Health workers are battling a critical Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, facing severe resistance from locals in a displacement camp where the […]
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Planning a road trip this summer? Don’t expect to see billboards in these 4 states — here’s why
If you’re planning to hit the road this summer, some highways might look decidedly naked in America’s ad-heavy landscape. That’s because four states — Hawaii, […]
Military airstrikes kill 27 terrorists in Borno hideouts
The air component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern […]
One killed as insurgents attack Chibok again, burn school block
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. One person was killed, and a […]
Swiss voters set to reject right-wing’s bid to cap population at 10 million
Swiss voters are set to reject the right-wing’s bid to cap population at 10 million after an unprecedented vote. Voters in Switzerland took to the […]
Nine-year-old Australian girl on holiday in Pakistan shot dead in case of mistaken identity
A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and two of her family members injured when the police allegedly opened fire on their car in a case […]
Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger — Police
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, […]
NDLEA arrests Brazil-based businessman with 6.1kg cocaine hidden in shirts, towels
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Brazil-based businessman, Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, for allegedly importing shirts and towels impregnated with 6.10 […]
NAFDAC warns Nigerians as US recalls children’s ibuprofen over contamination concerns
Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP (100 mg/5 mL), is commonly used to relieve pain associated with the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache […]
Two injured as trailer falls from Anambra bridge, crashes into vehicles
Six people escaped death after a trailer carrying a 40-foot container fell from the New Parts, Nkpor Bridge, along the Onitsha–Awka Expressway, Anambra State and […]
Young Nigerians raise concerns over trust, women’s inclusion ahead of 2027 polls
The concerns were raised at Caustival 2026, a social justice arts and film festival organised by Gatefield in Abuja As political activities gradually gather momentum […]
OBITUARY: Rabe Abubakar: The army general lost to insecurity
Whether remembered as an effective communicator, an unwavering institutional loyalist or a spokesperson whose optimism sometimes outpaced realities on the ground, Mr Abubakar occupied a […]
FACTCHECK: Old video of killings in Imo recirculated as a recent attack.
Some social media users have been circulating an old video clip of the attack, which they claim happened in Imo State “recently.” Some social media […]
Iran-US war latest: Tehran disputes Trump’s claim peace deal will be signed today with ‘final decision’ to be made
Iran has said a final decision on the framework of a peace deal with the US is still under review, despite Donald Trump claiming it […]
World Cup bus set on fire as chaotic celebrations erupt in New York after Knicks win
Chaotic scenes erupted across Midtown Manhattan on Saturday night as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets to celebrate the New York Knicks’ historic […]
Recruitment: Board releases lists of successful Immigration, Fire, NSCDC, NCoS applicants
“The general public is advised to ignore fake recruitment messages, fraudulent links and unauthorised persons claiming to represent the board.” The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire […]
SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘failure to account for ₦5.9 billion rebranding cost’
SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel the NNPCL to provide a comprehensive reconciliation statement detailing the specific financial transactions relating to the […]
World Cup: Ghana protest Canada’s visa ban on Thomas Partey ahead of Panama clash
On Saturday, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision […]
Why I handed over power to democratically-elected govt within 11 months – Abdulsalami
Abdulsalami recalled that demands for a return to civilian government came from political leaders, civil society organisations, the international community and ordinary Nigerians who had […]
How army officer convicted of sodomy avoided jail, got pardon, landed top university jobs
Twenty-nine years ago, a military court convicted this former army officer of sodomy. Eighteen years ago, the Supreme Court upheld the verdict. But he never […]