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 […]
Year: 2026
Asiwaju Tunde Badmus: When Osogbo River Becomes an Ocean
By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, May 8, 2026) ‘Money na water’ is a Gen Z slang echoing the whistling kettle on […]
Oshoala fires Al Hilal into Saudi Women’s Cup final with stunning hat-trick
The result sends Al Hilal into the Saudi Women’s Cup final, where they will face either Al Ula Women or Al Nassr Women as they […]
Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe Hold Private Naming Ceremony for Triplets + Their Names
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji; and his wife, Mo Bimpe, have quietly held a naming ceremony for their newborn triplets in Lagos, […]
Kash Patel’s customised whiskey bottles trigger controversy, FBI issues defence
3 min readUpdated: May 8, 2026 11:43 AM IST Reports surrounding FBI Director Kash Patel have triggered fresh controversy after an article in The Atlantic […]
Senators criticise Akpabio over amendment of rules for electing presiding officers
Before this change, Senate rules allowed any ranking senator to contest for the presiding officers’ positions. Some senators have faulted the amendment of the Senate […]
You Must Pay $350,000 (N45.5m) to Olukoya, MFM, US Appeal Court Orders Blogger Funke Ashekun
The U S Court of appeal sitting in Maryland has upheld the $300,000 fines slammed on controversial blogger, Funke Ashekun for defaming the General Overseer […]
BREAKING: US Begins Revoking The Passports Of Parents Who Owe Child Support
The United States government has started revoking the passports of parents who owe large amounts in unpaid child support, with the crackdown initially targeting those […]
2027: Shettima Submits Tinubu’s Nomination Forms To APC; Rallies Party Members for President’s Re-election
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, formally submitted President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to […]
Vladimir Putin spending more time in bunkers amid drone and coup fears: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been staying in underground bunkers amid coup fears and drone attacks during the Ukraine war, according to a new report. […]
‘I’ll Hit You More Violently If Deal Not Reached Quickly’ – Trump Threatens Iran On Fresh Deadly Attack
United States President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, stating that he will respond with significantly greater force if a deal is not […]
2027: Shettima submits Tinubu’s presidential nomination forms
President Tinubu picked the expression of interest and nomination forms last week to seek a fresh four-year term. Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally submitted […]
Donald Trump: Agreement With Iran On Ending War Might Not Happen
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has stated that an agreement with Iran regarding the cessation of hostilities ‘might not happen.’ The […]
War Tense: Iran, America Exchange Gunfire As Teran Attacks Us Navy Destroyers In Strait of Hormuz Again
Iran’s military engaged in gunfire with the United States on Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Iranian state media. The […]
Donald Trump slams 'lunatics' in Iran as Middle East ceasefire on the brink
Donald Trump has shared an update on the conflict in Iran (Image: Getty) Iran’s leadership has been branded “lunatics” by Donald Trump after three US […]
20,000 seafarers stranded for 10 weeks as 1,500 ships remain stuck after Hormuz closure
Indian seafarer Anish has been stranded on a cargo vessel near the Shatt al-Arab waterway for nearly 10 weeks as the closure of the Strait […]
Terrifying map shows hantavirus spread as suspected cases confirmed across continents
SAINT HELENA ISLAND – APRIL 24: A view of the Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius is seen navigating the Atlantic Ocean near Saint Helena Island on […]
Tinubu approves ₦250bn for student hostels in Nigerian tertiary institutions
Minister of Education Tunji Alausa has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦250 billion intervention fund for the construction of student hostels […]
Why is the US turning to the UN to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — after months of undermining it?
3 min readMay 8, 2026 10:55 AM IST Washington has long dismissed the United Nations as ineffective. Now, with oil prices surging and a fragile […]
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defence ministers accused of bribery
A Chinese military court gave suspended death sentences Thursday (May 7) to two former defence ministers who were accused of bribery, according to the official […]