The coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major […]
Author: Osas Payne
Oil Jumps, Stocks Mixed On Fragile Mideast Peace Hopes
Oil prices jumped and stock markets diverged Wednesday as fresh Middle East attacks dented hopes of an imminent peace deal. The dollar mostly […]
Abia Assembly Clerk Suspended
Abia State Government has suspended the Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Mr John Pedro Irokansi, over allegations of misconduct. Irokansi was suspended through […]
Senate Presses For Oyo Kidnap Victims’ Rescue, Rejects Call For Military Spending Audit
The Senate has ramped up calls for urgent action by the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of victims still being […]
Mensik Tames Fonseca To Reach French Open Semi-Finals
Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Mensik […]
Court Sentences Four To Death Over Owo Church Attack
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack […]
Google Introduces Real-Time Protection Against AI Scam
Google has unveiled a new security feature for Android devices that can detect and flag suspected impersonation calls in real time, as concerns grow over […]
Fulfill Your Promises To Uzo-Uwani People, Gov Mbah Told
Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has been urged to fulfil his promises of constructing some strategic road networks in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area to […]
Fresh Legal Clash Stalls Coroners Inquest Into Adichie’s Son’s Death
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the JIC Taylor CourtHouse in the Igbosere area of Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned to October 8, 2026, further […]
EU Court Hands Meta Partial Win Over Tech Rules
The US giant filed a challenge with the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg over both platforms’ designation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), one of […]
OECD Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecasts Over Mideast War Fallout
The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no effective ceasefire is agreed before […]
France Hits Shein With 22 mn Euros In New Fines Over Consumer Violations
French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 million), citing problems with […]
KIDNAP OF CHIEF ADEBAYO ADELABU’S SISTER AND HER TWIN SONS: FAMILY APPEALS FOR CALM AS SECURITY AGENCIES COMMENCE INVESTIGATION
The family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, wishes to […]
Deadly Cholera Outbreak Spreads in Borno, Adds 274 New Cases in a Single Day
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Health authorities in Borno State have confirmed a sharp rise in suspected Cholera infections, with 274 new cases recorded within a 24-hour […]
Deadly Drone Strike On Kuwait Airport As Iran, US Trade Fire
A Iranian drone strike on a passenger terminal in Kuwait’s international airport killed one person and wounded 63 more Wednesday, Kuwaiti officials said, as […]
ONDO GOVERNMENT DISPELS SCHOOL KIDNAP RUMOURS, REASSURES PARENTS OF SAFETY
The Ondo State Government has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media alleging a kidnapping incident in a school within the Akure metropolis. […]
World No Tobacco Day 2026: CAPPA Calls for Stronger Action Against Rising Nicotine Use Among Nigerian Youth
As the world commemorates World No Tobacco Day 2026 under the theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction,” Corporate Accountability and Public Participation […]
MINISTER OF POWER COMMENDS TCN, NDPHC, AND AEDC ON POWER SECTOR MILESTONES
The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has commended the Management and Staff of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), […]
Rita Dominic’s 25-Year Silence on Love Ends in a Marriage on Her Own Terms
For over two decades, Rita Dominic remained one of Nollywood’s most admired and most private figures when it came to her personal life. Throughout […]
DRC Coach Prepared To Play Friendly Behind Closed Doors
The Democratic Republic of Congo are willing to play their pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors, their head coach Sebastien Desabre has […]