A man who quit life in the United Kingdom for Dubai says he would return if one thing was changed. Ryan Howsam, a billionaire from […]
Month: May 2026
Horror as man traps woman in hospital toilet before raping her
A man has been sentenced after trapping a woman in a hospital toilet before raping her. Shantonya Terrell Jones, who was already under lifetime supervision […]
12 Chibok schoolgirls graduate from varsity
Twelve of the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in 2014 have graduated from American University of Nigeria. Speaking at the university’s 17th […]
VP Shettima speaks on Moniepoint CEO’s claim on lack of skilled Nigerians
The fintech boss had noted that most Nigerians applying for roles at the firm do not meet global standards. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has […]
Taskforce Arrest Three for Illegal Waste Disposal in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has arrested three individuals for illegal dumping of waste in the Ketu-Alapere area of the state as part of ongoing efforts […]
Africa CDC, Ethiopia inaugurate CPHIA 2026
At the event, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadera Abera, said the inauguration reflected the continent’s determination to build a healthier and more resilient […]
Hantavirus: WHO says risk remains low as cruise ship heads to Tenerife
Mr Ghebreyesus said he was addressing residents directly due to anxiety triggered by the approaching vessel, the MV Hondius, which had recorded confirmed infections during […]
Brazil Supreme Court justice suspends bill that ordered early release of ex-president Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes prohibited the implementation of a sharp reduction in the 27-year prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro for […]
NDLEA Alerts Parents Over Designer Sachets After N5.8bn Drug Bust in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted parents and guardians to the increasing trend of illegal substances being packaged in designer sachets, following […]
Middle East crisis may push oil to $96, cut India growth to 6.3%: ADB
Crude oil prices are likely to stay higher for longer due to the disruption caused by the longer-than-expected Middle East crisis, ADB Chief Economist Albert […]
Trump weighs FDA chief Makary ouster amid vaping and abortion pill backlash
The White House signed off on a plan to fire U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, according to sources familiar with the matter, […]
Stamp, Seal Policy Valid, Enforceable in Line With Supreme Court Decision – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association has clarified that the recent judgment of the Federal High Court did not invalidate the NBA Stamp and Seal regime or […]
NEMA Issues 2026 Warning as Flood, Dry Spell Risk Loom in Kebbi
The Sokoto Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted residents of Kebbi State to impending flood risks and other weather-related hazards […]
Chad Declares National Mourning After Boko Haram Kills Two Generals, 24 Soldiers
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Chad has declared a three-day national mourning period following fresh Boko Haram attacks that claimed the lives of at least 24 […]
Atiku, Obi Birds of a Feather and their Vaulting Ambitions
By Tunde Rahman For someone running for the presidency a record seventh time and who has switched political parties at least four times since 1999, […]
Nigeria’s OAGF clarifies “6 months ultimatum” to World Bank
The AGF emphasised that the facilities being accessed by Nigeria were loans and not grants. The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has […]
Between Hope and History: What Nigerians Expect from Tegbe as Power Minister
By Michael Olukayode For decades, electricity has remained Nigeria’s most enduring national embarrassment. From military administrations to democratic governments, promises of stable power supply have […]
AbdulHakeem ‘Iyepe’ AbdulLateef Trains, Vaccinates 340 Pilgrims Ahead of May 11 Airlift
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Renowned Islamic scholar and former Chairman of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, popularly known as Hon Iyepe, […]
Vladimir Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’
Russian President Vladimir Putin looks at Republica Srpska, Serb-controlled entity in Bosnia, President Sinisa Karan, during their talks at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. […]
Over 100 killed, 98,000 displaced, 217 churches destroyed in Taraba – Catholic diocese
“From September 2025, there has been a resurgence of attacks by criminals on communities in southern part of Taraba…” The Catholic Diocese of Wukari, Taraba, […]