Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the alleged unlawful disclosure of his personal voter information. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on…
As the final whistle echoed around Atlanta Stadium, all eyes turned to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. The 40-year-old stood motionless for a moment before emotion overwhelmed him. Tears streamed down his face as he began to grasp the significance of what he and his teammates had just achieved. Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut,…
Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha is celebrating a joyous milestone as he has welcomed a baby boy. The actor shared the exciting news with family, friends, and well-wishers, expressing gratitude for the newest addition to his family. The arrival of the baby boy marks a special moment for the actor, who is embracing this new chapter…
A tragic incident has reportedly claimed one life and left seven houses destroyed in Ogute-Oke community, located in Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, following a dispute said to have started over a young woman. The violence reportedly erupted shortly after the community concluded celebrations for its annual Olimi Festival. The situation has…
Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be “fully open” by Friday, presenting a newly negotiated agreement with Iran as a major diplomatic breakthrough. However, as world leaders gathered for the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, concerns were already emerging that the deal could face serious challenges before it is even formally implemented….
The Nigerian military has reportedly intensified its operations against armed bandit groups in Katsina State following the tragic death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in captivity. The development has reignited public concern over the worsening security situation in parts of the North-West, where communities continue to grapple with kidnappings, bandit attacks and violent…
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin rolling out Nigeria’s National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System in October 2026, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s addressing system. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, is expected to improve commerce, security, emergency response, and public service delivery by providing…
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, has died after falling approximately 40 metres (131 feet) from a bridge during a rope-jumping activity in Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil. According to Brazilian authorities, Maria was preparing to perform a jump from the Ponte do Esqueleto, commonly known as the “Skeleton Bridge,” when organizers allegedly launched her in…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a social media ban for children under the age of 16, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to improve online safety for young people. The proposed measures are aimed at protecting children from harmful online content, cyberbullying, and the potential negative effects of…
The prison sentence handed to 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak is set to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal after being referred under the government’s Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment at Southampton Crown Court on 1 June, with a minimum term of 21 years before…
