The co-founder of Aspiration, Joseph Sanberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday after defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million. The […]
Year: 2026
EFCC Arrests Airport Security Officer, Two Others Over ₦4.4bn Gold Smuggling In Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an aviation security officer and two accomplices over an alleged attempt to smuggle gold bars worth about […]
L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles is reportedly under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations. The investigation came after the […]
Davido reacts after Reno Omokri calls him out over his advocacy for abducted Oyo schoolchildren at FIFA Concert
Nigerian music star Davido Adeleke has reacted after former presidential aide Reno Omokri criticised his advocacy for abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during […]
Borno Reintegrates 3,740 Repentant Boko Haram Members, Touts Non-Kinetic Strategy
The Borno State Government has reintegrated no fewer than 3,740 repentant members of Boko Haram into their communities, in what officials described as a major […]
FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener
FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be […]
UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing and food delivery, […]
Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest
Human remains discovered next to a handgun in a remote northern New Mexico forest were identified this week as those of a missing woman who […]
EU To Bar Airlines From Charging Parents To Sit With Children
Airlines will be barred from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that […]
Another terrorist group to dismantle your presidency coming, Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of another terrorist group building up against him and […]
New Nigeria Is Possible — Peter Obi Speaks After High-Level Political Meetings
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed that he held strategic meetings with key political figures on Democracy Day, June 12, as part […]
Ondo Bye-Election: INEC Trains Ad Hoc Staff, Charges Officials On Integrity Ahead June 20 Poll
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 […]
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 […]