Trump Ally, Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the United States’ most influential lawmakers and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following what his…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Hits Six-Year High, Exceeds OPEC Quota
Nigeria’s crude oil and gas production increased to an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day in June 2026, marking a fourth consecutive month of growth and pushing the country above…
Zulum Donates Fresh N200m To Orthopaedic Hospital, Hails Medical Milestones
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced an additional N200 million donation to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, in Hawul Local Government Area of the state, raising the state’s…
Tinubu Celebrates Soyinka At 92, Says He Is A Gift Nigeria Will Always Treasure
President Bola Tinubu has described Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as “a gift we will always treasure” as the renowned playwright, author and activist marks his 92nd birthday on Monday.…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Revenge For Slain Father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that revenge “must certainly” take place. In his first…
Army: Intelligence-Led Operation Forced Release Of 44 Abducted Oyo Pupils
The Nigerian Army has revealed that the 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists of Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State were rescued following a sustained intelligence-led joint…
Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz As US And Tehran Exchange Fresh Strikes
The United States and Iran exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes on Sunday after Tehran targeted US facilities across Gulf states and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. The latest…
Akume Says FG Building Economy, Expanding Opportunities
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Saturday said the federal government was deliberate building an economy that created opportunities, strengthened institutions, improved infrastructure,…
Yoruba Elders Launch Security Fund, Promise Results in 60 Days
Yoruba leaders under the aegis of the Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE) have launched a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting security efforts to tackle banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in 10…
‘Top Boy’ Star Micheal Ward Cleared Of Rape And Sexual Assault Charges
British actor Micheal Ward has been found not guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a woman who alleged he attacked her in the back of a car after they met…