Canadian health authorities have launched an investigation into the deaths of two individuals — including a Nigerian international student — following plasma donations at private collection centres in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Plasma is the liquid component of blood and accounts for slightly more than half of its total volume. Health Canada said it received two reports…
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta No fewer than 20 motorists have been convicted for various traffic offences by the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The offenders were convicted during the Phase II sitting of the FRSC Mobile Court held at the Itori Unit Command and presided over by Chief Magistrate O.T….
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, has claimed responsibility for the downing of a United States military refueling aircraft in western Iraq on Thursday. In a statement, the group said it shot down the KC-135 aircraft “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace”. The claim came as conflicting…
The Ministry of Works has provided clarifications regarding the dispute related to the construction of the Umuahia-Ikwuano and Ikot-Ekpene Highway. The administration of Governor Alex Otti has recently included the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene federal road among the projects newly initiated by the state government. However, Chidi Uwaeziozi, the Controller of Works in the Federal Ministry of…
Turkey’s defence ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces in the third such incident of the Middle East war. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean,”…
Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the US. The Iranian team also said in the social media post on Thursday that the United States should not be allowed to co-host…
By Idris Salisu, Gusau A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has hinted at a possible governorship bid in the 2027 elections, saying he may run a primary under APC alongside Governor Dauda Lawal or any other aspirant. Speaking to supporters of the Wamban Shinkafi Movement For…
By Enitan Abdultawab Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong run at the Indian Wells Open after defeating Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko 7–6(0), 6–4 to book a place in the semi-finals. The world number one was pushed by the 19-year-old, who had enjoyed a breakthrough run at the tournament, but Sabalenka held her nerve in key moments….
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku abubakar, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with immediate effect. This was contained in a resignation letter dated March 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Jada 1 Ward. Abubakar announced his decision to step down from…
Danish chef Rene Redzepi, co-founder of the world renowned Noma restaurant, said on Thursday he was quitting following allegations of abuse of staff. “After more than two decades of building and leading this restaurant, I’ve decided to step away,” Redzepi said in an Instagram post that acknowledged past problems. A protest was held on Wednesday at the…
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