A California cyclist crashed into a black bear at a popular tourist hotspot, joking that the animal was as “surprised as I was.” Don Terres […]
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Senate passes state police bill, refers proposed law to Constitution Review Committee
The bill seeks to devolve policing powers to subnational governments to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture. A bill seeking to establish state police passed the […]
World record-holding 10-year-old fashion designer shocks elites at Paris Fashion Week
At just 10 years old, Max Alexander has already achieved what many seasoned designers only dream of: showcasing a collection at Paris Fashion Week. The […]
California socialite and ex-Dodger ordered to pay $22m more over deaths of young brothers
California socialite Rebecca Grossman has been ordered to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two young boys who died in a […]
Mamdani screens thrilling Knicks comeback on New York wi-fi terminals after war of words with team owner
A war of words has erupted between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Knicks owner James Dolan over the cancellation of a […]
US hunts down Russian ‘Void Blizzard’ hacker in Thailand raid after attacks on American companies
A suspected Russian hacker has been extradited from Thailand to the United States, where he faces charges for allegedly facilitating a widespread cyberattack campaign that […]
Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect to plead guilty after death penalty is dropped
The man accused of carrying out a shocking series of politically motivated shootings that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark […]
Trump said to rage that he will ‘bomb the s***’ out of Iran
President Donald Trump is said to have threatened to “bomb the s***” out of Iran unless its negotiators finally commit to a peace deal and […]
Trump’s $60M White House UFC fight night now under legal threat
A monumental effort, costing over $60 million and involving seven federal agencies, has transformed the White House’s South Lawn for a UFC fight this weekend, […]
Nigeria surpasses OPEC oil quota as production hits 15-month high
With a condensate production of 170,446 bpd included, the commission put Nigeria’s average total hydrocarbon output at 1.7 million bpd. Nigeria’s crude oil production topped […]
Search ends in heartbreak for teen taken by wave at Laguna Beach
The search for a teenage girl swept into the ocean by a large wave off Southern California’s coast has ended, hours after officials said it […]
3 Indians were killed on tanker shot by US military, Indian official says
An Indian official said Thursday that three Indian mariners were killed on board a tanker targeted by the U.S. military over allegedly violating America’s blockade […]
America’s emergency oil reserve is about to hit lowest level since Reagan era
President Donald Trump’s ongoing war with Iran is draining America’s emergency supply of crude oil — which is just days away from hitting its lowest […]
G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
French and Swiss authorities will impose a week of pandemic-like border restrictions as U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders attend a G7 summit starting […]
Israel engaged in ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians from West Bank, Amnesty says
Amnesty International has accused Israel of orchestrating a campaign of “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, with the ultimate aim of annexing […]
Nigerian Army officer makes history at US War College
The army said the officer’s accomplishments extended beyond academic performance. A Nigerian Army officer, Timothy Ajato, has made history, becoming the “first International Fellow to […]
Trump hails Armenian leader for winning re-election despite Russian pressure
US president Donald Trump congratulated Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan on his Civil Contract party’s “decisive victory” in the recent national election despite alleged interference […]
ISWAP bomb expert, senior commander surrender to Nigerian military – Official
Haruna Sani, acting spokesperson for the task force, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the development as a major breakthrough in the ongoing […]
S&P Global flags food prices as potential driver of inflation across emerging markets
S&P Global said food prices could soar more sharply in the months ahead as higher fertiliser and transportation costs pile pressure on global supply chains. […]
LP presidential flagbearer unveils agenda as party ratifies 1,211 candidates for 2027 elections
The party ratified the candidates at its NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday. The Labour Party presidential candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, has pledged to pursue a […]