At least three tornadoes tore through communities outside Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes, ripping down trees and power poles, as severe storms grounded flights and […]
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World Cup 2026: Why South Africa crumbled against Mexico-Oliseh
South Africa’s World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as Bafana Bafana were beaten by co-hosts Mexico in a chaotic encounter […]
Why Nigeria Is dancing to Opera Mini
Playful, catchy, and made to move to, “Opera Mini” is the kind of song that takes on a life of its own once Nigerians start […]
Tinubu says schoolchildren abductions dampen Democracy Day celebrations
In his Democracy Day address, the president said the mood of the nation had been dampened by the kidnapping of the children. President Bola Tinubu […]
Tinubu names new institution after General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
“Among the architects of modern democratic Nigeria, we honour General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua for his vision of national partnership.” President Bola Tinubu has renamed the […]
June 12: What Tinubu told Nigerians on Democracy Day 2026 (FULL TEXT)
Today, we honour the resilience of Nigerians who refused to surrender their faith in freedom, and the courage of those who stood firm against intimidation. […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu honours more Nigerians who fought against military rule
The Nigerian leader, in a televised broadcast on Friday to mark this year’s Democracy Day, listed the Nigerians to be honoured. President Bola Tinubu has […]
Ensure Ekiti, Osun elections are credible, Tinubu tells INEC
In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful […]
‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’
A powerful El Nino has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean, with meteorologists warning Thursday that it is poised to reach historic strength and intensify […]
Don’t Japa, Tinubu urges young Nigerians
The Nigerian leader spoke in a televised broadcast on Friday to mark this year’s Democracy Day. President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians troubled about […]
Criticise me but never stop believing in Nigeria, Tinubu tells media, CSOs
Mr Tinubu spoke in a televised broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day on Friday. President Bola Tinubu has urged the media and civil society […]
Why targeting Iran’s vital oil hub at Kharg Island carries major risks
Iran’s Kharg Island, home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil, has emerged as a focus of the war launched […]
Iran-US war latest: Trump calls off strikes as ‘final points’ of peace deal agreed – but Tehran says otherwise
Donald Trump walked back his threat to strike Iran “hard” tonight, citing progress being made in peace negotiations. The US president said he “cancelled the […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv claims devastating strike on Crimea bridge destroyed 50 military vehicles
The Ukrainian military claims it has successfully destroyed 50 Russian military vehicles in a devastating strike on the Armiansk bridge connecting occupied Crimea to mainland […]
‘Blood-covered’ suspect arrested after two people found dead – one with pitchfork lodged in back of head: officials
A “blood-covered” suspect has been arrested after two men, one with a pitchfork lodged in the back of his head, were found dead in a […]
MAGA’s least favorite beer is all over Trump’s Octagon ahead of White House UFC
The upcoming UFC fight at the White House has offered companies a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get their brands in front of a national audience, with […]
Even Republicans think it’s not ‘appropriate’ for Trump to host a UFC fight at the White House
Americans largely don’t support the Trump administration’s plan to host a UFC fight at the White House on Sunday, including a notable slice of the […]
Mom tried to buy World Cup tickets for her son — and ended up with an $8,000 parking pass
A mom from New York’s Long Island was hit with an unexpected $8,100 bill after she accidentally bought a parking pass while trying to snag […]
Washington Post subscriber sues news outlet, accuses it of using ‘surveillance pricing’ to gouge readers
A Washington Post reader has sued the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper, accusing it of spying on its own subscribers to jack up their subscription prices. Chelsea […]
Walmart shifts its ‘deals’ event to go head-to-head with Amazon Prime Day
Walmart will hold its summer savings event in late June this year, going head-to-head with Amazon’s Prime Day and kicking off an earlier summer discount […]