House of Representatives panel to hold peace dialogue over Jos unrest today

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Security has announced plans to convene a broad-based dialogue involving key stakeholders to address the security situation in Plateau State.    …

Ohanaeze issues stern Warning over sponsored attacks against Igbo Leaders

  Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described as baseless a statement by one Igboayaka Igboayaka who claimed to have declared former South-East governors persona…

Former NFL cornerback, Chris Payton-Jone dies in car accident at 30

Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones d!ed in a Florida car accident at the age of 30.   Payton-Jones, who was driving a sedan, collided head-on with a pickup truck in…

‘Pastor raped me on church altar during special deliverance’ – 16-year-old Anambra schoolgirl narrates

A 16-year-old schoolgirl, Precious Okafor, has revealed how a pastor in Anambra State s3xually abused her during a purported deliverance session.       Okafor spoke in an interview with…

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today

The Nigerian Naira began the new trading week on Monday, April 13, 2026, with minor fluctuations against the United States Dollar across the official and informal markets.     In…

US Politician Eric Swalwell ends bid for California Governor after several sexual misconduct allegations

US House of Representative member, Eric Swalwell announced the suspension of his campaign for California governor on Sunday following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations.     The withdrawal follows…

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat after 16 years in power

Viktor Orbán has officially conceded defeat to conservative newcomer Peter Magyar, marking the end of a 16-year era in Hungarian politics.     With roughly two-thirds of precincts reporting, Magyar’s…

US to blockade Iran ports after negotiations fail to yield a deal

The U.S. military has announced it will initiate a total maritime blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT). This decision follows…

18-year-old Gout Gout beats Usain Bolt’s 200m record that stood for 2 decades

18-year-old Australian athlete Gout Gout has shattered Usain Bolt’s record.   Gout Gout delivered a landmark performance at the Australian Athletics Championships on Sunday, April 12, clocking 19.67 seconds in…

Happily married couple left ‘sick to the stomach’ after DNA test showed they are cousins

A happily-married woman was left questioning her marriage after taking a DNA test to trace her ancestry.   Celina and Joseph Quinones are married and share three children.   However,…