Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed shock after sharing a strange direct message she received from a male admirer. The reality star posted a screenshot of the message, in which the admirer claimed he was willing to become her “pet” just to be around her, while also complimenting her appearance. …
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a major source, transit and destination point for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholarships and travel opportunities, particularly those promoted on social media. Speaking during the Stronger Futures Dialogue organised by the University…
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, July 17, triggering a tsunami alert along sections of the Pacific coast and causing panic across the region. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred about 48 kilometres off the coast of Aquiles Serdan in Mexico at…
A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, Southern California. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on Thursday. Deputies responded to the residence and immediately began life-saving efforts before the child was…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as scheduled despite severe air pollution warnings affecting parts of New Jersey and New York. Health officials issued air quality alerts after smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada spread across large areas of the northeastern United States, raising concerns ahead of Sunday’s…
Troops of the 17 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims who escaped from a terrorists’ hideout after their captors reportedly fell asleep in Katsina State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17 July 2026. The victims…
Mohamed Salah has reached a verbal agreement to join Turkish side Beşiktaş following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortly. Under the proposed terms, Salah would receive a guaranteed annual salary of €10 million,…
A married woman who lives in Canada has given her husband the conditions he would have to meet before she helps him relocate from Nigeria to Canada. She also warned of what would happen if he betrays her or leaves her for another person after she has taken him to Canada. The woman’s post on…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old man, Emmanuel Effiong. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17, 2026 said Effiong was beaten to d3ath over accusations of stealing chickens and…
US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain and is set to present the trophy to the winning team alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The US president is yet to attend any of the 102 World Cup matches so far played across the United States, Canada and Mexico,…
