…for a name change by publishing notice of her petition in the Los Angeles Daily Journal once a week for four consecutive weeks.The notice informed the public of her request to change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie and invited anyone wishing to oppose the application to submit a written ob…

…travel disruption or be refused boarding by airlines.Under the updated rules, nationals of more than 100 countries and territories are still required to obtain a visa before entering the UK for visits of up to six months, unless they qualify for a specific exemption. The requirement also applies to some passengers tran…

…blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump has announced a new blockade targeting Iranian ports, saying it will bar "Iran's ships or customers" from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said the United States will impose a 20 per cent levy on all…

…and he has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Brazil international faced a battle for regular game time in 2026/27, given Chelsea will not participate in European competition. Santos was keen to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after struggling for game time behind Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fer…

…Hatch, claims the pair convinced him they had strong connections within President Donald Trump's circle and could successfully obtain a pardon on his behalf. The agreement was reportedly reached last year.Boosie alleges that on New Year's Day, his lawyer was informed that Trump had already signed the pardon and that th…

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele opened up about the personal sacrifices she made to deliver her record-breaking film Behind The ScenesThe filmmaker revealed she abandoned self-care, skipped parties, and endured sleepless nights to give the project her allBehind The Scenes has grossed N2.7 billion at the box office, so…

…the Zone A axis. Speaking during the public auction of the products in Ikeja, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Lucky Aliyu, a Deputy Controller of Customs, explained that, acting on credible intelligence, operatives successfully dismantled a coordinated smuggling network involved in the illegal exportat…

…trial date and for the defendant to be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The statement noted that the defence counsel, Chikelu Anya, made an oral application for bail but was reminded by the court that it is a court of record. The commission stated, ” Justice Ezeugwu thereafter adjourned the…

…exposed to harsh weather conditions while trying to keep the children alive and emotionally stable. “You can only imagine it. It was not easy. We were in the forest, in the open, most of the time, under the sun and under the rain, with the children. But we kept going because there was no way out. “We knew it was only G…

…as part of the police command's ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the enforcement exercise, with a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wires, 120 lithium batteries and a suspected stolen vehic…

Nigerian and Zimbabwean nationals arrested in India for allegedly duping 63-year-old retired govt officer Police have arrested Nigerian and Zimbabwean nationals for allegedly duping a retired Central Government officer of Rs 13.10 lakh in India. Acting on the directions of Police Commissioner Pankaj Nain, the cyber cri…

…and students expressed joy over the safe rescue of the victims from the Old Oyo National Park,” noting that “the institution shared in the grief occasioned by the incident, particularly as the spouses of two members of its staff were among those abducted. “Having shared in the grief occasioned by the abduction, as the…

…Hospital and said her parents, who are currently in Ebonyi State, would address journalists and also pursue legal action against those circulating what he called false allegations. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 3:50 PM | Share this Story

Wike-backed PDP uploads names of presidential and national assembly candidates to INEC portal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 20…

…President Barau Jibrin has said the proposed state police framework includes constitutional safeguards that would allow the president to intervene if governors misuse the outfit.Speaking during Hannu Da Yawa, a live Hausa programme on Radio Nigeria Kaduna, Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on Constitution Review,…

…decisively against any credible threat regardless of the intended target. The UK's national terrorism threat level remains at "severe", meaning an attack is considered highly likely, and authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant.Thousands of people attended the religious gathering over the weekend before org…

INEC denies Atiku's claim of ADC factional leader Gombe accessing portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names…

…a statement announcing his death, the KNVB described Dieperink as a respected international referee and a valued member of the officiating community."We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of referee Rob Dieperink. With Rob, the refereeing community loses a highly valued referee with international experience…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed allegations by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that it granted the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity…

…which was shared on X on Monday, the content creator explained that while she occasionally experiences creative blocks, she often finds fresh ideas by drawing from experiences within African homes. According to her, many of the memorable moments portrayed in her skits are inspired by the actions and mannerisms of paren…

…increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, registration fees. The fee for each examination was increased to N50,000. WAEC candidates currently pay ₦27,000, while NECO candidates pay ₦30,000. The increment dr…

…from music. Speaking on the subject, the singer referenced football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he described as a good friend, noting that despite everything the Portuguese legend has achieved, he still faced criticism during the World Cup. Davido said he doesn't want to stay in the game for too long and risk overshad…

…exchange with her mother A Nigerian lady has sparked conversations online after an emotional video captured a heated altercation between her and her mother. In the viral clip, the visibly upset young woman insisted that she is not a failure, saying she already takes care of herself without depending on her mother for f…

…life solely from stories they've heard online or from other people, stressing that personal experiences differ and should not be generalized. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 1:30 PM | Share this Story

…help us in the discharge of this religious duty. Amen.” The Sultanate Council traditionally coordinates the official moon-sighting process in Nigeria, with the Sultan of Sokoto making the final announcement on the commencement of new Islamic months after receiving verified reports from across the country.