Greggs is set to open its first international branch in Tenerife, offering a range of familiar bakes alongside Spanish fare to cater to local tastes. […]
Month: May 2026
Taraba funds 2026 NECO, NABTEB, BECE registration with N1.8bn
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved and released over N1.8 billion for the registration of candidates for the 2026 external examinations across the […]
ASUU threatens industrial action over non-implementation of newly signed agreement
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, had assured that the implementation of the agreement, signed in December, would begin unfailingly in January. The Academic Staff […]
Admission: Eight Nigerian institutions win N750 million JAMB prize for compliance
Every year since 2018, JAMB has rewarded tertiary institutions for compliance with its admission guidelines and transparency in the admission process. The Joint Admissions and […]
2027 : Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu Abandons Abia Governorship Ambition
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday secretly appeared before the APC Screening Committee for the House of […]
Russian ship 'carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea' mysteriously explodes and sinks
A Russian ship possibly carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea mysteriously exploded and sank 60 miles off the coast of Spain. The Ursa Major went […]
Huge blow for Germany as two big companies axe 2,900 jobs
Porsche and Wacker Chemie have announced plans to slash a combined 2,900 jobs in the latest blow to Germany’s struggling industrial economy. The luxury car […]
Trump health fears soar as President's 'face droops' as he 'falls asleep' in public again
Fresh concerns over Donald Trump’s health have erupted online after critics claimed the US President appeared to struggle to stay awake during a maternal health […]
2027: “Let’s Wait for the Election to See Who Controls Kano” — Kwankwaso to Atiku
A former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims that his political influence is limited to a single state. He challenged […]
Will Keir Starmer resign? UK PM faces mutiny after Labour loses 1,400 seats
2 min readUpdated: May 12, 2026 12:42 PM IST UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing immense pressure after more than 70 Labour MPs reportedly […]
Final passengers leave Hantavirus-hit cruise ship as cases rise, deaths linked to outbreak
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius is seen at anchor at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. (Photo: AP) The last passengers […]
Kwankwaso Reveals Why He Chose to Work With Peter Obi Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has explained why he decided to form an alliance with former Labour […]
Hezbollah hits Israeli Iron Dome battery with FPV drone
4 min readMay 12, 2026 12:30 PM IST In a significant escalation that has drawn attention from military analysts worldwide, Hezbollah released footage on Sunday […]
Putin health fears soar as Russian President 'accused of using body double'
Putin meeting his old teacher (Image: E2W) Vladimir Putin’s former schoolteacher appeared to question whether she was meeting the Russian dictator or his double. In […]
7 killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say
Seven people, including two police officials and five civilians, were killed in a blast. (File Photo) Seven people, including two police officials and five civilians, […]
ASUU Raises Fresh Alarm Over ‘Distorted’ Deal Implementation, Threatens Industrial Action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as the “distorted and uncoordinated” implementation of its December 2025 […]
30 killed as bandits ambush travellers on Zamfara highway
At least 30 people have reportedly been killed following a deadly ambush by bandits along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Zamfara State, in what has been […]
Ryanair cancels flights to 12 European holiday hotspots – full list
The company said the “loss in off-peak winter connectivity is the direct result of the hopelessly uncompetitive costs charged at the German-run Fraport Greece monopoly […]
Sparkling FM : Sustaining Public Trust Through Responsible Broadcasting, Media Excellence
Eight years ago, it seemed almost impossible to imagine a vibrant private radio broadcasting space in Calabar. At a time when private radio stations were […]
Fidelity Bank declares N242bn profit, total assets hit N10.46 trillion
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N242.4 billion for the 2025 financial year, driven by strong growth in interest income […]