ISWAP counts losses as airstrikes kill 26 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian military has dealt another blow to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, killing dozens of fighters in a series of intelligence-led airstrikes across Borno State. The Nigerian Air Force, operating under the Northeast Joint Task Force and…
Umahi’s son wins LG chairmanship seat in Ebonyi, pledges not to collect salary
Osborn Nweze Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emerged as the new chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.The minister’s son contested the local government election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress,…
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record The Chinese humanoid robot “Lightning” ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A year ago, humanoid robots struggled to finish a race. Lightning running during the 21-km…
SOUTH AFRICAN BUS DRIVERS MOVE TO IRELAND AS EU FACES DRIVER SHORTAGE
South African bus drivers are increasingly relocating to Ireland as transport companies across Europe struggle with a growing shortage of professional drivers. Dublin Bus, Ireland’s state-owned bus operator, has been actively recruiting qualified drivers from South Africa, with new recruits…
Eid ul Mawlid: FG declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government…
Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
A fashion tech founder was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a $300m “fraud scheme” spanning from 2019 to 2025, the Manhattan US attorney’s office announced on Thursday. Christine Hunsicker, 49, was also sentenced to…
Uber, Bolt Still Allowed to Operate at Nigerian Airports — FAAN Clarifies
he Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing services have not been banned from Nigerian airports. In a statement on Thursday, the authority said its engagement with e-hailing operators was aimed at developing…
U.S. court permits FBI to review Tinubu drug case files in private
U.S. court permits FBI to review Tinubu drug case files in private A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has alleged that a U.S. federal court has taken a new step in the long-running Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case…
The Beetle returns as Chinese Ora
Although, the Beetle may have been rested by Volkswagen, but that is not the end of the popular two-door car which ruled the auto space in the 1970. This time around GWM, a leading Chinese brand has taken over from…
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Former Zambian Transport Minister and opposition lawmaker Mutotwe Kafwaya has been killed during a security operation at a property linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile in Lusaka, authorities have confirmed. Kafwaya, 49, was reportedly fatally wounded during a joint operation…