“No fewer than 16 persons are feared dead and several others are unaccounted for following a brazen attack by suspected bandits on Kiliya village in Dutsinma Local Government Area. The tragic assault occurred on Friday afternoon, May 29, plunging the community into grief. The victims were reportedly celebrating the Eid-el-Kabir festivities and relaxing outdoors…
Bello El-Rufai, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has secured the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket for the Kaduna North Federal Constituency after emerging unopposed in the party’s primary election. In a statement on Saturday, Bello said he received 7,727 votes during the primary, giving him the party’s nomination for the constituency ahead of…
FIFA referee Selorm Yao Bless has been appointed to officiate the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final between Dreams FC and Nations FC. The highly anticipated final will take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00pm. The Ghana Football Association confirmed the appointment as preparations…
A jury in Texas, United States, has found Catholic priest Anthony Odiong guilty of sexually assaulting women who turned to him for spiritual guidance and support. According to The Guardian, the jury, made up of eight women and four men, convicted Odiong on two counts of sexual assault after hearing evidence presented during the trial….
Nigerian singer Spyro has appealed to fellow music stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido to use their influence to speak out about the growing insecurity in the country. Nigeria is facing serious security challenges in recent years, with kidnappings, bandit attacks, and terrorist activities affecting many communities across the nation. One of the latest incidents…
The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a Rivers State High Court judgment that nullified the congresses of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State that produced Tony Okocha and members of his executive council. Okocha and the dissolved executive are known allies of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The dispute stems…
On the night of June 7th, 2005, six friends set out for an evening of unforgettable celebration, but their adventure took a terrifying turn when they encountered a police officer. Inspired by true events, the movie, The Night of June 7th, tells the gripping story of the Apo Six and the far-reaching consequences of extrajudicial…
A driver d!ed in a lone-vehicle accident on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The fatal crash occurred this morning, May 30, at Charity Bus Stop, inward Iyana Isolo, when a Honda Pilot Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) reportedly lost control and overturned several times before coming to a stop. The driver, who was trapped in the…
APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has insinuated that the abduction of the pupils and students by terrorists in Oyo state may be connected with the 2027 general election. In a post shared on his Facebook page, Igbokwe pointed out that if anyone thinks ki!dnapping of teachers and students would affect the chances of President Tinubu…
Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot after he spent two seasons at the club. The 47-year-old Dutch manager enjoyed immediate success by leading Liverpool to their 20th Premier league title in his first season. However, the team’s performances declined in the following campaign, and they ended the English League season in fifth place. Former…
