Deadly Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, Injures Dozens
A devastating fire tore through a popular nightclub in northern Bangkok overnight, killing at least 27 people and injuring 73 others in Thailand’s deadliest pub fire in nearly two decades. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene on Monday, confirming that rescue crews had recovered 27 bodies from the blaze. “Twenty-seven bodies were moved […]
U.S.-Iran Hostilities Escalate as Gulf Bases Targeted and Hormuz Tensions Deepen
Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military installations across the Gulf over the weekend after a fresh wave of American attacks, further escalating tensions and casting doubt on the future of a fragile peace agreement centered on the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange has intensified concerns over the interim accord signed last month, which […]
Umahi Rallies South-East Support for Tinubu’s Second Term
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians, particularly residents of the South-East, to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the administration’s ongoing infrastructure projects across the region. Umahi made the appeal on Sunday in Abakaliki while inspecting a section of the Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway. The minister commended the pace and quality of work on […]
Obi Urges Diaspora to Champion Credible Elections
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Africans in the diaspora to play a more active role in promoting credible elections, good governance and accountable leadership, saying Africa’s future depends on citizens’ commitment to defending democracy. Obi made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the Mandela Hall of the African […]
David Mark: Wealth Without Honour Is Fleeting
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has advised graduating students to prioritise integrity, hard work and character over money and the pursuit of quick success, stressing that “wealth acquired without honour is fleeting.” The former Senate President gave the charge on Sunday while delivering a lecture at the 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony […]
REA Pushes Mini-Grids to Cut Nigeria’s $14bn Self-Generation Cost
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, has advocated the adoption of mini-grids by Nigerian households and businesses to reduce the estimated $14 billion spent annually on self-generated electricity. Speaking in Lagos at the inaugural Samuel Ibiyemi Memorial Lecture themed, “From Subsidy to Solvency: Can Mini-Grids De-risk Nigeria’s Power Sector?”, Aliyu said mini-grids […]
Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the visionary leader who transformed Qatar into a major force in global diplomacy, media and finance before voluntarily handing power to his son, has died at the age of 74, according to state media. The state-run Qatar News Agency announced Sheikh Hamad’s death but did not disclose the cause. […]
U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes after Iranian forces targeted a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, triggering another sharp escalation in tensions across the Middle East. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the strategic waterway had been closed until further notice and launched missile and drone attacks […]
Veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a “brief and sudden” illness. A statement released early Sunday said Graham passed away on Saturday and asked for privacy for his family during their time of mourning. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and […]
Security Forces Neutralise About 300 Suspected Terrorists In Zamfara
The Zamfara State Government has announced that about 300 suspected terrorists were neutralised during a major security operation conducted in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Mahmud Dantawasa, who described the operation as a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism […]
