At about 9:15 a.m., the Judge Emeka Nwite is seated and ready to deliver judgement in the terrorism trial. The Federal High Court in Abuja […]
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Insecurity: CAN declares 3-day national mourning, supports state police
“Communities are under attack; citizens are kidnapped from their homes and places of work, travelers are abducted on highways, and farmers are driven from their […]
Nigerian troops kill 50 terrorists, top ISWAP commander in Borno – Official
The report said that the sustained air offensive had forced insurgents to abandon island enclaves and move towards the mainland under pressure. Troops of Operation […]
Oborevwori says Omo-Agege ‘cannot be trusted’, cites alleged political betrayals
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says Ovie Omo-Agege’s political troubles stem from a long history of falling out with allies, insisting the former deputy senate president is […]
Police uncover suspected firearms manufacturing network
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the discovery, the police said. The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State says it has uncovered […]
Abduction: Oyo NUT meets Makinde, as teachers’ strike continues
The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across […]
How Telegram’s regulatory failures, misinformation fuel exploitative prostitution in Nigeria
While the group offers no protection for its members, it utilises Telegram’s privacy features extensively to protect itself. On the day I met 26-year-old Shola […]
Killer’s last words revealed as he’s executed for murder of 5-month-old baby
Florida executed Andrew Richard Lukehart on Tuesday evening, three decades after he confessed to murdering his girlfriend’s infant daughter and disposing of her body in […]
Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence
Senate Republicans have greeted President Donald Trump’s decision to name Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of National Intelligence with either ignorance or opposition. […]
Woman hits slot machine jackpot at casino. Only problem, she was banned for life
A New Jersey woman had hit a jackpot at a Pennsylvania casino, but she almost certainly won’t get to keep her winnings since she was […]
Trump may have dropped his ‘slush fund’ but not the agreement for tax amnesty, Blanche says
President Donald Trump’s administration may have pulled the plug on his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund — part of a broader settlement resolving his unprecedented $10 […]
Canada pushes for renewal of free trade agreement with US and Mexico
Canada is urging the United States and Mexico to renew their trilateral free trade agreement for another 16 years, a significant push that coincides with […]
Health officials sound the alarm over viral ‘Benadryl challenge’ after 5 kids hospitalized in San Diego
Health officials have sounded the alarm over the viral so-called Benadryl challenge after at least five kids were hospitalized in San Diego. The challenge, which […]
LA Mayor Karen Bass acknowledges her mistakes as she battles Spencer Pratt for second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seeking a second term in city hall this Tuesday, navigating a challenging political landscape marked by a devastating wildfire […]
Duo shot during Trump’s Butler rally sue the US saying Secret Service negligence led to assassination attempt
Two Pennsylvania men who were shot and injured during the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at his 2024 Butler rally, are suing the United […]
Acting AG Todd Blanche says Trump ‘absolutely’ would have gone to prison if he lost the 2024 election
President Donald Trump was almost certainly bound for prison until he won the 2024 election, according to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served […]
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman won a hotly contested race Tuesday to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly. In a […]
Why Pope Leo is so devoted to playing tennis despite his busy schedule
Pope Leo XIV, whose election last year revealed his passion for tennis, has continued to embrace the sport, integrating it into his demanding schedule as […]
Donald Trump is way less popular than American-born Pope Leo, poll reveals
President Donald Trump is less popular than Pope Leo XIV — by a wide margin, according to a new survey. The poll from The Economist/YouGov, […]
Reps demand urgent funding for NCDC over Ebola threat, epidemic preparedness
The lawmakers said immediate action is necessary to enhance Nigeria’s readiness against Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases. The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on […]