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Air India pilot fails dope test after turbulence incident

One of the two pilots operating an Air India flight from Phuket to New…

By Christian George
Spain introduces border controls on travellers from Italy as dispute over Ceuta migrant influx escalates

Spain retaliates with border checks on Italy as Ceuta migration row deepens

Spain has introduced border checks on travellers arriving from Italy. The Spain Italy border…

By Maha Christopher

Senegal prosecutes 71 men for homosexuality

  Senegal has charged 71 men with "unnatural acts" as it intensifies a crackdown…

By Juliet Anine
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris visits newly deployed Nigerian Army troops in Yauri amid efforts to tackle bandit attacks

Kebbi gov urges troops to intensify offensive against bandits

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has called on the Nigerian military to intensify operations…

By Maha Christopher
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after narrow Senate vote

Trump’s ex-lawyer confirmed as US attorney general

The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as…

By Maha Christopher
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Serbia for talks with President Aleksandar Vucic

Zelensky makes first official Serbia visit as Ukraine seeks support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Serbia on Saturday for his first official visit…

By Maha Christopher
Osun State counsel Mubarak Adekilekun speaks on EFCC restriction of the state government’s allocation account

Crisis deepens as Osun says EFCC didn’t serve court order

The controversy surrounding the Osun account freeze has taken another turn. This follows the…

By Maha Christopher
Senate debating bill against fake drugs and counterfeit medicines

Why FCT was excluded from state police — Senate

  The Senate has explained that the Federal Capital Territory was excluded from the…

By Juliet Anine
EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede faces calls to resign over freezing of Osun State Government accounts

Pressure mounts on EFCC chairman over freezing of Osun accounts

Pressure is mounting on Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman Ola Olukoyede following the…

By Maha Christopher
Ayodele Fayose inaugurated as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency governing board in Abuja

Fayose assumes office as REA chairman, pledges stronger rural electrification drive

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has formally assumed office as chairman of the…

By Maha Christopher

Canada extends visa wait time for Nigerian applicants

  Nigerians applying to study or travel in Canada are facing longer estimated processing…

By Juliet Anine
Wyclef Jean recalls encounter with Michael Jackson and discusses Ayra Starr and Wizkid sampling his song 911

Wyclef recalls Michael Jackson studio surprise, speaks on Ayra Starr, Wizkid’s ‘Gimme Dat’

Haitian-American music star Wyclef Jean has recalled an unforgettable encounter with Michael Jackson at…

By Maha Christopher
Ukrainian engineers develop AI combat robots and autonomous ground drones for battlefield operations

Ukraine pushes ahead with AI combat robots despite defence shake-up

Ukraine combat robots are moving closer to frontline deployment as engineers and military units…

By Maha Christopher

Meta to pay $942m over child safety violations

  A United States judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay an…

By Juliet Anine
Dollar to Naira rate showing official and parallel market exchange rates on August 7, 2026

Dollar to Naira rate today, August 7, 2026

The Dollar to Naira rate remained relatively stable on Friday, August 7, 2026. The…

By Maha Christopher