“President Trump heard the call of Nigerian Christians who were being targeted by ISIS in Nigeria, and he said, Pete, I want the war department […]
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NDC adopts direct primaries for state assembly elections
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress on Wednesday adopted the report of its screening committee and approved direct primaries for State Assembly positions ahead […]
EXCLUSIVE: Why Uche Nnaji is desperate to be governor
Mr Nnaji is pushing to be governor in Enugu State in 2027 despite being under investigation over certificate forgery by the Independent Corrupt Practices and […]
Senegalese journalist René Bassène released after over 8 years in detention
Bassène was released from a prison in Dakar on Wednesday following a May 26 presidential pardon. Dakar, May 27, 2026—CPJ welcomes the release of journalist […]
Police deploy 2,500 personnel for Ojude Oba festival in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has deployed over 2,500 personnel across Ijebu Ode and adjoining communities to provide security during the 2026 Ojude Oba festival […]
Edo Children’s Day chaos raises questions over N9.98bn celebration budget
Students were hospitalised after a stampede at the Children’s Day celebration as officials dodged questions on safety planning. Dozens of students were reportedly hospitalised on […]
Unity Cup: Super Eagles set for explosive final against Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz
Going into the encounter, Jamaica were widely regarded as favourites, and the Reggae Boyz justified that status with a composed and dominant performance The Super […]
13 die in China highway collision
At least 13 people were killed after a minibus crashed into a truck on a highway in central China, traffic police said on Thursday. The […]
TRENDING: Enugu community rejects NDC Reps aspirant who denounced Christianity, burnt Bible
The aspirant, a traditional African religion worshiper, defended his burning of the Bible, arguing that even Christians also burn oracles and shrines which are part […]
Uganda closes its border with Congo as deadly Ebola cases surge
Ugandan authorities have ordered the immediate closure of their border with neighbouring Congo following a surge in a rare strain of Ebola and the emergence […]
After $2M donation to Trump’s campaign, the Winklevoss twins could see $5M crypto fine wiped away
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has made an unusual request to a judge, seeking to vacate a $5 million penalty previously imposed on […]
Disputes trail presidential primaries as parties pick 2027 candidates
INEC fixed 30 May as the deadline for political parties to complete primaries and resolve disputes arising from the nomination process. With less than 48 […]
Economic self-interest to drive France’s foreign aid, minister says
France is to prioritise foreign aid programmes that areas where the country has a strong self-interest or expertise, the country’s global development minister has told […]
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman in off-the-cuff Cabinet meeting remark
Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “blow up” the country of Oman if it didn’t bow to his wishes around control of the Strait of […]
Happy the elephant’s final goodbye leaves Bronx Zoo staff in tears
Happy, an Asian elephant at the Bronx Zoo whose life offered researchers profound insights into animal behavior and became central to a landmark animal rights […]
Inside Matthew Perry’s final days: Ketamine, secret deals and a fatal last injection
The final days of actor Matthew Perry’s life were marked by a desperate search for ketamine, the drug that ultimately led to his death. A […]
New Zealand’s election-year budget shuns ‘sugar hits’ for voters as Iran war jolts economy
New Zealand has unveiled a fiscally conservative budget, slashing growth forecasts and implementing public service cuts, as the government prioritises financial stability amid escalating economic […]
Trump takes another swing at Rupert Murdoch as he refiles $10 billion Epstein lawsuit
President Trump is planning to go back to court as part of his demand for $10 billion from The Wall Street Journal over its explosive […]
At least 15 pupils dead in fire at Kenya girls’ boarding school
At least 15 students have died in a fire that tore through a girls’ boarding school in central Kenya early on Thursday morning. The fire […]
