Lassa fever has killed 214 people in Nigeria this year, with health authorities reporting a sharp increase in the disease’s fatality rate compared to the same period in 2025. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the case fatality rate has risen to 25 per cent, up from 18.9 per cent…
Rapper Mystikal’s son, Million Tyler, says he is still processing the emotional fallout from his father’s recent conviction and prison sentence, admitting he is not yet ready to visit him behind bars. Speaking with TMZ, Million said the situation has been difficult for everyone involved, including both the victim and his family. He described the…
Troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two underage herdsmen for allegedly engaging in illegal grazing on restricted land in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops responded at about 3:00 p.m. on June 21 to a complaint of illegal grazing activities around Rim community. Upon arrival at…
A Russian journalist who was among the first to expose reports of Vladimir Putin’s relationship with former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva has died in Latvia after reportedly consuming poisonous mushrooms he had gathered near his home. Grigory Nekhoroshev, 69, died in Riga, where he had lived in exile for more than a decade after fleeing…
Tributes have been left in Battersea, south London, UK, after a 17-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Saturday, June 20, was identified as Jamal Coombes. Flowers, candles and handwritten messages have been placed on Glycena Road, where Jamal was attacked and later died despite efforts by emergency services to save…
By Dele Momodu What you are about to read is probably the most anticipated story of the year birthed in the long awaited authoritative investigative newspaper of the future. This pregnant saga fell into labour last week in the pre-natal wing of Pendulum ward of Thisday clinic and it has now given birth to a…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered that Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The order was given on Monday by Justice Mohammed Umar, who said Sowore should remain in custody until the court hears and decides on his application seeking…
World’s richest person, Elon Musk has dismissed claims that Africa is facing widespread starvation. The trillionaire made the remarks during an online discussion about whether he should donate more money to help fight hunger on the continent. The debate emerged as Elon Musk continues to expand his wealth, with many social media users suggesting that…
Men of the Gombe State Police Command have successfully recovered a Toyota Highlander that was reported stolen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, five years ago. The recovery occurred on June 8, 2026, during a routine operation. In a statement released, the Gombe Police Command Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, said its officials…
The US Government, through the State Department, is introducing a “premium” expedited service for foreign nationals seeking business or tourist visas. This optional add-on will cost applicants $750 in addition to the standard $185 visa application charge, bringing the total cost to $935 for those choosing the fast-track option. Under this pilot…
