The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has announced the establishment of a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of sweeping reforms aimed […]
Month: May 2026
Rubio Declares Iran’s Military “Wiped Out,” But Suggests Iran Won’t Have To Give Up Enriched Uranium
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Operation Epic Fury officially concluded Tuesday, insisting that the military campaign had achieved its core objective of dismantling Iran’s […]
2027: Abiodun Urges APC Consensus, Offers Refund, Appointments To Aspirants
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to respect local government zoning arrangements and embrace consensus as […]
‘They improved me quite a bit’: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni on her viral AI-generated lingerie deepfake images
3 min readUpdated: May 6, 2026 12:39 PM IST Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has slammed the AI-generated deepfake images of her, including one fabricated […]
Nigeria, US launch defence working groups as insecurity worsens despite troops, drone support
This was disclosed in a statement issued late Tuesday by Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for Defence Headquarters. Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence […]
Lagos: Court Fixes Judgment Date in Murder of Lekki Sound Engineer
Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Igbosere has adjourned judgment in the trial of commercial motorcyclist, Dahiru Ayuba and five […]
One Arrested as Police Foil Armed Robbery in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have foiled an armed robbery in the Auchi area of the state, arresting one suspect and recovering firearms […]
Boy, 13, kills 2 people in horror school shooting in Brazil as pupils take cover on roof
A 13-year-old boy has killed two two female staff members and injured several others in a horror school shooting. Terrifying footage of the incident in […]
Defections: ADC loses 18 Reps to NDC, AP
By EricJames Oco Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). […]
‘Xi wouldn’t do that’: Ahead of Beijing Summit, Donald Trump rejects claims of Chinese defiance on Iran
Highlighting his “very good relationship” with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, United States President Donald Trump Tuesday firmly rejected claims that China has challenged his […]
2027: Senate Blocks Uzodimma, Ex-Governors from Principal Offices
The Senate has moved to restrict access to its most powerful positions ahead of the 2027 political transition. The decision is seen as a direct […]
INEC launches final phase of continuous voter registration on May 11
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will begin on May […]
U.S. Gas Prices Now Average $4.48 A Gallon, Up 50% Since Iran War Began In February
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according […]
INEC Announces Final Deadline for Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced July 10, 2026, as the final date for eligible Nigerians to register for voting ahead of the […]
ICPC Moves Against El-Rufai Again as Court Delays Fresh Bail Hearing
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken a fresh legal step against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as proceedings […]
Naira appreciates to N1,382/$ in parallel market as inflation climbs
The naira strengthened Tuesday, appreciating to N1,382 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,387 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the currency recorded gains in […]
Neither dead nor alive, families of Ukraine's battlefield missing endure their own agony
John Marone is our man in Kyiv (Image: Express) Ukrainians are long used to seeing their soldiers returned dead, wounded or in prisoner exchanges – […]
US to close consulate in Peshawar citing safety of diplomatic personnel
The US has announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing a commitment to the safety of its diplomatic personnel. “The US Department […]
Giorgia Meloni on her deepfakes: ‘To attack and invent falsehoods, anything is used’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has spoken out against the spread of AI-generated deepfake images circulated widely online. She warned that the growing misuse of […]
US urges China to help reopen strait of Hormuz as Trump-Xi meeting nears
White House officials are pressing China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz just days before President Donald Trump and […]