Baltasar Ebang Engonga, nephew to President of Equatorial Guinea, gets 8 years and hefty fine for embezzlement amid scandal. What’s next for the political elite? Shockwaves Through Malabo: President’s Own Nephew Sentenced to 8 Years The Bioko Provincial Tribunal sentenced Baltasar Ebang Engonga. Nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, to eight years in prison for…
A nation in mourning: a crushing blow in the skies above Radom The skies over Radom, Poland, turned from awe‑inspiring to tragic on the evening of August 28, 2025, when a Polish Air Force F‑16 fighter jet crashed during rehearsal for the upcoming Radom Air Show. The pilot, Major Maciej “SLAB” Krakowian, a celebrated ace and…
BAFTA-Showered Actor Michael Ward Granted Bail Amid Rape & Sexual Assault Charges In a case that juxtaposes rising stardom with serious allegations, Michael Ward—the BAFTA-winning face of Top Boy—has been granted conditional bail over grave sexual offense charges. The story unspools a complex narrative where celebrity, justice, and public perception intersect dramatically in London’s legal…
Abuja Kaduna Train Accident: How Did It Happen, Who Was Affected, and What Comes Next? Imagine boarding the Abuja Kaduna train service at 11 a.m., anticipating the usual ride north—only to be jolted, terrified, and suddenly stranded in chaos minutes later. That unsettling scenario became reality for many commuters on August 26, 2025, as a…
Nigerian TikTok star Peller appeared kidnapped during a livestream—but he was later found safe. Was this real or staged? Unpack the mystery here. It was the kind of moment that stops your scroll mid‑stream. Popular Nigerian TikTok and livestream sensation Peller—real name Habeeb Hamzat—seemed to be pulled out of his car by armed men during…
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…
Apply free to the Nigerian Air Force NAF DSSC 34/2025 via the official recruitment portal. Opens August 27–October 7. Nigerian professionals—your nation awaits. In the heart of Africa, where creativity meets service, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) beckons distinguished graduates and professionals to wear the wings of national pride. The DSSC 34/2025 recruitment portal opens…
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…
