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US visa rules: We’ll enforce same treatments on Am...

The Federal Government has vowed to impose reciprocal measures on United States citizens seeking Nigerian visas, following the int...

You’re a symbol of integrity, service – Green Walk...

The leadership and members of the Green Walkers, a frontline socio-political and developmental advocacy group, have joined well-me...

Political party collapses structure into ADC

Political party collapses structure into ADC The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia South Senatorial Zone has formally...

Wike speaks on preferred 2027 presidential candida...

Wike speaks on preferred 2027 presidential candidate Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained the kin...

Mohbad: Naira Marley Breaks Silence Two Years Afte...

Two years after the tragic passing of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, his former label bos...

Nigerian senator suspended

Nigerian senator suspended The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel, form...

“Stop Jumping on Every Hit Song” – Brymo Calls Out...

Outspoken Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has stirred fresh controversy in the music ind...

White House starts TikTok account

White House starts TikTok account The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to per...

Court grants bail to suspected k!llers of wedding ...

  Court grants bail to suspected killers of wedding guests The Plateau State High Court 7 has granted bail to 20 suspects allegedl...

Government Moves To Ban Online Money Gaming Over A...

    Government Moves To Ban Online Money Gaming Over Addiction, Laundering, Terror Funding The legislation, titled The Promotion a...

Days After Trump–Putin Meeting, Russian Str!kes !n...

Days After Trump–Putin Meeting, Russian Strikes Injure 14 In Ukraine, Leave 3 Trapped Under Rubble Zelensky noted that other regio...

Attendee raises concern as Nigeria’s booth stands ...

  Attendee raises concern as Nigeria’s booth stands empty at TICAD9 in Japan   The Nigeria exhibition booth at the ongoing ninth T...

New disinformation operation targets Armenian gove...

In mid-August, multiple accounts with ties to pro-Trump and pro-Russian networks alleged that Anna Hakobyan, the wife of Armenian ...

Under Geneva Convention, Russia has no automatic c...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that discussing any Western security guarantees for Ukraine without Russian involvem...

Irish rap group Kneecap at court for waving Hezbol...

Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in court after waving a Hezbollah flag during a performance, an act prosecutors say breached anti...

France questions online violence after streamer’s ...

French prosecutors are investigating the death of a 46-year-old streamer who collapsed during a live broadcast on the online platf...

At least 140 killed by Rwanda-backed rebels in eas...

Human Rights Watch said 141 people, predominantly Hutus, were feared to have been killed in eastern Congo in July in attacks belie...

'Golden spice' shown to support fat loss and promo...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes experienced moderate weight reduction when taking turmeric supplements, according to a meta-analy...

Petrol and diesel cars are 'more stressful' than e...

New research indicates that electric vehicle ownership significantly reduces driver anxiety, with three-quarters of EV drivers rep...

Major UK bridge closures force thousands of HGVs o...

Residents across Wales have raised concerns about road safety and congestion piling up after a ban on Heavy Goods Vehicles using t...

Jake Paul next fight accidentally revealed by Netf...

Netflix Turkey appear to have accidentally leaked Jake Paul's next fight on social media before swiftly deleting the post.A boxing...

‘They shouldn’t be dancing!’ Susan Hall clashes wi...

Conservative London Assembly member Susan Hall backed Emily Carver over Tom Harwood in a GB News debate today on the Metropolitan ...

How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's wh...

President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Gua...

Greetings from the Dubai airport, where a long lay...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world...

Some Florida farmers reduce crops as deportation f...

U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm oper...

How Attorney General Pam Bondi has reshaped the Ju...

The New Yorker's Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressiv...

Swimmers are warned to avoid East Coast beaches as...

The National Hurricane Center is urging beachgoers to stay out of the water. Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under manda...

NFVCB Secures Permanent Headquarters 28yrs After, ...

LAGOS – The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has commissioned its permanent headquarters 28 years after inauguration....

SiBAN, Roqqu, Join Forces To Advance Blockchain Ad...

In a strategic move to propel the Nigerian blockchain ecosystem, Roqqu, a prominent digital finance and blockchain solutions provi...

Newcastle United New Signing Spotted At Training G...

Newcastle opened their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. The Magpies were without last season’s to...

Civil Society In Edo Clears Air On Auchi Crash, Sa...

The Coalition of Edo Civil Society Organisations (CECSO) has absolved Dangote Cement of blame in the recent tragic accident along ...

Manchester United Brentford’s Torpey As Academy Di...

Torpey who joined the Bees in January 2024 from Manchester City and has masterminded their climb from Category Four status to the ...

Meta’s AI voice translation hits global stage

Meta has rolled out AI-powered voice translation for Reels on Facebook and Instagram, starting with English and Spanish.

