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Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador

President Zoran Milanović says Israel broke an "unwritten rule" by announcing their ambassador before approval.

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.

Will Cuba be forced to accept the US president’s demands?

Cuba struggles to keep the lights on, as Washington ramps up economic pressure and military threats.

Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks sign of ‘dangerous’ times – WHO

The WHO chief warns recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are signs of ‘dangerous’ times, highlighting the challenges of global health crises amid c...

Police respond to shooting at US mosque

Police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been ‘neutralised'.

One Year Into OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year Scholarship Initiative, What’s Next?

Getting into a tertiary institution is only half the journey. Staying in school, paying fees on time, and having the right support system can be the bigger chal...

Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

The Ebola outbreak first reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday has seemingly escalated quickly into a large, uncontrolled multinational out...

Uzodimma defeats Okorocha, clinches APC Imo West senatorial ticket

Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Monday, emerged the candidate of APC Imo West Senatorial District after polling 230,464 votes. Retired Rear Adm. Williams Kayoda,...

Okowa defeats Nwoko, Ali for APC Delta North senatorial ticket

Former governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Delta North ahead of the 2027 general elections...

Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders

Fire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of Los Angeles, on Monday as footage shows at least one home burningA fast-growing brush fire ignited on Monday morning...

ADC screens over 70 governorship aspirants for primaries

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) screens over 70 governorship aspirants ahead of its 2027 primary elections in a transparent and professional exercise Read...

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Shehu Sani wins Kaduna Central APC senatorial ticket

Sen. Shehu Sani has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District. Sani defeated former Spea...

Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic

Pro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky's Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.

Kwara NSCDC beefs up security ahead of Sallah

The Kwara NSCDC is intensifying Sallah security across the state, deploying personnel and enhancing surveillance to ensure a peaceful and safe celebration. Read...

Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date

An attempt to pressure Meta into removing a critical post from a Chicago Facebook group called "Are We Dating the Same Guy" may end in sanctions for lawyers who...

Uzodimma defeats Okorocha in Imo APC senatorial primary

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, wins the Imo West APC senatorial primary, defeating former governor Rochas Okorocha by a landslide. Read More: https://punchn...

Ooni condemns Oyo school abduction, seeks united action against violent crimes 

The Ooni of Ife condemns the recent Oyo school abduction, describing it as unacceptable and calling for swift security action against violent crimes. Read More:...

New York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictions

Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the Department of Defense last SeptemberSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email...

EFCC hands over recovered N837m to Katsina governor

By Florencemary Nwabueze The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, has officially handed over recovered monetary exhibits tota...