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Month: May 2026
ICPC Secures Conviction Over Forged N182.7m HYPREP Contract Bid
By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of the Managing […]
NJC suspends two judges, rejects eight others’ appeals, recommends 12 new appeal court justices
The NJC took the decisions at its 111th meeting held on 13 May and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The National […]
Ayra Starr Speaks On Growing Up With Nigeria’s Electricity Challenges
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has opened up about how Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply shaped her childhood experience, saying the hardship helped build her resilience and […]
US Senator sparks outrage after linking Hyderabad’s famous ‘Visa Temple’ to ‘cartel’
3 min readMay 15, 2026 02:57 PM IST Missouri Republican Senator Eric Schmitt found himself at the centre of a social media storm after he […]
“Why I sold my mansions in the US, UK” — Aliko Dangote
Dangote, Africa’s richest man, also shared insights into his lifestyle choices and disciplined routine. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed why he abandoned the […]
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners under Trump-brokered ceasefire deal
1 min readMay 15, 2026 02:36 PM IST Russia and Ukraine on Friday exchanged 205 prisoners of war each as part of a ceasefire agreement […]
US officials seek to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro
The United States is moving to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel, in connection with the downing of […]
UK PM Keir Starmer has a new challenger: Great Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
4 min readMay 15, 2026 02:36 PM IST Andy Burnham, Mayor of Great Manchester is now on a potential route back to parliament as PM […]
Former Queen of Denmark rushed to hospital after suffering heart attack
The former Queen of Denmark has been taken to hospital following a heart attack. Queen Margrethe was rushed to Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen’s largest public and teaching hospital, on […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Intra-African Trade, Economic Cooperation at Africa CEO Forum
President Bola Tinubu has urged African nations to prioritise stronger economic collaboration within the continent, stressing that Africa’s growth and prosperity depend largely on deeper […]
Why China now dominates Africa’s business landscape – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says China has become Africa’s dominant business partner because Western countries often fail to provide the financing support needed for […]
Nigerian Youths Will Vote Me Out If I Fail To Fix Economy — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s young population could remove him from office if his administration fails to tackle the country’s economic problems. […]
FCT Area Council Speaker, aide die in autocrash
The Speaker of the Gwagwalada Area Council Legislative Arm, Mohammed Ibrahim Ibwa, has died following a fatal road crash. Ibwa died hours after the accident, […]
Energy commission boss Mustapha resumes duties amid EFCC’s alleged N500bn fraud probe
The media office of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) reportws that the director-general of the agency was arrested. The Director-General of the Energy Commission of […]
Kebbi Hisbah arrests married woman, five others in hotel raid, amid morality policing concerns
The Kebbi State Hisbah said it carried out a raid “at a hotel located behind the Presidential Lodge, where three men and three women were […]
President Tinubu invites Guinea’s leader Doumbouya for state visit to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has formally extended an invitation to Guinea’s leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, to undertake a state visit to Nigeria. The invitation followed a bilateral […]
I Nearly Lost My Job Over Report Linking Desmond Elliot to Obasa’s Impeachment – Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has explained how he almost lost his position in 2025 due to the alleged involvement of […]
Tinubu Applauds Governor Alia’s Leadership, Peace Initiatives on 60th Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Hyacinth Alia on his 60th birthday, commending the Benue governor for his infrastructural development, industrialisation drive and peace-building efforts […]
FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran
3 min readMay 15, 2026 01:56 PM IST The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of $200,000 for information leading to the […]