Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Factory In Kaduna
Many are feared to have lost their lives in an explosion that occurred at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory located in the Kakuri Industrial area of Kaduna…
Almost One Billion People Face Mental Health Conditions, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that almost 1 billion people face mental health conditions, calling on governments to take decisive steps towards addressing them. The Director General of…
Russia Slams UN Vote To Reimpose Iran Nuclear Sanctions
Russia on Saturday slammed the UN Security Council vote to reimpose economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme and warned of a risk of an “escalation of tensions”. “The…
Zenith Bank Posts ₦2.5trn Gross Earnings H1 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦625.63 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. In a filing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), the…
Trump Says His Negative Media Coverage Is ‘Illegal’
President Donald Trump on Friday bashed US media coverage that he claimed was unduly negative and therefore “illegal,” stoking a debate over free speech following the suspension of comedian Jimmy…
European Airports Hit By ‘Cyber-Related Disruption’
Major European airports, including Brussels, Berlin, and London’s Heathrow, were Saturday hit by “cyber-related disruption” affecting check-in and baggage drop systems and causing delays, airport service provider Collins Aerospace told…
Olympic Heptathlon Champion Nafissatou Thiam Drops Out Of World Race
Triple Olympic heptathlon champion Nafissatou Thiam dropped out of the event after five of the seven disciplines at the world championships in Tokyo on Saturday, the Belgian’s agent told AFP.…
Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Returns From Exile
Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader returned from exile on Friday to submit his candidacy for the country’s presidential election later this year, an AFP reporter said. Domingos Simoes Pereira, a former prime…
NCAA Vows To Sanction Qatar Airways Over Alleged Passenger Mistreatment
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to apply necessary sanctions against Qatar Airways for allegedly mistreating Nigerian passengers. This was revealed in a statement by the NCAA’s Director…
How Much Progress Has Been Made Against Alzheimer’s Disease?
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer’s patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease — but questions remain…