A South Carolina jury has found convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, […]
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Police invite activist Gwamnishu over alleged attempted murder, terrorism incitement
A prominent Delta rights activist who has repeatedly challenged police conduct and exposed insecurity claims the state police are plotting against him after inviting him […]
Spencer Pratt’s mayoral gamble faces voters today as LA heads to the polls
Spencer Pratt is turning heartbreak into a political crusade as the former “The Hills” star mounts a headline-grabbing bid to become the next mayor of […]
Republicans threaten to sink Trump agenda over $1.8B slush fund in latest GOP revolt
Senate Republicans are set to convene on Tuesday to strategize their next moves following the Justice Department’s announcement that it will comply with a court […]
Deadly violence erupts in Kenya as Trump admin orders Ebola quarantine for Americans
Two people were killed in central Kenya on Monday after angry protests erupted over plans to establish a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at a military […]
Dog rescued after being swept out to sea and surviving 800m swim to remote island
Rescuers in Australia’s New South Wales were called into action after receiving an unusual emergency report: a dog had been swept off the rocks in […]
Mother, pastor in police custody after 14-year-old girl dies from alleged beating
A 14-year-old girl in Cross River died after her mother allegedly beat her over theft accusations and took her to a pastor who reportedly flogged […]
Florida baby killer who admitted to dumping infant in pond set to be executed
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter three decades ago is scheduled for execution Tuesday evening. Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, faces […]
Gunmen attack convoy of Soludo’s chief of staff, kill police officers, others
Like other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times. Some gunmen have killed […]
Fedration Cup: Finidi hails Rivers United’s dramatic victory over Rangers
The heavyweight encounter brought together two sides who had battled relentlessly for the NPFL title until the final day of the season, with Rangers ultimately […]
NAHCON begins return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims 3 June, urges compliance with travel guidelines
NAHCON said Max Air will begin the return operation on 3 June with pilgrims from Nasarawa State, while Flynas and Air Peace are scheduled to […]
SSS explains Okey Ndibe saga at Lagos airport
According to the SSS, Mr Ndibe had been on its watch list since 29 January 2013 but his case had recently been reviewed and downgraded. […]
Trump admin eyeing new nuclear bases near Russia’s border: report
The United States is reportedly considering the deployment of nuclear weapons to additional European NATO member states, according to a new report. U.S. officials have […]
CBN redeploys four deputy governors
According to CBN, the redeployment is to make use of the experience of senior officials in different areas of responsibility and to support evolving institutional […]
Trump says ‘crazy’ Netanyahu has made everyone hate Israel in furious phone call – report
Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an expletive-laden phone call over Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon on Monday, according to […]
CBN targets 95% financial inclusion, faster money transfers by 2028
CBN said the vision will modernise the national payments infrastructure in intra-African trade. The bank added that the vision will accelerate regional commerce and enhance […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: 10 killed and nearly 100 wounded as Putin unleashes major attack on Ukrainian cities
Barrage of drones and missiles hits Ukraine just hours after Zelensky warned of impending ‘massive’ attack
Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘calls Netanyahu crazy’ in furious call as Hezbollah agrees to halt attacks
Donald Trump has reportedly berated Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a call aimed at ending fighting in Lebanon. The US president is said to […]
Asian shares mostly slip as latest fighting undermines the US-Iran ceasefire.
Asian shares mostly declined Tuesday as renewed fighting threatened the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. U.S. futures also fell. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 1.6% to 65,833.49 and […]
All eyes on lawmakers who lost party primaries as NASS resumes plenary today
More than 20 senators and over 50 House members failed to secure return tickets in the just-concluded party primaries. The two chambers of the National […]