Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer Dies at 18 Following Tragic Crash at World Championships
Muriel Furrer, a promising young cyclist, has died following a crash during the junior road race at the World Championships.
Beloved Harry Potter Star Maggie Smith Dies At 89
Dame Maggie Smith, legendary actress of “Harry Potter” has passed away at age 89
Six Years After, Five Suspects Sentenced to Death for Offa Bank Robbery That Claimed 32 Lives
Five men have received death sentences for their involvement in the Offa bank robbery, which killed 32 people
Jonathan Clarifies Sanusi Was Suspended, Not Sacked, Denies $49.8bn Loss During His Presidency
Goodluck Jonathan has challenged the narrative of missing $49.8bn, stating investigations revealed only $1.48bn was unaccounted for by the NNPC.
Akwa Ibom First Lady Patience Umo Eno Passes Away After Illness
Mrs. Patience Eno passed away on September 26, 2024, after a short illness, surrounded by her family.
Nigeria’s Oil Sector Owes $6bn In Royalties, NEITI Reveals, Highlights 79% Drop In Crude Theft In 2023
The NEITI 2022-2023 report has revealed $6.071 billion owed to the government in unpaid royalties and gas penaltiesThe Nigeria Extractive Industries
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted On Federal Charges Of Bribery, Wire Fraud
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, accused of bribery, wire fraud and illegal campaign contributions.
Trump Criticises Zelenskyy For Not Striking Deal To End Ukraine War
Trump has slammed Zelenskyy for not negotiating peace with Russia, claiming any deal would be better than current situation.
Senate Passes N288bn FCTA Supplementary Budget for Second Reading
The Senate has passed a N288 billion supplementary budget for the FCTA for additional inflows and urgent projects.
Nigeria Approves N77,000 Monthly Allowance for Corps Members
Nigeria has approved the increase of Corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000, citing the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
Nigerian Government Files Fresh 16-Count Charge Against Yahaya Bello Over N110bn Fraud
NIgeria’s government has filed a fresh 16-count charge against Yahaya Bello for alleged misappropriation of state funds, totalling N110bn.
Interior Minister Orders Probe into Alleged Bribery in Nigeria’s Correctional Service
Interior minister Tunji-Ojo has directed a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Confirmed As Chief Justice Of Nigeria
Kekere-Ekun has pledged to digitise courts, utilise virtual hearings and alternative dispute resolution to enhance efficiency and decongest Nigeria’s judiciary.
‘It’s a Big Lie’: Bobrisky Refutes Bribery Allegations Against EFCC Officers
Bobrisky has denied claims in a viral audio that EFCC officers demanded N15 million from him, calling it a “big lie.”
Zambia’s President Suspends Three Top Judges Amid Allegations of Political Interference
Zambia’s President Hichilema has suspended three top judges over alleged misconduct, sparking accusations of political interference ahead of 2026 elections.
‘This Hardship is Too Much’: Orji Kalu Urges Tinubu to Convene Emergency Economic Team Meeting
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged President Tinubu to convene an emergency meeting to address Nigeria’s current economic hardship.
Tinubu Rejects Bill to Increase Retirement Age for National Assembly Civil Servants to 65 Years
President Tinubu has rejected a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of civil servants working in the National Assembly.
Abdul Samad Rabiu Donates N2bn for Flood Recovery Efforts in Maiduguri
BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu has donated N2bn to support recovery efforts for victims of recent floods in Maiduguri.
Temi Otedola Debuts at Paris Fashion Week, Walks Runway at Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris
Nigerian actor and influencer Temi Otedola debuted at Paris Fashion Week in the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris Spring-Summer 2025 show.
Biden Pledges 1 Million Mpox Vaccine Doses and $500m to African Nations
In August, WHO declared mpox a global health emergency after an outbreak in Congo spread to neighboring countries and India.
