A Trump official working as part of the Department of Justice’s “weaponization” task force once boasted that prosecuted Capitol rioters would receive huge compensation payouts, […]
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CBN retains interest rate at 26.5%
The decision comes after the central bank earlier reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points in February, bringing it down from 27 […]
The struggle to contain the Ebola outbreak in DRC: ‘It’s very much not under control’
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are scrambling to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak that aid groups warn is spreading through communities […]
Late arrival of officials stalls APC’s state assembly primaries in Lagos
Security personnel were stationed around the venue to maintain order and enforce compliance with electoral guidelines. Delayed arrival of electoral officials stalled Wednesday’s All Progressives […]
The best cruises for exploring the Greek islands in 2026
There are hundreds of Greek islands to choose from and a cruise can make it easier to tick as many as possible off your bucket […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland warns ‘we may need to react firmly’ against Moscow after drone incursions
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has warned that Nato may need to “react firmly” to Russia’s war in Ukraine after a drone incursion in Lithuania. […]
Trump’s Iran War headache grows as new poll shows approval tanking
Republican voters are expressing increased dissatisfaction with Donald Trump’s economic stewardship, yet their support for him largely endures amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, according […]
Two humpback whales set new migration record with epic Australia to Brazil journey
Scientists have documented an extraordinary feat of nature, revealing two humpback whales that undertook separate, record-breaking journeys across the Atlantic Ocean between Australia and Brazil. […]
Chelle picks Osimhen, Lookman for Portugal, Poland friendlies, names seven NPFL stars for Unity Cup
In the list released on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation, Chelle handed opportunities to seven players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for […]
Michelle Obama tells Melbourne event politics forced her to develop thick skin: ‘It’s not honest. It’s not true’
Michelle Obama said she had to develop a “thick skin” while she was the US first lady because politics in her country was “not honest”. […]
Why Trump’s face can now be seen zooming in and out of India’s rush-hour traffic
In the bustling, often chaotic traffic of New Delhi, commuters are encountering an unexpected sight: the face of President Donald Trump emblazoned on the backs […]
CJID, EU launch initiative to fight disinformation, strengthen democratic resilience in north-west Nigeria
CJID Executive Director Akintunde Babatunde said the initiative would deploy a coordinated package of interventions, combining media literacy education, journalism capacity building, open-source intelligence (OSINT), […]
Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to expand war beyond the Middle East if Trump attacks again
Iran has said it will not surrender if the US restarts attacks after the military used the ceasefire to rebuild its strength, according to the […]
Trump declares $400m White House ballroom ‘My gift to the US’
US president Donald Trump showcased the construction site of the $400m White House ballroom to the media on Tuesday (19 May).
Court strikes out deceased deputy governor’s suit
Mr Ewhrudjakpo, who was the immediate-past deputy governor of Bayelsa, had challenged an alleged plot by the legislator to impeach him for refusing to defect […]
Dallas outcry as beloved whale mural destroyed for World Cup art
Dallas’s preparations to host the World Cup this summer have sparked an outcry following the sudden disappearance of a beloved, giant mural of swimming whales […]
DHQ dismisses claims of terrorist base in South-west, intensifies search for abducted Oyo pupils
Defence spokesperson Michael Onoja in a statement on Wednesday, said the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, “extends his deepest sympathies to the families of […]
Hyundai recalls 54,000 Elantra Hybrids in America over overheating fire risk
Hyundai is recalling 54,337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of their hybrid power control unit, the U.S. National […]
Defiant Massie tells supporters after loss to Trump-backed challenger: ‘We didn’t bend the knee’
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie struck a defiant tone as he conceded defeat to MAGA challenger Ed Gallrein in their primary election Tuesday, telling his […]
Poland detained three Poles with ‘battlefield training’ suspected of spying for Russia
Poland have detained three of their own on suspicion of spying on Nato troop deployments, preparing acts of sabotage, and disseminating disinformation on behalf of […]