A Plateau State High Court in Jos has fixed July 1 and 2, 2026, for definite hearing and witness appearances in the terrorism trial linked […]
Month: May 2026
US pushes new UN action on Iran, China-Russia veto threat looms
3 min readMay 8, 2026 08:14 PM IST The United States has urged United Nations member states to support a new Security Council resolution demanding […]
Again, Court Adjourns ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, again adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala […]
Spanish woman 'forced to change name' after moving to UK as people left confused
A Spanish woman who has lived in the UK for several years has opened up about her struggle when introducing herself to Brits, as her […]
Presidency Reveals Why Tinubu Refuses to Reintroduce Fuel Subsidy
The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu has declined to reinstate fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview, the Special Adviser to the […]
Get Your PVC, DG BTO For PBAT 27 Urges Nigerians
The Director General of BTO For PBAT 27 has called on Nigerians, particularly youths and supporters across the country, to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards […]
ADC Crisis: Bala-Gombe seeks return of case file to Chief Judge
The plaintiff seeks the re-assignment of the suit to a new judge to decide the case. A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Nafiu […]
“I’ll Go Underground” – Aisha Yesufu Fires Warning Ahead of 2027 FCT Polls
Human rights activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to strongly resist any attempt to manipulate votes in the 2027 Federal Capital Territory senatorial election. […]
No Rejection, No Safety Issue: Ogun Clarifies Hajj Flight Rearrangement
The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false a media report alleging that Saudi airline, Flynas, rejected the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, for the transportation […]
West Asia tensions: Trump under pressure to settle Iran crisis before China visit, says former envoy KP Fabian
Former diplomat KP Fabian said US President Donald Trump is under growing pressure to resolve the Iran crisis before his proposed visit to China later […]
2027: INEC registers 93,220 new voters in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 93,220 new voters in Edo state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obo Effanga, the […]
US awaits Iran response today; Tehran claims of Hormuz control 'unacceptable', says Rubio
US expects Iran’s response to the 14-point peace deal on Friday, May 8, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a media interaction after […]
Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors
Some banks proposed dividends, but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) withheld approval for some of those dividends to enforce compliance with the BOFIA. There […]
2023 Labour Party Delta guber candidate Pela joins NDC
The 2023 Delta State gubernatorial candidate for the Labour Party, Ken Pela has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Pela disclosed this in a statement […]
2 soldiers die as troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Maiduguri
The Operation HADIN KAI has confirmed that troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) successfully repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on a […]
ADC crisis: Nafiu-Bala Gombe seeks transfer of suit against Mark, Aregbesola
Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has applied for the transfer of his case against Sen. David Mark-led leadership and […]
Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions
Tier-1 banks’ profits declined despite strong earnings growth. This is due to the sharp drop in net trading and foreign exchange gains, alongside a surge […]
Rescue dog desperately wants loving UK home despite heartbreaking habit
She has endured the very worst of human cruelty and has never known what it feels like to be truly loved, yet rescuers remain hopeful […]
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
The US on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats […]
Nasdaq futures jump nearly 1% as chip stocks rally, jobs data beats estimates
Wall Street futures traded higher on Friday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report eased concerns around economic slowdown, while investors continued to track escalating tensions […]