Scientists are warning that 19 May could prove a critical date in the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak – the point at which so-called “generation three” […]
Month: May 2026
Schoolboy dragged by train after backpack caught in 'traumatic' incident
The Year 7 pupil was standing on a platform at a railway station in North Melbourne, Australia on Monday, May 11 at around 4pm when […]
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty
The man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: Economic concerns mount as end of war remains elusive, ceasefire on 'life support'
US-Iran War Live Updates | Economies around the world scramble for ways to mitigate impacts of the war. Meanwhile, Trump’s focus now remains on his […]
Christian Survivors Tell of Amputations, Executions as Jos Meeting Sparks Outcry
Military officials, community leaders and survivors confront allegations of targeted attacks and failures of state protection. By Luka Binniyat (JOS, Nigeria) – When a woman […]
US to loan 53.3 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Trump administration said on Monday it will loan energy companies 53.3 million barrels of crude from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of […]
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
The US government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab […]
Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support'
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran’s response to a US proposal to end […]
Pakistan allowed Iranian planes to park on its airbases amid US strike fears: Report
Security officers search a car at the main entrance of Pakistan’s foreign ministry to ensure security ahead of the United States and Iran possible negotiations […]
‘They will be surprised’: Iran issues warning as Trump declares ceasefire on ‘massive life support’
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran is prepared to respond if tensions escalate. (File Photo) Iran has said it is “ready for every […]
Dutch hospital staff quarantined after hantavirus patient treated without proper PPE
TENERIFE, SPAIN – MAY 10: Workers arrive wearing protective clothing after the MV Hondius docked in the Granadilla Port on May 10, 2026 in Tenerife, […]
‘Till it’s appropriate’: Trump backs federal gas tax suspension as Iran war sends pump prices toward $5
President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner for members of his administration and law enforcement organization leaders during National Police Week, in the White House […]
Rivers police restrict tricycle movement amid surge in ‘one chance’ robberies
The Rivers State Police Command has announced new restrictions on tricycle (Keke) operations in parts of Port Harcourt in response to a rise in attacks […]
Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high
President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner for members of his administration and law enforcement organization leaders during National Police Week, in the White House […]
Court strikes out suit challenging APC congress, fines plaintiff and lawyer N20million
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit challenging the conduct of the national congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice […]
Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 190 as Fatality Rate Surges – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that no fewer than 190 persons have died from Lassa fever in 2026, raising fresh […]
NEMA, IOM Receive 170 Nigerians Repatriated From Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency and the International Organization for Migration on Monday received 170 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Libya under the Assisted Voluntary Return […]
JAMB Honours Staff Who Delivered Ransom, Exposes Fraud Crackdown
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday honoured one of its staff members, Gbenga Adebayo, who risked his life to deliver ransom to kidnappers […]
Onor’s Presidential Ambition Lacks Credibility – Bisong
A public affairs analyst, Comrade Godwin Ogar Bisong, has dismissed suggestions that Senator Sandy Onor could emerge as a credible presidential candidate of the Peoples […]
APC Automatic Tickets Trigger Tension In Ogun, Ondo, Others
…Govs, Lawmakers Clash Over Control Of 188 Return Bids …Tinubu-Backed Plan Sparks Fresh Power Struggle Ahead 2027 Daud Olatunji Fresh tension is brewing within the […]