Police arrest UniUyo student over false alarm of bandit invasion and attack on Bayelsa schools
Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old student of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State over false alarm of a purported bandit invasion in Bayelsa…
2027: COSEYL endorses ex-Abia Speaker for Reps seat
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has thrown its weight behind the former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Enyinnaya…
Woman collapses and lands in hospital after finding out her husband secretly married second wife
A Ghanaian woman collapsed and was rushed to the hospital after she found out that her husband married a second wife without informing her. One Fati Aboni, who disclosed this…
Woman charged after she fled traffic stop and crashed, k!lling her three young children
A North Carolina woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she fled a traffic stop, reached speeds of 111 mph and crashed, k!lling her three young sons. Megan Symone…
Okpella monarch set to mark anniversary with community projects
Preparations have been concluded for the first coronation anniversary of the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Michael Sado, with a series of cultural, religious and community development activities…
LP chieftain in FCT urges defectors to return to party
From Idu Jude, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its senatorial candidate, Joshua Mamah, has…
MTN chairman blames state failure for rising xenophobia in South Africa
By Chinenye Anuforo Chairman of MTN Group, Mcebisi Jonas, has delivered a scathing condemnation of rising xenophobia in South Africa, blaming the country’s immigration crisis on government failure rather than…
‘An unknown projectile’ hits Singapore-flagged ship Ever Lovely while crossing Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck by an object as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (June 25), causing the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) to pause…
Singapore industrial plant director gets 18 months, 1 week’s jail for workplace safety lapses; company gets fined S$500K over Tuas explosion killing 3
SINGAPORE: A Singapore industrial plant director has been jailed for 18 months and one week, while his company was fined S$500,000, over workplace safety failures that led to a fatal…
WP MP raises Dear You controversy in Parliament, calls for more dialect-language films
SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Kenneth Tiong has filed a question for the sitting on July 7 related to the recent controversy around the Chinese film Dear You.…
Singaporean woman, 67, gets 4 months’ jail and must pay her maid S$4,440 for slapping, punching, and scratching her
SINGAPORE: A 67-year-old Singaporean woman has been jailed for four months after repeatedly abusing her domestic helper over household chores, leaving the woman with injuries that included bruises, cuts and…
Umno’s fiery youth leader takes on veteran member who quits party
MALAYSIA: An Umno strongman in Johor has left the party, accusing its Johor chapter of being under the influence of external forces. But today, reports indicate that the Umno Supreme…
NUJ FCT Pledges Media Support for Community Policing, Calls for Holistic Response to “One‑Chance” Menace
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged active media support for community policing and urged a comprehensive approach to tackle the growing threat of “one‑chance” robberies in…
Kaduna First Lady Backs Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative at 3rd Anniversary
Kaduna State First Lady, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, has pledged the state’s continued partnership with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), describing the programme as a powerful complement to…
Dutch club tempts Ndidi
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a potential move to the Dutch Eredivisie, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi’s future has become a major talking point at Besiktas this summer.…
Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of all shanties and illegal structures along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants 72 hours to vacate the area…
Florida Mother arrested for slapping 6-Year-Old son as he struggled to help her complete delivery
A Florida mother was arrested this week after being caught on camera slapping her young son as he struggled to help her complete an Instacart delivery.Surveillance footage captured the interaction…
Many of you need to come down from your high horses Lawyer defends Oluremi Tinubu over advice encouraging Nigerians to embrace petty trading
A lawyer has come to the defence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following the backlash that trailed her recent advice encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as kuli-kuli,…
Grace Ike Bags Silent Hero in Management Award
…reaffirms commitment to ethical, professional and responsible journalism The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Silent Hero in Management…
Meseko @ 60: APC leaders, Govs task him on democratic values, nation building
By Chesa Chesa Stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, governors of Kogi, Ondo and Yobe States, as well as other prominent…