U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariff hikes drew heated objections Friday from America’s trading partners, with Australia’s trade minister slamming them as “completely […]
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Trump considers military strikes in Mali — which would be the 8th country he’s attacked this term
Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering military action against an al-Qaeda-linked group in Mali, what could be the eighth country targeted by the president since […]
Canada is ready to celebrate new bridge to US amid tariff troubles with Trump
Officials are gathering Friday in Ontario to take delight in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River, an international span that is expected to […]
Burger King introduces a ‘Whopper guarantee’ for people who didn’t have it their way
Burger King has introduced a “Whopper guarantee,” offering a free burger for people who didn’t have it their way. After listening to customers’ feedback, the […]
New photos show drained Reflecting Pool that Trump claims was damaged by vandals
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remains empty after being drained earlier this month, as crews prepare to repair cracks in the recently redone lining of […]
New photos show drained Reflecting Pool that Trump claims was damaged by vandals
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remains empty after being drained earlier this month, as crews prepare to repair cracks in the recently redone lining of […]
D4vd’s lawyers question lack of DNA testing on evidence tied to teen’s killing
D4vd’s attorneys began revealing elements of their defense strategy Thursday, questioning police over why additional DNA testing was not conducted on items found inside the […]
Drug maker Fidson posts 28% jump in half-year profit
Ethical or prescription drugs alone delivered more than three-fifths of turnover to Fidson last year, making 2025 a banner year for the company. Pharmaceutical firm […]
How Jimothy the raccoon defied the odds to survive in the wild with a disability
As a neuroscientist who studies raccoons and rats, I see the viral story of Jimothy the raccoon as a compelling tale of an animal overcoming […]
Trump hails Dodgers as ‘one of the great brands’ during White House visit
President Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, celebrating the team’s remarkable achievement of securing a […]
Benin runway excursion not crash or emergency landing – Enugu Air CEO
The airline’s CEO said the runway excursion occurred after the aircraft hydroplaned during landing, stressing that it was neither a crash nor an emergency landing. […]
2026 Commonwealth Games: Nworgu wins Nigeria’s first gold as Oyema adds silver in Glasgow
With the first gold medal now secured and two silver medals added, Team Nigeria will look to build on the early momentum Team Nigeria’s first […]
2026 Commonwealth Games: Ezuruike wins Nigeria’s first medal
The 50-year-old narrowly missed out on the gold medal after failing in his final attempt to lift a Commonwealth Games record 190kg. Team Nigeria opened […]
Abia, neighbouring states in talks for regional railway project – Otti
Gov Otti said the Abia State Government initially engaged a Chinese company, which produced a design that would link many parts of the state, but […]
US lawmaker seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s release, hints at cutting aid to Nigeria
Mr Kanu was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in November last year after being found guilty of terrorism charges at the Federal […]
Osun 2026: NYSC warns corps members against inducement
The state coordinator described the NYSC as a non-partisan institution committed to national unity, discipline, and selfless service. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in […]
Former ECOWAS Court President Asante nominated to Ghana’s Supreme Court
The statement explained that the Ghanaian president made the appointments based on the advice of the National Judicial Council in consultation with the Council of […]
Court sentences man to death by hanging for murder of Kano housewife
The prosecution told the court that Mr Abdulkadir committed the offence on 6 April 2025, in Farawa Quarters in Kano. The Kano State High Court […]
Compliance with regulations, legal obligations, makes NGO impact sustainable – BudgIT CEO
He urged organisations to ensure that their registrations, annual returns, tax filings and other regulatory obligations were up to date. Non-governmental organisations must make compliance […]
INGENTIA Energies inaugurates PML 66 HCDT board, pledges transparency
Kingsley Ehiaguina, the assistant director, Host Community Development and Affairs at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said 163 host community development trusts had […]