Osun 2026: Women bore brunt of online abuse — RACE Centre
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Women were the most targeted group in online attacks during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, a post-election report by the Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Centre) has revealed. The organisation said it documented 51 cases of online gender-based hostility between August 1 and 16, 2026. […]
Supreme Court upholds Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots for now
The US Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory on Monday, lifting a lower court block on his executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots.
Obi defends fuel subsidy removal, rejects Atiku’s restoration plan
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the January 16 election, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the removal of petrol subsidy, but was quick to say that poor management of the savings from the policy should not be a reason to reverse it.
Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea; Rogers scores on debut
Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season.
Two elderly men arrested over alleged attempted rape of 12-yr-old
Cross River State Police Command has arrested two elderly men, aged 68 and 70, over the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar.
Trump to double tariffs on Canadian autos as trade tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically friendly neighbors spiral into an escalating trade war.
