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…
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…
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 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…
Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has officially begun a new chapter in his life after successfully completing the United States Army Basic Combat Training, marking a milestone he describes as one of the toughest and most rewarding achievements of his life. Now officially recognized as Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, serving with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 10th…
The battle for the Ekiti State governorship has entered a decisive phase as incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji seeks a historic second term against strong challengers, including Wole Oluyede and Dare Bejide. With more than one million registered voters expected to cast their ballots across the state, the election is being closely watched as a major test of political strength ahead…
U.S. Senator Jim Banks has reignited the national debate over youth gender-transition treatments, arguing that age restrictions applied to other major life decisions should also apply to irreversible medical procedures. “You must be 16 to drive, 18 to vote, 21 to drink, and 25 to rent a car,” Banks said. “So why are children being…
The UK labour market showed unexpected resilience in April, with unemployment falling and wage growth remaining stronger than many economists had anticipated. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.9% in the three months to April, down slightly from 5% in the previous quarter. At…
