Political leaders, party delegates and supporters have begun arriving in Abuja ahead of the special convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where Peter Obi […]
Year: 2026
Rescue Mission@3: How Governor Lawal Dragged Zamfara Back From The Abyss
BY OLADAPO SOFOWORA Three years ago, Zamfara State was not merely a place on the Nigerian map; it was a global by word for the […]
‘Insane,’ ‘gross,’ ‘unsafe’: Emails reveal how ICE really feels about Manhattan’s overcrowded lockup
Last summer, as federal agents were grabbing immigrants moments after they left their court hearings, officers crammed as many as 100 people at a time […]
Osun 2026: APC never authorised insults against civil servants – National Secretary
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ajibola Bashiru, has dissociated the party from individuals making derogatory remarks about civil servants in […]
The scorching May heatwaves are here to stay. And Northern Europe is totally unprepared
Beneath the glare of the hot May sun, a small, grey tractor trundles across the verdant landscape of Gevrey-Chambertin. A farmer rides the machine through […]
Anambra fixes N50m for presidential campaign permit
The Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) says presidential candidates participating in the 2027 General Election in the state will pay N50 million as […]
“She told us” – Lady attempts to book private chef, gets unexpected response
A Nigerian lady has shared details of what unfolded after attempting to book a private female chef, sparking buzz online.In a post on her X […]
NDC speaks on outcome of 2027 primaries in Enugu
Some social media users have been sharing purported results of the Friday’s NDC primary elections in Enugu State. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied […]
Iran-US war latest: Tehran says Trump ‘betraying diplomacy’ with Hormuz blockade and excessive peace demands
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused Donald Trump of “betraying diplomacy for the third time” in his response to a current […]
NNPC posts N4.97 trillion revenue, N481 bn profit as oil output rises in April
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Limited, reported a rise in crude oil and condensate production to 1.68 million barrels per day in April 2026, alongside […]
Lone crash claims SUV driver’s life on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a lone vehicular accident has claimed the life of the driver on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The General […]
What a peace deal between Iran and the US could look like as Trump outlines key demands
Negotiations for a comprehensive peace deal with Iran could “take a few days,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, tempering expectations for an […]
Outrage as Zelensky names army unit after group that slaughtered Poles in Second World War
Poland’s president has called for a state body to discuss revoking the country’s highest honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following Kyiv’s decision to rename […]
Oyo Gov Makinde Emerges As APM Presidential Candidate For 2027 Election
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), pledging to rebuild Nigeria […]
Troops eliminate several terrorists, rescue 179 kidnapped victims
The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have neutralised several terrorists and rescued no fewer than 179 kidnapped victims between […]
US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the United States, in an apparent […]
Airbnb host sues start-up that rented his place to test robots that do chores
A multi-billion-dollar robotics start-up left a San Francisco Airbnb in shambles after testing a prototype bot inside, according to a lawsuit. The suit, filed in […]
Troops Eliminate Five Terrorists, Rescue 31 Abducted Victims in Zamfara, Katsina
Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated five terrorists and rescued 31 abducted victims during a series of coordinated […]
Aisha Yesufu alleges manipulation in NDC senate primary
Ms Yesufu, who is an ally of the NDC’s sole presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, joined the Senate race for the district in May after moving […]
Top prosecutor in seashells case against former FBI director James Comey steps down
The lead prosecutor in the latest Justice Department case against former FBI Director James Comey has stepped aside. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Petracca, who had […]