A 71-year-old cleric, Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, has been found dead in a hotel in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, just hours before his scheduled installation as Head Prayer Warrior Father of a Cherubim and Seraphim Church. According to Daily Trust, Fajana had travelled to the town to participate in a church programme at Ogo Orimolade C&S Church,…
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed viral claims suggesting that Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was involved in the alleged rescue of kidnapped victims in Igboho community, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State. Reacting to circulating videos and social media reports, the Command stated that there is no…
Two armed individuals opened fire at a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, June 22, killing three students and injuring five others, according to police authorities. The incident occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where police confirmed that two male suspects, both armed with pistols, have since been taken…
A powerful explosion has rocked a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, injuring at least 54 people and leaving 18 others unaccounted for. The incident occurred late on Sunday, June 21, in Ras Laffan, the country’s main natural gas export hub located about 80 kilometres north of Doha. In a statement, Qatar’s Interior…
Elon Musk has stated that claims about widespread starvation in Africa are exaggerated, amid online discussions about whether he should use his wealth to help address hunger on the continent. The debate resurfaced as Musk’s net worth continues to grow, with some social media users suggesting he could play a major role in…
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has ordered the removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Oyigbo Police Division following allegations of extortion and abuse of office. The action follows claims by a human rights activist that the officer extorted ₦500,000 from an individual who was allegedly…
Senior U.S. and Iranian officials concluded an initial round of negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, with mediators announcing that both sides had agreed on a framework aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. The talks, held at the Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock and facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan, came amid heightened…
Nine-year-old Victor Oluwatobi, who was abducted by armed men in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been reunited with his family after spending three weeks in captivity. The young boy, whose father is a pastor in the community, regained his freedom on Sunday, June 21, 2026, following a coordinated rescue operation…
British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, June 22, in a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street, bringing his tenure as prime minister to an unexpected close. The announcement comes less than two years after Starmer led the Labour Party to a commanding victory in the July…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has threatened to publicly execute convicted kidnappers and cultists as part of renewed efforts to tackle violent crime in the state. Speaking to journalists during the parade of suspected kidnappers arrested by the Edo State Police Command, Okpebholo said his administration plans to establish a special court to expedite the…
