Ooni Opens Up on Mockery, Struggles Over Delay in Having Children
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has opened up about the emotional pain, public criticism, and pressure he faced over delays in having children after ascending the throne. The monarch made the revelation while receiving visitors who came to celebrate the birth of twin princes delivered by one of his wives, Queen Mariam. In […]
Borno Senator Disburses Millions to APC Executives Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir
Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Lawan, has distributed ₦135,650,000 to executives of the All Progressives Congress across his constituency ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The senator’s legislative aide, Usman Alkali, disclosed this in a statement posted on Facebook on Friday, May 15, 2026. According to Alkali, the cash donation was shared on Thursday, May 14, […]
Haiti Name World Cup Squad for Historic Return to Football’s Grandest Stage
Haiti have confirmed their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking their first appearance at the tournament since 1974. Coach Sébastien Migné has assembled a group with considerable international experience, blending European pedigree with players from across the globe. Ranked 83rd in the FIFA rankings, the Caribbean nation came through two qualifying rounds, finishing […]
Germany-Born Castrop Makes History in South Korea’s 2026 World Cup Squad
Jens Castrop of Borussia Mönchengladbach, who was born to a Korean mother and a German father, has been named to South Korea’s World Cup squad, becoming the first player of mixed heritage born outside South Korea to earn a place in a South Korean World Cup squad. The 22-year-old, a former Germany youth and Under-21 […]
Outrage In Bauchi After Teenagers Plan Marriage Behind Parents’ Backs
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Hajia Dr Aisha Bala Mohammed, has raised the concern over a case involving teenagers who allegedly arranged a marriage among themselves without the consent of their parents. The supposed bride, Fatima (not her real name), aged 18, and the groom were on Thursday presented before […]
TCN Adds 600MW to National Grid
The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Thursday, May 14, 2026, announced the addition of 600 megawatts to the national grid following the completion of a major transmission project in Edo State. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this during the commissioning of the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV Turn-In-Turn-Out […]
Fae Reveals Ivory Coast 26-Man Squad Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Elephants will take on Ecuador, Germany, and Curacao in the group stage as they bid to advance past the group phase for the very first time in their history. The squad announcement caps a remarkable journey […]
Mass Query: NJC Moves Against 256 Judges For Misconduct, Suspends Two
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Judicial Council (NJC) has wielded the big stick against 256 judicial officers who were queried for various performance related issues, while recommending the appointment of 12 new Justices of the Court of Appeal to President Bola Tinubu. In a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria […]
Police Dismissed 3 Cops Over Alleged Kidnapping, Extortion In P’Harcourt
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Police Force has sent three of its personnel attached to Zone 16 Headquarters, Yenagoa from its workforce. They are Inspectors Ayanniyi Jelili, Durojaye Francis, and Olayemi Titus. They were said to have allegedly engaged in armed robbery, kidnapping, and extortion while operating illegal patrols within Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Force […]
Two Arrested In NSCDC Sting Operation Over Fake Job Offerings
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in a sting operation has cracked down a job racketeering syndicate and arrested two suspects. The Commandant, Bitrus Larai, revealed this in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer (PRO), SC EA Michael, and made available to […]