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Federal agents’ fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti ignites Minneapolis protests, tensions
January 25, 2026 Minneapolis city officials have confirmed that a 37‑year‑old resident and intensive care nurse, identified as Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal immigration enforcement personnel during an operation in the south‑west of […]
Makinde tells Osinbajo: I miss you as VP, leadership isn’t the same again
By Gideon Maxwell January 25, 2026 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly told Prof Yemi Osinbajo that he personally misses him as Nigeria’s vice president, stating that national leadership under the current administration is […]
Octopus, Masdar forge strategic pact to turbocharge clean energy systems in UK, Africa
January 25, 2026 Partnership aims to free up UK grid capacity and accelerate clean energy for AI data centres, powered by Octopus’s smart tech Masdar is joining Octopus in unlocking massive renewable energy opportunities across […]
A book reminds believers: your time on earth is a military calling
By Vitalis Obi and O J Peters January 25, 2026 Book review OCCUPY TILL I COME By Maj Gen PAT Akem Vingir Rtd “And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and […]
Protests spread across US cities over killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent in Minneapolis
December 8, 2026 Protests over the killing of 37 year old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent have extended beyond Minneapolis, with demonstrations reported in several major United States cities, according […]
Woman shot, killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis sparks outrage, political clash
December 8, 2025 A 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, provoking widespread criticism, protests […]
Metro
World’s hottest city where temperatures reach 54C and birds fall out of the sky
Remember the unbearable heat in the UK where record-breaking temperatures reached 40C? While spring has finally arrived in the UK, and we’re looking forward to the warmth of the sun, there is such a thing as too hot. In one […]
Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn, 81, sets record straight on claims he slept with over 250 women
In a surprising revelation about his raucous youth, Tony Blackburn once claimed he had slept with over 250 women before settling down. The 81-year-old presenter, who recently lamented the cancellation of Coronation Street, later doubled down on this […]
Minnesota man dressed as delivery driver in home invasion turned triple homicide, police say
A Minnesota man was charged with murder Monday after authorities say he posed as a package delivery driver, entered a home and demanded money before he shot three people in the head, including at least […]
Politics
Tinubu’s strategic diplomatic reset: What Oke, Dalhatu, Are signal for Nigeria‑US, UK, France ties
November 28, 2025 By Seyi Gesinde Nigeria’s decision to nominate Ayodele Oke, Lateef Kayode Are, and Aminu Mohammed Dalhatu as ambassadors to the United States, the United Kingdom and France comes at a fraught time […]
Why Omisore stands out as Osun’s best for governorship in 2026
By Seyi Gesinde November 15, 2025 If Osun needs a governor who can merge head and heart, hard technical competence with the rare ability to stitch coalitions across fierce divides, then Dr Iyiola Ajani Omisore […]
Edo Governorship Election 2024: Crucial turning point in Nigeria’s political landscape
By Marvellous Nyang September 21, 2024 The Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024, is a pivotal political event that will shape the future governance of the state. This election comes at a […]
Sports
Nigeria’s D’Tigress seal historic fifth AfroBasket win, set new continental record
By Seyi Gesinde August 3, 2025 Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has clinched its fifth consecutive, and seventh overall, FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64 in the final held at the Palais des […]
Mission X accomplished: Super Falcons’ epic comeback floors Morocco for historic 10th WAFCON title
By Seyi Gesinde July 27, 2025 In a stunning display of resilience and tactical brilliance, Nigeria’s Super Falcons overcame a daunting 2–0 deficit to topple host nation Morocco 3–2 in the final of the Women’s […]
Liverpool star Diogo Jota, 28, dies alongside brother in fiery crash in Spain
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically died at 28 after his Lamborghini left the road in northern Spain, just a fortnight after he married his childhood sweetheart. The Portuguese international was travelling with his younger […]
Health
Nigeria receives over 1 million meningitis vaccines from Gavi to tackle outbreak
April 4, 2025 Nigeria has received more than 1 million meningitis vaccine doses from Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat an outbreak of the deadly disease in Africa’s most populous nation, Gavi said on Friday. More […]
How much water do you actually need to drink every day for your health?
No matter what the temperature or weather is like in your area, you should be drinking this much water daily. Whether you’re still feeling the chill of winter or are beginning to notice the warmth […]
Elon Musk says was ‘tricked’ to allow son become transgender woman, vows to ‘destroy ‘woke mind virus’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he was “tricked” into giving consent for his child to go on puberty blockers, adding that he believes “the woke mind virus” figuratively killed his son. Musk made the […]
