The founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, has said that an insider collusion may have led to the escape of over 119...
The 2020 conviction of Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York’s highest court, reigniting the landmark case that catalysed the #MeToo...
Xavi Hernández has decided to stay on as Barcelona football club’s head coach, reversing his decision to leave the team at the end of the season...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is scheduled to arraign former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in court next week, THISDAY reports. This comes after...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, withdrew $720,000 from...
South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) faced a setback in its legal battle to prevent a new party from using the name and logo of its...
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated the founder of ARISE Global Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, for the milestone reached, after ARISE News Channel became...
India kicked off the world’s largest election on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vying for an unprecedented third term in office. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party...
ARISE News Channel, Africa’s premier broadcaster, has announced its expansion into South Africa and nine other Southern African countries. The channel is now available on Multichoice/DSTV...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has publicly declared the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, as a wanted individual over alleged financial crimes...
Former Senior Media Adviser to Former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, Umar Sani, has said that it is the turn of the North-Central to complete its tenure in...
The Police have successfully dismantled a criminal gang accused of exploiting a technology service to carry out fraudulent text message scams, resulting in the arrest of...
The Kano State High Court has issued an exparte order restraining the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from presenting...
Prominent Nigerian nightlife promoter, Cubana Chief Priest, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the abuse of the Nigerian currency, the naira. Following his not...
The Paramount Ruler of Da-IKE Group of Houses and Communities in Rivers State, High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich-Egberipapa has said that militants in Nigeria deliberately partner up...
Authorities in Russia’s Ural and southwestern Siberian regions have issued urgent evacuation orders as water levels in rivers continue to rise swiftly, leading to widespread flooding,...
Australian police have classified Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church as a religiously motivated “terrorist act,” amplifying concerns about extremism within the country. The attack unfolded...
Elder Statesman and Former Military Governor of Ondo State, Chief Bode George, has said that the recent attack by suspected Yoruba Nation agitators in Oyo State...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has tabled a bold demand for a new minimum wage of N615,000 per month, citing the pressing economic realities and soaring...
Victor Manuel Rocha, a former United States diplomat, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence after confessing to working as an agent for Cuba, in what...
Australian authorities have identified Joel Cauchi, 40, as the knife-wielding assailant responsible for a tragic attack at a Sydney shopping centre that left six people dead...
United States President Joe Biden has lauded American forces for their swift action in assisting Israel following an unprecedented attack launched by Iran. In a statement,...
Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has said that the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is provoking Iran in a deliberate effort to...
As tensions escalate in the Middle East following Iranian threats against Israel, Russia, Germany, and Britain have issued calls for restraint, emphasising the need to avoid...
The family of a prominent Nigerian business leader, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in Southern California alongside five others in...
Labour Party Chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has said that the All-Progressives’ Congress (APC) should stop referring to Peter Obi to fix the crisis in the Labour Party...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive prohibiting the use of foreign currency-denominated collaterals for Naira loans, except in specific circumstances. The directive,...
The impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said that his impeachment was illegal, and is a threat to the foundation of democracy....
In a swift response to the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday morning, Governor Godwin Obaseki swiftly appointed...
The Ikeja Special Offences Court has remanded the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the custody of the Economic and Financial...
In a significant political shift, Peter Pellegrini, a populist figure, has secured the presidency of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Pellegrini, 48, emerged victorious in...
In a significant political shift, Peter Pellegrini, a populist figure, has secured the presidency of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Pellegrini, 48, emerged victorious in...
Three civilians lost their lives in a Russian assault on the frontline village of Guliaipole in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Sunday morning, as reported by...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has slapped a hefty fine of ₦200 million on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) for the organisation’s failure to...
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said that Nigeria does not need to neglect improvement in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry...
In a significant development, Israel has announced the approval of two humanitarian routes into Gaza, aiming to facilitate the influx of aid into the besieged territory....
Judge Juan Merchan has denied former President Donald Trump’s motion to delay his upcoming hush money criminal trial, slated to commence on April 15. Trump sought...
An 80-year-old American woman lost her life after an “aggressive” elephant charged at a vehicle during a safari drive on Saturday in Zambia’s Kafue National Park....
Tragedy struck the South African football community as Luke Fleurs, a rising star for Kaizer Chiefs, was fatally shot during a car hijacking at a petrol...
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Christopher Musa, has said that some of the traditional rulers and communities in Delta State, are complicit in the...
The Deputy Chairman of the Joint Action Front (JAF) and Human Rights Activist, Achike Chude, has said that it is unrealistic for the Socio-Economic Rights and...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in for his third term on Tuesday at the country’s new capital, marking a significant moment in his presidency...
In a heartbreaking incident, a child has died and two others have been seriously wounded in a shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, just north...
In a heartbreaking incident, a child has died and two others have been seriously wounded in a shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, just north...
Former US President Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, thereby staving off asset seizures by the state....
Bulgaria and Romania have officially become members of the Schengen area as of March 31, signaling the implementation of Schengen rules in both countries and the...
Health authorities conducted a second search at a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in western Japan on Sunday following reports of five deaths possibly associated with dietary supplements,...
At least seven individuals have lost their lives in a devastating car bombing that targeted a bustling market in northern Syria. The attack occurred in the...
At least seven individuals have lost their lives in a devastating car bombing that targeted a bustling market in northern Syria. The attack occurred in the...
Russian authorities have initiated a “counter-terrorism operation” in Dagestan’s southern region, detaining three individuals as of Sunday morning, according to reports from Russian news agencies, citing...
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his dedication to both physical and stomach infrastructure as his government initiates the distribution of rice for the...
