Iran put to death over 2,150 people last year, a “staggering” increase that pushed recorded worldwide executions to their highest level since 1981, Amnesty International […]
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Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant as Trump warns Iran over new conflict
A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an […]
China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of US agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact […]
WHO declares Ebola emergency after 300 cases, spread reaches Uganda and Kinshasa
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international […]
Four crew members eject safely after US Navy jets collide at Idaho air show
All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western […]
US’s biggest commuter rail network shut down as federal officials push new talks
US federal officials implored unions representing workers for the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system, to resume bargaining Sunday to prevent […]
NAHCON Records Steady Progress Ahead of Major 2026 Hajj Rites
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, has continued to record significant progress in the ongoing 2026 Hajj operations in Makkah, with improvements reported in accommodation, […]
APC Ward Chairmen In Ogun Central Endorse Senator Salisu for Second Term
Seventy-four ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun Central Senatorial District on Sunday endorsed Senator Shuaib Salisu popularly known as Omoyayi for a […]
NDC Extends Deadline For Expression Of Interest Forms To May 24
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest forms for key elective positions ahead of its internal […]
Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for 32nd time, beats own record
Nepal’s mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his own world record for the maximum number of ascents of Mt Everest as […]
ICSC 2026 To Advance Public Service Reforms, Foster Global Collaboration – HCSF
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has called on global stakeholders to participate in the 2026 International Civil […]
All four crewmembers safe after two US F-18s collide mid-air at Gunfighters Air Show, Idaho
Two United States F-18 military aircraft collided mid-air during an airshow in Idaho on Sunday, local media reported. According to the report, Mountain Home Air […]
Cuba weighing attacks on US soil, Caribbean assets with drones from Russia, Iran – report
Cuba has more than 300 military drones and has discussed using them to attack the southernmost point of the US’s continental territory, the US base […]
BREAKING: Makinde Confirms Abduction of 7 Teachers in Oriire Attack, Pupils Still Unclear
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed the abduction of seven teachers following an attack on the Oriire area of the state, raising fresh concerns […]
IMPI Backs Tinubu Borrowings, Says Infrastructure Deficit Requires Aggressive Spending
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit makes aggressive […]
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order
Shipping giants CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended all bookings to and from Cuba until further notice, they said separately on Sunday, with both citing […]
Jigawa’s Longest-Serving Rep Loses APC Ticket After 16 Years
A major political shift is unfolding in Jigawa State as four-term House of Representatives member, Honorable Sa’idu Yusuf Miga, loses his APC return ticket ahead […]
Indian worker killed, three injured in drone attack near Moscow; Russia blames Ukraine
An Indian worker died and three others were injured in a drone strike near Moscow, as Russia accused Ukraine of targeting civilian facilities. 2 Min […]
Political Shake-Up In Jigawa as Four Serving APC Lawmakers Lose
Four serving members of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State will not return to the National Assembly after losing out in the All Progressives […]
“I Did Not Participate” — Cubana Chief Priest Says He Withdrew From APC Primary After Uzodimma Announced Zoning Position
Celebrity businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East […]