Nigerian Monarch Joseph Oloyede Jailed in U.S. for COVID‑19 Fraud The traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in Osun State—Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede—has been sentenced to prison in the United States following his involvement in a multimillion-dollar COVID‑19 relief fraud. His fall from grace underscores how even revered leaders can exploit crisis systems and face the full…
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Phoenix Haboob Cripples City: Dust Storm Awakens Monsoon Fury A Wall of Dust Engulfs Metro Phoenix On Monday evening, metro Phoenix was dramatically overtaken by a massive haboob. A towering, fast-moving wall of dust that descended over the city, reducing visibility to almost zero. This violent dust storm, borne out of collapsing thunderstorm winds, darkened…
The Japanese government clearly stated that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative won’t grant Nigerians or Africans Special Visa Deal or immigration benefits. On Monday, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs debunked reports claiming Nigerians relocating to Kisarazu city would get a new visa category. They explained that at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African…
The EFCC has ordered the arrest of dismissed officer Olakunle Alex Folarin. Who appeared on Lege Miami’s matchmaking show while still holding EFCC property. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly condemned the recent behavior of one of its former employees, Olakunle Alex Folarin. He was seen taking part in a popular matchmaking…
76 hostages, including women and children, were rescued by Nigerian forces from a bandit camp in Katsina state during a high-risk military operation. Over the weekend, the Nigerian military successfully rescued 76 hostages, including women and children, from the grip of armed criminal gangs commonly referred to as “bandits” in Katsina State, northwest Nigeria. The…
Forbes 2025 List of Black Billionaires Reveals Global Surge in Black Wealth and Influence Forbes has officially unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 ranking of the world’s Black billionaires, spotlighting an elite group of influential individuals who have shaped global industries including business, entertainment, technology, sports, and finance. This year’s list highlights not just personal wealth,…
According to officials, the attacks resulted in one confirmed death and left 15 others injured. In a staggering escalation, Russia unleashed one of the largest aerial assaults of the year on Ukraine—launching 574 attack drones and 40 missiles overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The barrage struck mostly across western Ukraine, far from the…
Judge Frank Caprio, Viral TV Star of ‘Caught in Providence,’ Dies at 88 After Battle with Cancer Frank Caprio, the retired Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court and the widely admired face behind the viral courtroom series “Caught in Providence,” has passed away at the age of 88. The much-loved judge, who captured hearts…
Federal Government Closes Over 13.5 Million Social Media Accounts, Removes Nearly 59 Million Offensive Posts In a bold move to sanitize Nigeria’s digital space, the Federal Government has deactivated approximately 13,597,057 social media accounts across major platforms—TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)—due to violations of the recently implemented Code of Practice 2024. This action…
