FG Launches “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, Targets 1 Million Export-Linked Jobs by 2030
The Federal Government has launched the “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, a national initiative aimed at connecting qualified Nigerian professionals, skilled workers, digital experts, creatives and service providers with international employers and clients. The initiative is expected to expand access to global jobs, service contracts and outsourcing opportunities while enabling Nigerians to work and deliver services […]
Keffe D Found Guilty Of The Murder Of Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict was delivered on Monday, August 31, after jurors deliberated for less than three hours. Davis, the only person charged in connection with Shakur’s death, […]
Nigerian National Sentenced to 8 Years for $7.5m Email Scam Targeting US Charities
A 32-year-old Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026. U.S. District […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold Military’s ban on Transgender Soldiers
The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to uphold its policy barring transgender Americans from serving in the military, setting up another major legal battle over transgender rights before the conservative-leaning court. The administration is appealing a ruling by a federal court in Washington, DC, which blocked the policy after […]
US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission
The United States is set to withdraw about 200 troops deployed to Nigeria as part of its counterterrorism operations, following what US officials described as significant gains against Islamist militants in the region. According to The New York Times, the Pentagon plans to complete the withdrawal by late September, signalling a reduction in the US […]
Cyberattack Hits Three UK Airports, Exposes Data Of 8.7 Million Customers
A cyberattack targeting three major airports in the United Kingdom has compromised the personal information of approximately 8.7 million customers, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the operator of the affected airports, has disclosed. The affected facilities are Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport. According to MAG, an unauthorised third party gained access to […]
Russian Military Officer Killed in St Petersburg Car Explosion
A Russian military lieutenant colonel has been killed in a car explosion in St Petersburg, local news outlet Fontanka reported on Thursday. The explosion occurred at about 10 a.m. local time near a supermarket in the Sushary neighbourhood. The officer’s wife, who was also inside the vehicle, sustained serious injuries in the blast. Preliminary reports […]
Meta agrees to $16.7B settlement over claims social media platforms harm children
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a landmark case brought by attorneys general from 29 US states, who accused the technology giant of deliberately designing its platforms to be addictive to children. Under the proposed settlement, Meta will introduce a series of changes aimed at […]
Master of Escapes Arrested After Breaking Out of Prison 4 Times
Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the “Master of Escapes” after he allegedly broke out of prison four times in Italy and Belgium. The man was arrested in Tarragona, northeastern Spain, on Wednesday following a European arrest warrant issued by Italian authorities. His most recent escape came in December from a maximum-security prison in […]
Zelenskyy Gives Elon Musk Ukraine Highest Honour
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, in recognition of his role in providing Starlink satellite internet services to the country following Russia’s invasion in 2022. Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, has become a critical component of Ukraine’s military operations, supporting communications […]