Online harassment disproportionately affects female rugby players
A World Rugby study indicates that female rugby players encounter 69% more online harassment than their male peers, prompting the organization to push for tougher safety measures.
Family devastated as mother and two young daughters found dead
A family is in mourning following the discovery of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters in their Bedford home, while police search for a suspect who has since fled the country.
Scholar Urges Nigerian Government to Finance Study of Overlooked Medicinal Plants
Professor Folake Lucy Oyetayo of Ekiti State University is urging the federal government to fund research into Nigeria's underutilized medicinal plants to improve public health and lower healthcare costs.
Tehran Threatens Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US Tensions
Iran has threatened to block the vital Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for potential US military strikes, increasing regional instability.
Liberia Affirms Deep Gratitude for Nigeria’s Enduring Friendship
Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, reaffirms her country's lasting appreciation for Nigeria's historical support while both nations seek to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
Defence Minister Reveals Salary Hike for Soldiers and Addresses Misinformation Claims
Defence Minister Christopher Musa announced a salary increase for Nigerian soldiers to N100,000 and accused influencer Justice Crack of fabricating claims regarding poor military feeding conditions.
Wike: 70 percent of finished FCT projects were initiated 16 years ago
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced that 70 percent of the projects completed during his tenure were long-abandoned contracts from 16 years ago, following President Tinubu's directive to prioritize unfinished work.
Andy Burnham Poised for Premiership as Labour Leadership Nominations Begin
Andy Burnham moves toward the Labour leadership unopposed as formal nominations open, positioning him to become Prime Minister by late July.
Medical Personnel Strike at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Following Colleague’s Assault
Doctors at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital have paused services to protest the physical assault of a colleague by a grieving mother whose child passed away at the facility.
Iconic Husky-Voiced Singer Bonnie Tyler Passes Away at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the acclaimed singer known for her distinct voice and hits like Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died at age 75 following complications from surgery.