Category: Today’s News

Music executive Ubi Franklin has publicly criticized actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot for contesting the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary against the wishes of his political godfather, Femi Gbajabiamila.    Elliot, who sought a fourth term to represent Surulere Constituency II, reportedly defied directives from Gbajabiamila and party leadership to step down for…

On the Night of June 7th, six young friends were mowed down in their prime by the Nigerian police.  Their tragic story shook the nation and they became known as the Apo Six.  Now, 21 years later, a movie inspired by their story is about to take the movie industry by storm.  Don’t be left…

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian man, Barnabas Terhemba Jime, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.    ICE disclosed this in a post via X on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.   According to the agency,  Mr Gime was among ‘criminal illegal aliens’ arrested last week.   “Criminals came…

A video has surfaced on social media showing a Nigerian police officer, Newton Isokpehi, threatening to shoot dead any citizen who attempts to record him while on duty.   In the widely condemned footage, Isokpehi—who claimed 26 years in the police force—also issued graphic threats directed at superior officers who permit citizens to film law…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a 39-year-old professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina, who teaches computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, will take over from Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The 39-year-old is set to become the youngest…

A couple avoided prison time after pleading guilty in connection with the drowning d3ath of their infant son in Cincinnati, United States.   Degary Burbridge and Kiara Nettles were sentenced to 90 days at the River City Correctional Center and will serve five years of probation.   According to Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich, the…

A United Kingdom tribunal has ruled that employees with agoraphobia – a fear of being unable to escape – can sue their bosses if they are not allowed to work from home.   Telling workers with the anxiety disorders they must work in the office can amount to disability discrimination under UK employment law, according…

Prospective job seekers can find some of the advertised online jobs below as of May 21, 2026, published today. The post Thursday: Advertised Jobs In Newspapers Today appeared first on The Ghana Report.

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami ahead of his Manchester United exit.   The Brazilian midfielder has already confirmed he will make his Old Trafford exit at the end of the season.   The 34-year-old, who arrived from Real Madrid in a deal worth £70million including add-ons…

Nigerian TV host, Frank Edoho has reacted to allegations of cheating and domestic violence made against him by his estranged wife, Sandra Edoho. The TV presenter has recently faced renewed public attention over issues surrounding his past marriages. Frank Edoho was first married to broadcaster Katherine Obiang between 2003 and 2010. Their marriage produced three…