Iranian authorities are laying the groundwork for a “grand” funeral for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, official media reported Friday, following a lengthy postponement […]
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NCoS reacts to alleged robbing of high profile inmate by officers
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed allegations that its officials robbed an inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, of personal […]
3 Chinese Astronauts Return To Earth After Spending 7 Months In Space
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space, setting a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a […]
"Fear Is Slaughtering Us": In War-Torn Gaza, Child Marriages Rise Sharply
Dier Al-Balah, Gaza Strip: Majda was destitute. Her husband and eldest son had been killed by Israeli airstrikes. Living in a ragged tent in Gaza […]
US Sees India As A 'New Centre Of Power', Says Envoy Sergio Gor
US envoy Sergio Gor on Friday said that the Trump administration sees India as a major global power and wants to deepen the partnership between […]
Kazakhstan Offers To Take Iran's Uranium Stockpile: Report
Kazakhstan has offered to take Iran’s uranium stockpile if the United States and Iran reach an accord on Tehran’s contested nuclear programme, UN nuclear watchdog […]
US Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's $1.8 Billion "Anti-Weaponisation" Fund
Washington: A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president’s allies who believe they were victims of a […]
Oyo teachers protest, demand rescue of abducted colleagues, pupils
Teachers and civil society groups in Oyo State have called on the government to take decisive and immediate action to secure the release of teachers […]
Baptist Convention raises concern over abduction of 46 in Oyo
The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has condemned the abduction of 46 persons, including schoolchildren and a two-year-old toddler, from communities within Oriire Local Government Area […]
SEDC Backs 25 Innovative Startups Across AI, Health, Fintech, Agriculture, Clean Energy
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced the winners of the maiden edition of the South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition, in […]
CBN extends deadline for PoS geo-fencing to August 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an extension to the enforcement of Point-of-Sale terminal geo-fencing to August 1, 2026. This gives financial institutions […]
Oyo Abduction: I’m the only one she has, woman tearfully demands ward’s rescue + Video
Families and guardians of the pupils and teachers abducted during a terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have continued […]
Alleged coup against Tinubu: Even civilians would have taken planners down — Minister + Video
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has described the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu as an effort in futility, saying even […]
“We planned to wait for a year or two” – Temi Otedola shares sweet moment she found out she is pregnant while on Honeymoon (Video)
Nigerian model Temi Otedola Ajibade has shared the sweet moment she found out she is pregnant. In a video she posted online, the daughter of […]
Bus Rams 6 Cars On Virginia Highway, 5 Killed, 34 Injured
Stafford: A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to […]
NSIB probes Bonny Anchorage vessel collision after oil spill
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into a “Very Serious Marine Casualty” involving a collision between the container ship MV Maersk […]
Charly Boy hints fans on official release of historic memoir ‘999’
Veteran Nigerian entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has continued to tease his fans and followers across Nigeria and beyond […]
I’m Banking On Nigeria Not Getting Better — Keji Giwa Sparks Outrage
Nigerian billionaire businessman Keji Giwa has stirred massive reactions online after openly admitting that politics plays a major role in business survival in Nigeria, while […]
"Mix Of Truth And Lies": Iran Counters Trump Claims On Reopening Hormuz
Iran’s Fars news agency cited informed sources Friday as saying US President Donald Trump’s latest comments on a potential deal to end the Mideast war […]
Cambodia denies ordering Nigerians, other Africans to leave country
The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially denied issuing any expulsion order targeting Nigerians and other African nationals to leave the country by May 31, […]