Nigerians are among the 18 foreign nationals out of 21 people, who were k!lled in a fire at a hotel in Delhi, India on Wednesday, police and broadcaster CNN-News18 said. Other foreigners included people from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia, the broadcaster said. The victims had travelled to India for medical…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of family members of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, describing the incident as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis. Reacting to reports that Adelabu’s sister and twin nephews were kidnapped in Ibadan, Oyo State, Atiku expressed solidarity with the family and called…
Brazilian lawmakers have voted to make it tougher for underage victims of s£xual violence to access abortion, in a lightning vote that followed less than two minutes of debate. The vote moves to dismantle a resolution from the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents that mandates prioritising the interests of victims….
The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 beggars, including adults and minors, during separate enforcement operations conducted in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, June 3. According to him,…
A woman linked to a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist family has escaped from an insurgent enclave in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. Military sources disclosed that the woman, identified as Ghwa’a Biwa, surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a company location in…
Social media personality and activist VeryDarkMan has expressed concern over the alleged disappearance of fellow activist Livinus Nwosu in Bayelsa State. Reports shared online claim that Nwosu was taken away by armed men dressed in black while he was involved in a voter awareness campaign aimed at encouraging residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards…
Kene Okonkwo, a social media influencer and daughter of billionaire businessman Obi Jackson, has made comments that many believe were directed at fellow billionaire Femi Otedola. The remarks came shortly after a court victory involving her father, the founder and CEO of Nestoil. Taking to Instagram, Kene appeared to celebrate the outcome while making a…
Jennifer Awele, the wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has hinted at challenges since the d3ath of her husband, sparking concern among her friends and followers. Awele shared a cryptic post with the word “widowhood” accompanied by facepalm emoji on her Instagram handle on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. “Jnr Pope Obumneme Odonwodo….
David Beckham will be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star after two decades in the showbiz industry and a glittering football career. According to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Beckham will receive the iconic Hollywood award during the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on June 12 at 10 am PT. It will be presented…
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has thrown his support behind Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, for the 2027 presidential election. Omo-Agege also revealed that he still supports the major economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu. He made this known during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, where he explained his…
