Governor Seyi Makinde says federal influence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that Nigerians will vote for leaders of their choice regardless of political pressure. Speaking on Wednesday at an event held at the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre, Makinde said Nigerians were becoming more politically conscious and…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a United States-based medical doctor from a mob attack in Ibadan after he was wrongly accused of being involved in a kidnapping incident. On Monday, May 11, at the Second Powerline Area of Ologuneru along the Eleyele–Ido Road, residents raised alarm that a suspected kidnapper was about to be lynched. …
After nearly eight years of legal proceedings, the Kwara State High Court has convicted a cult leader, BolaKale Bayero, alongside five others. They were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment each for offences linked to cultism and related criminal activities. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adenike Akinpelu after more than two hours of proceedings,…
A Jamaican woman has sparked conversations online after emotionally opening up about life in Canada, describing it as exhausting, lonely and mentally draining. In a viral video, she said many people abroad are trapped in debt, working nonstop just to survive while chasing what society calls a “successful life.” According to her, owning…
Gunmen have k!lled a man and his pregnant wife at Angwan Ishaku in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Two other persons also sustained gunshot injuries during the attack said to have occurred on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The couple, Mr Iliya Gyang, 30, and his wife, Grace, 25, met their…
Barcelona has confirmed that its legal department is “carefully examining” accusations made by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez during a lengthy emergency press conference on Tuesday afternoon, May 12. The move comes just two days after Real Madrid suffered a 2–0 defeat in the final El Clásico of the season, a loss that effectively…
Nigeria’s Falconets have been placed in Pot 2 for the draw of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The draw ceremony is scheduled to take place this Friday at the EC1 Cultural Centre in Łódź, Poland. Joining Nigeria in Pot 2 are the USA, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. The Falconets, who have…
Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key issues that drove the two countries to launch the war in the first place, multiple Israeli sources have told CNN. According to a new CNN report, a deal that leaves Tehran’s nuclear program partially intact…
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa group have k!lled two Customs officers in Tuga community, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, May 13, 2026 when the attackers invaded two security checkpoints in the area. According to a source, a senior officer…
A teacher accused of sexually abusing and murdering his adopted baby son angrily denied the allegations to detectives, telling them, “one day you guys will be in trouble,” a jury heard today. Jamie Varley, 37, vowed to “fight you to the day I die” during questioning over the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey. …
