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Year: 2026
Tinubu Establishes Ebola Task Force, Approves N10bn for Emergency Preparedness
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the […]
Anthropic Opens Up Its Most Powerful AI Model To All, But There's A Catch
Anthropic is rolling out a public version of its Mythos AI model, but with guardrails barring its use in risky areas such as cybersecurity, after […]
Emirates unveils incentives to lure back passengers amid Iran war
Emirates is poised to roll out a new incentive programme designed to reassure customers concerned by the ongoing Middle East conflict, focusing squarely on safety […]
SDP says party leadership not determined by INEC portal
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Gombe, has said that the leadership of a political party is determined by its […]
Police Dismiss Bandit, Herdsmen Invasion Claims In Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that there are no bandits or suspected Fulani herdsmen operating in Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local […]
Senate Targets Crypto Fraud, Pushes Regulation For $1trn Economy Goal
The move sets the stage for Nigeria’s first comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of cryptocurrency, digital assets and virtual asset service providers. The senators […]
“When they realised they couldn’t talk about projects, good laws, subsidy removal, they recruited boys to cause mayhem” — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused political opponents of spreading negative narratives about Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He made the remarks while addressing […]
Baptist civil war: Southern Baptists move to ban women pastors in high-stakes showdown
The Southern Baptist Convention is set to commence its annual meeting on Tuesday, where representatives from the staunchly conservative evangelical denomination are poised to vote […]
TikTok User Clarifies Viral ‘Bandits’ Giveaway’ Video, Says It Was Awareness Content, Not Personal Experience
A TikTok user known as Scope2dTee has clarified a viral video in which he appeared to claim that he fell into a “bandits’ trap” after […]
Police Chief Visits Pipeline Vandalism Site in FCT
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has visited the scene of an oil pipeline vandalism incident in Kwali […]
'This Is Our Finest Hour': Israeli Ambassador Celebrates Deepening Ties With India
Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, struck a tone of defiance and resilience at Israel’s National Day reception in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, declaring […]
Trump mends his ego by sharing Truth Social post declaring ‘NYC Loves Trump’ after he is booed loudly at Knicks game
President Donald Trump reposted a video online that claims “NYC loves” him — hours after he was subject to intense booing during the Knicks game. […]
Youths March, Call for National Unity Against Terrorism
Hundreds of young men and women on Tuesday staged a march to the National Assembly in Abuja, calling on Nigerians to unite in the fight […]
Rob Reiner’s son wants $1.5m inheritance fund to pay for his defense in murder trial
Rob Reiner’s son wants access to an inheritance fund set up by his parents, to pay for his defense against charges he killed them. Nick […]
Kwankwasiyya Delegation Meets NDC Leadership to Resolve Internal Disputes
A delegation of the national leadership of the Kwankwasiyya movement has met with the national leader of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, […]
Osun State Government Confers Council Of Obas Membership On Five Traditional Rulers In Ile-Ife
The Osun State Government on Tuesday presented Staffs of Office and Certificates of Promotion to five traditional rulers in Ile-Ife, formally admitting them into the […]
2027: ACF claims North lost faith in Tinubu, Atiku, Obi + Video
The National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has claimed that Northern Nigeria has lost faith in the country’s main political figures […]
“Total Exit From PENCOM” — Retired Police Officers Urge Tinubu To Sign Police Exit Bill, Threaten Nationwide Protest
Some retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law to improve […]
Explained: Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee And Court Decision That Junked It
Washington: President Donald Trump last year dramatically ratched up the fee for H-1B work visas to $100,000, saying it would protect American workers from losing […]