Politics

Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala

Secret Service agent at White House correspondents' dinner was 'definitively' hit by suspect's bullet, prosecutor says.

Al Jazeera•5/3/2026

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Uzoho claims first Cypriot title with Omonia Nicosia

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has won the 2025/26 Cypriot First Division title with Omonia Nicosia, DAILY POST reports. Omonia Nicosia claimed the title after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aris Limassol. It marks the first time Uzoho has won the title with Omonia since joining the club in 2021. The Shamrock ended their five-year […] Uzoho claims first Cypriot title with Omonia Nicosia

Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says

Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.

Al Jazeera•5/3/2026

Efurun shooting: Nigerian Police parades dismissed officers, assures justice

The Nigerian Police Force has provided an update on the killing of a suspect by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. DAILY POST reported that on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi received a parcel from a friend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, delivered to him by a driver. […] Efurun shooting: Nigerian Police parades dismissed officers, assures justice

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SPFL: Iheanacho scores winner as Celtic edge 10-man Hibernian 2-1

Kelechi Iheanacho’s late strike secures a crucial 2-1 win for Celtic against 10-man Hibernian in the SPFL, keeping the title race pressure on. Read More: https://punchng.com/spfl-iheanacho-scores-winner-as-celtic-edge-10-man-hibernian-2-1/

PUNCH•5/3/2026

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Business Day Nigeria•5/3/2026

ICRC: MMA2 resolution under Tinubu reinforces investor confidence

Jobson Ewalefoh, director-general of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for resolving the long-standing concession read more ICRC: MMA2 resolution under Tinubu reinforces investor confidence

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Business Day Nigeria•5/3/2026

$1trn economy at risk as state level failures persist

Nigeria’s ambition to grow into a $1 trillion economy will rise or fall on the strength of its states, as read more $1trn economy at risk as state level failures persist

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Mild and mostly dry bank holiday but heavy showers possible for some

Temperatures across the UK are expected to take a dip, with the potential for some heavy showers and thunder in some areas.

BBC News•5/3/2026

Kebbi’s first batch of pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kebbi State to perform the 2026 Hajj rites has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At a farewell ceremony held at the Permanent Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi, the pilgrims, drawn from Aliero, Koko/Besse, Bunza, and Kalgo Local Government Areas, alongside officials of the Kebbi State Pilgrims […] Kebbi’s first batch of pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

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Jigawa, Kano, Katsina top list of out-of-school children – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says Jigawa, Kano and Katsina, are states with the highest number of out-of-school children. This is as UNICEF stressed that urgent investment in early childhood education remained critical to turning the tide. It said that Nigeria currently accounts for about 18.3 million out-of-school children, the highest number globally. An […] Jigawa, Kano, Katsina top list of out-of-school children – UNICEF

Twins' Ryan leaves start due to elbow soreness

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.

ESPN•5/3/2026

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