BGMI redeem codes for August 20: Unlock Swordsman ...

BGMI redeem codes for August 20: Krafton has released new codes offering in-game rewards, including outfits, skins, materials, and...

Viral Instagram video shows man ‘stealing’ Final C...

Can you really send authentic FCP software via AirDrop to yourself at an Apple Store? Let's find out.

Grok Imagine AI is now free for all users, generat...

Grok Imagine AI is now free for all users, offering fast image and video creation, including the controversial spicy mode.

Latest French door refrigerator: Stylish, spacious...

Known for their spacious interiors, wide shelves, and smart storage design, French door refrigerators combine elegance with effici...

U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delive...

The United States Government has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s security situation and justice delivery, citing cases of enforc...

Over 60% Of Public Primary School Teachers In Nige...

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has revealed that more than 60 per cent o...

Lagos Seals Event Centre, Arrests Two Over Illegal...

The Lagos State Government has arrested two individuals and sealed Grace Garden Event Place in Lekki for illegally burning waste. ...

INEC Declares Prison Inmate Serving Seven-Year Jai...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party winner of the rerun elec...

Controversy Erupts Over Stripping Of NYSC Member I...

Outrage has erupted following the brutal beating and stripping of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by vigilant...

Israel Preparing 1.3 Lakh Soldiers For Planned Att...

Israel will call up about 60,000 reservists to join the army in a planned attack on Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and secu...

Kiren Rijiju, Ravneet Bittu Assaulted Women MPs: T...

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged today that two Central ministers -- Kiren Rijiju and Ravneet Singh Bittu -- have ass...

CM Rekha Gupta Attacked LIVE Updates: Police Regis...

Attack on CM Rekha Gupta Live News: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during a "Jan Sunwai" programme on Thu...

Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Online Ga...

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills - The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Constitution (One ...

"Can't Take Anymore": Omar Abdullah's Viral Post A...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday shared a Harry Potter-inspired meme amid renewed speculation over the st...

Harshit's Asia Cup Inclusion Criticised By Ex-Star...

In IPL 2025, Harshit Rana claimed 15 wickets in 13 games for KKR at an average of 29.86, with his economy rate being at 10.18.

Everything You Need To Know About Online Gaming Bi...

The Online Gaming Bill 2025 seeks to encourage e-sports and social games, while prohibiting real money gaming and online betting t...

Anand vs Kasparov, Gukesh vs Carlsen Locked For Cl...

Viswanathan Anand will revive his rivalry with Garry Kasparov, while D Gukesh will go up against Magnus Carlsen in Clutch Chess ex...

Lok Sabha Passes Online Gaming Bill

The legislation outlaws money-based gaming, including poker, rummy and fantasy sports, among others.

‘We Will Get Him’ – EFCC Places Former NNPC Boss, ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly placed a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian ...

President Tinubu Abolishes 5% Telecoms Tax For Nig...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the scrapping of the controversial 5% excise duty, which applied to mobile voice and data serv...

‘Unacceptable And Dehumanising’ – NYSC Condemns As...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault of a female Corps Member by operatives of the Anambra State Vig...

Governor Alia Bows To Pressure, Approves Benue Sta...

The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly to suspend three gover...

‘There Is Nothing I Can Do To Dishonour Kate Hensh...

Ace Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has asserted that he cannot do anything to disrespect his colleague, Kate Henshaw. Naija News repo...

Becca's Nigerian husband gives her a big gift at h...

Songstress Becca turned 40 years old on August 15, 2025, and celebrated with in Mykonos, Greece. Her husband, Tobi Sanni Daniel, g...

Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie swears his wife...

Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, wife of Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has been sworn in as a notary public alongside 122 others...

10 former Black Stars players who could be the nex...

Explore 10 Ghanaian football legends who could step up as the next GFA president and lead Ghana football into a new era after Kurt...

Telecom Operators Plan $1bn Investments In Networ...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom operators in the country will invest more than $1 billion ...

WAFCON: Oshoala honoured by NWSL club Bay FC

National Women’s Soccer League , NWSL, club Bay FC have celebrated Asisat Oshoala following her contributions to Nigeria’s success...

Corpse of missing Nigerian woman found in US

Authorities in Illinois have discovered the body of a missing Nigerian woman, Olasinmibo Abosede, popularly known as Sinmi. The re...

Police officer, three civilians arrested over alle...

The Edo State Police Command has arrested an officer identified as Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi and three civilians for alleged involv...

Sir Keir Starmer will be accompanying Ukrainian pr...

Sir Keir Starmer will be accompanying Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington tomorrow for his crunch meeting with D...

Tinubu Approves N16.7bn for Immediate Reconstructi...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger Stat...

Air Canada to resume flights after govt directive ...

