeal to the […]
APC Primary: Chinedum Orji Secures Reps Ticket for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency
Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Orji, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and Abia State Patron of the CityBoy Movement, has officially clinched […]
EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram convict bagged degree during life sentence for church bombing – Court document
Kabiru Umar, also known as Kabiru Sokoto, who was convicted over the 2011 Christmas Day bombing linked to Boko Haram, has earned a Biology degree […]
Kano: Angry Youths Torch Council Building Over Bandit Attacks
Anger over persistent insecurity erupted in Gwarzo on Sunday as protesting youths set part of the local government secretariat on fire. The demonstration, which began […]
Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire BuzzFeed, HuffPost
Digital entertainment company BuzzFeed Inc. is selling its majority stake to Los Angeles entertainment mogul Byron Allen for $120 million. BuzzFeed announced the sale late […]
Obi, Kwankwaso’s Move To PRP Failed Over Presidential Ticket Guarantees — Baba-Ahmed
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) said Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso did not join the party because they could not get guarantees about a […]
Ademola Adeleke revives Safe School Initiative after Oyo school abduction
Governor Adeleke said his administration had directed an immediate review and strengthening of school security architecture across Osun State. The Governor of Osun State, Ademola […]
Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns
Eileen Wang, an Arcadia city leader facing charges of acting as an illegal foreign agent of China, resigned Monday after reaching an agreement to resolve […]
Former Abia Speaker, Chinedum Orji Wins APC House Of Reps Ticket
Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Orji, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and Abia State Patron of the CityBoy Movement, has officially clinched […]