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Author: Akinyooye Adeola
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ARMY TO JOIN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME IN SOUTH AFRICA.
South Africa is getting help from the army to tackle the rising crime in the country. Interim Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said the army will start working with the police in the next 10 days, starting in Western Cape and Gauteng. The country has a high murder rate, with about 60 people killed every day.…
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ENADO ODIGIE AND TOLA ODUNSI WELCOME FIRST CHILD.
Enado Odigie and her husband, Tola Odunsi, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, a few months ago. Enado, a Nollywood actress, shared the news on Instagram, describing her son as the “center of my universe” and expressing her joy in motherhood. The couple got married in a private ceremony in February 2025 and…
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ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT SEALS SHOPS OVER SIT-AT-HOME DEFIANCE.
The Anambra State government has closed some shops at the Building Materials Market in Ogidi and Electrical Parts Market in Obosi for two weeks due to traders’ failure to open for business on Monday. This action follows a directive by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to reopen markets on Mondays, aiming to restore economic activities and normalcy.…
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FEMI ADEBAYO TO STAR IN UPCOMING HISTORICAL FILM, KING KOSOKO.
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo will lead the cast of the 2026 historical film, King Kosoko, a drama that explores the life of 19th-century monarch Oba Kosoko. The film delves into themes of power, legacy, and resistance, showcasing a large ensemble cast, including Jide Kosoko, Femi Branch, Faithia Williams, Gabriel Afolayan, and Odunlade Adekola. Produced by…
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CHINA LEADS TOGO’S IMPORT MARKET IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2025.
China has solidified its position as Togo’s top import partner, with exports valued at CFA114.8 billion, accounting for 25.8% of the country’s total imports. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic and Demographic Studies (INSEED), Togo imported 158,700 tons of goods from China during the period. France and India followed as…
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GHANA IMPROVES MOBILE SERVICE QUALITY.
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has launched new, stricter rules for mobile telecommunications services to enhance quality of service (QoS). The revised key performance indicators cover voice, data, and messaging services, with enforceable standards. The NCA’s new rules require operators to reduce dropped-call rates to below 1%, ensure 95% of attempted calls are connected, and…
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LAGOS RAPE ALERT: WOMAN’S TEARFUL PLEA HIGHLIGHTS GROWING SAFETY CONCERNS.
A disturbing case of alleged rape has rocked Lagos, Nigeria, after a woman, identified as @mirab351 on TikTok, shared a harrowing account of the brutal attack on her. In a tearful video, she recounted how she was raped on February 15 by a man she had rejected earlier. According to @mirab351, she had been struggling…
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SOUTH AFRICA: 3 CHARGED WITH MURDER OF NIGERIAN BOLT DRIVER.
A shocking incident has unfolded in South Africa where three individuals, Dikeledi Mphela, 24, Goitsione Machidi, 25, and McClaren Mushwana, 30, have been charged with the murder of Isaac Satlat, a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver. The attack, captured on dashcam footage, shows Satlat being strangled and robbed of his phone and vehicle. The suspects, who…
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FILMMAKER BIODUN STEPHEN SHARES PAINFUL MEMORY OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
Nigerian Filmmaker Biodun Stephen has bravely shared her experience with female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. This harmful tradition, often framed as a rite of passage, can leave lifelong physical and psychological scars. Stephen revealed that she underwent FGM at age…
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TOKE MAKINWA SPARKS DEBATE ON TITHING AND CHURCH WEALTH.
Toke Makinwa, a Nigerian media personality, has sparked conversation about tithing and charitable giving after revealing she no longer pays tithe to churches. Instead, she supports hospitals, maternity wards, and individuals with pressing needs, citing concerns about church wealth and members’ struggles. Makinwa’s decision stems from her personal reflection on faith and giving. She recalled…
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TONTO DIKEH GRADUATES FROM DISCIPLESHIP CLASS, JOINS TEMPLE KEEPERS DEPARTMENT.
Actress Tonto Dikeh has announced her graduation from a discipleship class at Pastor Jerry Eze’s church, marking a significant milestone in her spiritual journey. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing pride and gratitude for the transformative experience. Dikeh revealed that the discipleship program has brought healing, restoration, and a renewed sense of purpose, leaving…
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STRIKE HITS KENYA’S MAIN AIRPORT, FLIGHTS DISRUPTED.
A strike by aviation workers has disrupted flights and air traffic control operations at Kenya’s main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), causing delays and schedule adjustments. Kenya Airways warned passengers to expect delays and advised them to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport. The strike, called by the Kenya Aviation Workers…
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GHANA TOMATO TRADERS KILLED IN BURKINA FASO TERROR ATTACK.
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed in a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The victims, part of a team of traders on a supply lorry, were targeted by the Islamist militant group JNIM, linked to al-Qaeda. The Ghanaian Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, confirmed the deaths, stating that…
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EL-RUFAI CHARGED OVER ALLEGED PHONE INTERCEPTION.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai, 65, faces three counts, including admitting to intercepting phone communications, failing to report individuals involved, and compromising public safety and national security. The charges stem…
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EGBALIGANZA FESTIVAL 2026: A CELEBRATION OF EGBA HERITAGE AND UNITY.
The Egbaliganza festival, also known as Lisabi Day, is set to hold its annual week-long celebration in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on March 28, 2026. This vibrant festival honors the 18th-century hero Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, who liberated the Egba people from Oyo Empire oppression. The Hero Behind the Festival Lisabi, born in the early 18th century…
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