Air Canada said it will resume flying on Sunday after the country's industrial relations board ordered an end to a strike by 10,00...

Nigeria beats England and Argentina to secure inte...

Nigeria has secured the international allegiance of two key players, plying their trade in Serie A and River Plate, ahead of Engla...

INEC declares Zamfara by-election inconclusive, gi...

INEC declares Kaura Namoda South bye-election inconclusive as vote margin falls below PVCs collected in cancelled units; rerun to ...

From 'vote chori' to CCTV to house no. zero: How E...

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed opposition claims of electoral roll manipulation in Bihar, emphasizing the Ele...

'If we leave Tests to wealthy, it dies slow death'...

Mitchell Johnson has disagreed with Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg's statements. Greenberg believes not all countries need t...

No Babar, No Rizwan! Ex-cricketer backs Pakistan s...

Pakistan has announced a surprising 17-member squad for the upcoming triangular T20I series and Asia Cup 2025, notably excluding B...

'Choro ko hataiye, hume jitaiye': Lalu Prasad Yada...

CSCHEI Commends By-elections Observers, Urges INEC...

The Civil Society Organisations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiatives (CSCHEI) a recognised platform b...

A new digital X-ray machine donated to Itando Miss...

Residents of Vihiga County are set to enjoy improved healthcare services following the donation of a state-of-the-art digital X-ra...

Attorney general urges couples in customary marria...

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has called on couples married through customary traditions to formally register their uni...

Mudavadi urges leaders to champion county developm...

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on local leaders and residents to actively participate in advancing the county...

How Govt is Reaping Big From Kenyans Abroad

This has helped maintain the stability of the shilling.

ODM MPs Clash With Raila Over Latest Statement

Raila had demanded the transfer of the functions.

Three killed in New York City mass shooting

Another eight people were wounded as shots were fired in Brooklyn, police have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Zelenskyy enlists top European leaders for Monday’...

European Commission's von der Leyen, Germany's Merz, France's Macron among those joining the delegation to the White House.

US State Department halts visitor visa process for...

MAGA commentator Laura Loomer took credit for the move.

Russia is quietly churning out fake content posing...

A pro-Russian propaganda group is taking advantage of high-profile news events to spread disinformation — and they’re spoofing rep...

Marco Wanda über Rock und Rausch: »Man glaubt, man...

Alkoholexzesse, Hotelzimmer zerlegen, in Aufzüge pinkeln: Der Wiener Musiker Marco Wanda lebte jahrelang ein Rockstarklischee. Hie...

TikToks Löscharbeiter: Sie haben die KI mittrainie...

TikToks Löscharbeiter in Berlin prüfen und entfernen Gewaltvideos und Hetze. Nun sollen sie gehen und warnen davor, ihren Job an e...

Fahndung erfolgreich: Kindesmissbrauch in Rust: Ve...

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Feuer: Brand in Mehrfamilienhaus - Bewohner über L...

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US-Zölle gegen die Schweiz: Ein Land in Panik

Die heftigen US-Zölle treffen die Schweiz hart. Die reagiert mit Nichtstun. Ökonomisch könnte das sogar aufgehen, allein: Das Land...

Body language expert reveals moment that proved Me...

Just over a month ahead of the royal wedding, Meghan Markle joined Prince Harry to meet youth delegates taking part in the Commonw...

New York mass shooting as three killed and eight i...

The horror unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning at Taste of the City Lounge in the Crown Heights neighborhood.

Air Canada flights to resume after union told to e...

Canada's jobs minister intervenes in the dispute in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains".

Al-Hilal tops Middle East football brands as Saudi...

JEDDAH: Saudi football club Al-Hilal has been ranked the Middle East’s strongest brand, as the Kingdom’s “big four” teams gain int...

Iraq starts work on Daesh mass grave thought to co...

BAGHDAD: Iraqi authorities have begun excavating the site of a mass grave believed to contain thousands of victims of the Daesh gr...

Jeddah mental health center unveils robot to suppo...

JEDDAH: Eradah Mental Health Complex in Jeddah recently unveiled a robot, named “Raseen,” as part of the digital health transforma...

France discussing ‘unjustified’ arrest of citizen ...

PARIS: France’s foreign ministry said Saturday that it was in talks with Mali over the arrest of a Frenchman accused of working wi...

Egypt posts record $13bn primary surplus despite S...

RIYADH: Egypt posted a record primary surplus of 629 billion Egyptian pounds ($13 billion) in fiscal year 2024–2025, despite a 60 ...

US Suspends Gaza Medical Visas After Far-Right Pre...

  US Suspends Gaza Medical Visas After Far-Right Pressure The United States has suspended visitor visas for Palestinians from Gaza...

FACTS, NOT NOISE: A Point-by-Point Rebuttal to Dr....

