US, Philippines Stage Missile Drills Near Taiwan During War Games

Kingsley Oyong Akam2 May 2026

BATANES, Philippines — Philippine and US forces on Saturday showcased the NMESIS anti-ship missile system in Batanes province, near Taiwan, during annual war games, as tensions simmer over the self-governed island that China views as its own territory. The Philippines’ northernmost province, with about 20,000 residents, sits around 100 miles south of Taiwan, along the...

Musk vs OpenAI: Billion-Dollar Trial Opens in California

Kingsley Oyong Akam2 May 2026

A trial that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence opened in a California courtroom this week, with Elon Musk squaring off against ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in a $150 billion lawsuit. Musk took the witness stand for more than seven hours over three days, testifying in his lawsuit against OpenAI,...

Ugandan Court Hands Death Sentence in Nursery School Killings

Kingsley Oyong Akam1 May 2026

KAMPALA– A court in Kampala has sentenced a man to death for the murder of four toddlers at a nursery school, in a brutal attack that triggered national outrage and renewed fears over children’s safety. The convict, Christopher Okello Onyum, 39, was found guilty of fatally stabbing children aged between two and three years during...

Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants Set Up Checkpoints Around Bamako, Urge Uprising in Mali

Kingsley Oyong Akam1 May 2026

DAKAR — Al-Qaeda-linked militants have called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and transition to Sharia law, as multiple security sources said the group had set up checkpoints around the capital and seized a northern town. The latest incidents come just days after Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) launched unprecedented assaults across...

Nigerian Workers Mark May Day Amid Hardship, Insecurity and Rising Cost of Living

Vivian Orok Nyong1 May 2026

Nigerian workers on Thursday joined their counterparts worldwide to commemorate this year’s May Day under mounting economic and social pressure, as insecurity, inflation, and deepening poverty continue to erode livelihoods and the dignity of labour. Across key sectors — from agriculture and manufacturing to offices and the informal economy — workers say the promise of...

PSG’s Worst Fear Confirmed: Hakimi Out of Bayern Munich Second Leg as Hamstring Injury Rocks Luis Enrique’s Side

Favour Api Udie1 May 2026

He played through the pain when PSG needed him most, but now Achraf Hakimi’s hamstring tear has dealt Luis Enrique’s side a potentially decisive blow as they prepare to defend a 5-4 lead at the Allianz Arena on May 6. Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg...

Pastor Jerry Eze Disburses Over ₦1 Billion Grant to 240 Nigerian Entrepreneurs, Raises Transparency Questions

Rita Eze1 May 2026

Nigerian cleric Jerry Eze has disbursed over ₦1 billion in grants to 240 entrepreneurs across the country through the Jerry Eze Foundation, in what is being described as one of the largest faith-based business support initiatives in recent years. According to organisers, each beneficiary received approximately ₦4 million to either expand an existing business or...

Justice Crack Disappearance: Brigadier General W.A. Adegoke and Nigerian Army Accused of Cover-up Over Poor Soldier Feeding in Battle Zones

Kingsley Oyong Akam1 May 2026

NIGERIA – Three days after he vanished, the family of social activist Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known online as “Justice Crack,” is still searching for answers. The 37-year-old father and vocal government critic left his Abuja home on April 28 for a mysterious meeting and has not been seen since – his last known location...

Nigeria Backs Homegrown Defence Tech Firm as Military Adopts Autonomous Systems

Kingsley Oyong Akam1 May 2026

Nigeria is backing a homegrown defence technology firm as the military adopts autonomous systems to combat insurgency and improve battlefield efficiency. Nigerian defense technology startup Terra Industries on Monday unveiled new autonomous defense systems, including interceptor drones, mine-detection vehicles and battlefield intelligence software at a demonstration attended by senior military officials and government representatives. The...

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