A “gobsmacking” bridge in southern France that has motorists feeling like they’re driving through clouds is one of the tallest in the world. The Viaduc […]
Year: 2026
Naira slips further, trades at ₦1,361/$ at official window
The Nigerian naira weakened again against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, continuing its recent volatility in the currency […]
Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri Back Tinubu for 2027 Presidential Election
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, have declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 […]
Supreme Court CTC Reveals How Wike Camp Lost Ground in PDP Leadership Crisis
The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party took another turn after details contained in the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgement showed […]
‘Mosquito fleet,’ ‘Midget submarines’: Iran’s swarm of small vessels choking the Strait of Hormuz
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 9, 2026 02:43 PM IST While larger vessels in Iran’s naval fleet may have been destroyed, Tehran has displayed its […]
Mount Dukono eruption: 3 hikers killed, 17 rescued in Indonesia
2 min readMay 9, 2026 02:18 PM IST Three people were killed in Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcanic eruption, triggering an immediate rescue operation to evacuate […]
Nigeria’s Olufemi Elias elected to the UN International Law Commission
In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the Nigerian jurist was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa. […]
Tap Initiative wants Nigeria to ratify Malabo Protocol, gives reasons
Adopted in 2014 by the African Union in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, the Protocol seeks to expand the jurisdiction of the African Court of Justice and […]
Two soldiers, many terrorists killed as Nigerian troops repel attack on military base, checkpoint
A spokesperson said the army recovered AK-47 rifles, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade tubes, ammunition, magazines, bandoliers and other ordnance. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have […]
16 travellers killed as bus crashes on Lokoja-Okene highway
No fewer than 16 people have been confirmed dead following a fatal road accident along the Lokoja–Okene highway in Kogi State. The crash occurred at […]
PEBEC to Begin Lagos Port Corridor Clean-Up, Enforcement Exercise
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), through its Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC), has announced plans to commence a two-day clean-up and enforcement […]
Oloyede defends JAMB over hijab controversies, says incidents misunderstood
His remarks come amid repeated controversies involving Muslim candidates at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country in recent years, including incidents in Lagos, Ogun, […]
NCAA to Launch Drone Portal at DroneTecX 2026 in Lagos
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has announced plans to officially launch its Drone (RPAS/UAS) Portal during the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition […]
Three soldiers injured in clash with IPOB fighters
The Nigerian Army said the clash happened when its raided a hideout of suspected members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its […]
PT Health Watch: Hidden genotype risks beyond AA, AS drive Nigeria’s sickle cell burden- Expert
According to him, most messaging focuses on knowing one’s genotype but does not address the complex social, emotional, and economic realities that influence decisions. Public […]
FIFA U20 WWCQ: Falconets ready for final battle against Malawi — Moses Aduku
Despite Nigeria’s advantage from the first leg, the Falconets coach acknowledged the quality and resilience of the Malawian side, insisting his team would approach the […]
“Peter Obi Will Be Voted Out” — NDC Aspirants Send Strong Warning Ahead of 2027
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared that no leader would be spared from public scrutiny if elected into office, including former Labour Party presidential […]
Ligue 1: Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem suffers relegation heartbreak with Nantes
Despite their rich history as eight-time French champions, Nantes were unable to escape the relegation battle after a disastrous league campaign Chidozie Awaziem endured a […]
PM Keir Starmer under pressure as Labour losses spark leadership doubts, poll shows
Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to Labour Party members at Kingsdown Methodist Church Hall, in Ealing, west London. (Photo: AP) Pressure is mounting […]
JUST-IN: U.S.Nigeria Strengthen Security Ties As Ribadu Meets Vance, Rubio
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, held high-level meetings in Washington this week with United States Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco […]