Two U.S. commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday had U.S. military security teams onboard for the first time, according to U.S. officials. […]
Year: 2026
Tomato Prices Soar On Supply Shortage, Rising Transport Costs
By Yahaya Umar Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria ,TOPAN, has attributed the current surge in tomato prices to dwindling supply and rising transportation […]
Weak Economy, Unemployment Driving Insecurity in Nigeria — IPCR DG
The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to a fragile economy and rising […]
Iran shopping centre erupts into huge fire with at least 8 dead and 40 injured
Horrifying pictures show huge flames completely overcoming the burning building.
‘I was misled’: Presidential villa staff speaks out in alleged coup trial
In a surprising development at the ongoing alleged coup trial, Zekari Umoru, one of the defendants, told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday […]
Canary Islands leader rejects docking of cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
The regional government of Spain’s Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly […]
Syria Says Hezbollah-Linked Cell Plotting Assassinations Was Dismantled in Nationwide Raids
Syrian authorities say they dismantled a Hezbollah-affiliated cell allegedly planning assassinations of senior government officials. • The Interior Ministry said coordinated raids across Damascus countryside, […]
FedEx Driver Sentenced to Death for Murder of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand
A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home […]
FedEx driver who delivered ‘Barbie’ dolls sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old recipient in Texas
2 min readUpdated: May 6, 2026 01:49 PM IST A driver, formerly with FedEx delivery, was sentenced to death on Tuesday for kidnapping and stangulating […]
HON. BENJAMIN ADEYEMI OLABINJO (BAO) CLINCHES IRORUN ILU COOPERATIVE ENDORSEMENT
Today, the atmosphere at the Irorun Ilu Cooperative Society office in Yaya Abatan, Ogba, Lagos was filled with excitement as leaders and stakeholders of the […]
“Nazi!”: Chareidi IDF Soldiers Attacked By Extremist Mob During Banned Lag BaOmer Celebrations In Meron
A Chareidi soldier in IDF uniform was verbally assailed at Kever Rashbi during Lag B’Omer celebrations Monday night, as thousands of pilgrims overwhelmed authorities attempting […]
Zambia Blasts US Over $2 Billion Health Deal In Exchange For Critical Minerals
Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion deal for critical health assistance to access to the southern African nation’s rich mineral assets, and […]
2027: Jigawa lone woman aspirant reaffirms loyalty to APC after losing senatorial bid
Mrs Zakari stated that the party’s cohesion takes precedence over individual aspirations. She congratulated the successful candidates, describing the selection process as a testament to […]
Ex-Spy Jonathan Pollard Enters Politics, Vows To Move Arabs Out Of Gaza If Give The Chance
Jonathan Pollard, the former American intelligence analyst who spent three decades in federal prison for espionage, said Monday he will run for office in Israel’s […]
NRC, NDE Graduate Technicians Under Railway Vocational Training Programme
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), in partnership with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has graduated 86 technicians under its technical and vocational training programme […]
SECRET WEAPON? Pentagon Brushes Off Reports Iran Is Teaching Dolphins To Battle U.S. Warships
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rejected claims Tuesday that Iran is developing dolphin-based weapons systems to threaten U.S. naval operations in the Persian Gulf, but […]
Major Canary Islands update for cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
MV Hondius (Image: Getty) The regional government of Spain’s Canary Islands has opposed the docking of the MV Hondius cruise ship, the vessel at the […]
Asian needle ant: Everything you need to know about the venomous species spreading in US
3 min readMay 6, 2026 01:27 PM IST Experts have raised concern about the health risk and ecological impact of the venomous ‘Asian needle ant’ […]
McLaren unveils track-only MCL-HY Hypercar, marks Le Mans return and Triple Crown push
McLaren has revealed the hybrid-powered MCL-HY Hypercar for its 2027 FIA WEC return, alongside the track-only MCL-HY GTR, reviving its Le Mans ambitions and Triple […]
Ryanair wants new ban to be introduced at airports
O’Leary has previously called for the ban (Image: Getty) Drinking in airport departure lounges should be restricted, according to Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary. The airline […]