CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN and a pioneer of 24-hour cable news, has died at the age of 87 after a long...
Nigeria’s Local Rice Prices Surge 20.5% Amid Inflation Pressures
Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics has reported that the price of a 50kg bag of locally produced rice has surged by 20.5 percent, reaching...
Nigeria’s Passport Climbs in Global Ranking but Still Trails Africa’s Leaders
Nigeria’s passport has climbed in the global rankings, reflecting modest improvements in international mobility, though it still lags behind Africa’s strongest travel documents. According...
“Korede Bello Sparks Debate: ‘What If Michael Jackson Wasn’t Born?’ — Singer Advises Couples...
Nigerian singer Korede Bello has sparked debate after urging couples to have more children, using the example of late pop legend Michael Jackson to...
Biafran Remembrance Day: IPOB Declares May 30 Lockdown Across South‑East
On May 30, the streets of Nigeria’s South‑East are expected to fall silent. Shops will shutter, buses will park, and schools will close, as...
NDLEA Uncovers Underground Drug Caves in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered underground drug caves and hideouts in Kano, part of a sweeping crackdown that reflects the...
Trump Administration Warns of Deadly New Drug Medetomidine Emerging in U.S. Communities
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Trump administration issued a nationwide alert about medetomidine, a powerful sedative surfacing in American communities. Officials described...
Post Malone Abruptly Cancels Tour Dates with Jelly Roll, Says ‘We Ain’t Ready’
LOS ANGELES, On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. PT, Post Malone announced on Instagram that he is postponing his upcoming “Big Ass...
Chelsea Owners Confront Fan Backlash as Club Faces Critical Reckoning
LONDON, On Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. UK time, Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital faced a...
World Cup Ticket Costs Justified by Legal Framework, Says FIFA President
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing structure for World Cup tickets, arguing that the organization must operate within U.S. laws that permit...
