A 15-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh is fighting for her life in hospital after being subjected to a horrific gang-rape that lasted for hours in […]
Month: May 2026
How a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius spiralled into an international health emergency
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has left at least three people dead, triggered an international public health response […]
INEC Seeks Robust Police Support Ahead of 2027 General Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has called for stronger police support in the 2027 general elections, underscoring the […]
Horror Hantavirus cruise update as passengers travel the world – race against time
Medical evacuation flight lands at Schiphol Airport with potentially infected patient (Image: MICHEL VAN BERGEN/EPA/Shutterstock) Authorities are racing against time to track down passengers who […]
Soldiers Have No Business Being on Social Media — Army
The Nigerian Army has cautioned its personnel against the use of social media, warning that soldiers who violate existing regulations will face disciplinary action. The […]
NDLEA Arrests Swiss-Based Drug Lord, Accomplices in Anambra, Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Swiss-based drug lord identified as Amadi Simon, alongside his co-conspirators Jecinta Amara Ikechi and Blessing […]
Hold Me Accountable in Three Months, New Power Minister Declares
The Power Minister-designate, Joseph Tegbe, has vowed to restructure the power sector within his first three months in office after his inauguration, during his screening […]
Trump’s envoy enters the Vatican: Marco Rubio’s ‘frank’ mission to mend ties after explosive attacks on Pope Leo
3 min readMay 7, 2026 04:28 PM IST U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio came to the Vatican on Thursday for a potentially fraught encounter […]
Doctor explains what you need to know about hantavirus as 3 evacuated from cruise ship
Three people have died aboard the MV Hondius (Image: Getty) A cruise ship where three people have died following a viral outbreak is heading to […]
34 Killed, 254 infected as meningitis spreads across Sokoto
No fewer than 34 persons have lost their lives, while 254 others have been infected following a eningitis outbreak affecting nine local government areas in […]
Beautiful home in luxury $10billion resort could be yours for less than a Range Rover
Househunters who want to feel like they’re always on holiday can snap up a luxury lagoon-front apartment for less than a RANGE ROVER. Tiger Downtown […]
Separatists hold many Malian soldiers captive
Many of the soldiers were captured after the military position in Kidal was taken over by a joint force of separatists and jihadists. Dozens of […]
Gombe High Court Jails Magistrate Mohammad Suleiman Kumo for Bribery
Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court has convicted and sentenced Magistrate Mohammad Suleiman Kumo to two years and six months’ imprisonment for […]
Oyo Lawmaker, NITDA Train 2,475 Unemployed Youth in Digital Skills
At least 2,475 unemployed youth across Oyo State have now been trained in digital skills through an empowerment initiative led by the Chairman of the […]
SAHCO Launches Science Laboratory Initiative to Support Science Education
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has launched a science laboratory initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at improving science […]
China backs Iran talks, says West Asia stands at ‘critical juncture between war and peace’
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, who briefed on the latest developments in the Iran-US […]
BREAKING: Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Mamman of N33.8b Fraud
The federal high court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho has convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count […]
Sultan Finally Speaks on Christian Genocide and ‘Muslim Plan to Wipe Out Christians in Nigeria’
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of an alleged Muslim agenda to eliminate Christians in Nigeria, insisting that such narratives only […]
Mixed Reactions Trail Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over Senate Rules
Reactions have continued to trail the tension that erupted in the Senate on Wednesday after Senate President Godswill Akpabio threatened to order Senator Adams Oshiomhole […]
Accord Party backs Otti’s re-election bid in Abia
The National leadership of the Accord Party on Wednesday declared support for the re-election of Gov. Alex Otti of Abia in 2027, citing his developmental […]