US Minimum Wage Increases for 8.3M Workers in 2026
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
James Fitzpatrick, 36, fails to return to HMP Castle Huntly. Police warn public not to approach him. Last seen boarding bus to Ardrossan. Share info.
Tennis legend Venus Williams receives a wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open, becoming the oldest woman ever to compete in the tournament. Read her inspiring story.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed vows to accelerate economic growth and ensure peace in 2026, promising to ease hardship and implement summit resolutions. Read his full New Year message.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye's 2026 prophecy predicts returning 'japa' Nigerians and reduced hunger, sparking online debate. Read public reactions and analysis.
Plan your year with Nigeria's official 2026 public holidays list. Includes Good Friday, Eid, Democracy Day, Christmas, and all federal government-declared breaks.
Seer Samuel King of Dynamite Glory Ministry declares 2026 a 'convergence year' of wealth transfer and awakening. Get the full prophecy and insights from other clerics.
Discover the first 10 countries to enter 2026 as the world celebrates New Year. Kiribati's Kiritimati atoll led the global countdown. Read the full list and see how Nigeria followed.
A Nigerian man's viral post reveals his barber adding a 7.5% VAT charge from January 1, 2026, sparking debate on the new tax law's reach. Read more about the public reaction.
Popular comedian-turned-cleric Woli Arole has unveiled his prophecies for 2026, predicting turbulence, the deaths of two presidents, and scandals in the entertainment industry. Read the full details and public reactions here.
Governor Abdullahi Sule signs Nasarawa's N545.2bn 2026 budget, while Kano Assembly passes a historic N1.47trn spending plan. Details on allocations and legislative actions inside.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.
A National Open University student died after collapsing during a test at the Victoria Island centre. Eyewitnesses allege a lecturer delayed help. Read the full investigation.
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commits to working with stakeholders for lasting peace between farmers and herders. Read about the summit and the state's anti-open grazing law.
Despite US-China tensions, Chinese open-source AI like DeepSeek and Alibaba's Qwen are winning over American companies with low cost and customizability. Discover why firms are switching.
Primate Elijah Ayodele releases 2026 prophecies, warning President Tinubu and Atiku of betrayal, predicting political tension, protests, and a clash with Aliko Dangote ahead of 2027 elections.
The Peoples Democratic Party has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu's ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, labelling it a plan that deepens hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Read the full analysis.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' to the National Assembly, targeting N58.18 trillion in spending with priorities on security, human capital, and infrastructure. Read the full details.
Australian police arrest seven men allegedly planning violence at Bondi Beach, days after a deadly terror attack. Read the full details of the foiled plot and ongoing investigation.
Ghanaian Apostle Elijah Kofi King unveils a dramatic 2026 prophecy for Nigeria, warning of bloodshed, flooding, and a major anti-corruption exposé. Read the full forecast and its implications.
A passenger on Alaska Airlines Flight 87 attempted to open a cabin door mid-air, leading to restraint by fellow travellers and his arrest. Read the shocking details of the incident.
Nigeria's Senate has approved the CBN's exchange rate projection of N1,512/$ for 2026 and reduced the oil price benchmark to $60 per barrel. Get the full details on the 2026-2028 MTEF framework.
Six inmates at Kuje Correctional Centre graduate with degrees from NOUN, proving education reforms lives. Read their inspiring story of hope and rehabilitation.
Six inmates at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre have earned university degrees from NOUN, showcasing education's power for rehabilitation. Read their inspiring stories of hope and purpose.
Mariah Carey will perform at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 6. The pop icon announced the news in a festive Instagram video.
A Jehovah's Witness member writes an open letter to cancer patient Aunty Esther, detailing how she can get full financial and medical support from the congregation after public backlash.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is out! England will face Ghana and Croatia, while Argentina meets Algeria. See the full group stage fixtures and analysis here.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete, setting up a challenging path for Ghana against England and Croatia. Brazil and England also face tough groups. Full details inside.