The IDF is planning to supply soldiers in southern Lebanon with specialized frangible ammunition as part of its efforts to counter Hezbollah’s explosive drone threat, […]
Year: 2026
Nigeria’s new power minister pledges to fix grid collapse, makes other promises
The minister-designate said the first phase of his 100-day plan would focus on stabilising the national grid before rolling out another phase of metering to […]
Reps fault NCC over persistent poor telecom services
The house of representatives has criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over what it described as weak regulatory oversight, blaming the agency for the persistent […]
Honorary Degree Holders Barred From Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from adding “Dr” to their names. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made the announcement at […]
Trump says bigger White House ballroom still "under $400M," critics call it costly upgrade
Donald Trump defends ballooning ballroom costs as necessary expansion, while critics question taxpayer role and timing amid proposed $1 billion security funding boost. 2 Min […]
Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy prioritising crackdown on Western Hemisphere cartels
President Donald Trump has signed off on a new US counterterrorism strategy that sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration’s highest […]
Hantavirus reaches Europe after deadly cruise ship outbreak: All you need to know
3 min readMay 6, 2026 11:38 PM IST A passenger who recently disembarked from the MV Hondius has tested positive for a deadly strain of […]
Wike defends action in Jabi Lake, attacks Makinde, Obi, others
Mr Wike dismissed what he described as emotional appeals from religious leaders and residents opposing planned developments around Jabi Lake. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […]
Akpabio, Oshiomhole Engage in Heated Clash as Senate Tightens Rules for Leadership [VIDEO]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, engaged in a heated exchange on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the […]
IPI Nigeria to launch global campaign against two governors, ex-IGP Egbetokun
IPI Nigeria President, Mr Mojeed, says persistent threats to press freedom must temper the celebration of the Institute’s new facility. The International Press Institute (IPI) […]
Donald Trump accidentally calls wife Melania 'Melody' as health fears soar
US President Donald Trump admitted he accidentally called his wife Melania “Melody” as his admission sparks further “dementia” fears. While speaking at the White House, […]
US military opens fire at Iranian tanker as Trump's ceasefire on brink of collapse
The US military has opened fire on an Iranian tanker as fears of a new war in Iran explode. According to the US Central Command […]
APC NWC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Presidential Primaries
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s upcoming […]
PHOTOS: The Sadigura Rebbe On Lag BaOmer [VIA Shuki Lerer]
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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to N1,350/litre
Dangote petroleum refinery has increased its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (petrol) to N1,350 per litre. This marks another upward adjustment in the downstream […]
EFCC Arraigns Firm For Alleged Illegal Rebroadcast Of Copyright Content
The Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, arraigned a Communication Company, Metro Digital Limited before Justice A.T Mohammed of the […]
Man Charged In US With Stealing $450 Million From Mexican Billionaire In Loan Scheme
A man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to dupe a Mexican billionaire out of around $450 million in a […]
Terrorists attack military base in Chad, kill 23 soldiers
Military authorities in Chad confirmed the assault, which took place on 4 May, saying that several of the terrorists were also killed. At least 23 […]
Anti-Israel Protestor Who Killed Jewish Man In Los Angeles Pleads Guilty, But Likely Won’t Get Prison Time
The man who fatally struck a pro-Israel demonstrator during competing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rallies in Thousand Oaks, California, nearly three years ago has pleaded guilty, […]
August 15: Civil Society Organisations Will Accept No Excuse From INEC – Babarinde
Mr Funsho Babarinde, the Chairman of Civil Society Matters for the Imole Campaign Council, for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has warned the Independent […]