Politics

Fearful foreign nationals in South Africa forced out of their homes

Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.

Al Jazeera•6/4/2026

Protests: Security shutdown access to Presidential Villa, others in Abuja

Security operatives on Thursday tightened security around the Presidential Villa, sealing off all access leading to the seat of power. read more Protests: Security shutdown access to Presidential Villa, others in Abuja

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Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk

About 9,000 years ago, the settlement was an egalitarian, matrilineal society with no evidence of organised violence.

Al Jazeera•6/4/2026

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NerdzFactory Company and Research Links Certify 201 Skilled Tradespeople Across Ten Trades in Lagos, Nigeria

NerdzFactory and Research Links certify 201 skilled tradespeople in Lagos, Nigeria, as mentors, boosting the informal skills economy and providing formal r Read More: https://punchng.com/nerdzfactory-company-and-research-links-certify-201-skilled-tradespeople-across-ten-trades-in-lagos-nigeria/

PUNCH•6/4/2026

673,446 register to vote in Ondo South senatorial bye-election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ondo State, has disclosed its readiness to conduct the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election read more 673,446 register to vote in Ondo South senatorial bye-election — INEC

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Dwindling US Oil Inventories Are a Warning to Global Markets

The supply buffer is becoming uncomfortably thin as summer driving season begins.

Bloomberg•6/4/2026

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Yes, the Oura Ring 5 is noticeably smaller

From top to bottom: Oura Ring 5, Oura Ring 4 in ceramic, Oura Ring 4 regular, and Oura Ring Gen 3. This is not an Oura Ring 5 review. That's coming later, once I've had enough time to really test the new durability and battery life claims, plus the new software updates that start rolling out today. In the meantime, I did want to provide an answer to a burning question that I've seen asked in many Oura Ring comment sections across the internet. Yes, it is smaller and lighter than the Oura Ring 4. And for impatient folks considering upgrades, I come bearing photographic size comparisons to the Oura Ring 4 - regular and ceramic versions - plus the Oura Ring Gen 3. A note: Sizing matters a lot with smart rings. Not only do smart ring makers … Read the full story at The Verge.

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

BBC News•6/4/2026

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Eight-men gang rape 16-year-old girl in Anambra

The Anambra State government has vowed to ensure justice for a 16-year-old girl who was gang-raped by eight men, including her guardian, in Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Esther Onyekesi, stated this when the victim(name withheld) was brought to her office in Read More: https://punchng.com/eight-men-gang-rape-16-year-old-girl-in-anambra/

PUNCH•6/4/2026

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ISEYA: Beyond Dapo Abiodun

The primary elections of the two leading political parties in Ogun State have come and gone, leaving behind a political read more ISEYA: Beyond Dapo Abiodun

Dontus Perfume Oil eyes local production, job creation as brand marks decade of growth

Ochiora Tochukwu, founder of Dontus Perfume Oil, has attributed the company’s growth in Nigeria’s fragrance industry to continuous learning, innovation, read more Dontus Perfume Oil eyes local production, job creation as brand marks decade of growth

Daily Post Nigeria•6/4/2026

Invite Sunday Igboho to name those behind Oyo students’ abduction – Atiku’s aide to DSS

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Mr. Paul Ibe, has urged the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies to invite Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, to disclose the identities of those responsible for the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Ibe made the call in a […] Invite Sunday Igboho to name those behind Oyo students’ abduction – Atiku’s aide to DSS