A 26-year-old Canadian man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison after disguising himself as an Amazon delivery driver to carry out a violent home invasion in California that left two people seriously injured. Prosecutors said Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef traveled from Canada to Monterey County after developing an online relationship with a…
Chelsea have revealed the circumstances behind the departure of their former head coach, admitting the 2025/26 campaign was “hugely disappointing” for both the club and its supporters. In a statement, the Blues said the turmoil caused by a mid-season managerial change played a significant role in their struggles, prompting the club to explain why the…
When Ali al-Zaidi became Iraq’s prime minister in May, many expected him to be little more than another caretaker leader, constrained by the country’s entrenched political system and Iran’s long-standing influence. Instead, Iraq awoke today to one of the most dramatic anti-corruption operations in its modern history. In a sweeping crackdown, Iraqi authorities targeted senior…
Millions of people in Venezuela can once again access đť•Ź without using a VPN after the country’s major internet providers began lifting restrictions on the platform. The social media app had been blocked since 2024 under President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Now, major ISPs—including the state-owned CANTV—are progressively restoring access following the recent earthquakes, allowing users to share…
Jaron “Boots” Ennis passed the biggest test of his career in spectacular fashion, stopping Xander Zayas in the seventh round on Saturday night to unify the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles at Barclays Center. It wasn’t an easy night for the previously unbeaten Philadelphia star. After dropping Zayas early, Ennis had to overcome serious adversity…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦15 million to the School of Nursing Sciences, Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, Owerri, Imo State, as part of his continued support for education and healthcare institutions across Nigeria. During his visit to the institution yesterday, Obi met with the management, staff, and students, where he…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward a modern, secure, and digitally enabled identity system. Announcing the development, President Tinubu said the new legislation replaces a legal framework that had governed Nigeria’s identity management system for nearly two…
The leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has strongly condemned the Federal High Court order issued in Lokoja, describing it as legally flawed, anti-democratic, and a calculated attempt to undermine the party’s growing momentum. Reacting to the ruling by Justice Isah Dashen on Friday morning, Dickson said he was shocked, just…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates participating in the nationwide examination. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Minna by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani. He disclosed that the…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to challenge a ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, insisting that the party remains legally registered and fully committed to participating in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Friday, the party said its attention had been drawn to a ruling delivered by…