Nigerian music sensation Joeboy captivated fans at the premiere of YouTube’s “Up Close with…” series in Lagos, where he revealed details about his highly anticipated new...
The Consul General of the embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lagos, Michel Deelen, has said that the increase in food prices can be used...
Amidst the controversy surrounding the brutal killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South local government area of...
South Africa’s former President, Jacob Zuma, has been disqualified from contesting in the upcoming general election scheduled for May, as announced by the country’s electoral commission,...
Former billionaire and cryptocurrency luminary Sam Bankman-Fried was, on Thursday, sentenced to 25 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan for orchestrating one of...
A devastating bus accident marred the Easter festivities in South Africa as a bus carrying worshippers en route to an Easter festival veered off a bridge...
In a startling turn of events, Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa, widely known as ‘Gabigol’, has been handed a two-year suspension for attempted anti-doping fraud,...
A shocking incident unfolded in the US city of Baltimore as a bridge collapsed entirely into the Patapsco River after being struck by a container ship,...
Boeing, the embattled aerospace giant, revealed a significant management shake-up with CEO Dave Calhoun set to step down at the end of 2024, marking a pivotal...
The Office of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (ONSA) has officially confirmed the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance regional manager for Africa, from custody in Nigeria....
Princess Catherine of Wales has revealed she is undergoing treatment after cancer was discovered during tests following abdominal surgery in January. The princess, 42, described the...
In a move aimed at alleviating the financial burdens of public servants in the state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has authorized the payment of salaries, pensions, and...
Indonesia’s Java Island was rattled by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Friday, as reported by the country’s geophysics agency (BMKG). The quake struck at a depth...
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid forward, Robinho, has been ordered by a court in Brazil to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape. The ruling...
Former Editor of Guardian Newspaper and Niger Delta leader of thought, Abraham Ogbodo, has said that the ambush and murder of the troops from the 181...
The former Head of Reintegration of the Presidential Amnesty Program, Alfred Kemapado, has said that the reports of people being killed, and houses being razed in...
In a surprising move, Leo Varadkar declared his resignation as Ireland’s prime minister on Wednesday, citing the potential for the country’s coalition government to improve its...
The Ijaw Nation Leader and elder statesman, Edwin Clark, has appealed to the Nigerian military to act maturely and not take the law into their own hands...
The ruling Taliban in Afghanistan issued a statement on Monday accusing Pakistan of conducting two air strikes within Afghan territory, resulting in the deaths of eight...
In a resounding victory, President Vladimir Putin clinched a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, further tightening his hold on power. Putin’s triumph, marked...
Former Ghana international and Borussia Dortmund talent coach Otto Addo is set to assume the role of head coach for the Black Stars on a 34-month...
Doctors at Kenya’s public hospitals initiated a nationwide strike on Thursday, citing the government’s failure to fulfil commitments outlined in a collective bargaining agreement signed in...
In February 2024, Nigeria witnessed a surge in its headline inflation rate, reaching 31.70%, up from 29.90% recorded in January 2024, marking a significant increase of...
Militants belonging to the al-Shabab group launched an assault on a hotel near the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, according to security sources and witnesses....
Former Ajax forward Quincy Promes has been arrested in Dubai at the behest of Dutch prosecutors after being sentenced to six years in prison for his...
Amid escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict, the spokesman for the Kremlin has said that the US had taken Russian President Vladimir Putin’s words out of...
South Africa has cancelled plans to sell a stake in its national airline, South African Airways (SAA), after failing to reach an agreement on valuation and other terms...
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has tendered his resignation after a challenging period marked by a fifth defeat in six games across all competitions. The recent 2-1...
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a grave warning on Wednesday, stating that Russia is technically prepared for nuclear war. With the upcoming March 15-17 elections expected...
The Executive Chairman of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Ayodele Subair, has said that about forty to fifty taxes will be taken down to single...
In a tragic turn of events, John Barnett, a former Boeing employee known for raising concerns about the company’s production standards, has been found dead in...
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South Africa took centre stage at the 2024 Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) held in Berlin, Germany, showcasing the country’s diverse attractions and tourism offerings. Led by Chief...
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, told the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, that if there is nothing in the struggle for politics, he (Fubara) should...
In the early hours of Saturday, U.S. Navy ships and aircraft successfully intercepted and shot down 15 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels...
In a narrow vote of 75-22, the U.S. Senate managed to avert a partial government shutdown by approving a $467.5 billion spending package just hours before...
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has announced the temporary suspension of the recently enacted...
Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has announced his return to the United States after nearly five years of what he described as “unlawful, unjust, and...
In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said that it...
The Delta State Governor’s Chief Strategist to the, Festus Okubor, has said that Sheriff Oborevwori is working tirelessly to build and improve Delta State, and he...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that Israel would persist with its offensive against Hamas, extending into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite...
A US Army analyst, Sgt Korbein Schultz, has been apprehended and charged with the illicit sale of sensitive military information to a contact in China. The arrest,...
The President and Chairman of Council of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa, has said that the federal government’s new Expatriate Employment...
In the lead-up to a potential White House rematch, former President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to President Joe Biden for televised debates. The republican...
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), the country’s financial crime watchdog, has initiated an investigation into the compliance of UK-based online gambling firm Bet365...
In the United States, a former Google software engineer, Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, has been charged with the theft of trade secrets related...
The President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the AfDB is, over a 10-year period, investing $25 billion in Africa’s agricultural...
The former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Chairman of the Africa Private Sector Summit, Kingsley Moghalu, has said that President Tinubu should,...