A UN inquiry has stated that Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West […]
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Senator Dafinone, former Delta SSG supported rescue efforts after Warri-Itakpe train derailed
The ministry says four people died in the incident. A senator from Delta State, Ede Dafinone, and a former Secretary to the Delta State Government, […]
Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States, the national soccer federation claimed […]
Alaska Senate candidate under investigation over alleged voter confusion scheme
Alaska’s Senate race has taken an unusual turn, with an incumbent Republican senator facing a challenger who shares his exact name and party affiliation, sparking […]
Ebola death toll soars to 100 less than a month after outbreak declared
More than 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo. Efforts to […]
How we’re collaborating to defeat terrorists – Nigeria, US militaries
The partnership between the two countries was forged weeks after United States President Donald Trump claimed that there was a Christian genocide ongoing in Nigeria. […]
Rahm Emanuel eyes White House run as he declares: ‘Tough times require a tough leader’
Rahm Emanuel is charting a course for the White House, not through formal declarations, but via the challenging terrain of rural New Hampshire, where his […]
‘A dream come true’: Joy Omewa celebrates first goals for Super Falcons
The striker was the standout performer as Nigeria produced a dominant second-half display to defeat the Teranga Lionesses at the Remo Stars Stadium, boosting confidence […]
WAFCON Countdown: Madugu explains Super Falcons’ tactical experiments, veteran recalls
The coach also revealed that the technical crew deliberately used the Senegal friendlies to test different tactical systems and formations Super Falcons head coach Justin […]
African women judges push for judicial excellence, gender inclusion
CJN Kekere-Ekun sais judicial excellence is not measured by speed of case disposal alone, but by the quality of reasoning, “integrity of judges, fairness of […]
Crowd boos Trump during national anthem as he watches Knicks at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden
President Donald Trump was loudly booed Monday night inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden as he watched his hometown Knicks lose to the San […]
Trump administration to sell faster visa interviews for $750 in new pilot program
The State Department is set to introduce a “premium” expedited service for international visitors, allowing business and tourist visa applicants to fast-track their interviews for […]
Presidency denies interfering in Warri delineation, warns against disruption of oil production
As protests over the controversial Warri delineation disrupt 13 oil facilities and threaten crude production, the Presidency has denied allegations of interference, insisting INEC must […]
Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from website after judge’s order – but it’s still on the building
The Kennedy Center has removed President Donald Trump’s name from its website, after a judge ruled the building was illegally renamed after the president without […]
‘No imposition of candidates’, NDC warns after meeting Kwankwasiyya delegation
The NDC stated that it has not released any official results of its primary elections in any state. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday […]
White House warns UK against ban on social media for under-16s
The Trump administration has urged the UK not to ban social media for under-16s, as the British government weighs up imposing such a policy to […]
Owners told to park away from homes as Jeep fire risk triggers recall
Stellantis has announced a global recall of over 1.3 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs and trucks due to fire concerns, advising owners to park […]
Senate canvasses total ban on textile imports, pushes for revival of sector
The lawmakers say the revival of the textile sector would create jobs and generate more revenue for the country The Senate on Wednesday called for […]
Blow to Trump as his LA mayor pick and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has been knocked out of the Los Angeles mayor’s race, according to the latest projections, a blow to Donald […]
Texas teen awaits verdict in track meet killing that shocked a community
As jurors prepare to hear closing arguments, the fate of Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony now hangs in the balance in one of the state’s most […]