A Texas jury has found Nigerian-born Catholic priest Anthony Odiong guilty of sexually assaulting women he counselled as a spiritual adviser. A jury in Waco, Texas, convicted 57-year-old Anthony Odiong on one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault. Prosecutors argued that Odiong abused his position as a priest to…
A 19-year-old blogger has been arraigned in Lagos over allegations of cyberstalking and defaming UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu. The Nigeria Police Force on Friday arraigned Nwanorue John Surpruchi before the Federal High Court in Lagos on a four-count charge bordering on alleged cyberstalking, online harassment, and defamation. Prosecutors alleged that the defendant published and circulated…
Liverpool have confirmed that manager Arne Slot has left the club with immediate effect. Liverpool announced earlier that Arne Slot has departed Anfield after a difficult 2025-26 campaign. The decision comes after mounting pressure on the Dutch coach following an underwhelming season that saw the Reds finish fifth in the Premier League. Slot joined Liverpool…
Ukraine targeted key Russian energy infrastructure overnight as both sides intensified drone warfare. Ukraine launched coordinated drone attacks on Russian oil and fuel facilities across several regions overnight, triggering fires and disruptions to energy operations. One of the largest strikes hit the port city of Taganrog in Russia’s Rostov region, where a tanker, fuel tank,…
Rescuers have freed four more villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos, bringing the total number of survivors rescued to five. The four men were brought to safety on Saturday after spending 10 days trapped inside a narrow cave system. Thai rescue teams confirmed the successful operation, which came a day after another survivor…
The legislation introduces prison sentences for identifying as LGBTQ+ and supporting LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana. Ghana’s parliament has approved a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises homosexuality, LGBTQ+ identification, and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. Under the proposed law, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer could face up to three years in…
Before probiotics became a billion dollar industry, Nigerian grandmothers were already doing the work. The recent rise in gut health awareness has increased demand for probiotics. A jar of probiotic supplements is sitting in thousands of Nigerian homes right now. The label promises better digestion, a stronger immune system, and clearer skin. And somewhere in…
President Donald Trump has yet to approve a proposed framework aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Trump met senior advisers in the White House Situation Room on Friday to review a proposed agreement with Iran. The deal would reportedly extend the current ceasefire for 60 days and open negotiations on…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to Asia despite ongoing global security challenges. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth reassured Asia-Pacific allies that the United States is not shifting its focus away from the region while managing conflicts elsewhere, including tensions involving Iran. Hegseth said the US can meet…
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania, injuring two people and triggering strong reactions from Nato and the European Union. A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in the Romanian city of Galați near the Ukrainian border, causing a fire and injuring two residents, Romanian officials said. Romania’s emergency authority confirmed that…
