Category: Headline
UN Adopts Map Aimed at More Accurate Representation of Africa
The United Nations has voted to adopt a map designed to provide a more accurate representation of Africa, despite strong opposition from the United States, which criticised the move as contributing to the institution’s declining credibility. This handout graphic provided by Equal Earth shows the Equal Earth cartographic projection. Photo by HANDOUT / EQUAL EARTH…
FULL LIST: ADC Unveils 28 Governorship Candidates For 2027 Elections
The African Democratic Congress has released its governorship and deputy governorship candidates across 28 states, featuring prominent figures including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Abubakar Malami, Isa Ashiru and Great Ogboru. ADC logo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released the list of its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general elections across several states.…
Deadlocked Jury Forces Mistrial In US Mother’s Triple-Murder Trial
The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, though the judge temporarily delayed the ruling to allow an emergency appeal. Kevin Reddington, defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, and Lindsay Clancy look…
Customs Intercept Smuggled Vehicles Bearing Presidency Plate Numbers
The Nigeria Customs Service says smugglers used official-looking Presidency plate numbers on vehicles in an apparent attempt to evade customs checks, as the Kano/Jigawa Area Command intensified its anti-smuggling operations. Nigeria Customs The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command has intercepted smuggled vehicles with Presidency Plate numbers in attempt to invade the service control. Besides, the…
First Niger Bridge To Close For Two Weeks As Emergency Repairs Begin
The First Niger Bridge in Onitsha will be shut from September 7 to 21 for emergency repairs, with motorists directed to use the Second Niger Bridge through Obosi and Asaba during the closure. A truck drives through the Onitsha Bridge in Onitsha, Nigeria, on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP) The Anambra…
‘Miracle’ As Two Trapped Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel
The two hydropower workers were pulled from a debris-filled tunnel nine days after devastating floods struck Nepal, with both reported to be in stable condition as rescue operations continue. This handout photograph taken and released by the Nepal Army on September 4, 2026 shows army personnel carrying a worker who was trapped inside a…
Ghana Tightens Gold Export Rules to Boost Local Value
Ghana has tightened its gold export rules, requiring certain artisanal gold to be refined locally before shipment abroad as the country seeks to create jobs, strengthen domestic processing and retain more value from its gold industry. Ghana’s Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi inspect Gold Coast Refinery with other officials…
ICC Rejects Anonymous Petition Seeking Probe Into Nigeria
The International Criminal Court has dismissed an anonymous petition seeking an investigation into alleged systemic kidnappings in Nigeria, ruling that the request was improperly brought before the court and lacked legal basis. International Criminal Court (ICC) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed an anonymous petition seeking an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity arising from systemic kidnappings…
Abuja Floods: Onoh Urges Wike, Kingibe To End Blame Game
Former presidential spokesman Denge Josef Onoh has called for an independent investigation into Abuja’s recurring floods, urging FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senator Ireti Kingibe to focus on accountability for planning failures, blocked waterways and development on flood-prone areas. Former spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-East, Denge Josef Onoh, has called for an independent…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, formally assenting to a budget worth ₦1.84 trillion.
The governor performed the exercise on Thursday at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after the Rivers State House of Assembly unanimously passed it during a resumed sitting in the state capital. The budget, christened the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” is expected to guide the state’s spending priorities…
Latest News
Stay Connected
Categories
Africa African Asia Athletic Basketball Boxing Business Cricket Crime Crime watch Ebola Economy Education Ekiti 2026 Election Entertainment Environment Europe Feature Fifa world cup 2026 Football Government Heading Headline Health Local Middle East North American Osun election 2026 Political report Politics South America Sport Sports Tech Technology Tennis Top story U.S. UK News Uncategorized UNGA Washington World cup World News
About the Author
Opeyemi Precious
Precious Opeyemi is an independent media entrepreneur, journalist, and the founder of Scoop Lounge. Driven by a commitment to credible, balanced, and high-impact journalism, she established the platform to deliver rapid-response news summaries across multiple global sectors. Read full
Search the Archives
Access over the years of investigative journalism and breaking reports
You May Have Missed
