Owa Obokun Appeals for Peace, Seeks Forgiveness Over Fadahunsi Controversy, Urges Ijesa to Accept Election Results and Look Beyond 2026

The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has appealed to all sons, daughters and residents of Ijesaland to remain calm and embrace peace following reports of unrest after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election.

In a statement issued by the Palace and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Owa, Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo, the monarch stressed that the Palace remains politically neutral and serves as a protective umbrella for all Ijesa people, regardless of their political affiliations.

The Owa urged citizens to accept the outcome of the election in good faith, describing the result as the will of Almighty God for the present season.

His Imperial Majesty also appealed to those who emerged victorious to demonstrate humility, while urging those who lost to show true sportsmanship.

The monarch reminded the people that political differences should not destroy the bonds that unite Ijesaland.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’ intimate wedding ceremony held in their living room in Portugal

 Details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s intimate wedding ceremony have emerged.

The billionaire footballer, 41, made headlines last week when he got married to his long-time partner, 32, in an ‘intimate and private’ ceremony, a year after he popped the question with a £3million ring.

Vogue Magazine has now released photos from the wedding, revealing that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez exchanged vows in the living room of their £30 million mansion in Cascais, Portugal.

See the 4 African countries that the US has ended temporary protection for

 The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan living in the United States as part of a broader rollback of humanitarian immigration programs.

The move affects eligible nationals from these four African nations who relied on TPS to remain and work legally in the U.S. Without another lawful immigration status, these individuals risk losing their legal standing.

TPS is a temporary humanitarian program allowing eligible nationals of designated countries to remain in the U.S. when conditions such as armed conflict, natural disasters, or extraordinary circumstances prevent safe return.

The designation does not grant permanent residency or a pathway to U.S. citizenship. Somalia is among the latest countries to face TPS termination, joining a growing list of affected nations under the administration’s immigration policy shift.

Countries affected by the broader TPS rollback: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen,

For affected individuals without an alternative valid immigration status, the end of TPS protection leads to the revocation of employment authorization and raises fears of potential deportation.

The management of Abia State University, ABSU has suspended a lecturer, Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences.

 

Nwaeze had alleged on Facebook that some professors in the institution are earning less than N400,000 monthly. 

He also claimed that some commercial tricycle riders make more money monthly than what professors receive in Abia State University. 

Reacting, the management of Abia State University said the social media posts made by Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze were inimical to the interests of the institution. 

The statement suspending the professor was released on Thursday, August 13, and signed by Chijioke Nwogu, the Public Relations Officer/Deputy Registrar of the institution. 

Court sentences man to life imprisonment for r@ping 9-year-old girl in Delta State

 ‎The High Court of Justice of Delta State, sitting in the Asaba Judicial Division, has sentenced Abubakar Mohammed to life imprisonment for r@ping a nine-year-old girl in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area of the state.

Justice Onome Marshal-Umukoro, who presided over the case, delivered the judgment on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Charge No. DTHC/ASB/CR/26/2025, State v. Abubakar Mohammed.

‎Mohammed was prosecuted by the Delta State Ministry of Justice under Sections 3(1)(a) and 4(1) of the Delta State Violence Against Persons Law, 2020.

‎The prosecution was led by Mrs. Victoria Ibegbulem, Principal State Counsel in the S3xual Offences Unit of the Ministry of Justice.

Ireland deports Nigerian man convicted of threatening mass m8rder and ter­ror­ist crimes in Ireland

A Nigerian man with ter­ror con­vic­tions for threat­en­ing to com­mit mass m8rder and bomb a uni­versity has been depor­ted from Ire­land. 

Sam Okwuoha, 28, who claimed to be a dec­uplet with nine identical broth­ers, was removed from the State as part of a crack­down by Justice Min­is­ter Jim O’Callaghan on for­eign nation­als involved in ser­i­ous crimin­al­ity. 

Okwuoha was among six men placed on a chartered flight that left Dub­lin Air­port on Tues­day morn­ing, July 28, 2026. 

