Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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A major step forward in the global fight against malaria has been achieved, as Swiss health authorities approved the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for infants. The medicine, marketed as…
China advances development of world’s first humanoid pregnancy robot
China is pushing the boundaries of medical technology with the creation of the world’s first humanoid pregnancy robot capable of carrying a fetus through the full gestational cycle using…
Meta unveils AI tool to help creators reach global audiences
Meta has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence feature designed to help creators expand their reach across global audiences by eliminating language barriers. The newly launched tool, announced on Tuesday, August…
TesGlam embarks on guinness world record makeup marathon
Lagos has become the stage for a bold new Guinness World Record attempt as Nigerian celebrity makeup artist Theresa Emegwara, widely known as TesGlam, pushes to set the record…
Amir Khan to stage landmark independence day boxing event in Lagos
Lagos is set to host its first-ever world-class professional boxing showcase as former world champion Amir Khan brings a high-profile fight night to Nigeria on October 1, coinciding with the…
NNPCL: Court freezes Mele Kyari’s bank accounts over fraud, money laundering allegations
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari, the immediate-past Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
Switzerland’s golden visa: A gateway to residency and opportunity
Switzerland’s Golden Visa programme provides non-EU nationals with a pathway to residency through significant financial investment. More than just an immigration policy, it is designed to attract capital, stimulate job…
Update: “Bandits” kill 50 at a mosque in Nigeria; 60 injured
UPDATE: The death toll from a recent attack (on Tuesday August 19, 2025) by bandits/gunmen on a mosque and nearby homes in Nigeria's northwest Katsina State has risen to 50,…
20 States, D.C sue U.S Justice Department on crime victim funding rule
A coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, challenging a new rule that ties federal crime victim…
Trump seeks to facilitate direct meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy
Efforts are underway to organize what could be the first direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine more than three…
Nigeria: FG to impose reciprocal visa measures over U.S. social media rule
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce reciprocal measures in response to a newly enforced United States visa policy requiring Nigerian applicants to disclose their social media history from…
Chadian security forces capture Boko Haram leader’s son
Security forces in Chad have detained 18-year-old Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the son of Boko Haram’s late founder Mohammed Yusuf, along with five suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa…
Bus Terminals and Nigeria’s government in ‘agbero’ business. By Suyi Ayodele
After settling KWAM 1 with ambassadorial epaulettes, it appears that National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) President, MC Oluomo, is next to receive Baba's blessings. With the approval of…
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The world felt like it was holding its breath. I stood in the cold fluorescent light at Manchester Airport, dragging a suitcase that weighed exactly 23 kilograms. My heart was…
INEC records over 69,000 voter registrations within hours of Obi’s viral post
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported a strong public response to the launch of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with tens of thousands of Nigerians pre-registering online…
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