A United Airlines employee was captured on video appearing to threaten to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger during a ticket counter […]
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MAGA congressman shrugs off Americans killed in Iran as the ‘nature of warfare’
A Republican congressman and close ally of President Donald Trump dismissed the deaths of U.S. military members in the Iran war as “the nature of […]
Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes
President Donald Trump has claimed that states run by Democrats are destined to become tomorrow’s “ghettos,” with “no people, no money, no hope,” if they […]
Deputy Speaker clarifies ₦1 billion vote for Bende church instruments
The deputy speaker says the ₦1 billion provision for churches in the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State is intended to support youth engagement, character […]
Trump’s State Department cites ‘blacklists’ and McCarthyism in memo labeling leftists ‘front groups’ for communist Cuba
A sweeping report from the State Department on Cuba’s “sustained campaign of subversion” against the U.S. contains the names of more than 40 prominent American […]
AOC mocked by MAGA over her use of ‘southern accent’ in Tennessee rally speech
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been mocked by MAGA conservatives over her apparent adoption of a southern accent while delivering a speech in […]
Mapped: More than 10,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite now reported across US
Cases of a parasitic disease that causes “explosive diarrhea” are continuing to rise in over 40 states this week. Cyclosporiasis infections are rarely fatal but […]
Woman defies the odds and gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in ‘one in 15 million’ pregnancy
An Australian woman has given birth to four healthy identical babies following an “extremely” risky pregnancy with “one-in-15 million” odds. The quadruplets – named Emily, […]
Trump’s aid cuts force thousands of HIV services to shut – despite US protection pledge
More than 1,700 HIV treatment clinics and service sites have closed around the world and at least 16,000 health workers have lost their jobs after […]
Pentagon names North Carolina soldier killed in Iraq by downed Iranian drone
The U.S. military has identified a North Carolina soldier killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as 30-year-old Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton. Swinton, from […]
Argentine newspaper claims players were ‘polite and respectful’ despite World Cup final descending into brawl
Argentina’s leading newspaper brazenly hailed the “polite and respectful” conduct of the national football team at Sunday’s World Cup final despite their players drawing global […]
2027: Why opposition candidates aren’t Tinubu’s match – Gov Sule
Mr Sule says comparing the APC ticket of Messrs Tinubu and Shettima to those of the opposition amounts to comparing day and night. Nasarawa State […]
Nigerian students lament delay in NELFUND upkeep allowance
The upkeep allowance is one of the benefits provided under the NELFUND scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at reducing the financial burden […]
Ogun Assembly reverses self on indictment of ex-speaker for embezzlement, commutes dismissal to resignation
At the time, the Assembly maintained that the then-Speaker Oluomo followed months of internal disagreements over the administration of the legislature and allegations bordering on […]
Nearly 2.7 billion people cannot have healthy diet – WHO
Mr Ghebreyesus said the burden is unevenly shared, with Africa disproportionately affected, as about two-thirds of the continent’s population remains unable to afford a healthy […]
Despite governor’s executive orders, illegal mining denies Taraba State billions of naira annually
The latest executive order, signed by Governor Agbu Kefas in June 2026, is the administration’s third attempt to halt illegal mining in the state since […]
Nigerian students lament the delay in NELFUND upkeep allowance
The upkeep allowance is one of the benefits provided under the NELFUND scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at reducing the financial burden […]
OpenAI admits its system autonomously hacked another company
According to OpenAI, the models involved included GPT-5.6 Sol and a more capable pre-release model with reduced cyber refusals. OpenAI has revealed that two of […]
Police arrest woman over 60-year-old man’s death in hotel
The Jigawa State Police Command is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man at a hotel in Dutse, Jigawa State capital. The police have arrested […]
FG receives final report for $500m World Bank-backed AGROW programme
On the method of implementation, the VP said of the $500 million financing envelope, $355 million, representing 71 per cent, will be implemented through participating […]