Trump Justice Dept adds firing squads for federal executions

The Trump Justice Department announced on Friday, April 24, its intention to expand the application of the death penalty in federal capital cases, proposing the addition of firing squads, electrocution,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury will be the biggest fight for their legacy – Former heavyweight champion David Haye declares

Former heavyweight champion David Haye has emphasized the necessity of a showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, calling it the most significant matchup available for both fighters.    …

US freezes $344 Million in Cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The Trump administration has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to Iran, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure on Tehran.       The move comes as diplomatic…

EFCC arrests former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over ‘N36bn and $30m fraud’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested businessman Tunde Ayeni, a former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, over allegations of multi-billion naira fraud.     Ayeni was…

‘Chef of the Year’ Jeffrey MacDonald accused of murd£ring wife inside campus hotel room

The man who won the 2025 “Chef of the Year” at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst is accused of murd£ring his wife inside an on-campus hotel on Wednesday, April…

Defence Headquarters begins trial of 36 officers over alleged coup plot

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) today, April 24, commenced the trial of 36 military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu.       The 36…

CBN increases ATM card issuance fee to N1,500 as it scraps maintenance charge

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the fee for the issuance or replacement of debit and credit cards from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 as part of a revised framework governing…

Nigeria named among top 10 countries facing global food crisis

Nigeria and nine other countries now account for two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally, a UN-backed yearly report said Friday, April 24.   The 2026 Global Report on…

‘Kanu in Jail, Imam Who Offered N1m for Pastor’s Head Free’ — Mike Arnold Says Nigeria at Crossroads

A former United States mayor, Mike Arnold, has declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads, noting that the country is facing two scenarios – “America’s greatest African ally, innovative, peaceful…

Rising Insecurity Sparks Fear, Anger as Kwara Residents Protest

Residents of Kwara South on Friday took to the streets in anger and fear over rising insecurity, staging a protest to demand urgent government intervention amid a worsening wave of…