Ecuador has begun hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Amazon rainforest for the first time, according to state oil firm Petroecuador. The company said operations have started at an oilfield in the northeastern province of Sucumbios, marking what it described as “a new horizon” for the country’s oil production. The project is being carried out…
Spotify has introduced a new verification system called “Verified by Spotify,” aimed at helping listeners distinguish real human artists from AI-generated content. The new badge, displayed as a green checkmark on artist profiles and search results, will be rolled out in the coming weeks. According to the company, only artists who meet specific authenticity criteria…
The sister of Mene Ogidi, a 28-year-old man allegedly shot dead by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State, has shared a detailed account of the events leading up to his death, as public outrage continues to grow over the incident. According to her, the tragedy occurred on a Sunday, April 26, after her brother…
Ghana’s FIFA World Cup history has been shaped by a blend of foreign and local coaches, with each campaign reflecting a distinct mix of ambition, drama and national pride. Since making their debut in 2006, the Black Stars have been led by four different managers at the tournament. These include two Serbian coaches and two…
Global oil prices surged sharply on Wednesday, with Brent crude briefly climbing to $125.60 per barrel before easing to $116.50 in early Thursday trading, according to data from Oilprice.com. The benchmark still reflected significant volatility, marking a 1.47 percent drop from its peak but remaining at elevated levels. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark,…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and logistics items during an ambush operation in the Sambisa forest axis of Borno. The operation was conducted in the early hours of April 30 by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade in conjunction with local vigilante forces. The troops…
Social media personality Blessing ‘CEO’ Okoro has hit back at businessman Olakunle Churchill following his recent claims that he was never legally married to actress Rosy Meurer. In a statement that sparked social media controversy on Wednesday, April 29, Churchill denied a legal union with Meurer, asserting that their relationship consisted only of a marriage…
A grieving family has recounted how their 17-year-old son, Thompson Adams Omokafe, was lured, abducted and k!lled by his former classmate and his friends in Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, confirmed the incident while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. According…
A grand jury has indicted a Louisiana sheriff whose office came under investigation after 10 inmates broke out of a New Orleans jail in an audacious escape that happened on her watch. According to the NY Post, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is not accused of helping the inmates pull off the brazen jailbreak…
The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal filed by the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Taminu Turaki. In its ruling on Thursday, the court said the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, in November last year, went against an earlier order issued by the Federal High Court. Justice Stephen Adah,…
