Benin’s Ex-Finance Minister Sworn In As President
The former finance minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, officially became the country’s president on Sunday, taking over from his predecessor — and ex-boss — Patrice Talon. Wadagni, an economist with…
Nigerian man faces deportation after arrest in US over fraud allegations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has arrested Nigerian national, Etinosa Osahon in Los Angeles over alleged criminal offences linked to theft and fraud. In a statement posted on X,…
63-yr-old Chinese grandma arrested as NDLEA busts drug trafficking network
By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63 year old Chinese grandma, Ting Hung Kiong following her attempt to smuggle large consignment…
WARRI DELINEATION: Anxiety as Itsekiri, Ijaw/Urhobo sing discordant tunes on INEC report
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, met Warri Federal Constituency’s stakeholders in Asaba, May 20. The goal: End lingering conflict, anxiety over wards delineation. The…
‘I became bad person in my family when I started saying ‘no’ — Phyna
Reality TV star Phyna has spoken emotionally about her strained relationship with family members, saying she became “the bad person” after she began refusing financial requests following her Big Brother…
5 things to know about the new US Green Card policy
The US has introduced a major change to its immigration system, requiring most immigrants applying for green cards to do so from outside the country, marking a significant shift in…
Boko Haram attack foiled as troops rescue 92 kidnap victims in Borno
By Ndahi Marama Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully executed a swift and decisive rescue operation that freed 92 kidnapped victims from…
EPL Final Day: 9 clubs that could still qualify for Europe
The English Premier League, EPL title race and relegation battle may have dominated attention this season, but the fight for European qualification is also set for a dramatic finish on…
US Secret Service kills gunman who opened fire near White House
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities…
How Aiyedatiwa weaponised state power against democracy in Ondo North —APC Aspirant, Ajipe
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial aspirant in Ondo North, has alleged that the party’s primary results in four of six…