Elon Musk became the first trillionaire in recorded history on Friday after SpaceX stock went public, with an initial public offering of $135 a share […]
Year: 2026
June 12: Tinubu never targeted, deployed security agencies against oppositions, protesters – Aide
In a defense of the administration’s democratic record on Democracy Day, Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, […]
Mediator Pakistan Says Iran-US Peace Deal Text 'Agreed'
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday that the final text of a US-Iran peace deal had been agreed. “We can confirm that a final, […]
“TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE”: Trump Erupts At Iran Over Leaked Deal Terms, Warns Regime To “Get Their Act Together, And FAST”
President Donald Trump on Friday angrily rejected Iran’s public account of the terms of a draft deal to end the war and condemned an overnight […]
Bandits Invade Kwara Communities, Abduct Two
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday night attacked Gaa-Alla and Gaa-Oke Abba communities in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Famole Community in […]
EU, UN Partners Storm Kano With Development Push as Youth, Poverty, Urban Crisis Dominate Talks
A powerful delegation of European Union (EU) Heads of Mission and major international development agencies has concluded a high-profile visit to Kano State, sharpening diplomatic […]
SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut, makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaire
Shares of SpaceX soared 23% in their Wall Street debut on Friday, making the rocket maker’s CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire. The shares opened […]
Israel bombs Beirut, recaptures Crusader castle, but Trump says Israel will dial back war in Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Israeli infantrymen advanced up to the hilltop in the dead of night, punching their way in a bare-knuckle, eyeball-to-eyeball fight against entrenched defenders until […]
Davies ruled out of Canada’s World Cup opener
Canada captain Alphonso Davies will miss his country’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina as he continues his recovery from a […]
US-Iran deal to include dismantling of Iranian nuclear program, US official says
The emerging peace deal between the US and Iran will include the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program and allow the US to retrieve enriched nuclear […]
Was Netanyahu left in the dark over Trump’s Iran deal?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was caught off guard by US President Donald Trump’s decision to call off planned military strikes on Iran and instead […]
Governor Ododo Visits Iluke Community After School Attack
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has visited Iluke Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area following the recent attack on a secondary school that left […]
FG Moves to Transform Kaduna Transport System with Light Rail Project
The federal government has intensified plans to deliver a modern light rail system in Kaduna State, with contractors expected to commence work within the next […]
South Africa to start charging Nigeria, others for deportation of their nationals
South Africa says it will begin billing foreign governments for the cost of deporting their citizens who violate immigration laws, as authorities intensify crackdowns on […]
Two Ebola-related deaths confirmed in eastern Congo displacement camp – UN refugee agency
Two Ebola-related deaths have been confirmed in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a report. The two […]
NDDC to Support Vulnerable Groups, Applauds Miss World Nigeria 2026
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable development in the Niger Delta region through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives […]
Nigeria’s Democratic Institutions Have Expanded, But Outcomes Remain Poor – Jaafar Jaafar
Editor-in-Chief of Daily Nigerian, Jaafar Jaafar, has said that while Nigeria’s democratic journey has witnessed growth in institutions and opportunities over the past 27 years, […]
Trump, Netanyahu Started Iran War, Their Political Goals Are Now Causing Rift
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared united when they launched their campaign against Iran on February 28. But weeks into […]
NDDC Boss Urges Youths to Leverage Technology for Niger Delta Development
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has charged youths in the Niger Delta region to seize opportunities provided […]
Klopp blasts Mexico-South Africa World Cup opener
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has criticised the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the contest between Mexico and South Africa as […]