A long-running search for answers in the case of missing #EndSARS journalist Pelumi Emmanuel Onifade has reached a significant milestone after DNA testing reportedly confirmed that an unidentified body held for years by authorities belongs to the young reporter. Onifade, a 20-year-old intern with Gboah TV, disappeared on October 24, 2020, while covering events linked…
Venezuela has been left reeling after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern region on June 24, causing widespread destruction, killing at least 32 people, and injuring more than 700 others. According to authorities, the earthquakes measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred just 39 seconds apart near the town of Morón in Yaracuy State,…
Nollywood actress Omeche Oko has reassured fans after surviving a frightening vehicle accident while filming on a movie set, an incident that sparked widespread concern across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Reports of the accident circulated on social media after videos and photos emerged showing the aftermath of the crash during a production shoot. Fans and…
Nigerian authorities have intensified their crackdown on security-related offences, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preparing to arraign individuals and companies linked to terrorism financing, while a Kaduna court has ordered the remand of 24 suspects connected to recent violent community disturbances. The EFCC confirmed it is set to file charges against suspects…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning over ongoing Swiss-mediated negotiations with Iran, cautioning that the fragile diplomatic process could collapse if key conditions are not met. Speaking as technical discussions continue following last week’s high-level talks in Switzerland, Trump rejected claims that the United States had secretly provided funds or financial concessions…
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is dominating conversations across social media as anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of his private album pre-release listening party scheduled for tonight in Paris, France. The Grammy-winning singer has kept fans guessing about his next project since posting the now-viral message, “Album🦅,” on social media last week. Since then, excitement has continued…
The Presidency has strongly rejected viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out seeking re-election in 2027, describing the story as false and misleading. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms did not originate from the President and should be disregarded. According…
Commercial vessels have begun safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a newly launched United Nations emergency evacuation scheme, offering a major boost to global trade and energy markets after months of disruption in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The operation follows intensive regional diplomacy and the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework aimed…
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced another dramatic day of action as Cristiano Ronaldo broke new ground, Colombia secured a place in the knockout rounds, and Panama became one of the tournament’s first officially eliminated teams. Portugal delivered the standout performance of the day with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the…
