Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor, Rescue Four Children in Anambra The police in Anambra State have arrested a woman over the alleged sexual abuse of a minor and rescued four children during an investigation into the case. The suspect is currently in police custody as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the […]

America Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks With Solemn Tributes The United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with solemn ceremonies, moments of silence and tributes honouring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives. Commemorations are taking place across the country, with major events being held […]

Lagos Communities Demand N1bn Compensation Over Demolition, Forced Eviction Residents of Ifesowapo, Ifeoluwa and Toluwani communities in Ebute-Metta West, Lagos Mainland, have demanded N1 billion in compensation over what they described as unlawful demolition of their homes, destruction of property and forced eviction. The affected residents are seeking redress over the demolition of their properties […]

Iran-Backed Houthis Capture Key Island, Tightening Grip on Bab al-Mandeb Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen have captured Perim Island, a strategically important island in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, further strengthening their position around one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The development comes after the Houthis seized the nearby Red Sea port city of […]

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 71kg of Cannabis on River Niger The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 71 kilograms of cannabis during a routine riverine patrol along the River Niger in Kogi State. The operation took place near the Chintako Community Jetty in Bassa Local Government Area, as naval personnel intensified surveillance of the waterways. The interception was […]

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, 2025 Agreement The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to resolve outstanding issues involving unpaid salaries and the implementation of agreements reached with the union. ASUU warned that it would not accept responsibility for any […]

London Ceremony Remembers 9/11 Victims 25 Years On Ahead of US Events A ceremony has been held in London to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as the world marks 25 years since the tragedy. The remembrance comes ahead of commemorative events in the United States, where families, survivors, emergency responders […]

Assisted Dying Bill Adults With Less Than Six Months to Live Could Apply for Help to Die A proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for medical assistance to end their lives, subject to a series of safeguards. The legislation is part of a continuing […]

25 Years After 9/11 The Lessons the World Is Still Learning Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the legacy of one of the darkest days in modern history continues to shape security, foreign policy, aviation and the lives of survivors and families of those who died. On September 11, 2001, hijackers seized […]

Jimmy Kimmel Says FCC Pressure Stopped Interview With Democratic Senate Candidate From Airing US television host Jimmy Kimmel has said an interview he conducted with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not be broadcast on television, alleging that pressure from the Federal Communications Commission FCC played a role in the decision. The development has raised […]

Extreme Heat Causes Ground to Shift, Buildings to Sink Extreme heat is creating a growing range of problems in a country struggling to cope with increasingly intense heat waves, from school closures and buckling railway tracks to an unexpected threat: sinking houses. As prolonged periods of extreme heat dry out the soil beneath a city, […]

National Assembly Suspends Legislative Engagements With South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants, including Nigerians, in the country. The resolution comes after months of renewed hostility towards African migrants in South Africa and a series of measures taken […]

World Leaders Arrive as India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit World leaders and senior government officials have arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit, as member countries and partner nations gather for discussions on global economic cooperation, development and international affairs. The summit brings together 11 BRICS member countries, alongside 10 partner countries, representing approximately […]

Trump Offers $5,000 to Every Adult American if Republicans Win Midterms US President Donald Trump has offered to give every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if Republicans win the November midterm elections, although questions remain over how the proposed payments would be funded and whether such a scheme would be legally permissible. Trump’s proposal comes as […]

Nepal Begins Rebuilding Trade Routes After Catastrophic Flooding Nepal has begun rebuilding key trade routes destroyed by catastrophic flooding, with the construction of a new bridge across the Tadi River marking an important step in the country’s recovery. The Nepali Army has described the newly constructed crossing as a “bridge of hope”, as authorities work […]

Hong Kong Jails Three Tiananmen Commemoration Organisers for Subversion Three prominent organisers behind what was once the only large-scale public commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre held on Chinese soil have been sentenced to years in prison in Hong Kong. The organisers were convicted of inciting subversion of state power, in a case that […]

9/11 Ceremony Adds Seventh Moment of Silence for Victims of Post-Attack Illnesses The annual September 11 commemoration at Ground Zero has added a seventh moment of silence this year to honour thousands of people who have died from illnesses linked to their exposure to toxic ash and debris following the 2001 terrorist attacks. For years, […]

Princess Diana’s Iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ Goes on Sale for First Time in Nearly 30 Years Princess Diana’s iconic black dress, famously dubbed the “revenge dress,” is set to go on sale for the first time in nearly three decades, bringing one of the most memorable pieces of royal fashion history back into the spotlight. The […]

Nigeria Ranked Least Affordable Country for Baby Formula, Nappies and Clothing Nigeria has been ranked the least affordable country for essential baby products, including infant formula, nappies and clothing, highlighting the growing financial pressure facing families as childcare costs continue to rise. The ranking was contained in a Remitly study covering 74 countries, which assessed […]

ADC Adamawa Governorship Ticket Deepens Atiku-Lawal Tensions The emergence of the African Democratic Congress ADC governorship candidate in Adamawa State has deepened political tensions between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Babachir Lawal. The development has exposed fresh divisions within the opposition party and raised questions […]

FG Targets Nigerian Youth Through NELFUND, Campus Networks and Job Creation The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to empower Nigerian youths through initiatives focused on education financing, campus-based networks, skills development and job creation. The measures are aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians while addressing some of the challenges affecting access to education, employment […]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Community Food Bank Programme in Anambra Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the National Community Food Bank Programme in Anambra State, extending the Federal Government’s food-support initiative to the South-East zone. The programme is aimed at supporting vulnerable households and strengthening food security through community-based interventions […]

Election Fears Grow as Parties Trade Blame Over Kaduna Incident Rising political tensions, allegations of intimidation and incidents of violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are raising fresh concerns about the safety of democratic participation and opposition supporters across the country. The latest concerns followed an incident in Kaduna that has triggered accusations and […]

Fuel Subsidy Removal Becomes Major 2027 Election Issue The removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy has emerged as a major issue ahead of the 2027 general elections, with growing concerns over its impact on households, unmet government promises and claims that the policy has delivered significant fiscal gains. The subsidy was removed by President Bola Ahmed […]