Politics
Wike to Tinubu’s Campaign Council : Don’t Claim Victory Without Delivering Your States
Wike has warned Tinubu’s 2027 campaign leaders against claiming victory without delivering their states for the president.
14 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Travel & Tourism
Dubai’s Global Village Opens Season 31 With Parade and 600-Drone Show
Dubai’s Global Village has opened its 31st season with a colourful cultural parade, a 600-drone display and large crowds, launching months of international food, shopping and live entertainment.
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Travel & Tourism
UAE Passport Ranks No. 1 in 2026 Passport Index, With Access to 182 Destinations
The UAE has retained its top spot in Arton Capital’s 2026 Passport Index, giving Emirati passport holders access to 182 destinations through visa-free travel and other simplified entry arrangements
22 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
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“I Respect Peter Obi,” Shettima Declares at APC Campaign Council Inauguration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima praised Peter Obi as a political opponent he respects while sharply challenging his economic comparisons and claim that he won the 2023 presidential election.
23 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Business
Bumble Agrees to $1.3 Billion Buyout as Revenue and Paying Users Fall
The all-cash deal will take Bumble private after falling revenue, shrinking paying-user numbers and a steep stock-market decline put pressure on its business.
1 day agoBy Thabo Molefe
Technology
Google DeepMind Gives European Scientists Access to Advanced AI Research Models
The initiative gives selected researchers access to Google’s scientific AI models to support work ranging from protein research to weather forecasting.
1 day agoBy Chen Wei
Technology
Meta Deletes 3.7 Million Accounts in West Africa Fraud Crackdown
The sweeping operation combined platform takedowns with arrests and efforts to rescue people allegedly forced to work in scam compounds.
1 day agoBy Chen Wei
Global
Ukraine Accuses Musk’s SpaceX of Disrupting Starlink as Russian Strikes Leave 600,000 Without Power
Kyiv says unexpected restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupted military drone missions as Russian attacks battered Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
1 day agoBy Chen Wei
Nigeria
Tinubu Asks Senate to Repeal Indian Hemp Act, Existing NDLEA Law
The proposed 2026 bill would replace two existing laws with a consolidated framework for tackling illicit drugs.
2 days agoBy FGT Reporter
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Nearly 30 Years After Tupac’s Death, Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Gets Life Sentence
Nearly 30 years after the rap icon was fatally shot in Las Vegas, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced following his conviction for orchestrating the killing.
2 days agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Business
SoftBank-Backed OPay Files for New York IPO, Eyes $4 Billion Valuation
The Nigerian payments giant has filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange, with a potential Nigerian secondary listing also in the pipeline.
2 days agoBy Thabo Molefe
Global
Protester Punched at Trump Rally as President Mocks Her Appearance
A woman wearing a “Release the Epstein Files” shirt was struck during a rally in Ohio, while Donald Trump accused her of being a paid protester and mocked her appearance.
2 days agoBy Marcus Reyes
Health
Pope Leo XIV Officially Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery
The Vatican Press Office has confirmed Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis following surgery in Rome, with further medical assessments expected to guide his treatment.
2 days agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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Dubai’s Global Village Opens Season 31 With Parade and 600-Drone Show
Dubai’s Global Village has opened its 31st season with a colourful cultural parade, a 600-drone display and large crowds, launching months of international food, shopping and live entertainment.
2 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
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UAE Passport Ranks No. 1 in 2026 Passport Index, With Access to 182 Destinations
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Russell Brand Branded ‘Ruthless Sexual Predator’ as Trial Opens
British comedian Russell Brand is facing seven sexual offence charges involving six women, after prosecutors accused him of exploiting his fame and manipulating women during a decade of alleged abuse. He denies all the charges.
2 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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Nearly 30 Years After Tupac’s Death, Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Gets Life Sentence
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Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills 34 Children and Teacher
At least 34 children and a teacher have died after a school roof collapsed during morning classes in Peshawar, Pakistan, with more than 50 people injured and the building’s owner arrested as authorities investigate
2 hr agoBy Priya Raghunathan
Global
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US Treasury Seeks Global Support to Rename AI ‘Super Intelligence’
The US Treasury is seeking international backing to replace “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence”, extending President Donald Trump’s rebranding drive into global economic institutions.
4 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
Middle East
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Iran Claims Ship Carrying 2,500 Containers Sank After Mine Strike
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank after striking a naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz, but the cause remains unverified.
11 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Politics
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Atiku Urges Nigerians to Collect PVCs, Pledges Economic Relief if Elected
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 elections, promising to make living costs more affordable and improve security if elected president.
11 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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Sports
Netflix Wins Exclusive Rights to 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra
Netflix has secured exclusive rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with selected games also set to remain available on free-to-air television in Spain.
13 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Business
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Bumble Agrees to $1.3 Billion Buyout as Revenue and Paying Users Fall
The all-cash deal will take Bumble private after falling revenue, shrinking paying-user numbers and a steep stock-market decline put pressure on its business.
1 day agoBy Thabo Molefe
Technology
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Google DeepMind Gives European Scientists Access to Advanced AI Research Models
The initiative gives selected researchers access to Google’s scientific AI models to support work ranging from protein research to weather forecasting.
1 day agoBy Chen Wei
Nigeria
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Tinubu Asks Senate to Repeal Indian Hemp Act, Existing NDLEA Law
The proposed 2026 bill would replace two existing laws with a consolidated framework for tackling illicit drugs.
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