An escort has been accused of stealing more than $135,000 from men she met at a Miami strip club. Deziree Hood, 21, was already out on bond for a previous robbery earlier this year when she was recently arrested again in what Miami cops labeled "robbery by seduction," WPLG reported. Hood is accused of stealing two gold…
A Florida, USA mother picking up her young children from their father discovered all three shot dead in a suspected murder-suicide on Wednesday afternoon. Olivia Piccolo, 29, made the discovery when arriving at the Cocoa, Florida, home of her ex-husband, 37-year-old Joseph Dingwall, to collect her seven-year-old son, R…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued an 18-year-old victim, Ifeoma Obinna, in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, 8th October 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Chid…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected Elon Musk's call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada, saying the country's future is for Canadians to determine."The future of Canada will be decided by Canadians and the priorities of Canadians, the priorities of the people of Quebec," Carney sa…
Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior), Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adeba…
The National Board for Technology Incubation has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to international investors and potential business partners in London, United Kingdom, as part of efforts to commercialise indigenous technologies and expand access to global markets. A…
The naira depreciated to N1,332.10 per dollar in the official market on Thursday, October 8, 2026, while gaining N5 in the parallel market.Foreign exchange turnover surged by 350% to $326.12 million, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data.Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose to about $54.98 billion, while the naira also …
By Adeola Badru Gunmen have abducted three people, including two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Idi Ayunre, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, and demanded N120 million for their release. The victims were identified as Mrs Eunice Babalola, leader of CRIN’s Central Nurse…
Three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, in Ibadan, have been kidnapped. The victims were reportedly snatched from a farm within the premises of the institute while inspecting crops. Public Relations Officer of the Oyo Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the abduction, noting investigations…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute'…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's plans for a privacy fence at their lakeside home in the Cleveland area have drawn objections from neighbours concerned about sewer infrastructure and wildlife, according to TMZ.A transcript of an Architectural Review Board meeting obtained by the outlet details a proposed six-foot black,…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered and neutralized explosive devices planted by terrorists to cause major havoc to commuters along Magami - Hannutara- Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 9, 2026. A cording to the …
Enzo Maresca has refused to confirm whether he will remain as Manchester City manager should the club lose their appeal against being found guilty of the vast majority of more than a hundred charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Maresca was speaking publicly for the first time since a ver…
Three people have been arrested after the severed tail of a missing cat was placed in his owners' letterbox in Hull, United Kingdom.A 37-year-old woman and two men, aged 47 and 75, were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal. The 47-year-old man was a…
A Texas teenager accused of stabbing a 32-year-old mother of five to death in broad daylight has been released from custody after posting a $2 million bond. Amaya "Cookie" Diaz, 19, alongside her sister Kitty Mia Diaz, 21, and their associate Kyandra Renee Faz, 21, were taken into custody following the June 25 killing …
Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has shared his opinion on marriage and the rising rate of divorce. While speaking during a show recently, the actor explained that the main reason divorce is becoming increasingly common now is because many humans have abandoned God's original design for marriage. According to him, God al…
Only woman on Tennessee's death row, Christa Pike, is experiencing severe cognitive difficulties and profound psychological trauma following a failed lethal injection attempt, according to statements released by her defense team. The 50-year-old inmate regained consciousness on Tuesday after surviving two attempted let…
Peller has slammed those urging him to conduct a DNA test when his wife Jarvis gives birth to ensure the child is his. The TikToker warned that he would one day use someone as a scapegoat for the statement they make about his wife. He said the naysayers have been at it since he and Jarvis met on TikTok. He said they wa…
The six-year-old Virginia student who shot his elementary school teacher before launching into a profane verbal tirade against responding educators and law enforcement did not face criminal charges related to the attack.Instead, court records reveal that the child, publicly identified only as J.T., was ordered to under…
An African pastor, Daniel Estache, has taken to Facebook to publicly declare his faithfulness to his wife, stating that he has no mistresses, girlfriends or female friends. "My wife. The only woman in my life. I have no mistresses. I have no students. I have no mistresses.I have no girlfriends. I have no friends. That'…
Nigerian banks reportedly pay confirmed entry-level employees monthly salaries ranging from about ₦312,000 to over ₦500,000, depending on the bank and job role Standard Chartered Bank and Stanbic IBTC Bank rank among the highest-paying banks, with estimated monthly salaries of ₦514,000 and ₦511,000, respectivel…
France's Foreign Legion updated its recruitment policy, blocking nationals from two countries from applying to joinThe restriction targets citizens connected to an active armed conflict, with the ban extended to soldiers and mercenariesThe Foreign Legion normally accepts applicants of all nationalities, including Frenc…
Pete Edochie disclosed that he once appealed to the government on behalf of a sick colleague from his broadcasting daysThe veteran actor spoke about his relationship with Nigerian governors and the president, comparing it to a father-son dynamicEdochie, who will turn 80 in a few months, explained why he believes his vo…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The association also called for the integration of mental health services i…
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A four-year-old boy and two others have been killed in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Omulonye community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Several other residents reportedly sustained injuries in the attack, which forced residents to flee their homes and…