The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba […]
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Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu quits APC after Nasarawa governorship primary loss
Mr Adamu submitted his resignation letter at his Gayam ward in Lafia, the state capital. Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has resigned his membership […]
‘I want to finish as a Super Eagles legend’ — Rafiu Durosinmi opens up on dream Nigeria Call-Up, Osimhen inspiration
For the towering forward, the invitation represents far more than just another career milestone. It is the realisation of a childhood ambition shared by millions […]
PDP affirms Emmanuel Bwacha as Taraba governorship candidate
The affirmation took place on Monday in Jalingo at a meeting supervised by the party’s State Working Committee and officials of the Independent National Electoral […]
Ebola: WHO says conflict, mistrust hindering response as suspected cases top 900 in DRC
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed […]
Thousands of US residents evacuated due to dangerous chemical tank can finally return home
Thousands of residents near a Southern California plant are being allowed to return home after the immediate threat of a catastrophic explosion from a damaged […]
Borno records 2,700 suspected cholera cases, 27 deaths in May
Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and […]
Plane crashes into paraglider and sends her spiraling through the air
A paraglider narrowly escaped death after an aircraft tore through her chute whilst she was up in the air in the Salzburg region of Austria.
What are Abraham Accords? The Trump-backed peace deal explained
Donald Trump has said he asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the “Abraham Accords” as he tries to negotiate an […]
Australia prepares for arrival of 19 women and children linked to Isis
A group of 19 Australian women and children linked to Isis group had booked flights to return from Syria and some could face charges, the […]
Oil prices rise after fresh US strikes shatter hopes of imminent Iran peace deal
Oil prices rose again on Tuesday after US military strikes in southern Iran shattered hopes of an imminent peace deal. Positive noises about peace talks […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks
At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday
Atiku wins ADC presidential primaries in Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto
ADC returning officers said the primaries were conducted peacefully across the states. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential […]
Iran-US war latest: America launches fresh airstrikes on Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats
The US launched fresh airstrikes against Iran, claiming the attacks were in “self-defense”. American forces “conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our […]
Newsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500
California Governor Gavin Newsom has lambasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing a video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying above race cars at the Indy […]
US carries out ‘self-defense’ airstrikes on Iran threatening fragile ceasefire
The U.S. has carried out what it called “self-defense” airstrikes against Iran, threatening a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. The strikes targeted missile launch […]
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026: How to watch, prizes and what to know
The Scripps National Spelling Bee, a century-old tradition, is underway this week, featuring the English language’s top spellers. The three-day competition begins Tuesday and concludes […]
Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate Trump’s birthday
Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate President Donald Trump’s birthday. In an event dubbed UFC Freedom 250, […]
Trump promoted ‘The Abraham Accords’ for peace. What you need to know
Donald Trump has said he asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the “Abraham Accords” as he tries to negotiate an […]
Democrats eyeing 2028 bids are turning to a progressive flagbearer to strengthen their left-wing credentials
Will Elizabeth Warren be a 2028 Democratic power broker? The Massachusetts senator ran for office in 2020 as one of the faces of the party’s […]