  FACTS, NOT NOISE: A Point-by-Point Rebuttal to Dr. Oluyede’s Claims on Ekiti 1) Claim: “Governor Biodun Oyebanji hasn’t done any...

A Challenge to Dr. Wole Oluyede: What Have You Don...

  A Challenge to Dr. Wole Oluyede: What Have You Done for Ekiti? Dr. Oluyede, you have repeatedly criticized Governor Biodun Oyeba...

C0rpse of m!ssing Nigerian woman found in US

Corpse of missing Nigerian woman found in US   The human remains discovered in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Illinois, ...

Police arrest officer, others for robbery in Benin

Police arrest officer, others for robbery in Benin   The Edo Police Command has nabbed a serving police officer and three other ac...

Syria’s al-Sharaa calls for unity, accuses Israel ...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Sunday that the fight to reunify his war-torn country must be achieved through dialogue, no...

Von der Leyen, other EU leaders to join Zelensky i...

Southern African leaders meet in Madagascar for SA...

Leaders of Southern African states are gathering in Madagascar this Sunday (August 17) and Monday for a regional summit of the Sou...

Protesters go on strike in Israel demanding ceasef...

Protestors in Israel demanding their government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated ...

Bolivians head to the polls in elections marked by...

Bolivians head to the polls Sunday (August 17) for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and t...

Prince William ‘unlikely’ to live at Buckingham Pa...

Prince William is "unlikely" to ever live in Buckingham Palace, inside sources have claimed.The Prince and Princess of Wales's dec...

Premier League icon tips surprise club for title r...

Premier League icon Gus Poyet has tipped a surprise contender for the title this campaign, while issuing a stark warning to new Sp...

Labour urged to back the UK’s tourism sector with ...

Labour has faced mounting pressure to accelerate the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Britain's major t...

Keir Starmer heads to White House for crunch Ukrai...

Sir Keir Starmer is set to travel to Washington for talks on the war in Ukraine on Monday.The Prime Minister Keir Starmer will joi...

Drivers risk legal penalties and 'total refusal of...

Motorists have been warned they could face potential prosecution if they attempt to sleep off alcohol in their vehicles, even when...

Emir Of Zuru Is Dead

The emir of Zuru,Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sami Goma11 is dead, the monarch died at a London hospital on Saturday night after a brief i...

APGA Sweeps Anambra By-election Seats

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Saturday left no one in doubt of its dominance of Anambra politics when it stamped i...

INEC Declares APC Winner In Ganye Adamawa Election...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Misa Musa Jauro of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of...

Football Under Siege: Kwara North Academy Raises A...

It was more than just a friendly when Aidu Football Academy (AFA), Lafiagi, took on Kwara United in Ilorin on Saturday. While the ...

Ughievwen Monarch Congratulates Ogberetitinor On H...

His Majesty, Matthew Ediri Egbi, Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, has congratulated Comrade Obatarhe Ogberetitinor following his rece...

Man found dead in Kokata Metro’s underground tunne...

Kolkata Metro officials said they were trying to find out how the man entered the tunnel and reached the spot where he was found w...

Kolkata: ‘Bengal Files’ trailer launch disrupted; ...

The incident has triggered a political row between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party

Family of nurse, who was found dead in a Hooghly n...

A 24-year-old nurse was found dead in a nursing home in West Bengal’s Hooghly district late on Wednesday night

Bengal: IIT Kharagpur to train rural youth in heal...

School for Skills: Healthcare & Technology will initially accommodate 150 students annually, offering short-term certificate cours...

Bengal: Medals stolen from swimmer Bula Chowdhury’...

Ex-national swimming champion had said that she lost more than 150 medals, including 120 gold medals, won both at various national...

Lagos: Lekki Apartments, Public Toilets Shut Down ...

The Lagos State Government has shut down multiple facilities, including residential apartments in Lekki, for illegally releasing u...

Kebbi’s Emir Of Zuru Passes On At 81

The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd), has passed away at the age of 81. He died on Saturday in a ...

APC Strengthens Hold In Edo With By-Election Wins

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in the two by-elections held in Edo State. The polls filled the vacant sea...

“Not Every Actor Has To Dance To Promote Movie” – ...

Nollywood actor Stan Nze has opened up about the pressures of content creation, the importance of storytelling, and his stance on ...

"Those Who Dance With Constitution Trampled It": P...

Targeting the Opposition and senior Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today alleged that "those who danc...

"New Conspiracy To Steal Bihar Elections": Rahul G...

Rahul Gandhi's comments came during the launch of his 1,300 km-long 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Sasaram.

Chennai Animal Lovers Protest In Rain For Street D...

Braving heavy rain showers, more than a thousand animal lovers took to the streets of Chennai today, demanding justice for communi...