World Athletics Rejects Favour Ofili’s Allegiance Switch From Nigeria To Turkey

World Athletics has rejected the request by Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili to change her sporting nationality from Nigeria to Turkey. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) confirmed the decision in a statement released on Thursday. According to World Athletics, its review panel turned down the application because it was linked to efforts by the Turkish…

American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to six months in Seoul prison over controversial videos

An American livestreamer who angered South Koreans by performing s£xual moves on a statue honoring women forced into wartime s£xual slavery has been jailed.  Johnny Somali was jailed for six months Wednesday, April 15, on public nuisance and other charges.  Johnny Somali, 25, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, had been barred from leaving South Korea…

Mikel Arteta reveals why Arsenal are the only Premier League team left in Champions League

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has disclosed why his side remains the sole Premier League representative in the Champions League following their quarter-final victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners advanced to the semi-finals on Wednesday night after a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium, securing a 1-0 aggregate win over the Portuguese side. Arsenal will now…

Police warn cattle rustlers of legal consequences if they continue

The Benue State Police Command has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in cattle rustling, urging them to cease these activities or face strict legal consequences.    This caution was delivered by the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, in a statement released on Wednesday, April 15, through the command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet.  According…

Ghanaian youths react after discovering alleged ancient underground money vault linked to their forefathers

A group of Ghanaian youths have sparked reactions online after sharing a video of what they claim is an ancient underground vault believed to have belonged to their forefathers.   In the clip, the structure appears hidden beneath the ground, with the individuals expressing shock and curiosity over the discovery.   Watch video below…  …

“Once you’re trying to succeed, some people will try to pull you down” — Nigerian man reacts after thieves break into his office

A Nigerian man has shared his frustration after thieves reportedly broke into his office, leaving him counting his losses.   Reacting to the incident, he said moments like this often come when one is trying to make progress, adding that there are always people willing to disrupt that journey.   Watch video below…    

Troops arrest notorious bandit kingpin’s deputy and wife in Gombe

Troops have arrested the second-in-command to a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Auta, alongside his wife in Gombe State following an intelligence-led tracking operation across multiple locations.   The suspects, identified as Bala, popularly known as “Pakapaka,” and his wife, Zulaha Bala, were intercepted after fleeing from Dajin Madam Forest in Plateau State.   According to…

US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls

The United States and Hamas held their first direct negotiations on Tuesday night in Cairo since the October 2025 ceasefire, as part of a high-stakes effort to salvage a fragile, US-brokered peace agreement. A delegation led by senior U.S. advisor Aryeh Lightstone met with Hamas’s chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. They were joined by Nickolay Mladenov,…