The United States has approved a $1.96 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the kingdom’s air defense capabilities as regional tensions escalate with Yemen’s Houthi movement. The sale, approved by the U.S. State Department, includes up to 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II laser-guided rockets and related support equipment. According to the…
Armed gunmen have abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc official and four students after attacking the school while candidates were writing the ongoing NECO Senior School Certificate Examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack occurred at about 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Defending Argentina will play Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at the New York, New Jersey Stadium, reports News Legend. England created the clearer cut chances but there were no shots on target in the first half of an tense World Cup semi-final duel. The…
Cuba has been plunged into another nationwide blackout after the collapse of its national electricity grid, deepening an energy crisis driven by critically low fuel supplies and an aging power infrastructure. The outage affected nearly the entire island, disrupting electricity for around 10 million people and marking yet another major grid failure in recent days….
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has encouraged corps members to embrace entrepreneurship and build multiple income streams instead of relying solely on their monthly allowance. Speaking during a working visit to the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat, Nafiu urged serving corps members to identify market needs and…
National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has sparked widespread debate after saying his life experience and practical knowledge have made him “more knowledgeable than many graduates,” despite having little formal education. Speaking at the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke in…
Nigeria’s pension industry has reached a new milestone, with total pension assets rising to ₦31.48 trillion following recent reforms by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The Commission also disclosed that 938,229 new contributors joined the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) over the past two years, bringing total membership to 11.32 million. Speaking at a State House…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised fresh concerns over the spread of Lassa fever after the disease claimed 221 lives across the country within the first six months of 2026. The latest figures indicate a continuing rise in fatalities despite ongoing surveillance and response efforts. According to recent outbreak reports,…
China has confirmed that Chinese-born American seismologist Dr. Youlin Chen remains in detention on espionage charges, rejecting U.S. claims that he has been wrongfully detained. Chen has been held since November 2024, when he was arrested at Beijing International Airport during a personal visit to China. Chen, a U.S. citizen and Boston-based scientist, is known…
A viral video showing popular Nigerian forex trader Jeffrey Benson being confronted by suspected agberos in traffic has reignited concerns over street extortion and motorists’ safety in Lagos. The 46-second clip, reportedly recorded in Ikorodu, shows several men surrounding Benson’s luxury SUV, banging on the vehicle and allegedly demanding money before allowing him to continue….
