GOODNESS ME!!! Four found dead after ‘starving to meet Jesus’

Kenyan police said Friday they have launched a manhunt for a local cult leader after the death of four followers he reportedly told to starve themselves in order to “meet Jesus”.

Former Nigerian footballer, Ebiede dies at 45

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Emmanuel Ebiede has died at the age of 45 after a protracted illness.

"Guys it’s been good I love you all" - Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira made frantic final call to his friends before arrest

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, Jack Teixeira, the suspect accused of leaking classified US intelligence, made a frantic final call to his gamer friends as the FBI closed in on him, professing he “never wanted it to get like this.”

Nobody can force me to leave Nigeria – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the election of February 25, 2023, insisted that nobody can force him to leave Nigeria.

Dairy farm explosion kills 18,000 cows in US

An explosion at South Fork Dairy near the town of Dimmit, in Texas,  the United States, has killed approximately 18,000 cows. 

FBI arrests 21-year-old Air National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified Pentagon documents detailing extensive US spying of several countries

FBI agents have arrested Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, in connection with their investigation into classified documents that were leaked on the internet.

Military operatives neutralize 17 bandits in Zamfara

No fewer than fifteen bandits, alongside their gang commander, Dankarami popularly known as Jarfa have been neutralized by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Birinin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Construction workers trapped as 7-storey building collapses in Banana Island

An undisclosed number of construction workers have been reportedly trapped under the rubble of a seven-storey building that collapsed at First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos.

Call for my arrest, prosecution over Peter Obi comments baseless – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday, said the call for his arrest and prosecution for admonishing Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, over inciting the public to violence is unjustifiable.

Trump sues his former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500 million, alleging breach of contract

Former US President Donald Trump is suing Michael Cohen for $500 million in damages for allegedly breaching his contract as Trump’s former personal attorney.

152 stranded Nigerians in Libya arrive Ikeja Airport

One hundred and fifty-two stranded Nigerians in Tripoli, Libya, arrived in the country aboard Al Buraq Air Boeing 737-800, at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday.

Brazil hit by two new school attacks in 24 hours

A 13-year-old boy stabbed three classmates Tuesday at a school in Brazil, the second such assault in 24 hours, adding to fears over spiraling school violence after a series of deadly attacks.

China reports first human death due to H3N8 bird flu

A 56-year-old woman in southern China has died after testing positive for H3N8 avian influenza, marking the first human death from that strain of bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

SAD!!! Man slumps and dies by roadside in Port Harcourt

A yet to be identified man allegedly has slumped and died by the roadside in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 

Former Anambra gov, Mbadinuju dies at 78

Former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju has been announced dead.

LAGOS: Rhodes-Vivour files petition against Sanwo-Olu’s victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship and the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidates have filed a petition against the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

INEC tells Presidential Election Petition Court to dismiss suit: LP, Obi’s prayers are not grantable

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC to dismiss a suit filed by Peter Obi of the Labour Party because the reliefs sought are not grantable.

Russia-Ukraine war: Over 30 abducted Ukrainian Children returned from Russia (SEE PHOTOS)

Thirty-one children have been brought back to Ukraine after being illegally taken to Russia from territories annexed by Moscow, a Ukranian charity has revealed.

UPDATE: Kidnappers of Zamfara children demand N30m ransom

Gunmen, who kidnapped children and women in Wanzamai village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, have demanded N30 million ransom.

Rabbit joins police in California as its ‘wellness officer’ (PHOTOGRID)

A bunny known as Percy is officially the newest staff member of the Yuba City Police Department in California.

A bishop almost initiated me into a cult group 23 years ago - Nigerian pastor says

A Calabar based pastor, Amos Obeten, has revealed how a bishop almost initiated him into a cult group 23 years ago.

OWO MASSACRE: Owo Catholic church reopens 10 months after terrorist attack killed 41 (PHOTO)

Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo, Ondo State, re-opened for worship 10 months after the devastating terrorist attack of June 5, 2022, that left 41 innocent worshippers dead and over 60 injured.

Russian strikes kill father, daughter in southeast Ukraine

A 50-year-old man and his 11-year-old daughter were killed after Russian missiles struck a house in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said on Sunday.

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bola Ajibola, is dead

Bola Ajibola, a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Nigeria has died at the age of 89.

How 43 were killed, scores injured as suspected herders opened fire on women and children in Benue IDP camp

At least 43 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been killed and many sustained injuries after suspected armed herders attacked LGEA Primary School, Mgban, Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue state.