Temi Otedola, Mr Eazi welcome twins
Temi Otedola and her partner, singer Mr Eazi, have reportedly welcomed a set of twins after about a year and a half of anticipation. The announcement was made by Temi on her Snapchat story, where she shared the news with her followers. The couple, who have kept much of their personal life away from the public eye, have received congratulatory messages...
Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour Party leader, set to become PM
Andy Burnham was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming the seventh prime minister. Burnham, who was confirmed at a 'special conference' on Friday, said he was ready for power and would work to offer hope to people in "forgotten places everywhere". He told party members and lawmakers: "We are united and we put...
Resurfaced video shows slain Delta girl’s marriage vow
A video recorded before the death of a 20-year-old Delta girl has resurfaced on social media, showing her speaking about her desire to remain a virgin until marriage. The clip, originally recorded in Asaba by content creator Itz Patorchizzy, was widely reshared on Thursday following reports of her death. In the interview, the young woman, identified as Agbro, said she did...
Ghanaian TikToker jailed for false ritual claim against Mahama
A Ghanaian court has sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to publishing false claims that President John Mahama sacrificed 32 cows in a ritual to secure victory in the 2024 presidential election. Alhassan, 43, was convicted of offensive conduct and publication of false news over a series of TikTok videos posted last month...
NDLEA declares 4 wanted for drug money laundering, blocks N9.8bn accounts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, popularly known as Odogwu, and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in the establishment of a clandestine laboratory, production of methamphetamine, and drug money laundering. The drug kingpin’s associates are Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka, Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley, and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke, fondly called...
FG renames Lagos-Calabar Highway after Tinubu
The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, saying the move recognises the President's long-standing vision for the project. Umahi announced the decision during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, where he also disclosed that Tinubu had approved the extension of the Fourth...
2027: Christian Conscience warns politicians against divisive politics
A non-denominational group, Christian Conscience, has called on political stakeholders to avoid divisive politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to promote national unity, mutual respect and equal opportunities for all Nigerians. The group made the call in a statement issued after its monthly meeting in Lagos on Thursday. The statement was jointly signed by its National Chairman,...
Father burns 10-year-old daughter’s private part for bedwetting in Ondo
The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a man, Amos Paul, for allegedly brutalising his 10-year-old daughter at Upenme in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026. Jimoh said the man allegedly used a heated laundry...
Latest developments in US-Iran war
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at U.S. allies in the Gulf, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war. Here are the latest developments on Friday, July 17, 2026: Iran reports 38 killed Iran's health ministry said 38 people had been killed and more than 400 injured in US strikes...
Navy foils attempted oil well sabotage, arrests suspect in Rivers
LThe Nigerian Navy says it has foiled an attempt to sabotage a crude oil wellhead in Bonny, Rivers State, and arrested one suspect during a follow-up operation. The Director of Information, Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny intercepted a fibre boat near the Renaissance African Energy Company...
