Elon Musk has shared an AI-generated cinematic trailer based on The Iliad, a poem attributed to Homer. The ancient Greek epic is centred on the […]
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US strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific kills two
The US military said on Wednesday that it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. According to US […]
“Six Zamfara Polytechnic Students Still In Captivity” — Police Say One Escaped As Bandits Abduct Seven Students From Off-Campus Residence
The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of seven students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, by suspected bandits. The students were abducted […]
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump […]
Uber commits $500 million to Nuro as 35,000 robotaxis move toward launch
Uber has committed close to half a billion dollars in self-driving startup Nuro, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters, detailing the extent […]
Cuba to suspend Visa and Mastercard payments from June 6 amid US sanctions
Cuba will suspend Visa and Mastercard transactions starting June 6, its central bank said on Wednesday, citing sanctions imposed by the United States that in […]
Trump order eases firing of 8,000 senior federal workers influencing policy
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday making it easier to fire 8,000 of some of the best-paid government workers, part of […]
Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire after Trump-Netanyahu rift; what the deal means
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire after the latest bout of intensified fighting triggered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: Israel, Lebanon revive ceasefire; Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy'
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire after days of intensified fighting in southern Lebanon. US President Donald Trump acknowledged calling Israeli […]
Trump signs order to tighten US customs enforcement, target duty evasion
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, June 3, signed an executive order directing federal agencies to tighten customs enforcement, impose stricter requirements on importers, and […]
Oyo Attack: Please Release These Children For The Sake Of Our Shared Humanity — Peter Obi Pleads With Abductors
Nigeria’s Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo, Borno, and other parts of Nigeria, describing […]
Hoodlums Armed with Sticks Raid Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Cart Away Rifles, Generator, Phone
A gang of about five assailants scaled the rear fence of a Nigeria Immigration Service passport office in Ogbomoso on Tuesday night, attacked two officers […]
Oriire Abduction: Oyo Assembly Rejects Negotiation with Terrorists, Urges FG to Expedite State Police
The Oyo State House of Assembly has rejected any form of negotiation with terrorists responsible for the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire […]
“CBN Approves Abbey’s Transition To Commercial Bank” — Abbey Mortgage Bank Becomes Abbey Bank Plc After Shareholders’ Nod
The Board of Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has announced that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the conversion of the lender from a primary […]
Baba-Ahmed Says Sympathy, Not Ideology, Drove Decision To Join Obi’s 2023 Ticket
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said his decision to run alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election was motivated by […]
Armed Hoodlums Attack Immigration Passport Office In Ogbomoso, Steal Rifle, Valuables
Armed hoodlums have attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, assaulting officers on duty and carting away a rifle, ammunition, and […]
Alia Swears In Justice Christine Ende As Benue High Court Judge, Says Appointment Strengthens Judiciary, Women’s Inclusion
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has sworn in Justice Christine Ende as a judge of the State High Court, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening […]
FG Relocates National Agency For Great Green Wall Hqtrs To Kano
The Federal Government has relocated the Operational Headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to the Afforestation Programme Coordinating […]
Renewed Hope Launches ₦50,000 Grant for 2,000 Women Traders in Ekiti
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), championed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a major economic support programme for women traders in Ekiti […]
“INEC Insider Arrested” — Police Probe Alleged CVR Data Leak As Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka Is Questioned Over Emeka Ike’s Voter Details
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and leakage of classified voter information from the database of the Independent National […]