Paul Quinn Jailed for 24 Years Over 2003 Rape Linked to Andrew Malkinson Miscarriage of Justice A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after being convicted of a 2003 rape case that led to one of the UK’s most widely reported miscarriages of justice, in which Andrew Malkinson spent 17 years in […]

ISS Astronauts Ordered to Shelter as NASA Investigates New Air Astronauts aboard the International Space Station ISS were instructed to take shelter inside their spacecraft after NASA detected new air leaks and ordered precautionary safety measures while repair work was underway, the space agency has confirmed. The crew were directed to move into their docked […]

Nigeria to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nationals from South Africa as Xenophobic Tensions Rise The Federal Government has commenced plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerian citizens from South Africa amid growing concerns over renewed xenophobic violence and rising anti-immigrant sentiments in the country. The development comes as West African nations intensify responses to reports of […]

2027 Guber Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro as Campaign DG Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed former Minister of State for Defence and ex-Senator for Lagos Central, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.The appointment was announced during an expanded meeting of Hamzat’s campaign council, […]

NCDC classifies Ebola importation risk as high, intensifies surveillance in Nigeria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention NCDC has classified the risk of importation of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease EVD into Nigeria as high, citing ongoing transmission in parts of East Africa, increased international travel, population movement, and porous borders. […]

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit placed on transplant waiting list amid serious lung disease Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after being diagnosed with a “life-threatening chronic lung disease,” the country’s royal household has announced. The announcement was made by the Norwegian royal […]

Operation Hadin Kai troops disrupt terror networks, record operational gains in North-East Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have recorded what military authorities describe as significant operational gains in ongoing counterterrorism efforts across Nigeria’s North-East region. The operation, which is part of sustained efforts against insurgent groups in the region, has continued targeted missions aimed at […]

US economy adds 172,000 jobs as labor market shows signs of stabilizing The United States economy added 172,000 jobs last month, coming in stronger than economists had expected and suggesting that the labor market may be stabilizing after a period of uneven growth. The latest employment data indicates continued job creation across key sectors, reinforcing […]

Abia NDC female aspirant petitions party over alleged discrimination and primaries irregularities A House of Representatives aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Barrister Nkasiobi Madumere, has petitioned the party’s national leadership over alleged discrimination, disenfranchisement, and irregularities during the party’s Abia State primaries for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency. Madumere, who was the only female […]

US Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement package amid Republican divisions The US Senate has approved a $70 billion funding package to support President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, after a lengthy day of voting that exposed sharp divisions within the Republican Party over related policy measures. The legislation, passed following an extended series of […]

Former University of Surrey student charged with attempted murder after crossbow attack on campus A former student at the University of Surrey has been charged with attempted murder after a member of staff was shot with a crossbow on the university campus, police have confirmed. The incident took place at the university’s Manor Park Student […]

Israel reportedly deployed covert units in Azerbaijan amid war with Iran intelligence sources claim Israel deployed elite military and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during its recent war with Iran as part of a wider network of covert operational sites across the Middle East, according to four people familiar with the matter cited in a report. […]

Senate Republicans pass $70 billion immigration enforcement package amid internal divisions The U.S. Senate has passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package after Republicans overcame deep internal disagreements, delivering a major legislative victory for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.The bill, which provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE and Border Patrol, was approved […]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received rental income from Royal Lodge cottages watchdog Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received undisclosed rental income after subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate while paying only a nominal “peppercorn rent” to the Crown Estate, according to a public spending watchdog report.The National Audit Office NAO found that the former royal was granted a […]

Federal Government inaugurates committee for Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo to boost tourism, trade and investment across Africa The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee LOC for the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, a continental initiative aimed at strengthening tourism, creative industries, trade, investment, and economic integration across Africa.The […]

Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week in Rare State Trip After Hosting Trump and Putin Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to North Korea next week for a rare state visit, marking his first trip to Pyongyang in nearly seven years and coming just weeks after he hosted US President Donald […]

New Review Warns Excessive Screen Time May Permanently Alter Children’s Brain Development A new review of existing scientific literature suggests that excessive screen use in children may lead to lasting changes in brain structure and function, raising renewed concerns among researchers and parents about long-term developmental effects.A newly published paper, highlighted , warns that high […]

Mangrove Forests Stage Global Comeback, Offering Hope for Climate and Coastal Communities Mangrove forests often called “swampy” coastal ecosystems are making a surprising recovery in several parts of the world, offering renewed hope for climate action, biodiversity protection, and the survival of coastal communities dependent on them. Mangrove forests, which grow in salty coastal waters […]

Starmer ‘Profoundly Humbled’ After Meeting Family of Murdered Teen Henry Nowak United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he was “profoundly humbled” after meeting the family of murdered teenager Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street, praising their dignity and strength as they continue to seek answers over the handling of their son’s death. Prime […]

Environmental Stakeholders Blame Weak Regulations for Nigeria’s Growing Health, Economic and Environmental Crises Environment | Public Health | Climate Change Environmental stakeholders have raised concerns over the worsening impact of pollution, gas flaring, deforestation and poor waste management across Nigeria, warning that weak enforcement of environmental laws and inconsistent policies are fueling serious health, economic […]

REV. FR. MOWETA SOLOMON CHUKWUEMEKA INVESTED AS IDPAN AMBASSADOR, APPOINTED DELTA STATE DIRECTOR REV. FR. MOWETA SOLOMON CHUKWUEMEKA INVESTED AS IDPAN AMBASSADOR, APPOINTED DELTA STATE DIRECTOR Delta State, Nigeria — The Investors & Diplomatic Peace Ambassador of Nigeria (IDPAN) has officially invested Rev. Fr. (Amb.) Moweta Solomon Chukwuemeka as an Investors and Diplomatic Peace Ambassador […]

Messi, Mbappé, Ronaldo Top 10 FIFA World Cup All-Time Goal Scorers As football fans look ahead to future FIFA World Cup tournaments, attention continues to focus on the sport’s greatest goal scorers on the biggest stage, including legends like Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo Nazário, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The FIFA World Cup has […]

Martin Scorsese Faces Backlash After Endorsing AI Tool He Calls “Creatively Freei Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is facing backlash from sections of the film industry after endorsing a generative artificial intelligence tool he described as “creatively freeing,” sparking renewed debate over AI’s role in filmmaking and its impact on creative professionals. Scorsese recently revealed that […]

Bandits Abduct Seven Students in Zamfara Early Morning Attack Armed bandits have abducted seven students following a pre-dawn attack on off-campus student residences in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, according to the state police command. The attack reportedly occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, when the assailants stormed the students’ accommodation […]