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 […]
Month: May 2026
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 […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says he won’t resign over farmgate scandal
The court also ruled that the panel’s report should be tabled in parliament for processing and interrogation by an impeachment committee. South African President Cyril […]
Nigerian governors, APC leaders showcase Tinubu’s three-year achievements to diplomats
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chairs both the PGF and serves as Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, delivered the main address. Governors, ministers, […]
Suspected cult clash leaves eight dead in Makurdi
No fewer than eight people were reportedly killed after suspected cultists launched a deadly attack around Aliade Street in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The […]
Over 60 Labour MPs call on UK PM Starmer to quit, he vows to prove them wrong
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party, with more than 60 MPs reportedly urging him to set […]
2027: Will NDC emerge as Nigeria’s political ‘Third Force’?
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is fast emerging as a major opposition platform ahead of the 2027 elections, drawing key political figures and raising fresh […]
South African President Ramaphosa refuses to resign as impeachment process unfolds
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will not step down from his position as an impeachment process unfolds in Parliament after an earlier […]
Vladimir Putin's 'swollen face' under increasing scrutiny as health concerns escalate
Vladimir Putin was ruthlessly ridiculed over his unusually bloated appearance after the Russian president made a rare public outing in Moscow over the weekend. Putin, […]
Iran’s Ghalibaf pushes 14-point proposal, warns US of repeated failure, rising costs
Speaker of Iran’s Parliament MB Ghalibaf on Tuesday, May 12, said that the US has no other option but to “accept the rights of the […]
West Asia oil crisis fallout: Pakistan extends emergency austerity measures till June 13
4 min readMay 12, 2026 09:05 AM IST The Pakistan government has decided to extend its austerity measures, which began in March, till June 13. […]
US in high-level talks to open new bases as its sovereign territory in Greenland
2 min readUpdated: May 12, 2026 09:09 AM IST The United States is regularly holding talks with Denmark as it plans to expand its military […]
Targeting the ‘shadow fleet’: US hits 12 Iran-linked entities over secret oil shipments to China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump speaks at a charter school in The Villages, Fla. (Photo: AP) The United States has imposed […]
Bank of Japan signals chance of rate hike next month over inflation risks
The Bank of Japan signalled the possibility of a hike to its benchmark rate next month with a summary of views from last month’s board […]
JAMB fixes 150 as minimum cut-off mark for university admissions in 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic […]
Pakistan allowed Iranian aircraft on its airbase while acting as mediator between US-Iran, says report
Pakistan quietly permitted Iranian military aircraft to be stationed at its airbases during the recent conflict between Iran and the United States, despite publicly portraying […]
Tuggar Demands Transparency In Bauchi APC Governorship Primaries
Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has raised concerns over alleged attempts to manipulate the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in […]