Why African fashion is gaining global attention
African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about…
One killed, two injured in fresh bandits attacks in Kogi
A yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked two communities in Kogi state, killing one resident and injuring two others.
2027: Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC
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Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
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Drama in Senate as Oshiomhole, Akpabio clash over amended rules
The Senate on Wednesday descended into disorder for over 15 minutes as a heated clash broke out between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the reading and interpretation of amended standing rules.
Trump Signals Further Military Action Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will carry out fresh military strikes against Iran, saying American forces are prepared to hit the country “hard again today” amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump accused Iran of delaying negotiations and “playing us for suckers,”…
US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of FIFA World Cup
US President Donald Trump’s administration has urged European governments to adopt strict travel restrictions on people arriving from Ebola-affected African countries ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In a formal diplomatic statement of concern issued on 1 June, it argued that stronger measures were needed to prevent the virus from spreading internationally. Millions of fans,…
Peter Obi Moves Against Former Ally Over Alleged Defamation
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from former spokesperson and actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory remarks. According to reports, Obi’s legal team issued a formal letter accusing Okonkwo of making statements that allegedly damaged the former Anambra State governor’s reputation and public image….
Tragedy Strikes Kogi Community as Gunmen Launch Deadly Attack
A community in Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following a deadly attack by suspected bandits that claimed the lives of a school vice principal, a six-year-old child, and another resident. The attack, which occurred during the early hours of the day, sent residents fleeing for safety as heavily armed assailants stormed the area…
Somali football referee denied entry to US returns home to hero’s welcome
Somali international referee Omar Artan has returned home to a hero’s welcome after being banned from entering the United States. He was due to officiate at matches during the FIFA World Cup but was turned away at the border in Miami over the weekend, despite having a valid visa. FIFA subsequently cut him from the…
Manhunt underway in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting
A manhunt is underway in South Africa after a group of 10 armed men opened fire killing 12 people at an informal settlement in Johannesburg late on Tuesday. Police said the shooters were dropped at the site in a minibus and moved through the area, opening fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing in…
Ukraine conflict is ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Russian speakers – Candace Owens
The goal was to remove the population of eastern Ukraine and replace it with “other people”, the US commentator has said The Ukraine conflict appears to be an “ethnic cleansing” project aimed at removing the Russian-speaking population from the country’s eastern border regions, US conservative commentator Candace Owens has said. Owens made the remarks in…
Kenyan shot in head at protest over US Ebola centre
Kenyan protesters and police clashed Tuesday as officers fired tear gas at hundreds of people demonstrating against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town and made several arrests, journalists saw. The centre at Laikipia Air Base in the town of Nanyuki, under the shadow of Mount Kenya, is set…
Soldier and Hostages Killed Following Foiled Kidnap of Chinese Expatriates in Ogun State
A joint security patrol operation has disrupted a major kidnapping attempt targeting a group of Chinese nationals in the Mowe axis of Ogun State. While the tactical intervention successfully prevented the abduction of the foreign nationals, the encounter turned tragic. One brave soldier and four civilian hostages were killed after fleeing armed bandits ambushed security…
Fight Against Terror a National Duty: Tinubu Outlines New Whole-of-Society Strategy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the citizenry to recognize that the eradication of violent extremism, banditry, and kidnapping must be treated as a collective civic obligation. Speaking on the strategic re-engineering of the country’s defense protocols, the President emphasized that the ongoing fight against terror a national duty that extends far beyond the tactical…
