Over 70 worshipers killed by unknown gun men, at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State

Suspected terrorists have attacked a church in Ondo State, with a yet-to-be-ascertained number of people killed while scores were injured.

Instagram rolls out new feature, 'Amber Alert' to help raise awareness for missing children

Instagram has rolled out a new feature called 'Amber Alert' to help raise awareness for missing children in the user's region.

LeBron James is officially a billionaire! The star athlete is the only billionaire currently in the NBA!!

Congratulations are in order for LeBron James. Today (June 2), it was announced that the NBA champ has officially joined the billionaires club.

Wizkid gets nominated for the 2022 BET Awards! See full nomination list

The 2022 BET Award nominations are in and like every year that came before it, the competition is filled to the brim with a plethora of our favorite talented actors, artists, athletes, and projects.

At least 31 killed, including children, in stampede during charity event in a church in Rivers State, PH, Nigeria

At least 31 people have been killed during a stampede at a charity event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city on Saturday (May 28), according to the Associated Press.

#Expo2020Dubai's spectacular opening ceremony bags 29 Global Telly Awards (9 Gold, 12 Silver, 8 Bronze)!

Two months after the curtain came down on Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, is still celebrating its glorious success after receiving 29 Global Telly Awards across multiple categories for its spectacular Opening Ceremony.

African student in Dubai jailed for 45 days for travelling to Canada on forged entry visa

A student has been sentenced to 45 days in prison in Dubai for using a forged visa to enter a foreign country.

Photos: GLO Nigeria accountant, Folake Abiola commits suicide

A 47-year-old accountant, identified as Afolake Abiola and allegedly working in GLO 1 (part of GLO World), has ended it all by consuming a poisonous substance.

Elon Musk sued by Twitter shareholders

Elon Musk is trying to buy Twitter at a cheaper price and now he’s being sued.

New PHOTOS of the chaotic shooting scene of students escaping from the Texas elementary school

New photos show the chaotic scene as students escaped from the Texas elementary school where a gunman shot and killed 19 students and two teachers.

Nigeria’s ruling party APC postpones presidential primary elections

Nigeria’s ruling party on Saturday postponed for a week a primary vote to choose its candidate to replace President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2023 presidential elections.

Husband of teacher slain in Texas elementary school massacre dies 'due to grief'

The husband of a heroic fourth grade teacher who was killed protecting her students during a massacre at a Texas elementary school has also died, members of the teacher's family said Thursday.

Photos: Texas elementary school shooter posted intentions to Facebook

Texas elementary school shooter Salvador Rolando Ramos was a loner who left home a few months ago following an intense argument with his mother over Wi-Fi, according to the man who has been dating her just over a year.

UAE: Full list of new fees to issue work permits for Nigerians et al

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Wednesday announced new service fees to issue work permits.

PHOTOS: Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead including 19 children & 2 adults

At least 21 people, including 19 children, are dead after an active shooter incident on Tuesday sent a Texas elementary school into lockdown, authorities confirmed.

UAE detects first case of monkeypox in a 29 y.o female visitor from West Africa

The UAE has reported its first case of viral zoonotic disease monkeypox.

Abu Dhabi gas explosion: 2 killed & over 100 injured in the blast during lunchtime at a popular restaurant

An Indian expat is among the two people killed in a gas explosion at a restaurant in Abu Dhabi City on Monday.

Photos from Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's 3rd wedding ceremony! This time in Portofino, Italy!!

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are married — for the third time.

Russia permanently bans 963 Americans, including Biden & Harris, from entering the country

Russia bans 963 Americans, including Biden and Harris — but not Trump!

Mauritius is the happiest country in Africa while Zimbabwe is the unhappiest! See full list

The 10th edition of the World Happiness Report, a publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has used statistical analysis to determine the world's happiest countries.

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky welcome baby boy

Superstar Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their first child, after a pregnancy the singer flaunted in a radical revamp of normally covered-up maternity style.

Great NEWS! Qatar lifts more COVID-19 restrictions, eases mask mandatory, scraps PCR test!!

Qatar announced that a negative PCR test is no longer required from unvaccinated people to enter public areas from May 21, as part of new measures on easing COVID-19 curbs.

I wish the Nigerian Embassy in Abu Dhabi would emulate this from the Ugandan Embassy

Nigerians in the UAE can recall the post I did last year about Nigerian passport renewal process in the UAE and how it is not a walk in the park!

