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Year: 2026
June 12: Democracy has failed Nigerians – ADC hits out at Tinubu’s government
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that the President Bola Tinubu administration has failed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians. This was contained […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu says economic reforms are boosting healthcare funding
Mr Tinubu acknowledged that the fiscal adjustments had imposed economic hardship on Nigerians but insisted they were necessary to rescue public finances from collapse and […]
June 12: Oyebanji urges Nigerians to keep faith in democracy
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has urged the people of the State and Nigerians in general to keep faith in democracy, describing it as […]
Some days are easier than others – Mo Bimpe opens up on balancing motherhood and career
Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, has shared a personal reflection on adjusting to life as both a mother and an active […]
Iran criticises US attacks on vessels with Indian crew
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Friday criticised the US attacks on merchant ships with Indian crew, saying such actions “threaten global peace and […]
Nanyuki family seeks justice after death of schoolboy during protests against Ebola facility
A wave of grief and anger has engulfed Nanyuki following the death of a 16-year-old boy who was killed during protests against an Ebola quarantine […]
Nigeria’s Voter Apathy Crisis Is About The ‘Catastrophic Erosion’ Of Trust — Adeniyi
Former presidential spokesman Olusegun Adeniyi has expressed concern over Nigeria’s steadily declining voter turnout, describing it as evidence of a deepening crisis of trust in […]
Drones turn Sudan's 'forgotten' war into a relentless civilian killing field
OBEID, Sudan — The first drone arrived around 3 a.m., its presence announced by a rip of antiaircraft fire drumrolling through blacked-out boulevards. More drones followed, once […]
Kenya Mourns Schoolgirls Killed In Suspected Dorm Arson Attack
Kenyan families were overwhelmed with grief at a mass Friday for 16 girls killed in a suspected arson attack on their school — part of […]
Singapore Court Pauses Its Order Against Byju's Founder In Contempt Case
Singapore: In a significant development for Edutech entrepreneur Byju Raveendran, the General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on June 10 […]
RMB, Finance Ministry Advance Regional Trade Integration
Nume Ekeghe In a major boost for regional transport infrastructure, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) recently helped close a $1.8 billion financing deal for the Kano–Maradi […]
“It was the hardest hosting gig of my life” – Nancy Isime mourns Alex Ekubo after Service of Songs
Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has opened up about the emotional weight of hosting the Service of Songs held in honour of late actor Alex Ekubo, […]
Haleon introduces new corporate identity in Nigeria, partners with Fidson
Haleon’s collaboration with Fidson Healthcare forms part of this approach, reinforcing the value of local production in supporting trusted everyday health brands in Nigeria. Haleon, […]
Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo
Two Ebola-related deaths have been confirmed in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, the UN refugee agency said, with aid workers warning the risk of […]
Utumishi Girls founder reveals emotional story behind school and dorm named after his late daughter
As the nation continues to mourn students who lost their lives in the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy, the school’s founder, Edward Mbugua, has […]
Netanyahu vows Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons while he remains Israel's Prime Minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday reiterated his long-standing opposition to Iran’s nuclear programme, declaring that Tehran would not obtain nuclear weapons as long […]
Efforts Ongoing to Rescue Oriire Pupils, Teachers, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that his administration remains committed to securing the safe release of the pupils and teachers abducted from […]
Cross River activates Ebola response system, intensifies border surveillance
The commissioner for health, Henry Ayuk, assured residents that no Ebola case had been recorded in Cross River, urging vigilance and prompt reporting of suspected […]
Nairobi man missing for 6 months after leaving home to buy milk found living on streets
A 30-year-old woman narrated how her husband disappeared six months ago after leaving home at night to buy milk for their children She explained how […]