Governor Dauda Lawal has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of Zamfara State University Talata Mafara, Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi, as a commissioner and member of the Zamfara State […]
Year: 2026
CBN foreign subsidiary rule triggers N1.92tn loss on NGX
The Nigerian stock market closed on a bearish note on Thursday as investors lost N1.92 trillion amid sell-offs in banking and cement stocks following reactions […]
Omo-Agege Files For Delta Central Senate, Pledges Alliance With Oborevwori
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has pledged to work with Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to drive development in the state as he formally […]
‘They burned him alive’: How a viral ‘fake disease’ rumour led to the brutal killing of DRC health workers
“They burned him alive, without even leaving me a trace of him,” said Justine Tangakeya, widow of slain health worker John Tangakeya, recalling the mob […]
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 8, 2026 01:33 PM IST Oil prices rose on Friday after tensions escalated between the US and Iran with both […]
Why I’m seeking re-election – Former lawmaker
Mr Ossai says the decision of the APC to embrace direct mode of primaries would deepen democracy within the party. A former member of the […]
Two Arrested in BBC Immigration Fraud Probe Over Fake LGBT Asylum Claims
Two individuals have been arrested in London following a BBC undercover investigation that exposed immigration advisers coaching asylum seekers to falsely claim LGBT status in […]
Chernobyl on fire as huge massive blaze spark panic in nuclear accident exclusion zone
A huge forest fire has erupted in Chernobyl as the region is also gripped by fears of a new nuclear accident due to Russian strikes. […]
Donald Trump issues chilling 6-word update on deadly hantavirus cruise outbreak
The US President said he had been briefed on the situation and in a six-word update, told reporters: “It should be fine, we hope.” Mr […]
APC Governors’ Forum Breaks Silence on Removal of Uzodimma as Chairman
The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, has dismissed reports alleging that the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was removed as chairman of the forum. […]
Six killed, eight injured as explosion rocks Zamfara
At least six people have been killed and eight others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on the Bagega–Anka road in Zamfara State […]
Warrens, Aminu Resume as Permanent Secretaries in SGF’s Office
Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens and Sani Yargaya Aminu have officially resumed duty as Permanent Secretaries in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the […]
Senator Oshiomhole Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Senate Rule Controversy
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio amid controversy surrounding the recent amendment of the […]
Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Magumeri Base, Neutralise Scores
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by ISWAP fighters on a forward operating base in Magumeri, killing several insurgents and recovering weapons. […]
China fireworks plant blast death toll rises to 37 in Hunan province
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant this week in central China has risen to 37, state media reported Friday. Local authorities […]
WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Unlikely To Trigger Global Health Crisis
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it does not expect a major epidemic from the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship currently heading for […]
Former China Eastern Airlines chief indicted over bribery and corruption charges
A former chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group has been indicted on bribery charges, China’s top prosecutor said on Friday, the latest in a string […]
Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure
As incoming prime minister Péter Magyar takes his oath of office within the halls of Hungary’s sprawling neo-Gothic parliament on Saturday, May 8, thousands are […]
Nigeria earmarks 5 million hectares for livestock development, seeks private investors
The Livestock minister said the establishment of the Ministry was a deliberate policy move by the federal government to unlock the sector’s economic potential and […]
Doctors get relief from US immigration application curbs, but wait grows for others
Libyan Dr Faysal Alghoula must renew his green card to continue caring for roughly 1,000 patients in southwestern Indiana, but hasn’t been able to since […]