Social media giants, including Meta, have settled the initial lawsuit brought by hundreds of school districts seeking compensation for the mental health crisis among children, […]
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Court grants Malabu leave to seek judicial review over OPL 245 split
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Malabu Oil & Gas Limited permission to seek a judicial review against the Federal Government over the […]
Russia launches nuclear war games on Europe’s doorstep as Nato issues stark warning
Russia has begun nuclear war games and moved Iskander-M missiles into Belarus, on the doorstep of the European Union. Ukraine has rushed troops to its […]
GLP-1 drugs may result in better outcomes for cancer patients, study claims
GLP-1 drugs may result in better outcomes for cancer patients, a new study has claimed. While GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are most […]
Ojukwu lied, we never agreed to Biafra’s independence at Aburi meeting — Gowon
Mr Gowon said he was shocked to hear Mr Ojukwu telling people in the Eastern Region that both parties had agreed to partition Nigeria so […]
Hiker dies after being found unconscious on one of most dangerous trails in US
A 37-year-old visitor from California died Tuesday after losing consciousness on a hazardous section of the Kalalau Trail in Kauai, Hawaii, local authorities said. The […]
The key issues preventing the US and Iran from agreeing a peace deal
A Pakistani delegation was in Tehran on Friday to discuss the latest proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, as Washington insisted there […]
2027: APC adopts direct primary for presidential ticket, names election committee
The APC said voting in its presidential primary would take place simultaneously in all 8,809 wards nationwide, with results to be collated from ward to […]
Tinubu’s reforms reviving mining sector, attracting new investments – Minister
The solid minerals minister says ongoing reforms in the mining sector are attracting investments in lithium processing, gold refining and local mineral value addition as […]
Super Eagles’ Raphael Onyedika wins Belgian League title
Since arriving in Belgium, Onyedika has steadily developed into one of the strongest midfielders in the Belgian league and one of Nigeria’s most consistent exports […]
Tinubu hails NDLEA for busting Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate
The operation led to the arrest of some foreign nationals, local kingpins, and several collaborators, alongside the seizure of chemicals and illicit drugs valued at […]
Nigerian govt launches AI platform to improve access to official information
The minister added that the platform will help Nigerians to bridge language and information gaps concerning governmental activities across the country. The federal government has […]
FCCPC seals Ochacho Real Estate, TI’Bilon Construction offices
The consumer protection agency says the enforcement was taken under Section 150(4) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, which empowers the […]
Police commence disciplinary action against officer who threatened to kill anyone filming him
The police announced that disciplinary action has commenced against him, according to a statement by the police spokesperson, Anthony Placid. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) […]
BUA Cement excites shareholders with strong 2025 performance, approves N10 dividend per share
BUA Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu appreciates the shareholders for their loyalty, and trust in the company’s Board and management. Shareholders of BUA Cement Plc, Nigeria’s […]
House Democrats blast Republicans for pulling vote to halt Iran War before Memorial Day: ‘It’s a disgrace’
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives slammed Republicans for abruptly cancelling a vote to rein in President Donald Trump’s war in Iran before the […]
Absent Republican rep claims he’s running for re-election after being missing for months with mystery illness
Representative Tom Kean Jr. has confirmed he will run for reelection for a third term and expects to make a full recovery from an undisclosed […]
Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national sports writer and tennis expert, dies at 55
Howard Fendrich, a national sports writer for The Associated Press whose persistent reporting and detail-rich prose brought readers inside dozens of taut Grand Slam tennis […]
Panera Bread is adding lobster to its menu – but only at some of its restaurants
Panera Bread is bringing back its seasonal lobster menu items at select locations across the Northeast to mark the unofficial start of summer, according to […]
Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state’s high gas prices, with […]