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Dubai was hit by flooding overnight after “torrential rain” hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue a warning. Dramatic image posted online by Dubai Media Office and other lightning struck the 829m/2,722ft Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Authorities in the UAE activated emergency measures and issued safety alerts across the country, Gulf News …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Deputy Governor of Kano resigns The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from his post. The deputy governor’s media aide, Ibrahim Shuaibu, confirmed the news to journalists on Friday in Kano.Read more 2. PDP Crisis: The Turaki-led faction heads to the Supreme Court The National …

Life is structured in such a way that conflict is inevitable. Whether we recognize it or not, every individual is engaged in some form of battle. The Christian path, in particular, is not a passive experience, but an active spiritual commitment. Scripture reminds us that we are not on a playground, but on a battlefield.From the moment one responds to …

Leading politician and philanthropist, Peter Obi, has extended financial support totaling $20 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential favorite, who had previously donated $10 million to the College, made another donation of $10 million during his return visit on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Speaking during Obi’s visit on Thursday, the …

Investors lost N157 billion as equity market capitalization reduced slightly. The market strengthened in two of the five trading sessions as equity capitalization fell to N128.9 trillion from N129.1 trillion recorded last week. The All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.12% closing the week at 200,913.06 points from 201,156.86 points recorded in the previous week. The Nigerian equity market started the …

Pro-Iran hackers say they have infiltrated FBI director Kash Patel’s account after posting his personal photos and documents online. The release includes years-old photos of Patel, along with work CVs, and other personal notes – many of which appear to be more than a decade old. In a message posted on Friday, it hacker Handala’s group wrote: “Kash Patel, the …

Turkish Super Lig top scorer Paul Onuachu is Saudi club Al Ahli’s top transfer target, with several clubs in the German Bundesliga and French Ligue 1 already showing interest. Four Bundesliga teams, including Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen, have been monitoring Trabzonspor’s 31-year-old Nigerian striker for some time. These clubs are reportedly preparing to make an approach to …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the first 2026 series of the Senior School Certificate Examination, popularly known as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, for private candidates. The computer-based exam was conducted across Nigeria between January 28 and February 14, 2026, with 10,480 candidates, including persons with special needs, taking the exam at …

Police have released a photo of Tiger Woods hours after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a dramatic car crash in Florida. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said a Land Rover, driven by the golf legend, tried to overtake a truck “at a high rate of speed” before it swerved and rolled onto its side …

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