Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials say.The incident took place in Thrissur, where around 40 people were believed to be assembling firecrackers in a cluster…
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a presidential trip to the African nation of Eswatini, accusing Beijing of putting pressure on its neighbours to bar his aircraft from flying over their territories. Seychelles,Mauritius and Madagascar revoked Lai’s overflight permits after…
Governor Alex Otti’s Aide Dumps Labour Party, Joins APC
Governor Alex Otti’s aide has joined the APC from the Labour Party. It was gathered that Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, the National Assembly Liaison Officer to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) and joined the All…
Nigerian father of three found dead in UK apartment
Tragedy has again struck the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom following the death of a Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, who was found dead in his apartment in Thornaby. The incident comes barely a week after…
Nnezi Uduma-Olugu Becomes First Female Professor Of Architecture At UNILAG
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reached a historic milestone in the field of built environmental education. This is as Professor Nnezi Uduma-Olugu has been elevated to the rank of Professor, making her the first female to achieve this distinction…
Makoko Child Makes History, Wins Eko Hotel Chess Championship Against 500 Top School Competitors
In an inspiring victory for determination, talent, and equal opportunity, a child from the Makoko community has emerged champion at the prestigious Eko Hotel Chess Championship, defeating more than 500 participants from some of the leading schools across Nigeria. The…
Nigeria’s Air Chief honoured in US with 2026 international honour roll
The Department of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, United States, has honoured the Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, with induction into the International Honor Roll Class of 2026, a recognition reserved for distinguished global air power…
CUSTOMS MAKES HISTORY AS NAFISAT BALOGUN BECOMES FIRST FEMALE PILOT
The Nigeria Customs Service has celebrated a major milestone with the emergence of Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun as its first female pilot after earning a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States. The landmark achievement was honoured at…
Meet 25-year-old Emmanuel Oyelami with 9 A1s in WAEC, First Class UI Law, First Class Law School
25-year-old Emmanuel Oyelami Timileyin has joined the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence both nationally and globally, having bagged First Class at the Nigerian Law School (2026). Expectedly, Oyelami’s latest academic feat earned him a truckload…
‘Poverty threatens us all’ — Tony Elumelu says economic exclusion driving migration
Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, says poverty remains a major global threat, warning that migration is largely driven by economic exclusion. Speaking in the April 2026 issue of Forbes Italia, Elumelu said people…