Vladimir Putin has said the war in Ukraine is “heading to an end,” even as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin made the remarks on Saturday after attending a scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow, where he again defended Russia’s military campaign…
Three persons living with disabilities, including a 60-year-old man identified as Romanus Nwabara, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency over alleged drug trafficking activities. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, May 10, 2026, saying the suspects were apprehended…
The re-election prospects of Siminalayi Fubara appeared uncertain on Sunday, May 10, after the Rivers governor abruptly left the All Progressives Congress screening venue in Abuja during the party’s governorship screening exercise. While several incumbent governors seeking second terms were screened on Saturday, May 9, Fubara was notably absent from the exercise, sparking…
Donald Trump on Sunday, May 10, dismissed Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, even as two vessels were permitted to pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it, TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” Trump wrote…
Former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro has reportedly fled from Hungary to the United States while facing multiple criminal charges in Poland, according to local media reports. Ziobro, who was granted asylum by the government of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán last year, is wanted in Poland on allegations including abuse of power,…
The Federal Government has unveiled new measures to combat drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including mandatory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for those who repeatedly test positive despite treatment and rehabilitation efforts. The measures are outlined in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in…
FC Barcelona clinched the La Liga title in thrilling style after defeating fierce rivals Real Madrid in El Clásico, sealing the championship with three games remaining. Barcelona went into the match with an 11-point advantage over Madrid, meaning a draw would have been enough to confirm them as champions. Instead, they delivered a commanding 2-0…
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) brought together some of the most outstanding talents who were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the African entertainment industry. The event, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night, attracted star-studded figures from across the continent’s entertainment industry. Among the night’s biggest…
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has announced a net loss of more than $405 million for the first quarter of 2026. According to the company’s latest earnings report, Trump Media posted a net loss of approximately $405.9 million during the first three months of the year. The company reported…
At least 69 people were killed in a militia attack in Ituri Province, according to local officials and security sources who spoke to AFP on Saturday. For more than three decades, the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has remained a hotspot for violence involving armed groups competing for control of…
