A Nigerian cleric, Pastor Cylars Omoloye, and his wife, Grace, have welcomed their first child after 13 years of waiting. Omoloye, the lead Pastor of The LifeWord Church in Ibadan, shared an emotional testimony in a series of Facebook posts, describing the arrival of the child as a proof of God’s faithfulness. According…
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) brought together some of the most outstanding talents who were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the African entertainment industry. The event, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night, attracted star-studded figures from across the continent’s entertainment industry. Among…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has issued a clear warning to rival clubs after helping Galatasaray secure the Turkish Super Lig title following a 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor. The former SSC Napoli striker netted twice in the title-clinching clash as Galatasaray S.K. sealed the championship ahead of Fenerbahçe S.K. and Trabzonspor, underlining their dominance…
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their families following a swift intervention of a patrol team at Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 10, 2026 said a…
Three persons with disability including a 60-year-old man, Romanus Nwabara, were arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking. Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 10, 2026 said operatives arrested the suspects during interdiction operations in…
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo spoke against the ongoing xenophobia-related tensions and attacks in South Africa while receiving the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards yesterday. During his speech, the actor urged Africans across the world not to remain silent over what is happening, stressing that people should lend…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has said it is awaiting the outcome of investigations into allegations of s3xual misconduct involving one of its pastors in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The church’s Publicity Secretary, Lanre Oyegbola, confirmed on Saturday, May 9, that the RCCG was aware of the allegations and monitoring the situation. The accused pastor…
Culture in southwest Nigeria is shifting from memory and ceremony into something more active, organised, shared, and increasingly tied to economic value. In Ibadan, that shift is taking shape in ways that are both grounded and forward-looking. The city, long defined by its seven iconic hills and layered histories, is drawing on its traditions and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the war in Ukraine was “heading to an end” as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was overshadowed by accusations of violations from both Moscow and Kyiv. Putin made the remarks on Saturday after attending Russia’s scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow, where he again defended the Kremlin’s…
Left: deceased. Right: suspect A man allegedly st@bbed his friend to d3ath in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Ika Newspaper, which reported the incident on Saturday, May 9, 2026, said the incident followed a violent confrontation reportedly involving suspected members of rival cult groups. The clash which occurred late…
