Month: May 2026
168 posts
Alkasim Ibrahim Batayya Secures NDC Ticket for Kano South, Ousting Kabiru Gaya
Former Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya has been bypassed for the 2027 Kano South NDC ticket in favor of former NARTO chairman Alkasim Ibrahim Batayya following a consensus agreement.
Ten kidnapped as armed group destroys Emir of Yashikira’s palace
Armed bandits raided the palace of the Emir of Yashikira in Kwara State, setting it on fire and abducting ten people, including members of the ruler's family.
Serie A 2025/26 Concludes: European Qualification Spots Finalized
Inter Milan, Napoli, AS Roma, and Como secure Champions League spots as the 2025/26 Serie A season wraps up.
Police Break Up Truck Hijacking Rings, Seize Goods Worth N60 Million
Lagos police have arrested nine suspects and recovered N60 million in stolen cargo after dismantling two criminal rings that hijacked trucks and diverted their shipments.
Iran Downplays Imminence of Agreement with Washington
Iran's foreign ministry says that while progress has been made in talks with the US, a final agreement is not yet imminent, despite optimism from Washington.
Nineteen hospitalized following chemical odor incident at Tokyo shopping center
At least 19 people were hospitalized after an unidentified suspect sprayed a capsaicin-based irritant at a Tokyo shopping mall, prompting a major emergency response.
Antonio Conte Endorses Pep Guardiola for Italy Manager Position
Antonio Conte has identified Pep Guardiola as the top choice for the Italy national team manager, while dismissing reports of his own agreement with the football federation.
Gary Mabbutt advocates for Ben Davies’ Tottenham tenure
Gary Mabbutt is backing long-serving defender Ben Davies to stay at Tottenham Hotspur as the club prepares for a significant summer squad overhaul following their Premier League survival.
Optimism over US-Iran peace accord drives drop in oil prices
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday following reports that the United States and Iran are nearing a peace deal that could reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Standard Chartered CEO issues apology for ‘lower value human capital’ remark
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters has apologized for referring to employees at risk of automation as 'lower value human capital' while discussing upcoming job cuts.