Voters are increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump’s handling of his job amid the Iran war and the rising costs associated with it, a new […]
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2027: Uzodimma clinches APC Imo West Senatorial District ticket
Mr Uzodimma scored 230,464 votes to defeat his closest opponent in the primary election, former governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, who garnered 1,098 votes. Governor […]
FG to scale up caregiver training, certification to boost care economy
Ms Sulaiman-Ibrahim said caregiving, which traditionally placed a disproportionate burden on women and adolescent girls, must be repositioned as a structured and recognised profession with […]
Americans arrested after man climbs into Punch the monkey’s enclosure at Japanese zoo
Two Americans were arrested at a Japanese zoo after a man in an emoji suit climbed into the enclosure of a monkey that became an […]
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo speaks on first Super Eagles’ call-up
Okonkwo’s invitation comes after an impressive campaign with Wrexham, where he played a key role in the club’s push for Premier League promotion Arthur Okonkwo […]
Trump plans yet another addition to the White House – now it’s getting a helipad
President Donald Trump is planning to build a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, which could be installed as soon as this […]
Mother faces first-degree murder charge after fatally stabbing her two-month-old baby in the chest, police say
A mother is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing her 2-month-old daughter to death — and then jumping out of a second-floor window […]
Anderson Cooper says goodbye to 60 Minutes with final plea for CBS News show
Anderson Cooper has said goodbye to 60 Minutes with a final plea over the future of the popular CBS News show.
Okowa defeats Ned Nwoko, wins APC Delta North senatorial ticket
The former governor won the primary election in Senator Nwoko’s local government area. Former Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday secured the All Progressives Congress […]
WHO says finances stabilised after restructuring, funding shocks
He said the reforms helped WHO cushion the impact of recent financial constraints and maintain operations across priority areas. The Director-General of the World Health […]
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 24-30 includes Octavia Spencer and Carey Mulligan
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 24-30: May 24: Jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp is 89. Comedian Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong is 88. […]
Oyo Mass Abduction: Makinde hints at negotiation with kidnappers, says 25 students, seven teachers abducted
“Whatever their demands may be, we are ready to listen and address the ones we can as a state government.” Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo […]
Sterling Holdco to raise fresh $400 million through debt, equity instruments
The lender stated that the fundraising’s pricing and timing will be determined by its Board, and will be subject to the approval of relevant regulatory […]
Cash transfers make aid more efficient in era of cuts, report finds
Direct transfers of money to those that need aid, as opposed to using aid to fund programmes such as food or water relief, could help […]
Man charged with corpse abuse after body of missing 23-year-old woman found by her family in Alabama
A man has been charged with corpse abuse after the body of a missing 23-year-old Alabama woman was discovered by her family and friends. Karen […]
APC revises list of disqualified senatorial aspirants
The updated list contains 44 names, as against 47 in the earlier list. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of 44 […]
Australian toddler in coma after inhaling cake decorating dust
A metallic cake decorating powder sold across Australia has been urgently recalled after a Queensland toddler was placed in an induced coma following accidental exposure […]
Australian journalist rebuilds life after China prison ordeal with memoir and play
After three years as a political prisoner in Beijing, Cheng Lei is not merely rebuilding her life; she is redefining it. The Australian journalist, deported […]
Oron elders decry failed take-off of maritime university four years after establishment
Meanwhile, the governing council of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria and the Rector are opposed to the transition. A group, the Oron Stakeholders Forum, has […]
WHO warns global preparedness failing amid rising pandemic threats
The report also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for preparedness, especially in pandemic monitoring, but warned that inadequate governance could widen […]