FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty […]
Year: 2026
Trump’s $205B investment chief faces scrutiny over past links to Jeffrey Epstein: Report
Ben Black, the 40-year-old CEO of Trump’s US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the agency overseeing $205 billion in American overseas investment, is facing fresh […]
Votes for Peter Obi in 2027 Will Ultimately Benefit President Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that any votes cast for the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in […]
Chimamanda Adichie’s son probe: Court adjourns to Oct 8
The coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major setback, […]
Oyo Govt Assures Residents Of Safety Amid Ebola Concerns
The Oyo State Government has assured residents of its readiness to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to any potential threat of Ebola Virus Disease […]
From Chibok, Dapchi and Now Oriire: Is this Season 3 of pre‑election abductions?, by Yushau A. Shuaib
On Friday, May 15, 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the South West and North East. It was a […]
NHRC demands urgent rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
The NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call for the rescue of the abducted Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers in his remarks commemorating the […]
Gen Z 'Cool Kid' sheds tears of disappointment after being gifted Mazda Demio: "Alitaka Mercedes"
A TikTok video of a Gen Z driving off in a Mazda Demio from a car dealership has left social media users amused following his […]
Who was Peabo Bryson? Inside the Life of the Grammy-Winning Singer
Peabo Bryson (April 13, 1951–June 2, 2026) was an American singer and composer. After teaming with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut […]
‘Politicians behind abduction’ – Pastor Ibiyeomie queries DSS
Founder of Salvation Ministeries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has said some politicians are behind the kidnapping of school children across Nigeria. Ibiyeomie disclosed that the politicians […]
Fire Destroys 8 Shops in Oyo Night Blaze as Authorities Launch Investigation
(Fire. Photo by 3News) No fewer than eight out of eleven shops were destroyed by fire at No. 2, Mobolorunduro, Balaro Street, Oju-Odo Academy […]
My daughter kept coming home in different clothes — Then I followed her
I thought my teenage daughter was just borrowing clothes — until I followed her after school and saw whose door she knocked on. I tried […]
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat for the first time
Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and Kyrgyzstan won the election after four rounds of voting. These five countries will serve as non-permanent members of […]
5 Things to know about Meta’s new AI Agent on WhatsApp
Meta has taken another major step in its artificial intelligence push with the launch of the Meta Business Agent, an AI-powered assistant designed to help […]
Ogun Police Arrest Man Over Fake Kidnapping That Sparked Panic
(Tthe suspect. Photo Credit: BBC) The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Mr. Johnson Elleh for producing and spreading a […]
4.9 million children died globally before turning five in 2024, study estimates
A series of five research papers published in The British Medical Journal estimates that globally, 4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024, including […]
“I don’t know why God punished me by making me Nigerian” – Lady cries out over struggles in UK
A Nigerian lady living in the United Kingdom has expressed deep frustration over her struggles abroad, describing her experience as one filled with hardship, discrimination, […]
Police foil kidnapping attempt, kill two suspects
Police recovered three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, a Beretta and locally-fabricated double-barrelled pistols, two magazines loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm calibre ammunition, one […]
Opinion: Opinion | Forget Coding. The World's Hottest Jobs Now Belong To Plumbers, Electricians
For much of the past three decades, India’s labour market has been defined by a familiar aspiration. Parents wanted engineers, managers, software developers, consultants, and […]
Kenyan schools and disaster preparedness: A system still failing learners despite decades of tragedy
The death of 16 students in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls’ has once again thrust the issue of safety in Kenyan schools into the […]