A lipreader has claimed that President Donald Trump is considering returning to New York to present the Knicks with the NBA championship trophy, should they […]
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WHO urges Uganda to reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola outbreak
Uganda announced the temporary closure of its border with the DRC late last month as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease. […]
Dozens of drivers stranded after North Carolina gas station mix-up over fuel
Drivers in North Carolina were left enraged after many commuters’ worst nightmare at the pump – a station mistakenly stored diesel in a regular gas […]
Iran-US war latest: Trump warns of fresh attacks after Iran shoots down American helicopter
Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that the United States “must, of necessity, respond” to the Iranian downing of a US Apache helicopter that was patrolling […]
Senate panel queries SEDC over inability to account for over N4bn
Unable to provide a detailed account of the expenditure, the committee directed the SEDC managing director to return next Tuesday with comprehensive documentation showing how […]
21-year-old owner of ‘OnlyFans’ home in Washington is charged with human trafficking
A 21-year-old Washington man who allegedly controlled a house full of women creating adult content has been charged with human trafficking and other crimes. Nikita […]
Okomu Oil shareholders approve N14.3 billion final dividend payout
The cash distribution, amounting to N15 per share, was approved by shareholders at the 46th annual general meeting held on 26 May in Abuja. The […]
What we do differently to have 24/7 power in Abia – Gov Otti
“Today, Aba has an island that includes eight more local government areas, literally out of the national grid. And Aba has been reinforced as an […]
The Latest: House poised to fund immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's term
House Republicans hope to approve nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement on Tuesday, which would fund Homeland Security throughout President Donald Trump’s time in office. […]
FAA pushing to hire thousands of new air traffic controllers as airport delays continue after shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to hire thousands of new air traffic controllers to tackle ongoing delays at domestic airports and staff shortages. The […]
America grows more socially conservative as more people say they are against having a baby outside marriage
The U.S. appears to be growing more socially conservative, with fewer Americans condoning pregnancy outside marriage, birth control and gambling, according to new polling. In […]
How ‘The Hills’ reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed in his bid to become LA mayor
Spencer Pratt, the reality television personality known for his antics on “The Hills,” has failed in his improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles. […]
Popular California beach closed for more than 1,000 days due to toxic sludge coming from Mexican river
A beach in southern California has been closed to the public for nearly three years due to toxic sludge in water flowing across the border. […]
Israel ‘kills eight’ in new strikes on Lebanon despite Trump warning to stop shooting
Israel has killed eight people in fresh attacks on southern Lebanon, officials said, despite warnings from President Donald Trump for all sides in the conflict […]
Police debunk reported bandit attack on Ebonyi community
The police urged residents to verify security-related information through official channels before sharing it on social media to avoid spreading misinformation. The police command in […]
‘America’s backyard’ is no stranger to sports but Trump’s UFC spectacle shatters norms
The White House South Lawn, a historic stage for presidential pastimes, is set to host an unprecedented spectacle: a UFC bout. President Donald Trump is […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow issues nuclear weapon threat to Nato over Arctic training exercises
Russia has issued a nuclear weapon threat “to ensure security” in response to Nato strengthening its eastern flank. Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin has […]
Lake Mead nearing ‘system crash’ as experts warn a ‘world of hurt’ could be coming for some states
The Colorado River system is racing toward a potential breaking point, with water experts warning that Lake Mead and Lake Powell could face a “system […]
Cape Cod sees thousands of squid carcasses wash up on the beach
Thousands of wriggling brown-tinged squid have recently washed up on a stretch of beach along Cape Cod, Massachusetts, officials said Saturday. But, there’s nothing to […]
Group tasks govt, traditional leaders, others on Nigeria’s security crisis
The group expresses concerns about the “increasing threats to the Nigerian Nation and desirous of sharing our concerns with fellow citizens.” A group has called […]