As preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course gather momentum, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has emphasised the importance of equipping […]
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Netanyahu says nations are already finding alternatives to Strait of Hormuz
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said countries reliant on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are already developing alternative supply routes as disruption to […]
US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
The US expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance’s […]
Aiyedatiwa Commends Judiciary, Security Agencies Over Verdict On Owo Church Attackers
The Governor of Ondo Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended the judiciary and security agencies for securing the conviction and death sentence of four suspects involved in […]
Adeleke Considers New Security Drones, Faults Missing Equipment Under Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed a review of plans to acquire new surveillance drones to strengthen security operations across the State…. Osun State […]
Sberbank calls for more Indian workers to ease labour shortages in Russia's construction
Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, on Wednesday called for more workers from India to be allowed into the country to help overcome labour shortages in the […]
Atiku Backs CAN’s Security Concerns, Urges President Tinubu To Review Strategy
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has aligned with concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the worsening security situation in the country…. Former […]
ADC Governorship Aspirant Challenges Jigawa Primary, Seeks Fresh Election
Fresh controversy has emerged within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Jigawa State, as governorship aspirant and former federal lawmaker, Bashir Adamu Matawallen Kazaure, petitions […]
“I Only Pitied Obi” — Datti Baba-Ahmed Says Sympathy For Peter Obi, Nigeria Made Him Accept 2023 VP Slot
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has disclosed that sympathy for Peter Obi and the state of the nation, rather than ideological alignment, drove […]
Seun Kuti: Online Activism Alone Cannot Change Nigeria, Says Government Would Restrict Social Media If It Were Truly Powerful
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has questioned the effectiveness of online activism, saying Nigerians must go beyond posting videos and running digital campaigns if they want […]
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Body of Abducted Woman In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the body of one of three women abducted in Ovia North-East Local Government […]
Heat and tomatoes are burning a hole in India’s thalis
The cost of preparing a home-cooked vegetarian thali in India rose 5% on-year in May, whilst a non-vegetarian thali climbed 7%, according to Crisil Intelligence’s […]
Court Sentences Four To Death In Owo Church Terror Attack
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced 4 out of the 5 defendants found guilty of carrying out the attack terrorist attack on […]
West Asia conflict phase over, but Hormuz disruption may keep oil, LNG prices elevated: Ex-envoy
Tensions in West Asia may have moved beyond the phase of direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran, but disruption around the Strait […]
High Court Halts Chimamanda’s Son Inquest Until October
The coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of Dr. Ivara Esege and renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, suffered a major […]
IOM Repatriates 180 Nigerian Migrants From Libya To Lagos
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has received 180 Nigerian migrants, including women and children, repatriated from Libya…. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has […]
“Four To Die By Hanging” — Court Sentences Four Al-Shabaab Members To Death Over Owo Catholic Church Attack, Acquits Fifth Defendant
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the […]
8 sleep tourism destinations where travellers go to relax, recharge and recover
Sleep tourism is emerging as one of the biggest travel trends of 2026, with travellers prioritising rest and recovery over packed itineraries. From the tranquil […]
Indian national killed in Kuwait airport attack; MEA condemns strike
An Indian national was killed and several others were injured in an attack on Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, prompting India to condemn […]
US tariff threat adds pressure on India-US trade talks, Section 301 seen as leverage tool
The United States’ proposal to impose additional tariffs under Section 301 trade provisions is adding fresh pressure on ongoing India-US trade negotiations, with former diplomats […]