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Oil surges past $100 as gunfire hits vessels in Hormuz, reigniting global supply fears
By Gideon Maxwell April 22, 2026 Global oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after multiple container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering fresh fears over energy supply disruptions in one […]
Pope Leo in Angola blasts ‘despots’ over Africa’s plundered wealth
By Marvellous Nyang April 18, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has delivered one of the most forceful rebukes yet of Africa’s political and economic order, condemning what he described as “despots and tyrants” who exploit the […]
JAMB releases 2026 UTME results in batches, over 632,000 candidates get first scores
By Emmanuel Babafemi April 18, 2026 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the release of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, with 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day […]
Tinubu signs N68.32trn 2026 budget, extends 2025 spending deadline to June
By Gideon Maxwell April 17, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law Nigeria’s N68.32 trillion 2026 Appropriation Act, marking the country’s largest budget to date and setting the tone for an ambitious fiscal […]
Triumph Media boss, Olowo, becomes NASSI Kogi treasurer, signals reform agenda
By Oluwafemi Popoola April 13, 2026 Bamidele Franklyn Olowo, Managing Director of Triumph Media Consult Ltd, has been elected Treasurer of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists, NASSI, Kogi State chapter. He has pledged […]
Oil tops $100, dollar gains strength, stocks fall US moves to block Iran’s Strait of Hormuz
By Emmanuel Babafemi April 13, 2026 Global oil markets surged above 100 dollars per barrel amid heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States. According to market reporting widely circulated, the spike was driven […]
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 […]
