The government has announced a comprehensive “Welcome Home” support package for Ghanaian nationals being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. The evacuees are expected to arrive in Accra on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as part of an emergency repatriation exercise being coordinated by Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria in collaboration…
A Glendale doctor has been convicted of federal charges for submitting more than $45 million in bogus claims to Medicare for Botox injections that were medically unnecessary or never provided, and for using falsified documents to attempt to obstruct an investigation, officials announced today. Violetta Mailyan, 45, was found guilty late Monday…
Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo, said he plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery. He made this known on Wednesday after leading a group of senior executives from First HoldCo on a visit to the refinery. Otedola explained that his investment will be part of the refinery’s ongoing effort to raise about…
Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards set to hold in Los Angeles on June 28. Tems emerged as one of the Nigerian artistes with multiple recognitions, earning nominations in categories including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award for her song First, and Viewers’ Choice Award for…
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has decried the growing cases of killings and kidnappings in Oyo State and other parts of Nigeria, saying the situation is becoming unbearable. Her reaction comes days after gunmen attacked schools and nearby communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting pupils, students, and teachers. The affected schools include…
A Cardwell man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty of dec@pitating his mother, Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain said. Trevor John Huber, 43, was convicted at trial of the first-degree murd£r of his mother, 63-year-old Charlotte Wilson. Judge Josh Underwood sentenced Huber to life in prison without…
Police in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana, have thwarted an attempt by a woman to smuggle suspected illegal drugs hidden in food items into cell for a detainee. According to police report, officers of the Asahiman police station discovered four tablets of suspected narcotic substances, identified as “Timaking” or “Red”, concealed in…
A police officer attached to the Hotoro Division, identified as DSP Sani Isah, has been k!lled during a clash between rival thugs in Kano State, a few weeks before his retirement. A source close to the deceased told Daily Trust that the officer was deployed alongside his colleagues to disperse the fighting groups when he…
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has unveiled his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As part of their preparations, Portugal will play a series of friendly matches, including a notable clash against Nigeria on June 10 at the Dr Magalhães Pessoa Stadium. Team…
Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals. The country’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkaeow, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted a plan to reduce the visa-free stay period for most foreign tourists to Thailand from 60…
