News Update Global crude oil prices dropped despite the airstrikes’ resurgence between the United States and Iran. Checks by Journalist showed that Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude declined by 2 percent…
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EXPLAINER: Why Osun Electorates Must Choose Better Manifestoes Over Vote Selling in 2026
News Update As Osun State approaches the pivotal August 15th, 2026, fourteen (14) political parties intensify campaigns ahead of the governorship election, a familiar yet dangerous shadow looms over the democratic process:…
Full list: 124 Nigerians to face US deportation
THE United States has released an updated deportation list containing 124 Nigerians amid President Donald Trump’s immigration reforms. The disclosure was made in a statement published on the website of the U.S….
Basketball World Cup qualifier: Nigeria’s D’Tigers crush Rwanda
Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball team, D’Tigers, delivered a masterclass performance to dismantle Rwanda 106-62 in their final Group C fixture of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. The blowout victory…
Insecurity: US’ Troops Out Of Nigeria
THE United States of America says it has withdrawn most of its forces deployed for a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. The Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air…
Spy agencies warn AI cyber threats could overwhelm Govts, businesses
AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses are months, not years, away, an international alliance of intelligence agencies warned in a joint statement….
Ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all corruption charges
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of six bribery charges by a London jury, bringing to a close a rare corruption trial involving a former high-profile energy official….
Six family members killed during domestic dispute in US
Six people were killed in the US state of Iowa after a series of shootings that appeared to stem from a domestic dispute, police said. The suspected shooter also was found dead…
US Offers $3.5m Grant to Nigeria for religious documentary
News Update THE United States Department of State is offering $3.5 million to fund projects that document religious freedom abuses in Nigeria, according to a notice released May 22, 2026. The Office…
Iran govt orders reopening of international internet access
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war…