Teen accused of r@ing disabled 10-year-old brother remanded in custody
An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting his 10-year-old disabled brother in Ga-Kopa, Tafelkop, Limpopo, South Africa. The case was heard at the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court and postponed until March 18 for a formal bail application. The alleged incident occurred on February 26 while the mother was attending a funeral. […]
No going back on cashless policy at airports – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has reiterated that Nigeria’s airports will fully transition to a cashless payment system, despite the current temporary hybrid arrangement allowing both cash and electronic payments. The move aims to modernize airport revenue collection and comply with federal government directives. Keyamo explained that the hybrid system is only temporary while authorities […]
I’ll never do it again – Anambra popular native doctor begs for leniency
Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu John Paul, popularly called Aka Mmuo, has begged Charles Soludo for leniency after his arrest for allegedly performing rituals. Authorities accused him of carrying out ceremonies, including ritual baths for internet fraudsters, also known as Yahoo Boys. Following his parade by local security operatives, Aka Mmuo expressed remorse, stating he was […]
Trump Hotel in Chicago failed food inspection as inspectors uncover insects, wastewater and expired food items
The Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago reportedly failed a food safety inspection in late 2025 after officials identified several violations in its kitchen and food preparation areas. The inspection was conducted by the Chicago Department of Public Health. According to official records, the inspection covered the hotel’s main kitchen, room service operations and the […]
Former US senator Kyrsten Sinema admits to having affair with former bodyguard
Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema has acknowledged in court documents that she had a romantic relationship with Matthew Ammel while he was still legally married. The case was filed by his estranged wife, Heather Ammel. The lawsuit was submitted in North Carolina in 2025. According to the filing, the relationship reportedly began in 2024 before […]
Trump deploys 5,000 US Marines to Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the deployment of about 5,000 American Marines to the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. The move comes as the United States increases its military presence in the region to secure vital energy routes and protect international shipping. The Strait of Hormuz […]
Tinubu met what can be described as a foamy economy – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited what he described as a “foamy economy” when he assumed office in 2023. Akpabio made the remark in Abuja during the inauguration of a committee for the ruling All Progressives Congress. According to Akpabio, the current administration met serious economic challenges and had to […]
Putin’s ‘elite hit squad’ dubbed Center 795 is ‘exposed by Google Translate blunder after using site to talk to hitman’
A Russian intelligence operative has been detained following an investigation that reportedly exposed a secret assassination network linked to the Kremlin. The suspect, Denis Alimov, was arrested at El Dorado International Airport after authorities connected him to a covert group known as Centre 795. Investigators believe the secret unit was formed during the early months […]
Cybercrime: Indian police arrest two Nigerians over bank hacking
Authorities in India have arrested two Nigerian nationals over their alleged involvement in a cybercrime operation targeting financial institutions. The suspects, Modebe Joseph and Sunday Okonkwo, were apprehended in Noida during a coordinated police operation. According to investigators, the two men were allegedly linked to an international hacking group known as Solar Spider. The group […]
Oil price: Russia boasts as European leaders kick against Trump’s lifting of US sanctions
Several European leaders have criticized the decision by Donald Trump to ease some U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. The move came as global oil markets face pressure following tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Norway said easing restrictions could weaken international […]