Several northern states say they may boycott the 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu over a major reduction in events. Officials from some northern states have raised concerns after reports that the number of sports for the 2026 festival was reduced from 40 to 15 by the National Sports Commission. Abdullahi Masu said the decision…
The Nigerian Air Force says it has struck and destroyed terrorist hideouts in Borno State. Nigerian Air Force announced that its air assets destroyed suspected terrorist enclaves in Southern Tumbuns, Borno State. The operation was carried out through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI on Friday evening at about 6:50 p.m. According to the…
Donald Trump says global betting markets are turning politics into a casino after a US soldier’s arrest. Donald Trump said the world has “become somewhat of a casino” after a US soldier was accused of using confidential information to profit from prediction market bets linked to Nicolás Maduro. Federal prosecutors said Gannon Ken Van Dyke…
Fresh uncertainty surrounds who is running Iran right now after Donald Trump claimed the country is facing internal divisions and leadership confusion. Questions over Iran’s leadership structure are growing after Trump said the country is struggling to identify its leader and is divided between hardliners and moderates. However, several security and policy sources told ABC…
NATO has said there is no legal mechanism to suspend or expel member states from the alliance. NATO issued the clarification after reports claimed the United States could consider action against Spain over Madrid’s stance on the Iran conflict. According to reports citing a US official, an internal Pentagon email discussed possible responses toward allies…
The alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello has been postponed until May. Yahaya Bello’s ongoing trial over alleged money laundering was adjourned on Friday by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed May 6 and 7, 2026, for continuation of the cross-examination of the 12th prosecution witness. The…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is in excellent health after treatment for prostate cancer. Benjamin Netanyahu said doctors successfully treated an early-stage malignant tumour discovered during routine medical monitoring. In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu said the tumour was found after follow-up checks linked to earlier surgery for an enlarged but benign…
Katsina is preparing to strengthen cancer treatment in Nigeria with a major new specialist hospital. Katsina State is set to become a regional oncology hub with the development of a new Advanced Imaging and Cancer Hospital. The facility will include modern PET-CT scanners and precision radiotherapy systems designed to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. According…
Norway is preparing new rules that could block children under 16 from using social media. Norway said it will present a bill to parliament by the end of the year that would ban children from using social media until they turn 16. The proposed law would place responsibility on technology companies to verify users’ ages…
India has strongly criticized remarks shared by Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole.” India has condemned comments reposted by Donald Trump on Truth Social, calling the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.” Trump shared a transcript of comments made by podcaster Michael Savage during a discussion on US birthright citizenship. In…
