The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a major source, transit and destination for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholarships and travel opportunities, especially those promoted through social media. Speaking at the Stronger Futures Dialogue organised by the…
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, July 17, triggering a tsunami alert for parts of the Pacific coastline and causing panic across southern Mexico and neighbouring Central American countries. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred about 48 kilometres off the coast of Aquiles…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed disbelief after receiving an unusual direct message from a male admirer on social media. The reality TV star shared a screenshot of the message, in which the man declared that he was willing to become her “pet” just to be close to her, while also…
Troops of the 17 Brigade under Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued nine kidnapped victims who escaped from a terrorists’ hideout after their captors reportedly fell asleep in Katsina State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026, by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN…
A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, California. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on Thursday. Deputies responded to the residence and immediately began life-saving measures before the child was…
Mohamed Salah has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Turkish giants Beşiktaş following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian forward is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Istanbul-based club, with the deal including an option to extend for an additional season. Under the proposed agreement, Salah would earn a guaranteed annual salary…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has refuted claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, is a “miracle centre” following the abduction of candidates and examination officials during the ongoing 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The clarification followed remarks by the Commanding Officer of the 21 Battalion of…
Britain on Thursday, July 16, imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and entities accused of helping finance Sudan’s civil war through illicit gold trading and financial networks, in a move aimed at disrupting funding for both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is intimidated by his growing popularity among grassroots Nigerians. Sowore made the remark on Thursday, July 16, while speaking to journalists outside the courtroom after the Federal High Court warned that it would close his defence if he failed to proceed…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly told five senior players they are free to leave the club as he begins reshaping his squad ahead of the new season. The Spaniard, who started pre-season training at Cobham last week, has reportedly identified goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, defenders Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile, winger Alejandro Garnacho, and striker…
