Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.” Youths and women in Katsina State have pledged to deliver two million
Sultan cautions religious leaders against misleading followers for personal gains
Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II, has cautioned religious leaders against misleading their followers for personal aggrandisement. He charged them to repent, follow
Tinubu nominates Ibiyemi as REC, Tukur national commissioner for INEC
Ms Ibiyemi, 58, hails from Ilaje in Ondo State and Tukur represents the North-West. President Bola Tinubu on Monday nominated Saseyi Ibiyemi as the
EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa over N1.3 trillion oil derivation fraud
The vice presidential candidate was accused of using the loot to acquire massive shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company, among other investments
Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Gov. Yusuf stops picking Kwankwaso’s calls
The rift in the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano has deepened as Governor Abba Yusuf snubbed meetings and refused to pick
Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Gov. Yusuf stops picking Kwankwaso’s calls
The rift in the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano has deepened as Governor Abba Yusuf snubbed meetings and refused to pick
South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft
Police in South Africa have forced 540 illegal miners out of an abandoned mine shaft and arrested them. Earlier this week, security forces blocked
Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court
Dozens of alleged protesters were brought before a Nigerian court on Friday, sparking outrage as many of the defendants appeared to be malnourished following
Spain’s king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia
The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. Shouts
Dawson’s Creek actor reveals cancer diagnosis
American actor James Van Der Beek says he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old, known for starring in the TV series Dawson’s Creek
Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns
Jennylyn M Barrios’ job as a make-up artist takes her all over Manila – precious time away from Uno, her 10-month-old son. There simply
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly
As Spain reels from the flash floods which struck the south-east of the country this week, many are wondering why the death toll, which
How Maasai people were reunited with precious heirlooms
The return of stolen objects is helping Maasai people to rediscover community bonds lost generations ago. On a damp September morning, at the back
What happened to the young girl captured in a photograph of Gaza detainees
It’s hard to see her in the crowd of men. She is the tiny figure towards the back. The soldiers have ordered the men
Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins
Police in Australia say they have recovered around 40,000 limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s television show Bluey. It was reported in July
Why Wikipedia has landed in legal trouble in India
Wikipedia is embroiled in a major legal battle in India that experts say could impact how the online encyclopaedia functions in the country. The
US economy growing despite voter angst
The US economy grew solidly in the three months to September, expanding at an annual rate of 2.8%. Despite there being a slight slowdown
US economy growing despite voter angst
The US economy grew solidly in the three months to September, expanding at an annual rate of 2.8%. Despite there being a slight slowdown
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s – study
The area of land surface affected by extreme drought has trebled since the 1980s, a new report into the effects of climate change has
African asylum seekers afraid ahead of US election
For the growing number of African asylum seekers and economic migrants in the US, the upcoming presidential election could reshape their entire future. “We