The Defense Department moved last month to cut roughly 180 religion codes from its previous list of about 220 recognized faiths. The new list, expected […]
Year: 2026
American college student who went missing in Japan is found dead, family confirms
An American college student, who went missing eight days ago during a vacation in Japan, has been found dead, his heartbroken family revealed Saturday. James […]
JD Vance says Charlie Kirk’s assassination convinced wife Usha to have another baby
Charlie Kirk’s assassination profoundly impacted JD Vance and his family, and caused Second Lady Usha Vance to change her mind about having another child, the […]
Fire Razes 16 Shops In Ibadan
No fewer than 16 lock-up shops were destroyed in a late-night fire outbreak at the NIPOST Shopping Complex in Dugbe, Ibadan, on Saturday, a […]
Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-generated scams last year. Worse it yet to come, experts warn
Americans lost close to a billion dollars to AI scams in one year – and cybersecurity experts fear this is only the beginning. Nearly $900 […]
Kaduna Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims After 40 Days, Arrest Five Suspected Informants
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnap victims who spent over 40 days in captivity and arrested five suspected informants believed to have […]
Military women fear career caps as Hegseth blocks Navy promotions without providing reason
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent decision to remove nine Navy officers, including all women, from a promotion list has sparked significant concern among female service […]
Mumin speaks as NBA Ibadan branch gets new chairman
A lawyer based in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Jimoh Munin, has spoken as the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch elected a new chairman and […]
Park ranger’s death being investigated after falling into crevasse on Alaska’s Mt. McKinley
A seasonal park ranger has died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest mountain, the National Park Service announced. Robin Pendery, […]
Wema Bank suspends engagements on X amid concerns over fraud, impersonation
The lender disclosed the suspension of its engagements on X in a post on Sunday, urging customers to halt interactions with its ‘Wema’ and ‘Alat’ […]
How Americans are planning to enjoy boat days this summer to avoid rising fuel costs
On a warm, bright Michigan afternoon, Malik Amine and his brother prepared their family’s pontoon boat for the summer season. As Portage Lake sparkled under […]
Trump issues pardon to former Rep. Stephen Buyer who was convicted of insider trading
Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to Stephen Buyer, a Republican who previously served as a congressman for Indiana, after Buyer completed nearly two […]
Trump’s White House cage fight event being snubbed by A-listers on heels of concert fiasco
Several A-list celebrities invited to President Donald Trump’s UFC cage fight on the White House lawn later this month have no plans to show up, […]
Police Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons After Kidnap; Two Suspects Killed
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along […]
Fuel gulps 73% of tricycle operators’ income in northern Nigeria – Report
The study focused on Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa states, where informal transportation plays a critical role in daily mobility and economic activities. Soaring fuel costs […]
Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram
Nigeria’s security forces have freed 360 men, women, and children from a mountain hideout where they were being held by kidnappers in Borno state in […]
OPEC+ Increases Production Quotas For July
OPEC+ ministers decided on Sunday to increase oil quotas by a total of 188,000 barrels per day for July, in a move analysts said would […]
Mbekezeli Mbokazi Makes History as First South African MLS All-Star Starter Since Doctor Khumalo
South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been named in the starting XI for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, becoming the first South African player to […]
EFCC Explains Circumstances Surrounding Death of 16-Year-Old Suspect After Custody Escape
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided its account of how a 16-year-old suspect, Sesugh Michael Atsar, escaped from detention and was […]
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News’ ”Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions […]