The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor and comedian James Olanrewaju, describing the claims as false. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, July 4, by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the…
The Lagos State Government has maintained that sustained investments in drainage infrastructure, wetlands restoration and floodplain management have significantly reduced the impact of heavy rainfall across the state, despite the increasing effects of climate change. The government also accused critics of politicising seasonal flash flooding, warning against using weather-related incidents to score political points.…
Operatives of the Kebbi State Hisbah Board have arrested 25 youths in Argungu over their alleged involvement in immoral activities. The operation was carried out by the board under the Ministry of Religious Affairs during a raid on a hotel in the town. The board’s Director of Shariah, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the arrests in…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed his heartfelt condolences to former Senator Baba Tela following the tragic death of his children in a road accident. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor, on behalf of his family, the Bauchi State Government and the people of…
An 18-year-old woman has died after her co-wife allegedly set fire to a shop and adjoining bedroom where she was sleeping with her husband in Mudzi, prompting a murder investigation by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). In a statement posted on X, the ZRP confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Elizaberth Ponji,…
Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a fresh round of presidential pardons that could include music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, and several individuals convicted of environmental pollution offences. Combs is currently serving a prison sentence for prostitution-related offences, while Michel is incarcerated over convictions linked to illegal foreign lobbying. According to…
Police in Taiwan have seized more than US$300 million (S$388 million) linked to an illegal online World Cup betting operation after dismantling a major gambling syndicate, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2. According to the Tainan City Police Department’s Fourth Precinct, officers raided a five-storey house in the southern city of Tainan on July…
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has alleged that suspected Islamist terrorist groups killed 3,610 people and abducted 3,960 others across Nigeria between January and June 2026. The human rights organisation also claimed that about 300 churches were destroyed during the six-month period and that approximately 800 abducted Christian women…
A cabin cleaner, Bala Zakari, has been commended for his honesty after returning $730 he found while cleaning a British Airways aircraft. Zakari discovered a purse on seat 35K while cleaning British Airways Flight BA8382. The purse contained $730 in cash as well as several credit cards. Upon finding the item, he immediately alerted…
US President Donald Trump has defended earning an estimated $1.2 billion from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures while serving in office, insisting his financial gains are the result of broader market growth rather than any misuse of presidential power. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, July 1, before boarding a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by…
