At least four male passengers have d!ed while several others sustained injuries in a lone commercial bus crash at Nunya, on the Abia end of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abia, Ngozi Ezeoma, confirmed the accident to journalists in Umuahia. Ms Ezeoma said that the…
The World Health Organization has said the public risk from the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius remains very low despite multiple infections and deaths connected to the vessel. Speaking during a press briefing in Geneva on Friday, May 8, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said the virus only spreads through extremely close…
An investigation has raised concerns that thousands of NHS nurses may be exposed to hazardous drugs linked to miscarriage, infertility and other serious health problems while working without adequate protective equipment. The joint investigation by The Independent and Channel 4 News found that many healthcare workers handling chemotherapy and other high risk medications are reportedly…
Nigerian singer, Davido is set to be inducted into the 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, organisers have announced. The recognition was confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram, where organisers described the Afrobeats star as a major global influence whose music has helped expand the international reach of African sounds….
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State. The operation followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise…
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Nigerian businessman and founder of BUA Group, has reportedly overtaken Johann Rupert to become Africa’s second richest person, according to the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rabiu’s fortune is reported to have climbed to $18.6 billion, placing him 138th on the global wealth rankings after gaining approximately $8.47 billion since…
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually before Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf today. The hearing centered on two pivotal issues: the presence of media cameras in the courtroom and a potential delay for the preliminary hearing. The defense moved to ban cameras from the…
Nigerian singer Portable has revealed that he survived a car accident after his vehicle reportedly experienced brake failure in Ogun State on Thursday night, just a day before his son’s naming ceremony. In a video shared on Instagram, Portable showed his damaged car, which ended up in a ditch, explaining that the brakes suddenly failed,…
For the first time in football history, English clubs have secured a place in the finals of all three major European competitions in a single season. The milestone was confirmed on Thursday night following semi-final victories for Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, joining Arsenal who had already qualified for the Champions League final. …
A high school teacher in Florida has been arrested after authorities allegedly discovered cocaine and fentanyl inside his backpack. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, 44 year old Christopher D. Toukonen was taken into custody on Thursday, May 7, and booked into the Collier County Jail. Investigators said Toukonen, who worked at Lely High…
