DSS still detaining crew of plane that landed on Delta road – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, Thursday, disclosed that the pilot and crew of the private aircraft that landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State are still in the custody of the Department…
South African singer Tyla drops Nigeria show amid boycott campaign
South African singer-songwriter Tyla has removed a scheduled show in Nigeria as tensions over anti-immigrant violence hamper relations between the two countries. No reason was given for the change to her tour, but it came after some Nigerians on social…
2027: INEC rejects Jonathan’s candidacy as Turaki’s PDP insists on manual submission
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected former President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential nomination submitted by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.Turaki’s camp had insisted earlier on Friday that it had manually delivered Jonathan’s candidacy and…
Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
The controversial ban under terrorism legislation of the protest group Palestine Action will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. In a major blow to the Home Office, the court confirmed on Thursday that it had given the group’s co-founder permission…
Meet Dosunmu-Ogunbi, first black woman to earn PhD in Robotics Engineering at Michigan
A Nigerian woman, Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, has made history after becoming the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics from the University of Michigan in the United States. Dosunmu-Ogunbi achieved the milestone during the university’s College of Engineering convocation,…
How we helped Hilda Baci become Guinness World record holder – Chef
Chef Gbolabo Adebakin, popularly known as Captain Gibbs, has revealed that the team behind Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record cook-a-thon spent a week preparing for a four-day cooking marathon. Adebakin, the Convener of The Nigeria Food Summit, said the behind-the-scenes…
Nigeria is home to the world’s largest single-train crude oil refinery—but there’s a problem
Nigeria’s oil industry is entering a new phase. The country’s biggest challenge is no longer a lack of refining capacity but producing enough crude oil to supply its refineries.As domestic refining expands, Nigeria must balance crude supplies for local processors,…
Amusan settles for bronze after tough outing in women’s 100m hurdles final
Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star, Tobi Amusan, finished third in the women’s 100m hurdles final after a challenging race that saw her settle for the bronze medal. Amusan, who has consistently been among the world’s top hurdlers, was unable to match…
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Dramatic scenes unfolded along the Morocco–Spain border as dozens of migrants were seen swimming toward Spain’s Ceuta enclave while crowds watched from Morocco’s shoreline. The dangerous crossing highlights the growing pressure on one of Europe’s most sensitive border regions. Ceuta,…
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) in the capital, Kampala, after collapsing unconscious in court during his treason trial, his wife has said.The 70 year old has been in detention since November…