Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians Over Alleged AI Romance Scam
Thai police have arrested six Nigerian men accused of running an artificial intelligence-powered romance scam targeting victims from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Authorities said the arrests were carried out on Thursday, 22 May 2026, during coordinated raids on three apartment units along the Chao Phraya River area near Phra Nangklao Bridge. Police […]
Police Rescue 12 Kidnapped Passengers in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command says it has rescued 12 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers during an attack on two commercial buses in Isua Akoko area of Ondo State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when armed men reportedly intercepted two commercial Hummer buses travelling from Benue State to Ibadan in the […]
Otti Boasts of 414 Roads, Slashes Abia Debt by 60% in Three Years
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his administration has constructed 414 roads spanning about 864.12 kilometres across the state within three years in office. The governor also disclosed that his administration had reduced the state’s debt profile by nearly 60 per cent. Otti made the disclosure on Friday, May 22, 2026, during his monthly media […]
FRSC Deploys 555 Personnel for Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol in Osun
The Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 555 personnel for a special patrol operation ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the state. The Osun Sector Commander, Mr Sunday Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo by the Sector Public Education Officer, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi. According […]
Kano Expands Health Insurance Scheme to Inmates, HIV, Hypertensive Patients
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has expanded its healthcare insurance coverage to vulnerable groups, including inmates in correctional centres, people living with HIV, and hypertensive patients across the state. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, May 22, […]
Federal High Court Judge Dies After Collapsing at Kano Residence
A judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa, has died after reportedly collapsing at his residence in Kano State. The judge was said to have slumped in his living room on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026, and was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was confirmed dead by […]
Mental Health, Anti-Cultism Campaign Targets Youths In Cross River
Students of Government Secondary School, Ikot Ewa, in Akpabuyo were urged to reject cultism and embrace education, discipline, and peaceful coexistence during an anti-cultism and mental health awareness campaign held at the school.
DR Congo Faces 21-Day Isolation Requirement to Enter U.S. for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team must isolate for 21 days or risk the ability to enter the United States for the World Cup, as the country deals with a serious outbreak of Ebola. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, communicated this requirement to ESPN […]
FIFA Makes History with Sign Language Broadcasts at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will become the first edition of the tournament to feature sign language interpretation broadcasts for every match, as part of a broader push to improve accessibility for fans with disabilities. The governing body said the initiative is designed to ensure that all supporters can fully experience […]
FIFA Makes History with Sign Language Broadcasts at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will become the first edition of the tournament to feature sign language interpretation broadcasts for every match, as part of a broader push to improve accessibility for fans with disabilities. The governing body said the initiative is designed to ensure that all supporters can fully experience […]