Cyberstalking Case Involving Ex-Edo NBA Chairman Adjourned As Court Awaits Settlement Report
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A Federal High Court in Benin, presided over by Justice B. O. Quadri, has adjourned the cyberstalking case filed against Barr. Ede Asenoguan, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, to June 29, 2026, pending a report of out of court settlement. The suit with No. FHC/C/117/2025, was […]
Somali Referee Omar Artan to Officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup Final Days After US Border Rejection
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. Just days after being dramatically denied entry to the United States—despite holding a valid visa—for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 34-year-old Artan has bounced back […]
Kidnap Scare Triggers Widespread School, Church Closures In Niger
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Panic swept through Minna, the Niger State capital, and several other parts of the state on Wednesday following rumours of a planned mass abduction of students, prompting schools to abruptly suspend academic activities. By about 9:00 a.m., reports had begun circulating that armed bandits, allegedly travelling in large numbers on motorcycles, were […]
German Players Step Up for Fans, Cover Travel Costs to New York World Cup Match
The German national team has taken matters into its own hands after prolonged ticket issues at the mundial, volunteering to support and cover travel costs for its fans.The move Led by captain and Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich, the players acting through the team council decided to cover the travel costs to the game for […]
Infantino Brushes Off Criticism Over Ticket Prices, Barred Referee on World Cup Eve
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, 10th of June, 2026 held a press briefing in which he pushed back against two of the tournament’s most controversial flashpoints: sky-high ticket prices and the exclusion of a Somali referee. Infantino defended the record ticket pricing, arguing that “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets […]
Tragedy Turns Criminal: Woman Allegedly Abducts Two Babies After Losing Her Twins
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting What began as a personal tragedy has spiraled into a criminal investigation in Delta State, where a middle-aged woman was arrested for allegedly stealing two babies from different mothers. Authorities say she intended to pass the infants off as her own during a church dedication service after reportedly losing her twin babies. […]
Four Sentenced To Death Over Murder Of Benin Lawyer Osobase Omo-Iyoha
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting An Edo State High Court has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their involvement in the abduction and murder of Benin-based lawyer, Barrister Osobase Omo-Iyoha, bringing to a close a high-profile case that has drawn public attention since 2020. Recalled that Omo-Iyoha, a father of four, was killed in May […]
UK Employers Cut Back on Permanent Recruitment Amid Economic Uncertainty
Hiring activity across the United Kingdom weakened further in May as businesses became increasingly cautious about recruiting permanent staff, reflecting growing concerns over economic uncertainty and rising operating costs. A new labor market survey released by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) found that permanent job placements recorded their steepest decline in nearly […]
European Leaders Back Ukraine’s Push for Peace Talks With Russia
Britain, France and Germany have thrown their support behind a proposal for direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the war gain renewed attention. The leaders of the three European nations met with Zelenskyy in London on Sunday, where discussions focused on […]
Trump Presses Israel to Hold Fire After Iranian Missile Response
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israel to avoid further military action against Iran after Tehran launched missiles at Israeli targets in response to Israeli airstrikes near Beirut, raising fears of a broader regional escalation. According to reports, Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that additional retaliation could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed […]