Fuel Shortages Bite In Moscow As Ukraine Targets Russia’s Oil
Standing at a Moscow petrol station, taxi driver Safarali Nazarov said he was so frustrated at being forced to queue for fuel he was considering quitting his job. Russia —…
Russia Jails Deputy Leader Of Liberal Opposition Party
The deputy leader of Russia’s Yabloko opposition party was on Wednesday sentenced to seven years in prison over social media posts he made criticising the war in Ukraine. Maxim Kruglov,…
Nigerians Are Unhappy About Super Eagles’ World Cup Absence, Wike Tells Yobo
As the 2026 World Cup gathers momentum in North America, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed frustration over Nigeria’s absence from the tournament. Wike,…
VIDEO: NDLEA Busts Multi-Billion Naira Meth Factory In Oyo Forest
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a massive methamphetamine production facility hidden deep inside a forest in Oyo State, arresting a suspected Mexican drug expert…
Terrorism: Court Imposes Death Penalty On Three, Including Foreigner Arrested By DSS
A High Court sitting in Sokoto State has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging, following their conviction on charges bordering on terrorism and arms proliferation.…
El-Rufai: Atiku warns against using courts to punish opposition
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the refusal of the Federal High Court to review bail…
Court sent Sowore to prison, not us — DSS
…as DG Ajayi orders probe of operatives in viral court video By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday distanced itself from the remand of activist…
Friends of slain ex-OGTV broadcaster demand justice
By James Ogunnaike Friends of the late Kitan Oyesiku have renewed their call for justice, urging the Ogun State Government, the State Police Command, and other relevant authorities to intensify…
Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drink-driving crash
A Thai court jailed on Wednesday a singer dubbed Thailand’s Michael Jackson for two years for killing two people while driving while drunk. Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, rose…
‘Disgrace of Gijon’ – Why teams play final World Cup group matches same time
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage enters its decisive phase, a noticeable feature in the schedule is that all final games for each group will be played simultaneously.…
Niger assembly suspends plenary indefinitely over rift with executive
The Niger House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended its sittings indefinitely, citing “unresolved issues” with the executive arm of the state. The suspension followed a motion by Mohammed Abubakar-Kabir, a…
Photos: DR Congo statue fan makes World Cup debut in Colombia clash
DR Congo’s iconic fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga made his first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the Leopards’ Group K clash against Colombia after missing the team’s opener…
Doku rejoins Belgium squad after son’s birth
By Enitan Abdultawab Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has rejoined the national team camp in Seattle after temporarily leaving the squad to witness the birth of his first child, Praise. The…
DSS orders probe into operatives’ conduct after Sowore court incident
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced an investigation into the conduct of its operatives following an incident involving activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore,…
Asogwa gets Certificate of Return, says APC to clear 2027 polls in Enugu State
The senator-elect for Enugu North Senatorial District, Ikeje Asogwa, on Tuesday received a Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress…
Nigerian Youths Are Tech-Savvy, Ready To Be Integrated Into Global Economy, Tinubu Assures Mastercard CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s teeming youth population remains the nation’s greatest asset, assuring foreign investors that the ready-to-learn and tech-savvy workforce can easily integrate…
[JUST IN]: France Announces First Ebola Case
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The health ministry “confirms today…
Major Power Outage Hits France As Europe Wilts Under Record Heat
Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left tens of thousands of people without power and boosted air conditioner sales on a continent unused and ill-equipped…
Alleged Financial Crime: Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Arrives In Court
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in the state capital for the continuation of his ongoing trial involving alleged financial misconduct brought…
US Congress Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke To Trump
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it…