President Tinubu’s participation in the summit underscores Nigeria’s enduring commitment to advancing African unity. President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, […]
Month: May 2026
Iran hangs 'US spy' after torturing him for nine months as Trump peace talks falter
The American had been held in Iranian captivity.
Major hantavirus update as cruise ship passenger tests positive – 'deteriorated condition'
A French woman and an American national evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship which is at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have […]
2027: NNPP extends deadline for purchase of nomination forms
The NNPP provided a reason for the deadline extension in a statement on Monday. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has extended the time for […]
Why JAMB Exempts Education, Agriculture Candidates From UTME – Oloyede
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has explained that the decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into Education and […]
Xenophobia: President Ramaphosa condemns South African ‘opportunists’, ‘criminals’ attacking other Africans
In his statement, Mr Ramaphosa said his government would clamp down on the perpetrators. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described South Africans who violently attack […]
Police Arrest Three Women In Delta Drug Raid, Recover Illicit Substances
The Delta State Police Command has arrested three female suspects and recovered a range of illicit substances during a raid on a suspected drug hideout […]
WW3 fears as North Korea adopts new nuclear weapon ‘dead man’ switch
North Korea has adopted a new nuclear policy which orders an immediate atomic missile strike if the country’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated […]
Nigerians No Longer Require JAMB UTME For Education, Agriculture Courses
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required […]
German tourist wins £854 after Greek island sunbed war – woke up at 6am
A German tourist has been awarded more than £800 in compensation after claiming he and his family were unable to use hotel sun loungers during […]
Security beef up in Akure ahead of Vice-President Shettima’s visit
“The command has emplaced robust security measures to guarantee the safety of the Vice President, the celebrant, and all well-wishers throughout the event,” the police […]
Horror video shows moment Frontier Airlines plane strikes person on runway – 'Sucked into
A person was sucked into the engine of a Frontier Airlines jet after allegedly breaching security and wandering onto a runway at Denver International Airport, […]
Airline collapses into administration as all flights cancelled – in business since 2002
A major airline has gone into administration – with all flights grounded. Royal Air Philippines has suspended all commercial services. Royal Air Philippines suddenly announced […]
11 die in lone accident on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
The FRSC said the fatal accident occurred on Sunday night, involving a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE 722 KJ. The Federal Road Safety […]
Court dismisses suit challenging election of APC’s vice chairman
The court upheld APC’s preliminary objection against the suit. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit instituted by Fubara Dagogo, a […]
Why China needs Iran's oil—but doesn't want Iran's war
When Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since the war began, he brought with him […]
JUST IN: Colleges of Education applicants no longer need UTME — Minister
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday at this year’s annual admissions and policy meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in the […]
Rivers Assembly: APC Clears 33 Aspirants, Disqualifies 56
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has cleared 33 aspirants and disqualified 56 others ahead of the party’s primary election for the 2027 Rivers […]
Lawal Commends Troops For Eliminating Bandit Leaders In Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has commended the troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Fansan Yamma over successes recorded against terrorists […]
Rivers: APC disqualifies 65 aspirants loyal to Fubara, clears 33 Wike allies
The screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, a former factional speaker of the Rivers state house […]