A school director in Arkansas has been sentenced to jail after admitting to running what authorities described as a “fight club” involving children. Mary Tracy Morrison, owner of The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain, was ordered to serve 30 days in jail following her arrest in 2025. According to reports, investigators reviewed video footage…
An Everton fan has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo during their clash on Monday night. In a statement, Manchester City also confirmed that defender Marc Guehi was also subject to racist abuse on social media following the game at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton said in…
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has criticised what happened at the Karnival Kingdom Festival and is asking for a full investigation into how the event was organised and approved, including the role of the police and other security agencies. In a statement released on Monday, May 4, 2026, the Bishops said they were worried about…
In a surprising show of reconciliation, former Kano governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly addressed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano, marking a notable shift after years of political and traditional rivalry. The moment occurred during the swearing-in of Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor at the Government House in Kano, where both men…
Iran has launched a second consecutive day of missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions in the region as the United States pushes ahead with its maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE’s defence ministry confirmed ongoing interceptions, saying: “The UAE’s air defences are currently engaging with missile and…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced a fresh wave of defections in the National Assembly, highlighting shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. Among the latest moves, Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, has returned to the Labour Party after briefly defecting to the African Democratic Congress. In a related development, Victor…
Ghana international Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has opened up about his strong desire to return to the national team and play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite recent injury setbacks. In an interview, Kyereh admitted that representing Ghana on the world stage remains one of his biggest dreams. The attacking midfielder said he is working hard…
A 27-year-old man, Edidiong Cletus Nyojole, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for r@ping a 13-year-old girl in Cross River State. The judgement was delivered on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 by Family Court 2 sitting in Calabar, presided over by Justice Blessing Egwu. Nyojole was found guilty of r@ping…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist with a pistol and military kits in Bida. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 5, 2926. According to the PPRO, the suspect was sighted on a motorcycle approaching a temporary police checkpoint but…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise which will resume for its third and final phase on Monday, 11th May 2026. It may be recalled that the second phase of the exercise was suspended on 17th April 2026 to allow the Commission clean…
