A coroner said Friday she “cannot be satisfied” that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, with the inquest into his death hearing how he had made significant future plans.

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping lines and their agents to suspend the recently approved tariff amid ongoing concerns raised by key industry stakeholders. In a statement by the management of the Council, all shipping lines and agencies are required to maintain the status quo […]

The dream of getting a world-class education often comes with a nightmare price tag. In 2026, with the rising costs of living and tuition hikes in the US and UK, many students are looking for a “Plan B.”

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Lagos, urged citizens to continue embodying the lessons of patience, tolerance, and neighbourliness drawn from the seasons of Ramadan and Lent as a foundation for nation-building.  The President, who spoke to reporters after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Dodan Barrack, said the bedrock of development […]

Khamenei has not appeared in public since being named to succeed his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes at the start of the war that has engulfed the region, and has only issued written statements.

The deceased, Victoria Ariyo, who was serving in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, reportedly died from complications linked to pregnancy.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, joined other Muslim faithful to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Thousands of worshippers turned out in a remarkable show of faith and unity for the Eid prayers at the expansive ground filled to capacity. The […]

Australia continues to welcome roughly 400,000 migrants a year. The government has focused heavily on “Skilled Independent” visas to fill gaps in engineering, construction, and nursing, offering some of the highest minimum wages in the world.

The Gunners are on course for an unprecedented quadruple, nine points clear of second-placed City in the Premier League and with favourable quarter-final draws in the Champions League and FA Cup.

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

Suspected political thugs disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum on Friday in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers. The thugs stormed the venue in Alesa Eleme, Rivers, dispersed supporters and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs and other equipment. The thugs disrupted the meeting on the grounds that the […]

“The ADC remains committed to a future where every Nigerian can live with dignity, security and opportunity,” Abdullahi added.

The forum unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the State Chairman, Alhaji Yinka Olona, applauding his stewardship and contributions towards consolidating the party’s presence across the state.

The goodwill message, issued to mark the end of Ramadan, quickly shifts into a broader national appeal, using the rare alignment of Christian and Muslim fasting periods this year to press for shared responsibility, interfaith solidarity, and a renewed commitment to justice, truth, and the common good at a critical moment for the country.

As we navigate the first half of 2026, the “Silicon Lagoon” of Lagos is no longer just a local success story; it has become the blueprint for a continent-wide digital revolution. From the fintech corridors of Abuja to the emerging tech hubs in East Africa, the focus has shifted from mere internet penetration to high-performance […]