In the run-up to the elections, new technologies and the EU’s technical support were introduced with enthusiasm by Nigeria’s then INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. “I […]
Month: May 2026
Indian-origin car dealer in Singapore fined SGD 1 million in Porsche tax case
An Indian-origin director of a Singaporean company has been fined by a court here for over SGD 1 million ($785,314) and sentenced to two months’ […]
Elections Circus: Millions of EU money in “elections support” prop up bad African leaders
EU observer missions have regularly pointed out failings, but change has not followed. An estimated hundred+ million euros of EU taxpayers’ money, intended to support […]
Chinese court says companies can’t fire workers to replace them with AI
A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot terminate employees just to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, as authorities juggle the need to stabilize the […]
Cargo Ship Near Strait of Hormuz Hit by Suspected Cruise Missile, Crew Injured
A cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a suspected land-attack cruise missile, leaving several crew members injured, according to U.S. officials. […]
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meets Iranian counterpart Araghchi in Beijing
1 min readMay 6, 2026 08:59 AM IST Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi for talks in […]
China’s state media says Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, state media reports, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement. By AP May 6, 2026, 8:48:52 AM […]
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on […]
UAE air defences engage missiles, drones; Tehran denies attacking UAE
UAE says its air defences are countering missile and drone attacks from Iran, Iran denies involvement, warns of a crushing response, UAE calls the attacks […]
Donald Trump congratulates PM Modi on ‘historic’ election victory
2 min readMay 6, 2026 08:12 AM IST US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s on his “historic” election victory, calling it decisive, […]
Pakistan navy assists Indian vessel stranded in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy rescues Indian vessel MV Gautam in Arabian Sea, provides aid and repairs after critical technical failure, highlighting regional maritime cooperation. By PTI May 6, […]
US SEC proposes allowing public companies to opt out of quarterly earnings reports
Wall Street’s top regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing US-traded companies to switch from quarterly to twice-annual earnings reports, pursuing an idea President Donald Trump has […]
Court clears ex-HoS Oyo-Ita of N570m fraud charges
A federal high court in Abuja has acquitted Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service of the federation of alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to […]
Trump halts ‘Project Freedom’ briefly amid signs of progress in Iran deal
3 min readUpdated: May 6, 2026 07:41 AM IST US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a brief pause in “Project Freedom,” an operation launched […]
Iran US War Live Updates: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid talks with Tehran
Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump pauses Project Freedom to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran talks. Iran and UAE trade accusations over attacks. Israel […]
Nostradamus 2026 prediction includes one city which will 'overflow with blood'
Nostradamus composed all of his predictions in cryptic quatrains, each said to contain the fate of global events. (Image: Corbis via Getty Images) French seer […]
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” […]
NCoS destroys 1,167 phones, sanctions 147 officers
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has destroyed 1,167 mobile phones and other prohibited items recovered from custodial centres nationwide. Sylvester Nwakuche, controller-general of corrections, disclosed […]
Ernest Obiejesi’s Nestoil $2.1 billion debt blocks dividends in UBA, Access Holdings, FCMB
Ernest Obiejesi’s Nestoil owes Nigerian banks approximately N2.9 trillion ($2 billion) and the CBN has blocked dividends at UBA, Access Holdings and FCMB until the […]
Germany blames Brexit for blocking Madeleine suspect Brueckner from British justice
Brexit has effectively blocked any attempt to bring Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner to trial in Britain, German officials have confirmed, dealing a blow to […]