The US President said he had been briefed on the situation and in a six-word update, told reporters: “It should be fine, we hope.” Mr […]
Year: 2026
APC Governors’ Forum Breaks Silence on Removal of Uzodimma as Chairman
The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, has dismissed reports alleging that the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was removed as chairman of the forum. […]
Six killed, eight injured as explosion rocks Zamfara
At least six people have been killed and eight others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on the Bagega–Anka road in Zamfara State […]
Warrens, Aminu Resume as Permanent Secretaries in SGF’s Office
Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens and Sani Yargaya Aminu have officially resumed duty as Permanent Secretaries in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the […]
Senator Oshiomhole Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Senate Rule Controversy
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio amid controversy surrounding the recent amendment of the […]
Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Magumeri Base, Neutralise Scores
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by ISWAP fighters on a forward operating base in Magumeri, killing several insurgents and recovering weapons. […]
China fireworks plant blast death toll rises to 37 in Hunan province
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant this week in central China has risen to 37, state media reported Friday. Local authorities […]
WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Unlikely To Trigger Global Health Crisis
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it does not expect a major epidemic from the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship currently heading for […]
Former China Eastern Airlines chief indicted over bribery and corruption charges
A former chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group has been indicted on bribery charges, China’s top prosecutor said on Friday, the latest in a string […]
Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure
As incoming prime minister Péter Magyar takes his oath of office within the halls of Hungary’s sprawling neo-Gothic parliament on Saturday, May 8, thousands are […]
Nigeria earmarks 5 million hectares for livestock development, seeks private investors
The Livestock minister said the establishment of the Ministry was a deliberate policy move by the federal government to unlock the sector’s economic potential and […]
Doctors get relief from US immigration application curbs, but wait grows for others
Libyan Dr Faysal Alghoula must renew his green card to continue caring for roughly 1,000 patients in southwestern Indiana, but hasn’t been able to since […]
Asiwaju Tunde Badmus: When Osogbo River Becomes an Ocean
By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, May 8, 2026) ‘Money na water’ is a Gen Z slang echoing the whistling kettle on […]
Oshoala fires Al Hilal into Saudi Women’s Cup final with stunning hat-trick
The result sends Al Hilal into the Saudi Women’s Cup final, where they will face either Al Ula Women or Al Nassr Women as they […]
Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe Hold Private Naming Ceremony for Triplets + Their Names
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji; and his wife, Mo Bimpe, have quietly held a naming ceremony for their newborn triplets in Lagos, […]
Kash Patel’s customised whiskey bottles trigger controversy, FBI issues defence
3 min readUpdated: May 8, 2026 11:43 AM IST Reports surrounding FBI Director Kash Patel have triggered fresh controversy after an article in The Atlantic […]
Senators criticise Akpabio over amendment of rules for electing presiding officers
Before this change, Senate rules allowed any ranking senator to contest for the presiding officers’ positions. Some senators have faulted the amendment of the Senate […]
You Must Pay $350,000 (N45.5m) to Olukoya, MFM, US Appeal Court Orders Blogger Funke Ashekun
The U S Court of appeal sitting in Maryland has upheld the $300,000 fines slammed on controversial blogger, Funke Ashekun for defaming the General Overseer […]
BREAKING: US Begins Revoking The Passports Of Parents Who Owe Child Support
The United States government has started revoking the passports of parents who owe large amounts in unpaid child support, with the crackdown initially targeting those […]
2027: Shettima Submits Tinubu’s Nomination Forms To APC; Rallies Party Members for President’s Re-election
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, formally submitted President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to […]