A massive explosion at a gunpowder factory in Russia’s Ryazan region has left at least 20 people dead and 134 others injured, according to emergency officials. The devastating blast ripped…
In a major boost for Nigeria’s humanitarian efforts, the World Bank has approved a $300 million loan aimed at helping around 7.4 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host…
Israel’s defense forces successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, after the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels fired it towards Ben Gurion International Airport in a bold escalation of…
Ghana has deployed military troops to the northern town of Bawku after three students were shot dead in a suspected ambush over the weekend — a tragedy that has reignited…
In a deal that could reshape transatlantic trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has struck a major economic agreement with the European Union — just days before a self-imposed deadline…
In a night filled with tension, hope, and pure football magic, Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off one of the most breathtaking comebacks in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) history…
Thousands of Nigerians living and working in the United Kingdom are staring down an uncertain future as sweeping immigration changes introduced by the UK government threaten their ability to stay…
A viral moment at a Coldplay concert has led to a high-profile shake-up at US data startup Astronomer, with two of its top executives resigning in the aftermath of a…
In a move that has ignited fierce international debate, France’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine has drawn a swift and angry response from Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin…
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, suffered a major global service disruption on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of users without connectivity. The outage was acknowledged…
A long-running territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia spiralled into deadly violence on Thursday, with Thai fighter jets launching airstrikes on Cambodian military positions following rocket and artillery attacks from…
In a fiery declaration from the Oval Office on Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited accusations against his political rivals, alleging that former President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden,…
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive foreign and domestic loan proposal, clearing the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The borrowing plan, valued…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has officially released thousands of pages of previously classified documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54 following a tragic drowning off the coast…
A serious road accident involving five Tunisian athletes en route to the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta has raised critical questions over Ogun State’s capacity to host international sporting…
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, famously known across the Arab world and beyond as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died at the age of 36 after spending nearly…
U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a vascular condition that impairs proper blood flow in the legs. The diagnosis came after he developed mild…
Despite rising diplomatic tension over new visa rules affecting Nigerian citizens, the United States has reaffirmed its economic commitment to Nigeria, disclosing that it invested $6.5 billion in the country…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that Tehran has shed its historical fear of the United States, claiming instead that it is now Washington that is wary of…
In a bold effort to tackle long-standing prison overcrowding, the Italian Ministry of Justice has announced plans to release up to 10,000 inmates who meet specific eligibility criteria. The proposal…
Nigerian music sensation Davido has added another milestone to his illustrious career as his fourth studio album, Timeless, officially earned Silver Certification in the United Kingdom. The certification, announced by…
The Federal Government has dismissed a claim by Turkey that a terrorist network allegedly tied to the late cleric Fethullah Gulen is operating in Nigeria under the cover of educational…
TikTok has removed more than 3.6 million videos from Nigerian users in the first quarter of 2025, citing violations of its Community Guidelines a 50 percent increase from the previous…
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the U.S. dollar on Monday, posting gains in both the official foreign exchange window and the parallel market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria…
In a fresh wave of protectionist economic measures, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, with additional duties targeting goods…
The Recording Academy has released its much-anticipated list of Top 10 Afrobeats Evolution Songs, highlighting the genre’s most influential tracks that shaped its global ascent. The list, which marks a…
A new chapter has been written in Nigeria’s space history as Owolabi Salis, a U.S.-based lawyer and politician, became the first Nigerian to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Salis was one…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $1.6 billion over the next five years to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, reinforcing its role as a critical global health partner in…
The United Kingdom posted its fastest quarterly economic growth since early 2024, with Gross Domestic Product rising by 0.7% between January and March 2025, official figures from the Office for…
As debates around nuclear power and uranium enrichment intensify globally — particularly amid renewed tensions between Iran and Israel — the spotlight has shifted to the countries actually supplying the…