Motorists and commuters were left stranded on Friday after multiple crashes on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway triggered a heavy gridlock, with […]
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US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states asked a federal judge on Thursday to block the Department of Homeland Security from withholding certain disaster-related funds until […]
FULL LIST: Things To Know About INEC 2026 Recruitment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its 2026 recruitment portal for qualified Nigerians seeking employment into various entry-level positions across Grade Levels 07, […]
Adeleke Commissions Phase One of Ila-Orangun Dual Carriageway
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commissioned the first phase of the Ila-Orangun Township Road Dualisation, describing the project as a major step in his […]
India's EKA Mobility rolls out 15 electric buses in Zanzibar, eyes 150 by year-end
Pune-based electric vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility, on Friday, flagged off its first fleet of electric buses in Zanzibar, Tanzania, marking the company’s entry into the […]
“Petrol Price Hits ₦1,400/Litre As Transport Fares Rise Nationwide” — Brent Crude Crosses $101 Amid Middle East Tensions
Transport fares have increased across several parts of Nigeria following another surge in petrol prices, with the product now selling for as much as ₦1,400 […]
“INEC Chairman Seeks Direct Funding From Federation Account” — Says Governorship, Assembly Elections Cost More Than Presidential Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has called for INEC to be funded directly from the Federation Account, saying the current […]
Peter Obi Calls for Thorough Probe of Enugu Air Runway Excursion in Benin
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into Friday’s runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft […]
“Plateau LG Bans Unauthorised Herders’ Settlements” — Warns Against Grazing On Farmlands To Prevent Security Breaches
Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State has banned the settlement of unauthorised herders migrating into the area from other states or local government areas […]
“Proposed Pension Contribution Hike Is A ‘Greek Gift’ To Nigerian Workers” — OPSN Warns Of Job Losses, Higher Prices And Business Closures
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the recent announcement by the Director-General of the National Pension Commission regarding a proposed […]
Oborevwori Approves Financial Support for 533 Delta Law School Graduates
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved financial assistance for 533 indigenes of the state who graduated from the Nigerian Law School during the 2025 […]
TERROR IN ISRAEL: Israeli Murdered In Shooting Attack Near Havat Gilad, 2 Seriously Injured
An Israeli man was killed, and two others were seriously wounded in a lynching and shooting attack in the Shomron on Friday morning. The incident […]
INCREDIBLY RARE: An Australian Woman Gives Birth To Identical Quadruplet Girls
An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare. Jenitar Sau Na’amoana, who is 34 years […]
ANTISEMITISM CONVICTION: German Man Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison Over TikTok Comment
A 47-year-old man from Augsburg, Germany, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for posting an antisemitic comment on TikTok that the court ruled […]
ICC members to vote on prosecutor Karim Khan's dismissal over sexual misconduct allegations
International Criminal Court member states are set to vote on Friday on whether to dismiss the court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct. […]
U.S. Health Officials Investigate New Outbreak Of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug […]
NYPD Says Suspect Yelled “Allahu Akbar” During Upper West Side Stabbings; Jewish Victim Expected To Survive
The NYPD has confirmed that the suspect arrested in Thursday’s stabbing attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” during both assaults. As […]
Tropical Storm Bertha Moves Toward Texas Landfall After Grazing Louisiana’s Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha churned toward a second landfall in Texas on Thursday after grazing southern Louisiana in a slow crawl that triggered heavy surf and […]
Congo's Ebola deaths top 1,000 as violence and shortages hamper medics
Ebola has now killed more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, official figures show, as medics struggle to contain an outbreak amid […]
June 1 Trial Date Set For Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro In U.S. Drug Trafficking Case
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife will go on trial on drug trafficking charges next June, a judge said Wednesday, as their lawyers […]