Are you ready for The Real Housewives of Dubai? June 1 come fast please

Reality show The Real Housewives of Dubai will release on June 1, as per an Instagram post by Bravo TV.

McDonald’s announces exit from Russia after more than 30 years

McDonald’s became the symbol of glasnost in action 30 years ago when it opened its first restaurant in Moscow.

PHOTOS From Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's Official Wedding

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are officially husband and wife.

#BMAs: #BillboardMusicAwards 2022: See the Complete List of Winners

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards are a wrap!

#AMVCA 2022 Winners: Full list of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award Winners

The 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards ceremony, which held on Saturday night, honoured some of the finest in the African film industry.

Meet UAE's newly elected president, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been chosen to replace his half-brother as the president of the United Arab Emirates, the leaders of the seven sheikhdoms that comprise the country announced on Saturday.

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies today aged 73

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates President whose modernization policies helped transform his country into a regional powerhouse, died on Friday aged 73, state media WAM said.

#InternationalNursesDay: African lady wins World's Best Nurse! Awarded $250,000 in Dubai

Happy International Nurses Day to all the nurses world over!!!

LEAKED PHOTOS & VIDEOS (18+): Jesse Williams goes completely NAKED on stage in Broadway’s Take Me Out

Full-frontal video of actor Jesse Williams has leaked online after a Broadway audience member broke the show's strict no-phone policy.

2022 GLAAD Media Awards: See the full list of winners

LGBTQ+ ally Judith Light laid down the law and showed who the boss was during the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony.

Australian model Shanina Shaik & Matthew Adesuyan are expecting their first baby

Australian model Shanina Shaik announced that she and boyfriend Matthew Adesuyan are expecting their first child together in an Instagram post on Sunday.

New UK visa exempts graduates from Nigerian universities

The United Kingdom is set to commence issuance of a new visa that allows holders of bachelor degrees, masters and doctorates to travel to the country and work in fields such as science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

French president Macron is the country's first head of state in 20 years to win a second mandate

French President Emmanuel Macron is on Saturday to be inaugurated for a new term after his election victory over the far right made him the first French head of state in 20 years to win a second mandate.

PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian & her boo, Pete Davidson make red carpet debut at WH Correspondents’ Dinner

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson took Washington D.C. by storm as they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.

Good or bad news? Elon Musk reportedly contemplating monetizing Twitter

Elon Musk is trying to figure out how to make Twitter more money — and his proposed solutions include charging users for ‘viral’ tweets as well as charging to embed tweets on websites.

PHOTOS From Rihanna's Baby Shower

Pregnant Rihanna and A$AP Rocky hosted a rave-themed baby shower last Friday night, just two days after the rapper’s arrest.

Earth, Wind & Fire saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk dead at 71

"September," Earth, Wind & Fire's effervescent ode to the last night of summer, is an enduring jam for all seasons.

Huh? People are selling their #Expo2020Dubai items for as high as Aed25,000!

WOWZA, I'm not sure I can sell any of my Expo 2020 souvenirs! Can you?

Twitter sold to Elon Musk for $44 billion

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, struck a deal on Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet.

Check out UAE's new visas for Nigerians & everyone! Visa rules will be effective in September

The UAE Cabinet has approved one of the biggest overhauls of the visa residency system in years.

Photos: Over 100 people killed in explosion in oil refinery in Rivers State, Nigeria

More than 100 people were killed overnight in an explosion at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria’s Rivers state, a local government official and an environmental group said on Saturday.

Announced: 9-day Eid Al Fitr break in Dubai, UAE

Dubai has become the latest Emirate to approve a nine-day Eid Al Fitr break for federal government staff.

Eid Al Fitr 2022 in UAE: This year, Ramadan is expected to last 30 days

The Emirates Astronomical Society recently announced Eid Al Fitr would likely begin on May 2.

Hotel occupancy hit 15-year high in March, thanks to #Expo2020Dubai

Hotel occupancy in Dubai reached a 15-year high last month on the back of Expo 2020.

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2 Africans in the 10 finalists selected across the world announced for $250,000 global nursing award

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has announced the top 10 finalists selected from across the world.

Photos: Christian Tobechukwu Obumseli stabbed to death by his white American Instagram-model girlfriend

An American man of Nigerian descent has died after he was stabbed at a Miami high-rise in what officials are calling a domestic dispute.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, Smith resigns from The Academy! He gets banned & responds to this Oscar ban

Will Smith has been banned by the Academy from the Oscars and any related Academy events for the next 10 years.