NYSC Member Goes Missing After Leaving Work
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced investigation into the disappearance of a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Eunice Ameh. Family sources disclosed that Ameh, who is also a lawyer, recently secured…
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls. DR Congo Presidency/X President Félix Tshisekedi, dressed in a blue suit, sits in a white chair behind a lectern as he addresses a press conference, with the national flag…
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, renowned for leading the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86. Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, confirmed Mogae’s death during a national broadcast on Friday and declared a three-day national mourning period…
Rumours Spread of 2026 World Cup Song Featuring Shakira and Burna Boy
Social media has been buzzing with claims that the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may feature Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. The speculation suggests a possible global collaboration aimed at blending Latin and…
APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman
Eighteen governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC have passed a vote of confidence in Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum PGF, dismissing reports of his replacement and reaffirming their solidarity ahead of…
NRC graduates 86 trainees, assures employment opportunities
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has graduated 86 trainees from the Railway Technical Institute, Ebute Metta, Lagos, under its skills acquisition programme in partnership with the National Directorate of Employment. The ceremony, held on May 5, 2026, brought together stakeholders from…
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦1,350/Litre After Fresh ₦75 Increase
The latest hike follows an earlier increase implemented on April 29, when the refinery raised the ex-depot price from ₦1,200 to ₦1,275 per litre.Dangote Refinery has raised petrol price to ₦1,350/litre after fresh ₦75 increase. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the…
Ghana Drags South Africa To African Union Over Rising Xenophobic Attacks On Africans
Ghana has formally asked the African Union to place the growing xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa on the agenda of the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24–27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. In an official…
Jonathan speaks on contesting 2027 presidential election
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to calls urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. He spoke after a group of supporters gathered at his residence in Maitama, Abuja on Thursday morning. The supporters visited Jonathan’s home and repeatedly…
Price of 50kg local rice rises 20.5% to N112,000 —NBS
THE National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said the average price of 50kg local rice (short grains) rose by 20.5 percent in March 2026 to N112,000 from N92,946 in February 2026.NBS disclosed this yesterday in its Selected Food Price watch report…