Abdul Samad Rabiu, Nigerian businessman and founder of BUA Group, has reportedly overtaken Johann Rupert to become Africa’s second richest person, according to the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rabiu’s fortune is reported to have climbed to $18.6 billion, placing him 138th on the global wealth rankings after gaining approximately $8.47 billion since…
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually before Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf today. The hearing centered on two pivotal issues: the presence of media cameras in the courtroom and a potential delay for the preliminary hearing. The defense moved to ban cameras from the…
Nigerian singer Portable has revealed that he survived a car accident after his vehicle reportedly experienced brake failure in Ogun State on Thursday night, just a day before his son’s naming ceremony. In a video shared on Instagram, Portable showed his damaged car, which ended up in a ditch, explaining that the brakes suddenly failed,…
For the first time in football history, English clubs have secured a place in the finals of all three major European competitions in a single season. The milestone was confirmed on Thursday night following semi-final victories for Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, joining Arsenal who had already qualified for the Champions League final. …
A high school teacher in Florida has been arrested after authorities allegedly discovered cocaine and fentanyl inside his backpack. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, 44 year old Christopher D. Toukonen was taken into custody on Thursday, May 7, and booked into the Collier County Jail. Investigators said Toukonen, who worked at Lely High…
The d3aths of four members of a family in Mumbai, India have been linked to zinc phosphide, a toxic rat poison. Forensic experts confirmed on Thursday, May 7, 2026 that traces of zinc phosphide were found in the watermelon consumed by the family shortly before they fell critically ill. The Forensic Science Laboratory…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki has challenged Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to carry out his threat of shutting down its operational office. The dispute follows comments made by Wike during his monthly media chat, where he questioned the legitimacy of the Turaki led group and challenged it…
A couple of men who say they are “simps” have revealed what they are doing to have good marriages, while stating that they enjoy better marriages than alpha males who call themselves “traditional masculine men”. One man on X wrote: “Me wey be SIMP Dey enjoy wetin masculine men Dey find from submissive women since…
Australian Federal Police have charged two women with slavery-related offenses following their return to the country after spending over seven years in a Syrian refugee camp. The women, aged 53 and 31, were arrested at Melbourne Airport on Thursday and face crimes against humanity charges, specifically for allegedly owning and using a slave during…
Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has denied reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria’s electricity grid within three months. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, the minister designate said his comments during his Senate screening had been misrepresented by sections of the media. “Our attention has been drawn to inaccurate media reports alleging that…
