Student pilot forced to land plane alone after instructor 'jumped to his de@th mid-flight' A 22-year-old student pilot has recounted the terrifying moment she was forced to land a training aircraft alone after her instructor reportedly jumped from the cockpit during a flight in Argentina. The incident occurred on July …
13-year-old boy struck by lightning in his bedroom while playing video games A young boy is lucky to be alive after he was struck by lightning inside his bedroom while playing video games. Vlad Skuridin, 13, from Texas, got the fright of a lifetime when lightning struck his home in Cypress on Tuesday while he was playi…
Actress Margaret Qualley and record producer husband Jack Antonoff separate after almost 3 years of marriage Margaret Qualley, 31, and Jack Antonoff, 42, have split just months before their three-year wedding anniversary. A source told PEOPLE that the pair's relationship is "rocky." A second insider said that the actre…
France and Spain submit complaint to FIFA over 'disastrous' World Cup sponsor Broadcasters in France and Spain have lodged complaints with FIFA over its decision to name ExpressVPN an official sponsor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the partnership undermines efforts to combat illegal streaming.ExpressVPN, a v…
Obituary of two children burnt to d3ath by their father's girlfriend in Benue A Benue family has released the obituary of the two children who d!ed after being set ablaze by their father's lover in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The suspect identified as Mbayegh, was reported to have set two childr…
Abuser who forced partner to bark like a dog found hiding in fridge. Jailed for three years A violent domestic abuser who isolated his former partner from her friends and family, forced her to bark like a dog, and subjected her to months of physical and psychological abuse has been jailed for three years.Dean Foord, 33…
Gunmen k!ll three in fresh Plateau attack Three persons have been k!lled after suspected gunmen attacked Torok community in Rim village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents said the attack occurred at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, throwing the community into mourning as residents fled for safety. The v…
Russia rejects US claim that Ukrainian miliytary strikes on Russian Infrastructure will accelerate peace talks Russia has issued a strong rebuke to the United States following comments suggesting that Ukrainian drone strikes on deep-target Russian energy facilities could help accelerate an end to the ongoing conflict.U…
It is Gov Seyi Makinde's responsibility to call President Tinubu over the abduction of the pupils and teachers- Nyesom Wike tells Peter Obi FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says it is the responsibility of governors to inform President Tinubu of any mishap that happens in their states and not for them to wait for President T…
Liberia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, says Liberia remains eternally grateful to Nigeria for standing by the country during its darkest moments, stressing that such a gesture was unforgettable. She stated this during a meeting with her Nigerian counterpart, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, the Minister…
A group of prominent Labour Party (LP) leaders in Ebonyi has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring support for Gov. Francis Nwifuru. The group attributed its decision to what it described as the governor's good performance in office. The defectors, led by the LP State Secretary and Coordinator of t…
Man machetes father to de@th for refusing to will a property to him A middle-aged man has been arrested by men of the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly hacking his father, retired Marine Captain David Nwoke, to de@th during a dispute over a property at Oro Ekpo Estate, Ada George, in Obio/Akpor Local Government…
Don't wait for orders before shooting terrorists, Defence Minister tells soldiers The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned security personnel deployed to fight terrorism and banditry against hesitating to engage terrorists, saying any officer who waits for an order before taking action would …
IMF says higher essential commodities prices could worsen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained Nigeria's economic growth forecast at 4.1 per cent for 2026, while warning that rising prices of essential goods are expected to worsen poverty and food insecurity across…
600 de@d following Ebola outbreak in DR Congo The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 600 lives, according to the latest figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), just three days after the death toll surpassed 500.Updated data from the UN health agency shows that 1,759 co…
Former Florida Governor nominee Andrew Gillum charged after drug arrest Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been formally charged following his recent arrest in Alabama, with prosecutors filing one felony charge and two misdemeanour counts against the Democrat.According to court records, Gillum is …
Soldiers now earn N100, 000 monthly- Defence Minister, Musa Christopher The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 and have better food rations. Musa disclosed this during an interview on News Central on Wednesday, July 9. The former Chief of Defe…
President Trump avoids flying on new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar over ass@ss!nation fears' US President Donald Trump used his old Air Force One plane to leave the Nato summit in Turkey after a switch was made at the request of the US Secret Service 'as a security precaution.' Trump sent his new Qatari-gifted jet …
DSS arrests journalist who covers Sowore's activities for possessing drone without certificate The Department of State Services (DSS) has said journalist Zainab Sodiq, who covers the activities of presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a drone without the required autho…
University of Alabama student, her friend, and dog found shot de@d inside home A University of Alabama student, her friend, and a dog were found de@d inside the home they were pet-sitting after the homeowner saw a suspicious person in her yard on her security cameras. Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22, and her pal Jose Felix Al…
Boko Haram members attack military base, destroy classroom and hospital in Borno Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday, July 7, launched a coordinated attack on Logomani community in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, k!lling a soldier and destroying critical public infrastructure, including a police outp…
US Publishes names and photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported over "worst of the worst" Crimes The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an updated deportation list containing the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals. According to a statement published on the official DHS website o…
Driver tracked to Abuja and arrested after absconding with employer's car in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a driver, Adesola Ogunrotifa, who absconded with his employer's car in Akure. The spokesperson for the command, Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 9, 2026 said det…
Pathological and serial liar. We don't have your time - Bayo Onanuga slams Peter Obi for claiming the Tinubu-led government is frustrating his life and businesses Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has described NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a ''pathological and serial liar'. He stated this on X while r…
Palm Beach International Airport becomes President Donald J. Trump airport A memo circulating online claims that Florida's Palm Beach International Airport will be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the change taking effect on July 9, 2026, following recently passed legislation.The memo, repo…