The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday commenced the training of presiding officers and assistant presiding officers across Ondo South Senatorial District, as preparations intensify […]
Year: 2026
Pak Targets 18% Increase In Tax Revenue As Inflation Sparks Public Outcry
Pakistan’s government presented its annual budget on Friday, including plans to boost tax collection and defence spending, as citizens expressed weariness with surging inflation sparked […]
South Africa to Charge Nigeria for the Deportation Costs of Nigerians in the country
The South African government has announced plans to recover the costs of deporting undocumented foreign nationals by billing the governments of their home countries. According […]
Fashola to Opposition: Elections are imperfect + Video
As Nigeria marks the 2026 Democracy Day, former Lagos State governor and ex-Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, has urged opposition parties in […]
2.5 Lakh Ford Focus Cars Recalled Over Possible Unexpected Engine Stalls
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to […]
Thai police arrest two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes
Thai authorities arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes as part of a wider crackdown on foreigners circumventing the country’s […]
BREAKING: 16 Feared Dead as Gunmen Invade Gora Namaye Community in Zamfara
At least 16 residents of Gora Namaye Village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been killed by terrorists. The victims were reportedly […]
In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race
As primary voters head to the polls Tuesday to determine which candidates will face off in November to become California’s governor and Los Angeles’ mayor, […]
Dismissed ex-JAMB Director undermined confidence reposed in him — NIC
The National Industrial Court (NIC) sitting in Abuja has said Yisa Usman, the dismissed former Deputy Director in the Department of Finance of the Joint […]
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence […]
Police arrest two wanted armed robbery suspects in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two wanted armed robbery suspects who have been on the command’s wanted list since last year. In a […]
Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps
Weeks after Trump administration officials announced that management of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory would open to competitive bidding for the first time, questions remain as […]
Fire guts Kano market, destroys offices, shops
A fire outbreak on Thursday night destroyed several properties, including offices and shops, along Murtala Mohammed Way in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano […]
World Cup cash grab: Simon Kuper argues politics, greed are strengthening FIFA monopoly
Simon Kuper’s first World Cup memory is of watching the 1978 final in his pajamas from the living room of his home in the Netherlands. […]
Police recover hijacked tanker, begin manhunt for suspects in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a hijacked DAF tanker truck abandoned in the Ile-Igbon area of the state, following an intelligence-led operation targeting […]
Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a four-year-old boy following a swift intelligence-led operation in Bauchi. The Command’s spokesperson, […]
Meta reveals details about layoffs in Playa Vista and Menlo Park
Meta Platforms announced more details about its latest round of layoffs. As part of its already-announced plans to cut close to 10% of its workforce, […]
Ronwen Williams Laments South Africa’s Loss To Mexico, Questions Lack Of African support
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams reflected on the defeat to Mexico, expressing disappointment over perceived low continental support. He noted that African nations often back […]
Democracy Day: Police deploy personnel to ensure peaceful celebrations in Delta
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has ordered massive deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state “as part of the Command’s […]
Tulsi Gabbard Reveals US Funding For 120 Biolabs In Over 30 Countries
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday (local time) disclosed that the United States has historically provided funding for more than 120 […]