Nigerian social media influencer, Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticized Nigerian youths and the police over how they handle bad governance and insecurity in the country. The influencer shared his thoughts in a post on X, comparing the behaviour of citizens in South Africa to that in Nigeria. He said that South African…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has cautioned against renewed pressure on the apex bank to return to intervention programmes previously deployed by the institution, warning that such measures distorted the bank’s financial position and weakened the effectiveness of monetary policy. Cardoso spoke on Thursday at the opening session of…
The family of late Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has called on the public to stop sharing inaccurate stories and speculation surrounding her passing. In a statement issued by her sister, Elorm, the family expressed concern over the circulation of false narratives on social media regarding the actress’s health, treatment, and circumstances leading to her death….
At least one person has been severely injured after a 20-ft container fell on a commercial bus at Second Rainbow inward Oshodi, Lagos state today May 25. According to the Lagos state Traffic Management Agency LASTMA, the driver of the container lost its brake control and eventually fell on the mini yellow bus. …
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, says he is waiting for the approval of the Federal Government to dislodge terrorists and other criminals from the South-West. Igboho said his security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, is ready to begin operations to flush terrorists and other criminal elements out of forests across the South-West. Igboho disclosed this…
The National Film Authority (NFA) has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of Ghanaian actress and creative industry stakeholder, Beverly Afaglo. In a statement, the Authority described Beverly Afaglo as a vibrant and respected figure within Ghana’s film and entertainment space, whose talent, dedication, and contribution played a significant role in promoting Ghanaian storytelling….
A young man reportedly breached the security cordon around Kenyan President William Ruto and made his way onto the stage at a public event. The incident happened during a Thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs PS Fikirini Jacobs while the President was addressing the crowd on Sunday, May 24. Witnesses said the man, who…
A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger’s luggage, it has been revealed. Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a “precaution”. The airline said the captain had decided to divert “in…
A fugitive linked to an alleged fraud and cybercrime case being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has d!ed during a gunfire exchange involving operatives and suspected cultists in Makurdi, Benue State. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, May 24, 2026. …
Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has emerged as the poorest-performing currency in West Africa in 2026, following months of steady depreciation against the United States dollar. The decline has also placed the cedi among the weakest currencies on the African continent this year. A report by Reuters, based on data from the London Stock Exchange Group…