A United States-based Nigerian Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a Texas jury for sexu@lly ass@ulting women who were under his spiritual care. The 57-year-old cleric was found guilty of one-count of first-degree sexu@l ass@ult and two counts of second-degree sexu@l assault following a trial in Waco, Texas. The verdict was…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced fresh reductions in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel. The refinery has lowered the gantry price of petrol by N25 per litre, bringing it down from N1,275 to N1,250 per litre….
“No fewer than 16 persons are feared dead and several others are unaccounted for following a brazen attack by suspected bandits on Kiliya village in Dutsinma Local Government Area. The tragic assault occurred on Friday afternoon, May 29, plunging the community into grief. The victims were reportedly celebrating the Eid-el-Kabir festivities and relaxing outdoors…
Bello El-Rufai, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has secured the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket for the Kaduna North Federal Constituency after emerging unopposed in the party’s primary election. In a statement on Saturday, Bello said he received 7,727 votes during the primary, giving him the party’s nomination for the constituency ahead of…
FIFA referee Selorm Yao Bless has been appointed to officiate the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final between Dreams FC and Nations FC. The highly anticipated final will take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00pm. The Ghana Football Association confirmed the appointment as preparations…
A jury in Texas, United States, has found Catholic priest Anthony Odiong guilty of sexually assaulting women who turned to him for spiritual guidance and support. According to The Guardian, the jury, made up of eight women and four men, convicted Odiong on two counts of sexual assault after hearing evidence presented during the trial….
Nigerian singer Spyro has appealed to fellow music stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido to use their influence to speak out about the growing insecurity in the country. Nigeria is facing serious security challenges in recent years, with kidnappings, bandit attacks, and terrorist activities affecting many communities across the nation. One of the latest incidents…
The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a Rivers State High Court judgment that nullified the congresses of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State that produced Tony Okocha and members of his executive council. Okocha and the dissolved executive are known allies of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The dispute stems…
On the night of June 7th, 2005, six friends set out for an evening of unforgettable celebration, but their adventure took a terrifying turn when they encountered a police officer. Inspired by true events, the movie, The Night of June 7th, tells the gripping story of the Apo Six and the far-reaching consequences of extrajudicial…
A driver d!ed in a lone-vehicle accident on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The fatal crash occurred this morning, May 30, at Charity Bus Stop, inward Iyana Isolo, when a Honda Pilot Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) reportedly lost control and overturned several times before coming to a stop. The driver, who was trapped in the…
