…Urges Nigerians not to sell votes in 2027 By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, has accused some politicians of benefiting from insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal …
Busola Dakolo cozies up to her man singer Timi Dakolo after a DJ accused him of engaging in s£xcapades in his wife's absence Busola Dakola is showing that she is not buying the allegations against her man. A DJ, known as Baddest DJ Timmy, had alleged that singer Timi Dakolo has been unfaithful while his wife and childr…
Chad to withdraw from ICC as it cites bias against Africa Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the court's effectiveness has been "limited and uneven" and accusing it of disproportionately focusing on African countries.The announcement was made on Monday, July 2…
NFL star Eric Bieniemy's son arrested for sh00ting his mom The 27-year-old son of NFL coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at the family's home in Ashburn, Virginia.According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Elijah Zion Bieniemy was taken into custody following…
NPC ends manual birth registration The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the end of manual registration for births and deaths across Nigeria, warning that certificates issued outside its new electronic registration platform will no longer be recognised.The commission said its Electronic Civil Registrat…
Cartel boss who burnt and decapitated victims shoots eight cops during arrest A violent cartel boss nicknamed after the devil has been arrested following a bloody shootout that saw eight officers injured. Alejandro "El Diablo" Arias, whose nickname translates to mean The Devil, was, Costa Rica's most wanted fugitive, h…
English football to try new rule against goalkeeper tactical timeouts A new football rule aimed at stopping goalkeepers from faking injuries to force tactical timeouts could be trialled in England as early as this weekend.The proposed change is designed to prevent keepers from disrupting the flow of matches by going do…
North Korea ex£cute top colonel for embezzling state reserve grain A top North Korean colonel has reportedly been ex£cuted in front of his own men for allegedly embezzling state reserve grain. The shooting left his officers 'deeply shaken', a Daily NK source in South Pyongan province said, adding: 'Their faces turned p…
Cape Verde star Sidny Lopes Cabral claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament award after his stunning strike against ArgentinaThe goal came during a dramatic Round of 32 clash that stretched to 120 minutes, with Lopes responding to Argentina's extra-time openerFIFA confirmed the goal beat competition from …
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to star in and executive produce a fictional TV drama about a UK soccer agent called Stanley DaltonKingsman director Matthew Vaughn is collaborating with Ronaldo on the project, which has already begun filming in LondonThierry Henry and rapper Dave are among the big names reportedly set to feat…
A woman living with hirsutism, Dora Semanu, has opened up about the stigma and discrimination that comes with excessive facial hair, saying that she stopped shaving so she can be different. Hirsutism is a condition that causes women to develop excessive, coarse hair in areas where men typically grow hair, including the…
Xenophobia: President Tinubu declines meeting with South African envoy in Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined to receive a special envoy dispatched by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The refusal comes amid growing concerns over recent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nations in…
Imo police arrests teenager in connection with reckless road driving that resulted in fatal accident The Imo State Police Command has arrested Dike Chibuike Micheal, a 30-year-old male from Umuolowu, Ejemekuru, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, in connection with a fatal road traffic accident. The accident occu…
Influencer Andrew Tate says he's 'forced to drink poisoned water' in Miami jail Andrew Tate has claimed the conditions of his detention are "cruel and unusual", alleging the water available in his jail cell is making him ill.The social media influencer made the claims in a series of posts over the weekend, alleging tha…
'Africa is filled with untapped talents waiting to Flourish' - Awele Elumelu cites Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage's Global Success to Inspire African Entrepreneurs Chairperson of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Avon Healthcare Limited and Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr. Awele Elumelu, has urged young African entrepreneurs to believe in the…
The All Progressives Congress in Delta Central Senatorial District has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and all other candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections. This is at the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo ur…
Four k!lled as bandits in military uniform attack Sokoto community No fewer than four people were k!lled and several others injured when suspected bandits dressed in military uniforms attacked Unguwan Lalke community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which began at about 8 p.m. on Sunday…
Delta police nab four members of phone-theft syndicate, recovers nine phones The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a phone-stealing syndicate and recovered nine brand-new Android phones. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said that following a seri…
Nigerian air force completes test for first M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft ahead of their delivery to Nigeria.The tests were conducted at the Leonardo Aircraft Division fac…
Nigerian woman arrested in Libya for running illegal abortion clinic Police in Benghazi, Libya, have dismantled an illegal medical operation following the arrest of a Nigerian woman accused of converting a residential property into an unauthorized delivery and abortion clinic. According to police reports, the suspect …
''Do not shake hands''- UNILAG shares anti-r@pe advisories to female students The University of Lagos on Monday, July 27, issued tips for female students aimed at preventing sexual harassment and rape on campus. Through its Student Affairs Division, the university displayed roll-up banners across the campus advising fe…
Pregnant woman among three injured in Paris attack as knifeman allegedly shouts: 'Allah sent me to k!ll women."' (Videos) A pregnant woman was among three people injured in a terrifying knife attack in Paris after a man allegedly shouted, "Allah sent me to kill women," before targeting victims in broad daylight. The in…
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have unveiled the newly redesigned house for Season 11, revealing a television production facility built around an "upside down" and "topsy-turvy" concept, complete with 52 robotic cameras, a revamped Head of House suite and several redesigned living spaces. Preparations for the latest e…
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria clarified that a visitor's authorised stay in the United States is determined by a Customs and Border Protection officer upon arrivalThe embassy advised travellers to check their electronic Form I-94 after entering the U.S. to confirm their official "Admit Until Date"The reminder formed part…
Digital lending apps in Nigeria face scrutiny over annual interest rates exceeding 300%, affecting vulnerable borrowersConsumers suffer from exploitative lending practices, trapped in cycles of recurring debt and hidden chargesCall for CBN to enforce interest rate caps and enhance consumer protections to safeguard low-…