UK NEWS Starmer’s adviser criticises ‘two-tier’ approach to prosecuting Northern Ireland veterans June 27, 2025 Fatimah Idera Sir Keir Starmer’s own veterans commissioner for Northern Ireland has launched a fierce attack on Labour’s plans to repeal the Legacy Act, warning that scrapping protections for British soldiers who…
Entertainment Comedian Shank relocates, says ‘Nigeria too toxic’ June 27, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi US-based Nigerian content creator and comedian Adesokan Emmanuel, widely known as Shank Comics, has sparked heated reactions online after describing Nigeria as a “toxic” and “sickening” environment. The 26-year-old influencer,…
UK NEWS Starmer bows to party rebels over benefits reforms June 27, 2025 Fatimah Idera Sir Keir Starmer has made a significant concession to head off a major Labour rebellion, agreeing that current disability benefit claimants will not lose their support under planned welfare reforms.…
Entertainment Speed Darlington declared wanted for sexual assault June 27, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi NAPTIP has declared controversial Nigerian rapper and internet personality Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted over serious criminal allegations.
Nigeria News N80.2bn fraud trial: EFCC opposes Yahaya Bello’s request for medical travel June 27, 2025 Friday Omosola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Mr Bello’s request was…
Nigeria News INEC, security agencies map out plans for by-elections, Anambra governorship poll June 27, 2025 Friday Omosola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigeria’s security agencies have intensified preparations for the forthcoming by-elections, the Anambra off-cycle governorship election, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration…
World News ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Fury as migrant detention camp rises in Florida Everglades June 27, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Environmental campaigners, immigrant rights advocates, and a Native American tribe have condemned the construction of a controversial outdoor migrant detention facility deep within the Florida Everglades, branded by state officials…
Nigeria News Over 100,000 vehicles converted to CNG in one year – FG June 27, 2025 Oloye The Federal Government has announced the successful conversion of over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the past year, marking what it described as a…
World News UN warns of soaring child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia June 27, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The United Nations has warned that armed groups in Colombia are increasingly turning to social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook to recruit children into their ranks. According to…
World News Senators divided over Trump’s Iran strikes after delayed intelligence briefing June 27, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Republican and Democratic senators have offered sharply conflicting views on President Donald Trump’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, following a delayed and contentious behind-closed-doors intelligence briefing on Capitol Hill. The…
