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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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While using pry bars to help a crane lift a gearbox, the gearbox released and sprang upward, which could have been fatal, according to WorkSafeBC.
President Trump handpicked a firm he said had worked on his swimming pool to repair the iconic site near the Lincoln Memorial.
Impression of Nigeria since your arrival? This is my first time in Nigeria. I have been overwhelmed by the happiness, joy and love I have received since my arrival. It has been very special for me to discover this part o…
Danielle Smith said she's always taken separatism seriously and has spoken with Carney, who was in the UK 'at the time that Brexit was not taken as seriously by political leaders.'
Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP becomes the largest party in Scotland.
The night is set to be a spectacular celebration of African cinema, with millions of viewers across the continent tuning in to watch the event unfold. The post AMVCA 2026: Fashion, film, star power collide in Lagos tonig…
The targeted Americans are accused misdeeds that can qualify them to lose citizenship, but denaturalization has rarely been invoked in the past.
The Toronto Tempo make history tonight, hosting the Washington Mystics in the franchise’s first-ever regular-season game at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
By Benjamin Njoku Angela Okorie, once known for her controversial lifestyle is now winning hearts through a series of inspiring posts on Instagram. Lately, every captivating photo the actress-turned-singer shares on her …
The U.S. government has made public dozens of previously classified files about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — formerly known as UFOs — in what the Trump administration is calling a historic effort at transpar…
By Benjamin Njoku Joan Johnson has spoken out about facing body shaming since her acting debut, highlighting the intense scrutiny actresses face over their appearance in Nollywood. In a chat with NollyNow, the actress re…
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
By Benjamin Njoku Tope Olowoniyan is soaring higher. Just when many thought she had given her best after debuting with the talk show “The Father’s Path” last year, the elegant actress resurfaced with her debut movie as a…
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.
Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.
By Benjamin Njoku Akpoudje Oritsemauruntosan, a Warri, Delta State-based singer and actor, draws inspiration from Ajegunle’s music scene despite never having visited the Lagos neighborhood. The Health Education graduate’…
The campaign alleged that billboards belonging to the Imole Campaign and the Accord Party were vandalised in the early hours of the day in several local government areas, including Irewole, Ayedaade, Irepodun and Osogbo.…
A former Governor of Edo, John Odigie-Oyegun led other prominent politicians to collect the form on Mr Amaechi’s behalf at the party’s national secretariat on Friday in Abuja. The post Amaechi joins ADC presidential race…
Police said Darryl Wong was punched several times, suffering injuries to his face and shoulder, and possibly losing consciousness.
PEBEC says it will commence the enforcement exercise from 14 to 15 May as part of the government’s efforts to improve trade, enhance port efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s business environment. The post FG agency to cl…
State officials urged the justices to allow them to jettison Alabama’s congressional district map, citing the Supreme Court’s recent decision that dealt a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
TMG stated that rhetoric suggesting confrontation or resistance if political outcomes do not favour certain interests could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions and encourage political violence. The pos…
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
US judge says halt of $100m in funds allotted by Congress for scholars, writers and research illegal and discriminatoryA federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by…
Manitoba's premier says institutional safety officers will be added to the Grace Hospital next week.
The slick, captured in satellite images near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has raised concerns about the condition of Iran’s oil infrastructure.
No Premier League medal, no Champions League title, but Bruno Fernandes has won other trophies and many accolades, and the FWA footballer of the year is on the brink of setting a record.
League to convene disciplinary panel at ‘earliest opportunity’Furious Boro want playoff opponents to be punished severelySouthampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an indep…
The New York Times has not authenticated the note. But some of its phrases are similar or identical to ones Jeffrey Epstein used in emails and another handwritten letter.
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.
There are six confirmed cases of hantavirus so far out of eight suspected ones following an outbreak on a cruise ship, the World Health Organization said Friday. The post WHO says six hantavirus cases confirmed so far ap…
Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.
Governor Nasir Idris dismissed speculations about Uzodimma’s alleged removal as PGF chairman, stating that the governors remained united behind him. The post APC Govs Passes Vote Of Confidence In Uzodimma, Backs Tinubu’s…
A federal appeals court declined, for now, to halt an order requiring D.H.S. to permit unannounced visits to immigration detention centers by Democrats in Congress.
The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
The ruling was a major lift to the G.O.P. efforts to build a structural advantage through redistricting.
"There are a lot of guys who are dealing with injuries or a lack of match fitness, but the truth is that when the group is together it has been proven that it competes and always wants to win," Messi said of Argentina in…
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.
Thomas Shaknovsky botched the surgery of William Bryan, 70, who died on the operating tableA Florida surgeon who is facing criminal charges after allegedly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen has said he is …
Under the partnership, both organisations will work jointly on initiatives spanning awareness-raising, value reorientation, and the sensitisation of Nigerian citizens to civic issues The post CISD partners with NOA to ad…
Immigration hard-liners have grown frustrated with the level of deportations and the Department of Homeland Security’s attempts, under its new secretary, to stay under the radar.
The proposal comes after the Justice Department said this year that a century-old law banning the practice was unconstitutional. Democratic leaders are calling it “unlawful.”
“The troops rescued 32 kidnapped victims comprising 10 females, nine males and 13 children during the operation. The post Troops rescue 32 kidnap victims, neutralise two terrorists in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard N…
The Super 4 tournament concluded a season in which the NNL operated under betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus initiative, a performance-based reward system The post Sporting Lagos emerge NNL champions as betPawa rewards clubs, p…
Senior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party loses control of 25 English councils and humbled in WalesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesMapped: how Labour lost ground in different di…
Men were convicted in Miami federal court for plotting to kill Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince home in 2021Four south Florida men were convicted on Friday of plotting to kill the Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, in …
In the coming days I will be setting out our path to break with the status quo once and for all by building a stronger and fairer UKThese were very tough election results. It hurts to lose brilliant local candidates and …
Also, what health experts want you to know about hantavirus. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
The latest stats from Calgary police show a disturbing trend involving youth crime in the city — it has shifted away from property crime and towards more violent crimes.
Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.