A Florida landscaper was shot in the back by a stray bullet from a nearby police department gun range being used to familiarize a U.S. […]
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Army expands nationwide formations, honours fallen, wounded soldiers
The Army chief commended officers and soldiers for their resilience, gallantry and professionalism in confronting complex security challenges across the country. The Nigerian Army has […]
Quiet Oklahoma town begs for help as mysterious black dust blankets neighborhoods
Residents of a small Oklahoma town are begging for help as a mysterious black dust coats their homes, cars, yards, playgrounds and entire neighborhoods. Locals […]
Speaker says God ‘raised up’ Trump to build White House ballroom at national prayer event
A speaker at an prayer event on the National Mall said that God “raised up” President Donald Trump to build a White House ballroom. Eric […]
Two teenagers arrested for 10 ‘random’ shootings in Texas crime spree, police say
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with at least 10 shootings that took place in Austin, Texas over the weekend. At least four people […]
Xenophobia: Ghana to begin repatriating citizens from South Africa on Thursday
He also noted that the “service is fully paid for by the Government of Ghana.” Ghana will repatriate 300 nationals out of South Africa on […]
Soludo swears in 18 commissioners, four others
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the brief ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra […]
Hawaiian tourist who allegedly bragged ‘I’m rich’ after hurling rock at endangered seal gives new reason for actions: report
A Washington man has been charged with harassing an endangered seal named Lani — and now, his defense attorney is sharing his side of the […]
Two military jets collide in mid-air in front of shocked spectators during Idaho air show
Two military jets collided during an air show at an Air Force base in Idaho on Sunday, prompting their pilots to eject as the planes […]
Cattle destroy farm in Abia community, herders’ whereabouts unknown
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the cattle invaded the farm in the early hours of Monday and destroyed the crops inside a two-plot, […]
Indigenous leaders say US-Mexico border wall is desecrating sacred sites
White sage burning, Norma Meza Calles gathers guests at a Mexican wellness resort into a semicircle facing Kuuchamaa Mountain and asks everyone to close their […]
Ex-humanitarian minister fails to appear for arraignment on fraud charges, despite arrest warrant
The former humanitarian minister, Umar-Farouq’s lawyer said she is outside Nigeria. Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, on Monday, […]
Wild bald eagle hatchlings may be US city’s first for more than 100 years
Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park, marking what city officials believe is the raptors’ first successful wild breeding in the […]
Cuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report says
Cuba has reportedly spent recent years stockpiling more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and has discussed striking U.S. targets if relations continue […]
Thugs disrupt APC senatorial primary in Ondo, shoot senator’s car
The incident occurred at Ebenezer African Church Primary School, one of the venues of the election of the party’s candidate for the district. The All […]
Lindsey Graham rants about Churchill and Nazis when asked to defend Trump’s comments on Americans’ finances
Sen. Lindsey Graham went on a rant about Nazis and Winston Churchill when asked about President Donald Trump’s recent controversial comments on Americans’ finances. Earlier […]
‘Doesn’t even try to hide his corruption’: Three-time Trump voter scorches ‘worst president ever’
A former MAGA loyalist called CSPAN to scorch President Donald Trump, calling him the “worst president we’ve ever had,” and that he “doesn’t even try […]
EFCC apologises to doctors over Uyo hospital incident
The EFCC chairperson, Ola Olukoyede, apologised to UUTH’s doctor and the NMA over the controversial incident involving its operatives at the Uyo hospital, while ordering […]
Iran allows Malaysian energy giant’s ship to sail through Strait of Hormuz
A support vessel owned by Malaysian firm Vantris Energy, formerly Sapura Energy, has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Friday. […]
‘Tali Shani’ passport used in Mike Ozekhome’s London property case was forged – Witness
The witness, an official of the Department of Forensic Examination of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said the Tali Shani passport presented before […]