The Department of Justice has claimed that a first-in-the-nation reparations program for Black residents amounts to illegal race-based discrimination because it doesn’t help people who […]
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Atiku welcomes Appeal Court order halting ADC deregistration judgment
Atiku said the judiciary still has an opportunity to “stand firmly on the side of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the Nigerian people.” […]
World Cup 2026: Mbappe strikes twice as France overpower Senegal
Mbappé’s brace and Barcola’s impact from the bench proved decisive as France claimed all three points. France made a winning start in Group I of […]
New ICE rule, requested by top contractor, ends pay requirement for migrants who work while detained
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement eased its operating standards for migrant detention centers after being asked by a company that runs more than a dozen […]
Abia moves to end multiple motor parks in Umuahia
“There appears to be some pushback from among some operators because people do not easily embrace change.” The Abia State Government has directed that all […]
Carriage horse that died in Central Park had eaten a toxic plant earlier that day, necropsy reveals
A carriage horse in New York City reportedly died after it ate a toxic plant, according to a recent necropsy report. The horse, named Deniz, […]
Trump’s Iran hawk backers are not feeling good about ceasefire deal: ‘It all seems bad’
Donald Trump’s long-awaited deal with Iran is here. While the U.S. and Iran are essentially kicking the can down the road with an extension of […]
Army officer killed in Oyo schoolchildren rescue operation – Governor Makinde
Mr Makinde said the officer was killled during the rescue operations aimed at securing the release of the kidnap victims. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde […]
Secret Service enraged at FBI Director Kash Patel after premature announcement about UFC event terror plot: report
Secret Service officials are reportedly angry with FBI Director Kash Patel for announcing Tuesday the FBI had intercepted an alleged plot targeting President Donald Trump’s […]
Love Island superfan clocked going over 100 mph in Arizona as she tried to get home to watch show, police say
A Love Island superfan has been clocked going more than 100 mph in Arizona as she tried to get home to watch the hit reality […]
Russian warship fires warning shot at UK-registered yacht that came near it in English Channel
A Russian warship fired warning shots after a UK-registered yacht sailed close to it in the English Channel on Tuesday, marking the latest sign of […]
Oakland’s minor league baseball team hit so many homers a neighboring property is suing to cover the damage
An independent minor league baseball team in California is being sued for at least $350,000 over allegations that stray baseballs from its stadium are damaging […]
Governor Adeleke launches re-election campaign, receives Omisore’s supporters
The rally, which had Mr Omisore’s supporters in attendance, marked the official commencement of Mr Adeleke’s re-election campaign on the Accord platform. Osun State Governor […]
Alabama HOA sparks backlash after voting to euthanize hundreds of federally protected geese
Members of a home owners association in Alabama have voted to destroy more than 200 Canada geese living in their neighborhood, but some locals are […]
Train Accident: Injured passengers discharged, equipment recovered – NRC
“One NRC staff member who sustained serious injuries remains under specialist medical care.” All passengers who sustained injuries from the 8 June train accident on […]
Pope Leo praises US-Iran peace deal after repeatedly sparring with Trump over months-long conflict
Pope Leo has lauded the interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East’s regional conflict, stating “thanks be to God” […]
Trump shifts civil rights and special education oversight out of Education Department
The administration of Donald Trump is continuing its efforts to dismantle the Education Department, reassigning critical oversight responsibilities for special education and civil rights to […]
Anambra to expand telemedicine services for improved healthcare access
The Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, stated this during an interactive session with doctors overseeing the telemedicine services on Tuesday in Awka The Anambra State […]
AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped enable artificial intelligence — stressed in an Associated Press interview Tuesday that society has no choice but […]
Former judge’s conviction for helping immigrant evade ICE in Wisconsin is upheld
A federal judge refused to overturn the obstruction of justice conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan Tuesday after she was found guilty of assisting […]