Three Teenagers Charged Over Killing of 16-Year-Old Girl in Leeds
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with the killing of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds, police have confirmed. According to West Yorkshire Police, Kayla Smith, 18, and Archie Rycroft, 19, have been remanded in custody and are set to appear before a magistrates’ court. A 17-year-old boy, whose identity is being withheld for […]
7Up Opens Applications for 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme
Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, offering fresh graduates an opportunity to build careers within the organisation. In a statement, the company said the programme is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience, structured training, and exposure across key business functions. According to the company, […]
Doris Ogala Reacts to Tonto Dikeh’s Confession, Insists “I Wasn’t Lying”
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reacted to the recent confession by Tonto Dikeh about her past, maintaining that her earlier claims about the actress were true. Tonto Dikeh, who has been vocal about her Christian faith since her conversion, made the revelation during a church programme, where she spoke about her past involvement in what […]
Iranian Drone Strikes Kuwait Oil Tanker Off Dubai in Major Escalation
An Iranian drone struck a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai at the early hours Tuesday, 31st of March , 2026 in one of the most significant attacks on a vessel in a month of war, pushing crude prices higher and heightening tensions around the vital Strait of Hormuz. The vessel known as Al-Salmi, […]
Aiyedatiwa Sacks All Political Aides, Plans Fresh Appointment of 1000
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has relieved all his political aides of their duties as part of a major restructuring of his administration. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, in Akure, who said the move was aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening service delivery. According to […]
US Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Plateau, Kaduna Killings, Warns of Diplomatic Fallout
A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has warned that continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria could strain diplomatic relations between the United States and Nigeria. The warning follows reports of deadly attacks in Plateau State and Kaduna State, where gunmen allegedly killed dozens of people during incidents that coincided with Palm Sunday. According to reports, […]
Fuel Hike Sparks Protest in Benin as Drivers Block Roads, Increase Fares
Drivers in Benin City on Monday staged a protest along Upper Sakponba Road, blocking parts of the busy route over the sharp rise in fuel prices. The demonstration caused major disruption, leaving commuters stranded as some were forced to trek long distances after roadblocks were mounted at key points, including Aifuwa Street and Pioneer Junction. […]
HURIWA Urges DSS to Probe Igboho Over Alleged Threats
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has called on the Department of State Services to invite and possibly arrest Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo over alleged threats targeting opposition politicians in the South-West. The call follows a viral video and audio in which Igboho was said to have warned that political opponents of President […]
Cleric’s Past Curse on Tinubu Goes Viral as He Backs APC
Apostle Kassy Chukwu, General Overseer of Peniel Global Ministries and Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, is facing backlash online after an old video of him resurfaced. In the viral clip, the cleric declared that anyone endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would face misfortune and vowed to leave Nigeria […]
GenCos Accuse DisCos of Rejecting Power Amid Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
Power generation companies (GenCos) in Nigeria have accused distribution companies (DisCos) of deliberately rejecting available electricity, worsening blackouts across the country. The accusations come as households and businesses continue to struggle with prolonged outages. According to Joy Ogaji, “system operators have, on several occasions, asked GenCos to reduce output because DisCos were unwilling to accept […]