Tuesday, August 18, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

April 5, 2026

Iran will be in hell if Strait of Hormuz not opened by Tuesday: Trump

The U.S. president said he would hold a news conference in the White House on Monday.

Ships on Strait of Hormuz
April 3, 2026

Shettima to launch first university innovation pods in Nigeria at UNILAG

UNDP plans to scale UniPods to over 50 universities nationwide, equip 500,000 learners with AI skills and support up to 2,000 startups.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
April 2, 2026

Remita begins API key resets amid alleged hack exposing KYC data of Nigerians

Remita made no mention of the hack but only cited “some hitches” in its message to customers, a language many said was intended to downplay the alleged cyberattack.

Remita
April 1, 2026

Trump attends Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship case

Mr Trump has long argued that the U.S was being exploited as a birth tourism destination.

President Donald Trump
March 31, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Christian counsellor, reverses ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors

The ruling favoured Kaley Chiles, the plaintiff, who affirmed herself a Christian offering talk therapy to help minors reduce attraction for the same sex.

LGBTQ flag
March 30, 2026

U.S. indicts Nigerian-born engineer Banjo Popoola for $4.7 million contract fraud, lavish Hawaii wedding on second wife

Mr Popoola is facing three counts of wire fraud, and the Department of Justice seeks forfeiture of at least $1.6 million.

Banjo Popoola
March 29, 2026

Outrage as DR Congo doctor brutalises naked female patient in hospital

The country’s First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, has waded into the matter.

DR Congo violence
March 27, 2026

Nationwide protests rock Manila as fuel shortage hits Philippines

The protesters demanded for a reduction in fuel prices and an increase in wages.

Fuel shortage protests in Philippines
March 27, 2026

Late Access Bank boss Herbert Wigwe owns 106 luxury properties, among top 10 in London

With 106 properties, Mr Wigwe is the seventh highest foreign landlord on British soil.

Herbert Wigwe