Greenland’s government said on Monday that progress has been made in high-stakes talks with the United States over the territory’s future, but that the giant […]
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Tinubu Condemns Killing of Abducted Oyo Teacher, Vows Rescue of Remaining Victims
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during an attack on schools in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government […]
US delays Russian oil curbs with fresh 30-day sanctions waiver
The US Treasury has extended its sanctions waiver on Russian oil for another 30 days. The earlier waiver had expired on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott […]
Turkish lira hits record low against US dollar, down 98% since 2010
The Turkish lira has fallen to an all-time low against the US dollar, marking a prolonged decline that has seen the currency lose nearly 98% […]
NCRIB Declares Week of Mourning for Former President Rotimi Edu
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has declared a week of mourning following the death of its former President, Mr Oluwarotimi Edu, mni, […]
Cash-strapped UN refugee agency to cut more jobs, even as crises mount
The U.N. refugee agency will need to cut more jobs and make urgent reforms as it faces a fall in funding and foreign aid, the […]
FULL LIST: Ben Murray-Bruce Missing As APC Releases Fresh List Of Disqualified Senatorial Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of senatorial aspirants barred from participating in the party’s forthcoming Senate primary elections. The party […]
Ben Murray Bruce Denies Disqualification as APC Senatorial Aspirant
Former lawmaker, Ben Murray Bruce, has reacted to reports making rounds that he failed the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise for senatorial aspirants. TVC […]
FG Launches Tax Ombud Website, Toll-Free Centre to Boost Public Trust
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a transparent, accountable and citizen-focused tax administration system as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed […]
Cuban president warns US aggression would create a 'bloodbath'
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any US military action against Cuba would lead to a “bloodbath” with incalculable consequences for regional peace […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Wins APC Senatorial Primary for Kogi Central
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Kogi Central Senatorial District after securing […]
“We Followed Detention Protocol” — ICPC Denies Blocking El-Rufai’s Wife, Doctor From Accessing Him
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has denied claims that the detained former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was denied […]
“Assault On Doctors Is Assault On Healthcare” — NARD Condemns Attack On UCH Ibadan Medical Staff After Patient’s Death
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has strongly condemned the alleged brutal assault on doctors and other healthcare workers at the Emergency Department of […]
Insurance Industry Mourns Former NCRIB President Rotimi Edu
The Nigerian insurance industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Barrister […]
India crosses 1 billion image creation mark on ChatGPT Images 2.0: Sam Altman
Picture creation on ChatGPT images in India has crossed the 1 billion mark, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Monday. The milestone for ChatGPT images […]
From Chola artefacts to $100 billion pledge: Key takeaways from PM Modi’s 5-nation diplomatic tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s multi-nation tour has focused on strengthening India’s ties across energy, trade, defence, technology and clean energy at a time of rising […]
Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court told
A team of Romanian men, acting as proxies for the Iranian government, carried out a knife attack on a journalist working for a Persian-language media […]
Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid hires Jose Mourinho – report
Jose Mourinho agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported Monday. Mourinho, 63, has informed Portugal’s Benfica, his […]
After Assad’s fall, Syrians weigh homecoming against hard reality – analysis
More than 1.2 million Syrians have voluntarily returned from neighboring countries since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, according to Syria’s General […]
Oyo Teachers Protest Abduction, Demand Rescue of Colleagues, Pupils
Academic activities were paralysed across Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Monday as teachers staged a peaceful protest over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire […]