Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching […]
Month: May 2026
‘Sharks with laser beams?’: Pentagon addresses claims of Iran’s ‘kamikaze dolphins’ in Hormuz
3 min readUpdated: May 7, 2026 12:34 AM IST US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a Pentagon press briefing, said that Iran doesn’t have “kamikaze […]
Most Americans Say U.S. No Longer A Great Place For Immigrants
Most U.S. adults say the United States is no longer a great place for immigrants, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as about one-third of […]
Senate Minority Whip, Nwoye, defects to NDC amid ADC crises
By Nefishetu Yakubu Senate Minority Whip, Sen. Tony Nwoye, has decamped from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing multiple […]
Aisha Yesufu joins NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat
She said recent developments had informed her decision to leave the ADC and align with the NDC, adding that her political choices have been guided […]
374 Kwara pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia
Kwara State Government on Wednesday flagged off the 2026 Hajj exercise with the successful airlift of the first batch of 374 pilgrims with two NAHCON […]
CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Disable Iranian Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman After Blockade Violation
BREAKING: CENTCOM confirms that U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker after it allegedly attempted to violate the U.S. […]
2027: APC waives screening requirement for Tinubu
The screening would have required Mr Tinubu to appear before a screening committee, which would have asked him questions and reviewed his credentials. The All […]
PHOTOS: The Skulener-Yerushalayim Rebbe On Lag BaOmer [VIA Shuki Lerer]
PHOTOS: The Skulener-Yerushalayim Rebbe On Lag BaOmer [VIA Shuki Lerer]
Lagos govt to begin paid on-street parking in 2026 to tackle gridlock
An official disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement with the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Dauda, and his management team. The Lagos State […]
Ondo Deploys Over 400 Smartphones to Public Schools for AI Learning
Ondo State has deployed more than 400 smartphones to public primary schools as part of a growing Artificial Intelligence-driven education programme designed to improve teaching […]
2027: Opposition Urged to Rally Behind Tinubu for National Unity
Opposition parties in Nigeria have been urged to set aside their differences and embrace collaboration in the interest of national progress, as political attention gradually […]
FINALLY WAKING UP? London Police Launch Special Unit to Protect Jewish Communities Amid Relentless Antisemitism
London’s Metropolitan Police announced Wednesday the creation of a specialized team dedicated to protecting the city’s Jewish communities, responding to an unprecedented spike in hate […]
Ex-IPAC Chairman, Peter Ameh, resigns from Labour Party
By Perpetua Onuegbu A former Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Chief Peter Ameh, has resigned from Labour Party, citing overriding national interest. Ameh announced […]
PHOTOS: The Pinsk-Karliner Rebbe On Lag BaOmer [VIA Shuki Lerer]
PHOTOS: The Pinsk-Karliner Rebbe On Lag BaOmer [VIA Shuki Lerer]
IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to apply
Tens of millions of taxpayers who were penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for failing to pay their taxes or filing late may […]
Court convicts magistrate of bribery
The judge held that the prosecution proved its case and that the gravity of the offence warranted punishment. The Gombe State High Court in Gombe, […]
Late Spring Snowstorm Slams Colorado, Closing Schools And Disrupting Commuters
A late spring snowstorm picked up over parts of Colorado on Wednesday, closing schools, delaying flights and creating slushy conditions for commuters. The storm, which swept […]
David Mark Holds Meeting With Ex-ADC Lawmakers
Former Senate President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) national chairman, David Mark, on Wednesday, held a meeting with representatives of former federal lawmakers of the […]
PHOTOS: Lag BaOmer By the Zvhiller Rebbe [VIA Shuki Lerer For YWN]
PHOTOS: Lag BaOmer By the Zvhiller Rebbe [VIA Shuki Lerer For YWN]