A rare total solar eclipse will plunge parts of northern Spain into darkness on August 12, as the Moon completely covers the Sun in the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 2006. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, casting a narrow shadow across…
A former NHS employee, Emmanuel Nbanga, his Nigerian wife and Nigerian businessman have been found guilty in the United Kingdom of conning the NHS out of £279,000 by selling its own equipment back to the service – sometimes more than once. Nbanga, 45, who hails from Sierra Leone but grew up in Nigeria before…
Iran claims it has launched attacks on 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following fresh US strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out to “impose heavy costs” on Iran for targeting commercial shipping vessels carrying civilian crews in an…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Muhammad Makama, for allegedly def!ling his neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter at Dorawan Dillalai area of Bauchi metropolis. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on 7th July, 2026, said the case was reported to the ‘E’ Division Yelwa,…
Around 800 to 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a farm in a village in Hengzhou, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region after it was damaged by flooding. Some residents have suffered snakebites, local media reported. The local city government told media that rescue workers have been dispatched to handle the situation. Affected by Typhoon…
Never-before-seen surveillance footage provides the clearest picture yet of what an investigator claims Tyler Robinson did just hours before the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Videos played in court show Robinson, now 23, at the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, 2025, before leaving, returning, and finally climbing to a…
Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has cautioned women against marrying men who depend on them for livelihood. In a post shared via her Instagram account, Nkechi argued that relationships built on this dynamic are inherently unstable and rarely stand the test of time. She emphasized that despite a woman’s best efforts to sustain the bond,…
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to discontinue its policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant Boko Haram members and other insurgents into society, arguing that the programme has failed to address the country’s worsening security situation. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz…
After an unforgettable first edition, Oriflame Nigeria is bringing back its most exciting skincare and wellness experience and this time, it’s even bigger. Welcome to Oriflame SkinFest 2.0: Integrative Beauty, a vibrant celebration where skincare, wellness, beauty, and self-care come together in one inspiring space. Set to hold on Saturday, 18th July 2026, at…
Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan has launched a scathing attack on FIFA and the match officials following his side’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the defending champions were favoured to keep captain Lionel Messi in the tournament. Reigning world champions Argentina fought back from…
