Putin Orders Response After Deadly Starobilsk Strike Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military officials to prepare retaliatory measures after a deadly strike on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, a town in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine’s Luhansk region. Russian authorities claim…
Uba Sani approves nearly ₦1bn for workers’ entitlements
Governor Sani reiterated his administration’s approval of nearly ₦1 billion for the settlement of arrears owed to judiciary staff, describing the decision as part of ongoing efforts to promote fairness, responsibility, and respect for labour despite…
Ebola crisis halts DR Congo World Cup training camp
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has called off its national football team’s pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa after an Ebola outbreak in the country’s east. The squad will now continue preparations in Belgium as authorities respond to the…
After a decade in power, Patrice Talon leaves a divided legacy in Benin
President Patrice Talon is preparing to hand over power this Sunday, 24 May 2026. As farewells and stock-taking begin in the capital, the outgoing leader chaired his final cabinet meeting on Wednesday, while government spokesman Wilfried Houngbédji faced…
Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown
Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign continues to expand, with a first batch of nine migrants landing at Freetown International Airport…
APC Senate primaries: Okowa, Abiodun, Uzodimma win; Ned Nwoko, Goje, others lose
LAGOS — The All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries across the country, yesterday, produced high-profile winners and losers, amid disqualifications, protests, consensus arrangements and allegations of manipulation. The party barred no fewer…
Terrorists Abduct Over 45 Pupils in Oyo School Attacks
Fear and tension are rising in Oyo State after armed terrorists reportedly abducted more than 45 pupils during coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. According to reports, the attackers stormed: Baptist Nursery and Primary…
Presidency confirms Al-Manuki killing, says 2024 report was mistaken identity
The Presidency has dismissed claims that Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, the senior Islamic State leader eliminated in a joint Nigeria-United States military operation, had been killed in a previous operation, insisting that earlier reports linking his name to a…
JUST IN: Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting of 2026 CAF Awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football Awards as well as the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, PUNCH Online reports. According to a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation on…
Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday again adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by an African Democratic Congress chieftain, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the party’s leadership under former Senate President David Mark. Justice Emeka Nwite…