The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed an incident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) which occurred earlier today. In a press release signed by […]
Year: 2026
US School Shooting Survivor Sues AI Gun Detection Company
A teenager who survived a January 2025 school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of an AI gun detection system. […]
World spends $119 billion on nuclear weapons, China expands arsenal fastest
Worldwide spending on nuclear weapons soared to a record high last year as atomic-armed countries moved more warheads from storage onto delivery systems, experts said […]
“Would you marry your wife again?” – Afeez Owo poses questions to married men
Nollywood actor Afeez Owo has posed a question to married men. On his Instagram page, he questioned if the married men in the house would […]
US To Offer Expedited Visa Interviews At Select Embassies For $750
Washington: The State Department will offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will […]
N337m Fraud: Court Adjourns Re-Arraignment Of National Assembly Officials Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday failed to re-arraign three officials of the National Assembly over an alleged N337 million fraud following […]
Nigeria needs stronger data system to achieve $1tn economy – Speaker Tajudeen
The speaker says reliable statistics remain the foundation of effective governance, economic planning and investment decisions. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, […]
Donald Trump booed at Madison Square Garden during NBA Finals
2 min readJun 9, 2026 10:51 AM IST US President Donald Trump was loudly booed at Madison Square Garden in New York when he appeared […]
Tinubu’s Revenue Remittance Policy Triggers Liquidity Strain at NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is reportedly grappling with liquidity pressure following the Federal Government’s directive mandating the direct remittance of oil and […]
SSB Tax Bill: LCCI Warns on Potential Economic Consequences of Additional Burden on Manufacturing Sector
Dike Onwuamaeze Following the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed […]
UN Group Writes FG, Warns Against Violation of Women, Girls’ Rights in Nigeria
• Says Christians, other religious minority communities targeted •Calls for prosecution of perpetrators, remedies for victims and survivors Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A group of […]
Iran, Israel halt attack
Israel’s continued attack on Lebanon had been a source of tension throughout the ceasefire. Iran and Israel have halted strikes against each other’s territories after […]
Union Bank Backs Nigerian Teachers as Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition Marks 12th Edition
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of […]
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended after sexual misconduct inquiry
2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 9, 2026 10:47 AM IST The International Criminal Court has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, as part of disciplinary […]
Africa CDC, WHO Launch Unified Ebola Response, to Raise $518m for African Countries’ Support
Dike Onwuamaeze Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a joint continental preparedness and six-month response […]
“These Are Not True” — In A New Video, Abducted Oyo School Principal Denies That Kidnppers Requested ₦1bn, Sharia Law, Others
A new video has emerged showing the abd¥cted Oyo State principal, a woman, reiterating her denial of reports claiming that the abductors demanded ₦1 billion […]
President Tinubu Swears In Tegbe, Enikanolaiye As Ministers of Power, Foreign Affairs (State)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister […]
Family holds unusual burial celebration after 121-year-old grandma dies while waiting for food
Helena Zakayo Masura was given a unique celebratory send-off as family and friends sang, danced and praised God instead of mourning The 121-year-old woman’s family […]
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Katsina, Foil Alleged Cattle Rustling Mission
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists along the Dutsinma–Kankara–Turare road in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security sources said […]
Bayelsa PDP Candidate Pledges to Float Trust Fund for Senatorial District
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Richard Akinaka, at weekend embarked on strategic discussions with key […]