The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division conducted a midnight raid in Illela, Sokoto State, detaining a Chinese national named Zhao and arresting five Nigerians suspected of collaborating with terrorists. The operation
Apples of her eyeEthio Telecom Lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange, Confirms 96 Per cent of Applicants as Investors
Ethio Telecom has officially listed on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, becoming the fourth company and the first non financial institution to join the trading platform, in a landmark move for
Pearls of wisdomWorld Bank Cancels $717 Million Nigeria Power Loan
The World Bank has cancelled a major electricity sector loan facility for Nigeria, permanently withdrawing an undisbursed balance of $717.7 million after what it described as a severe macroeconomic mismatch
Heart of goldLagos climbs global startup rankings as Nigeria records 32% ecosystem growth
Lagos has retained its position as Africa’s highest-ranked startup city after climbing to 70th globally in the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, as Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded 32% growth. The
Rays of her sunshineSam Altman says AI has not caused feared white-collar job losses
Sam Altman has downplayed fears that artificial intelligence will trigger a global “jobs apocalypse,” saying the technology has not eliminated as many white-collar jobs as he previously expected. Speaking virtually
Spark in his stepSouth Korea plans first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s
South Korea is moving to develop its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s as Seoul ramps up efforts to counter growing underwater threats from North Korea. The proposed programme, announced
Advertisement
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
JAMB Fixes June 13 for 2026 UTME Mop-Up Examination
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates affected by technical disruptions,
Stay Informed With the Latest & Most Important News
Editor’s Choice
Sheera perfection Family Announces Funeral Arrangements for Late Actor Alexx Ekubo
The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced plans for his final burial rites, with funeral activities scheduled to conclude on June 18, 2026. The details were contained
Advertisement
Celebrity Life
Hot topics
Hot topics
Hot topics
Hot topics
Hot topics
- Or...See them All
Top Headlines
A ferocious windstorm swept through Jalingo, Taraba State’s capital, on June 10, 2025, claiming six lives and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The storm, striking in the late evening
President Bola Tinubu celebrated Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, founder and publisher of Vanguard Newspaper, on his 90th birthday, recognizing his contributions to Nigeria’s media industry. The tribute, issued through a statement
Major global airlines, including Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa, halted flights to Middle Eastern cities like Tel Aviv, Tehran, and Amman, citing safety concerns following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear
On June 13, 2025, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared Israel’s airstrikes on its nuclear facilities, including Natanz and Fordow, a “declaration of war,” signaling a severe escalation in
Iraq’s Foreign Ministry accused Israel of breaching its airspace to execute airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Natanz and Fordow, labeling the action a violation of national sovereignty. The accusation
Indian authorities recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, collectively known as the black box, from the wreckage of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed
On June 11, 2025, the Katsina State Police Command announced the rescue of 73 kidnap victims and the arrest of 175 suspected bandits during a month-long operation across 11 local
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 33, signed a three-year contract with Italian Serie A champions Napoli, marking the end of his trophy-laden decade at Manchester City, as announced by the
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma called on Nigerian youth to view themselves as “active participants, not mere spectators” in the nation’s democratic process, during a Democracy Day youth summit in
Donations
Advertisement
