New photos of Omawumi sparks pregnancy rumours – She reacts
New photos of Nigerian singer Omawumi Megbele, known by her stage name Omawumi, sparked pregnancy rumours among her fans. Fans were quick to point out...
As bodies pile up, Germany’s eastern COVID hot spots struggle for answers
For some in Meissen the caskets piling up in the eastern German city’s sole crematorium are a tragic reminder of what happens when the coronavirus...
Temperatures dropping as wet and windy weather hits
Western areas of the South Island are likely to bear the brunt of this week's wet and windy weather, but temperatures will drop well below...
Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee was sentenced to two and a half years in jail for extortion and misappropriation.
Samsung’s vice president and successor to the multinational phone brand, Lee Jae-yong, goes to jail after being sentenced by the Seoul High Court in South...
Annual pro-gun event at Virginia fizzles in wake of U.S. Capitol siege
Only a few dozen gun-rights activists converged on the Virginia state capital on Monday for an annual demonstration that typically draws thousands, with this year’s...
Lower speed limits on some state highways frustrate locals
It's been a summer of change for drivers, with some state highways across Aotearoa having had their speed limit recently reduced. New Zealand Transport Agency...
Expanded pre-departure Covid-19 testing starts next week
Pre-departure testing for passengers travelling to NZ from nearly all countries will come into force at 11.59pm on Monday 25 January. Photo: RNZ / Liu...
Two dead after crash on Wellington motorway
A car drove the wrong way down a Wellington motorway for nearly 8km before fatally crashing into another vehicle on Tuesday morning, police say. Police...
Trump’s last Exec move as President of the United States exposed
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, will grant about 100 pardons and commutations on Tuesday, his last full day in office. Beneficiaries are...
Baby Trump blimp acquired by Museum of London
The Donald Trump baby blimp, which flew over Parliament Square in London during the US president's visit to the UK, has found a new home....
NDLEA Chairman, Marwa resumes office, hints on plans against illicit drugs
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has promised to reposition the agency for an efficient fight against illicit drug...
Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury’s heavyweight bout deal locked in
Eddie Hearn, the promoter of the Heavyweight World Champion, Anthony Joshua, said that his client’s contract to fight WBC Champion Tyson Fury in this year’s...
School reopening: Your children are safe – Private school owners tell parents
The Nigerian Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has assured parents and guardians of the safety of their children and wards as schools resume...
Global stocks waver as COVID-19 fears trump recovery hopes
Global stock markets wavered on Monday as soaring COVID-19 cases offset investor hopes of a quick economic recovery, even after data showing that the Chinese...
U.S. Capitol lockdown lifted, fire nearby contained
The U.S. Capitol complex was shut down for about an hour on Monday out of an abundance of caution after a small fire broke out...
Wellington shootings: Police call on public for more information
Police are appealing for the public's help in investigating three drive-by shootings in one day in Wellington last week. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller All...
Those who have threatened Kukah must be arrested-Southern Kaduna Union
The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has called on law enforcement authorities to apprehend anyone who “threatened” Mathew Kukah, bishop of Sokoto’s Catholic diocese....
Kremlin foe Navalny held in pre-trial detention, Moscow tells West to butt out
A Russian judge remanded Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in pre-trial detention for 30 days on Monday for violating the terms of a suspended jail sentence,...
Police officer justified in kicking man in head and shoulder while being arrested – IPCA
An officer was justified in kicking a man in the head lying face down with his hands behind his head while being arrested, the police...
Court indicts a 40-year-old man for defrauding 186 people
Taofeeq Adepoju, a 40-year-old man, was brought before the Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding 186 persons. The convicted individual is alleged to have defrauded...
Labour shortages a drag on economy – survey
Business confidence remains pessimistic but is continuing to improve led by a positive outlook for the construction sector. Photo: 123RF The Institute of Economic Research's...
Canada’s Alberta urges Trudeau to press Biden, save Keystone XL pipeline
Canada’s main oil-producing province Alberta urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to mount a last-ditch effort to save an $8 billion pipeline and threatened...
Independent pandemic review panel critical of China, WHO delays
An independent panel said on Monday that Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully in January to curb the initial COVID-19 outbreak,...
Helen Clark-led Covid-19 independent review panel criticises China, WHO
An independent panel says Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully in January to curb the initial Covid-19 outbreak, and criticised the...
Woman may have tried to sell Pelosi computer device to Russians, FBI says
U.S. law enforcement is investigating whether a woman took a laptop computer or hard drive from U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during...
U.S. and China clash at WHO over scientific mission in Wuhan
The United States called on China on Monday to allow an expert team from the World Health Organization (WHO) to interview “care givers, former patients...
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