The Kogi State Government has confirmed the successful rescue of all victims abducted from an orphanage in Zariagi community near Lokoja, bringing relief to families […]
Month: May 2026
German tourist wins payout after failing to find sun lounger at 6am
The man said he had been unable to find sun loungers even at 6am [FILE PIC] (Image: Getty) A German holidaymaker has been awarded compensation […]
Hantavirus patient was briefly on KLM Johannesburg flight before take-off
2 min readMay 7, 2026 02:02 PM IST A passenger, later diagnosed with hantavirus, was “briefly” on board a KLM flight from Johannesburg before being […]
FG Bans Honorary Degree Recipients From Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government has directed recipients of honorary degrees to stop using the “Dr” title before their names, warning that violators risk being treated as […]
Makinde-Backed PDP Blasts Wike, Urges Nigerians To Ignore His ‘Political Swan Song’
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, […]
Statistics Cannot Hide Nigerians’ Suffering — ADC Slams FG Over GDP Growth Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Federal Government’s celebration of Nigeria’s reported Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, insisting that the figures do not […]
Airtel, Dangote shares lift NGX as investors gain N628bn
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange closed on a positive note on Wednesday as renewed buying interest in major stocks pushed market capitalisation higher by ₦628.53 […]
Hantavirus threat: Canary Islands braces for arrival of luxury Dutch cruise after evacuation
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 7, 2026 01:26 PM IST The Hantavirus-hit luxury Dutch cruise ship has departed Cape Verde after evacuating three infected people […]
IIT-Madras launches centre in California, to be launchpad for Indian deep-tech start-ups
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Global Research Foundation has announced the establishment of its first centre in the United States, expanding India’s deep-tech […]
2027: Akwa-Ibom Gov Submits APC Nomination Form, Urges Party Unity
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has submitted his nomination form for the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, […]
Court Grants El-Rufai Access to Medical Treatment While in ICPC Custody
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has secured permission from the Federal High Court in Kaduna to receive medical treatment while in the custody of […]
2027: Accord Party backs Otti’s re-election bid
“On behalf of the Accord Party, I want to assure you that no candidate would be contesting in Abia State.” The National leadership of the […]
Nigeria police repatriate Chinese fugitive over $245m ponzi scheme
In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the fugitive fled to Nigeria after committing the crime. Police in Nigeria said they have […]
WSL: Arsenal coach hails Nnadozie as goalkeeping masterclass extends
The Arsenal manager praised Brighton’s intensity while specifically highlighting Nnadozie’s impact Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered another commanding performance between the sticks as Brighton & Hove Albion […]
Iran's Araghchi could visit India for BRICS foreign ministers' meet in May
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi could visit India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in May, ahead of the annual gathering of emerging-market […]
APC not affected by Obi’s defection, says Yilwatda
Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, national chairman of the APC, says the party is unconcerned about Peter Obi’s defection from ADC to NDC. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday […]
Tragedy as 2 dead after car flips off Pittsburgh bridge in horror 5-vehicle smash
Two people have been killed after a horror five-vehicle smash that sent a car flying off a bridge. The tragic crash unfolded near the Fort […]
Osun Guber: Fulani Group Denies Endorsing Any Candidate
A group of Fulani farmers resident in Osun state under the aegis of Osun Fulani Farmers Unity Forum, has dissociated itself from the purported endorsement […]
Police uncover N713.9m bank fraud syndicate, arrest two suspects
According to a statement by police spokesperson Anthony Placid, the breakthrough was recorded “through the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU)” following “a complaint from a […]
Horror moment man walks into hospital scrolling on phone with machete lodged in his head
A man stunned hospital staff and bystanders after he walked into a trauma department in Mumbai with a large machete embedded in his skull while […]