A prominent commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was k!lled after suspected ISWAP terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) targeting his vehicle near Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno. The incident occurred along a route near the Lake Chad axis, where the commander was travelling when the explosive device…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 26, arraigned one Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice A.I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kubwa, for allegedly posturing and parading himself as an officer of the Commission. He was arraigned on a four- count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation. …
Staff of UCH, Ibadan, was allegedly recently nabbed diverting diesel meant for critical units at the hospital. UCH, Ibadan, is currently dealing with power crisis, with parts of the hospital left in darkness. To keep critical units running, diesel was reportedly purchased for the hospital. However, said diesel was being diverted and sold by some…
A Pennsylvania mother of three was allegedly shot de@d by her husband before he turned the gun on himself. Taryn Morgan, 45, of Halifax, was found murd£red in her Carsonville Road home with gunshot wounds around 2pm on May 21. Morgan was determined to have been allegedly shot during a “domestic altercation” with her husband, Dennis Morgan,…
Visitors at Thorpe Park in UK were left stranded yesterday after two major rides, including the park’s brand new Hyperia coaster, reportedly broke down at the same time during the hottest Bank Holiday Monday on record. Riders on Hyperia were left suspended around 200 feet in the air at the ride’s apex for approximately 30…
Former Southampton player Victor Udoh has di£d at the age of 21. His de@th reportedly occurred “under suspicious circumstances,” although the cause remains unknown. Udoh was found de@d in Abuja, Nigeria. The 21-year-old joined Southampton in February 2025, but he left the club just seven months into his three-and-half-year contract. Udoh departed St Mary’s in September 2025…
Mexican authorities have arrested a nephew of imprisoned drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman during a security operation in northern Mexico, officials confirmed on Tuesday, May 26. The suspect, identified only as Isai “N” in accordance with Mexican legal practices regarding criminal suspects, was detained in Sonora near the US border. Omar Garcia Harfuch, one of Mexico’s…
Paris Jackson has spoken about her struggle with addiction, saying her journey to sobriety was about rediscovering her identity rather than simply quitting substances. Speaking on the podcast “Trying Not to Die,” hosted by Jack Osbourne, the daughter of late pop icon Michael Jackson reflected on how alcohol and drugs altered her behaviour and sense…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revise its 2027 general election timetable, citing inconsistencies with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, May 26, in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the court held that while INEC has constitutional authority…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance units to Oyo State following a series of recent kidnapping incidents. According to the Defence Headquarters, the move is aimed at strengthening security operations in affected areas and ensuring the arrest of those responsible for the attacks….
