Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has revealed that cult-related violence is costing the state over $1 billion in potential investments each year. In a statement released in Benin on Wednesday, May 21, Okpebholo said the pervasive issue of cultism has resulted in the destruction of lives and property, scared off investors, and significantly weakened…
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year trophy drought with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night in Bilbao, Spain. The win at Estadio de San Mamés marks Spurs’ first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup and their first European title since 1984. Ecstatic fans and emotional players…
Authorities in Tanzania have blocked access to the social media platform X after hackers breached the official account of the national police and falsely announced the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The fake message quickly went viral, triggering widespread confusion and concern online. In response, the government restricted access to X through major internet…
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has revealed his return to the ring at 46, nearly four years after his last professional fight. The former eight-division world champion is set to face WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas. “I’m back,” Pacquiao declared on social media. “Let’s make history.” Should Pacquiao win, he…
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Branch didn’t hold back during his recent appearance on Trending, igniting a heated discussion about professionalism in the Nigerian acting industry. In the viral clip, Branch called out actors who fail to transform physically and emotionally for their roles, appearing the same in every film. “You have someone who calls himself…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a N5 million reward for anyone who provides information leading to the recapture of inmates who escaped from the Medium Custodial Centre in Ilesha, Osun State. The escape occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after heavy rainfall caused the facility’s aging perimeter wall to collapse, allowing the inmates…
Veteran actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has called on those who frequent nightclubs to renounce worldly indulgence and embrace a life in Christ. In a recent message, Anunobi challenged the lifestyle of clubgoers, saying:“You want to club? Club with Christ. Stop dancing with the devil.” She emphasized that her mission is to lead others toward…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has revealed that efforts to form a strong opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections have deliberately excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a potential platform. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, May 21, Lawal stated that the coalition’s technical…
Gunmen, suspected to be members of the Lakurawa bandit group, attacked a church in Zagani village, located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Sunday, May 18, and abducted an undisclosed number of female worshippers during the service. Hussaini Aliyu Bena, the Chairman of Danko-Wasagu LGA, confirmed the incident to Channels TV, stating…
Two farm attendants and eight others were on Monday, May 18, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing 628 chickens valued at N4.3 million. The primary suspects, Ibrahim Yalmi (23) and Samuel David (24), are accused of stealing the poultry from V Tees Farm, located in the Badeku area of Ibadan,…
