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 […]
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Awka households lament soaring cooking gas prices, demand government’s intervention
Raphael Okafor, CEO of Ricolen Enterprise Nigeria, a cooking gas retail outlet in Awka, said he has been in the business for more than 30 […]
A ‘defective’ stool sold by Ross Dress for Less led to a Vegas man’s death, lawsuit says
A defective stool sold by Ross Dress for Less led to a Las Vegas man’s death, according to a new lawsuit. Jude Anthony Sanchez, 76, […]
Epstein tried to offer dirt on ‘con artist’ Trump after his arrest, notes reveal
Jeffrey Epstein sought to leverage his connection to Donald Trump in an apparent last-ditch request for leniency while in jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking […]
Roughly 70% of kids are looking at electronic screens during dinner – that figure is even higher for parents
About 70 percent of kids are on electronic devices during dinner — but the number of parents consuming media during the family-centric meal is even […]
Southern California’s San Andreas Fault is at its highest stress level in 1,000 years sparking fear among researchers
California’s blockbuster San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in 1,000 years, University of Hawai’i researchers warn. The 750-mile fault line has not […]
Otti assures 1,584 NYSC members of safe, conducive camp environment
Mr Otti spoke at Monday’s swearing-in ceremony of the 1,584 corps members for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, […]
Federal prosecutors charge 15 ‘antifa’ members over anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
Federal prosecutors charged several people with alleged ties to so-called “antifa groups” and claimed they sought to “violently oppose” law enforcement during anti-ICE protests in […]
Pentagon used Elon Musk’s Grok AI to fire 2,000 missiles at Iran, official says
Donald Trump’s administration turned to Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to launch thousands of missiles in Iran, according to a top defense official. In a sworn […]
Navy uncovers hidden storage site, recovers 17,000 litres of crude oil
According to the naval spokesperson, the discovery highlights the increasingly sophisticated concealment methods criminals are adopting to sustain crude oil theft operations. The Nigerian Navy […]
Person in custody in Chicago cross burning investigation after college student, 21, claimed responsibility
Police say a person of interest is in custody after a six-foot cross was set on fire in a well-known Chicago park in what police […]
Police reject viral kidnap claim over late Lagos DCP
The Police Command in Lagos State has dismissed reports claiming late Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Khan Salihu, was kidnapped before his death. The command […]
Kash Patel accused by lawmaker of having a ‘personal slush fund’ to pay FBI loyalists and agents on his protective detail
A Democratic lawmaker is asking FBI Director Kash Patel to explain whether he directed more than $1 million in taxpayer funds toward loyal members of […]
Trump’s peace deal to allow Iran to sell oil and fuel immediately in major concession
An emerging peace agreement between Donald Trump and Iran will allow Tehran to begin selling oil and fuel immediately, US officials said, in what appeared […]
Detroit sisters – including one 9 months pregnant – stab restaurant worker for getting order wrong
Two sisters — one of whom was 9 months pregnant — were arrested after allegedly stabbing a Detroit restaurant worker after they got their food […]
Gov Eno seeks power to bypass bidding for billion-naira contracts
A review of a proposed procurement law shows the state government wants a committee chaired by Governor Umo Eno to procure projects classified as “special […]
Michigan man wins huge lottery jackpot after accidentally buying ticket: ‘I hadn’t been having luck with it’
A lucky Michigan man has won a huge lottery jackpot worth $1.05 million after accidentally buying a ticket. The 68-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, […]
Trump criticises Israel’s campaign in Lebanon
“Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed,” Mr Trump said. The post Trump criticises Israel’s campaign in Lebanon appeared […]
US infant mortality reaches historic low, preliminary data shows
The United States has achieved a new historic low in infant mortality, with preliminary government data for 2025 revealing a significant decline. According to the […]
Trump team’s answer to growing algae problem in Reflecting Pool: Bleach it
The Trump administration has come up with a liquid solution for the growing algae problem in the newly renovated Reflecting Pool: Bleach. On Tuesday, workers […]