US blocks Palestinian officials from attending UN general assembly in New York
The US has blocked Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly, citing their push for unilateral statehood recognition opposed by Washington and Israel.
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Reno Omokri: Allowing Sunday off but not Friday unfair to Muslims
Reno Omokri has urged Nigeria to adjust its work schedule to allow Muslims observe Friday prayers without affecting productivity.
Ojulari denies Tinubu influence, says no pressure to act wrongly
NNPC boss Engr. Bashir Ojulari says President Tinubu has not pressured him to cut corners on reforms, pledging sustainable refinery rehabilitation despite attacks and sabotage attempts.
Fulani Coalition: “We are victims, not aggressors” in Plateau killings
A Fulani coalition in Plateau insists herders are victims of attacks, not perpetrators, and accuses local militias of displacing their communities.
Ancient Egyptian relics pulled from the sea after 2,000 years
Archaeologists have recovered 2,000-year-old relics from the sunken city of Canopus off Alexandria, shedding light on its scale, culture, and history.
‘This must end’: Starmer condemns Putin’s attack on British building amid WW3 fears
Keir Starmer and global leaders condemned Russia’s deadly Kyiv strike, accusing Vladimir Putin of undermining peace efforts.
US fighter pilots try taking directions from AI for the first time
US fighter pilots tested Raft AI’s “air battle manager” system for the first time, accelerating decision-making in combat but raising concerns about reduced human oversight.
Excess crude account drops to $535,823 as NEC endorses new growth plan
NEC has approved the Renewed Hope Plan (2026–2030) as a roadmap to a $1 trillion economy while directing urgent polio immunization funding.
FG raises scholarship grants by 50% under Renewed Hope Agenda
The Federal Government has increased scholarship grants by 50 percent under a ₦6 billion scheme expected to benefit 15,000 students for the 2025–2026 session.
Court jails Borno tricycle riders for five years over planned protest against the government via a WhatsApp group
Two APC members and tricycle operators were jailed five years in Borno for forming a WhatsApp protest group, sparking accusations that Governor Zulum is silencing dissent.