Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, ala Cubana Chiefpriest, has challenged Kenyan businesswoman Hellen Atti to a live DNA test on national television to resolve an ongoing paternity dispute. The controversy stemmmed from allegations made by Hellen, who claimed she became pregnant after an intimate encounter with ChiefPriest during a visit to Nigeria. While Hellen has…
The Presidency has responded to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as “childish” and “an unwarranted distraction.” In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency rejected Obi’s comparison of Nigeria’s situation with recent political developments in the United Kingdom, arguing that the…
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has said the online encyclopedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to allow it to directly edit articles on the platform, citing ongoing concerns about inaccurate information generated by AI systems. Speaking to AFP on the sidelines of a climate action week event in London, Wales said that while newer AI…
Krispy Kreme has issued a recall of selected World Cup-themed doughnuts after discovering that some products contain hazelnut filling that was not declared on the label, posing a potential risk to customers with nut allergies. The recall affects individual Pitch Perfect Doughnuts purchased on June 19 or June 20, as well as Matchday Dozen 12-pack…
Police in Atlanta, U.S. are investigating a reported robbery after a man claimed two women he invited to his home allegedly drugged him and stole luxury watches worth more than $25,000. According to reports, the incident began after the man met the women at the St. Regis Hotel in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. He…
Confusion has surrounded the reported abduction of an Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) leader, Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, and two other individuals in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Sources told Vanguard that Fabiyi, a driver and another associate were allegedly kidnapped while travelling to deliver ransom and other items intended to secure the release…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has played down speculation about a possible move away from Italian Serie A side Udinese despite reported interest from clubs in Germany, England, France and Turkey. The 26-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign with Udinese, keeping 10 clean sheets in 30 league appearances as the club secured a top-half finish in…
A Nigerian father, Clouds Solomon Chindo, has been thrown into mourning following the d3ath of his 6-year-old daughter. Sharing a photo with his daughter, the grieving father questioned God, asking why he should have to bury his child. He described her d3ath as ‘weird and absurd’, saying God should have taken his own…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, have rescued an abducted 15-year-old girl and arrested two suspects in connection with the crime. The teenage girl was abducted on June 19, 2026, in Oghu Community, Ewohimi, in Esan South East Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Monday, June…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man for the m8rder of his brother in Rijau Local Government Area of the state. The incident was reported at about 1630 hours on June 21, 2026 at the Rijau Divisional Headquarters by Abubakar Dangiwa of Iri Village. According to the report, a misunderstanding reportedly…