The air­craft stopped in Rome as part of a joint Fron­tex removal oper­a­tion before con­tinu­ing to Lagos.

Okwuoha had pre­vi­ously been iden­ti­fied by Irish author­it­ies as a threat to national secur­ity.

Earlier attempts to deport him were unsuc­cess­ful after he viol­ently res­isted officers from the Garda National Immig­ra­tion Bur­eau (GNIB) dur­ing a forced removal oper­a­tion.

Dur­ing the incid­ent, Okwuoha defec­ated on him­self in an attempt to frus­trate the deport­a­tion pro­cess.

He sub­sequently became the first per­son pro­sec­uted in Ire­land for obstruct­ing the enforce­ment of a deport­a­tion order. 

Nigeria Correctional Service removes Ibara prison officials after de@th row inmate goes live on TikTok Platform

 The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside two other principal officers, following the unauthorised use of a mobile phone by an inmate on de@th row who appeared in a viral TikTok live stream.

The inmate, Elijah Oyebode, was sentenced to death by hanging in 2019 after an Osun State High E Court convicted him of m#rdering Rofiat Adebisi, a final-year student of Osun State University. According to court records, Oyebode gave conflicting accounts of the crime before denying involvement during trial. The court found him guilty based on medical and other evidence. Despite being on de@th row, One account reportedly reached Level 20 gifting status, allowing him to receive monetary gifts during livestreams.

Investigators also linked him to another account allegedly created to impersonate TikTok creator and activist.

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected calls to resign for now and apologised for the "mistakes" surrounding his controversial World Cup sell-off plan.

Infantino was forced to abandon his plans – namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors – after public uproar last week, with Uefa confirming a boycott of Fifa events if the plan was voted through.

 

In a statement released after seven hours of crisis talks in Morocco, FIFA said its management board had reaffirmed its "full support" for Infantino - including secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, only days after he had labelled the World Cup plans "a sad and reproachable series of events".

 

“We acknowledge mistakes were made in the process of the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE),” read part of the letter.

“It was certainly not the intention for the FIFA Council and FIFA Member Associations to feel excluded from the process, and it should have been handled differently. We acknowledge that errors were also made after the proposal was leaked to media.

 

India calls out Mark Zuckerberg over removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video

 An Indian parliamentary panel has called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the temporary removal of July 23 video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi’s video, addressing students during youth-led protests on July 23, was briefly removed from Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, but was later restored.

The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, said the deletion of PM Modi's video - who is the representative of 1.4 billion Indians - is an "attack on democracy".

"If Facebook does not take action against those responsible in this matter, the Safe Harbour Clause will be removed. Mark Zuckerberg will have to apologize. Otherwise, a case may be filed," it said.

The removal of the safe harbour clause gives the green light to file FIRs directly against social media platform officials. The central government will provide the green light, the committee warned.

The husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, Anthony Adeosun, has d!ed.

According to a statement released by his family, Anthony passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State.

“It is with profound sorrow, yet in total submission to the will of Almighty God, that the Adeosun family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Mr Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, who was called home to glory on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, in Lagos.

AARE ADETOLA EMMANUELKING, THE NATIONAL GOLDEN PATRON PCRC, HOSTS OGUN CP ON SECURITY SUMMIT IN REMOLAND...Advocates Stronger Community Policing to Combat Emerging Security Threats

The Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders at a Security Summit in Remoland, Ogun State.

The interactive engagement served as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges and strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve.

Presidential campaigns to begin Aug 19 - INEC announces revised campaign timetable for 2027 general election

 The electoral body said campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on August 19 2026 and end on January 14 2027, while campaigns for governorship and State Assembly elections will run from September 9, 2026, to February 4, 2027.

The commission also scheduled the publication of the final list of nominated candidates for September 12, 2026 for the presidential and National Assembly elections and October 10, 2026 for governorship and State Assembly elections.

Woman fakes own kidnap, demands ransom from her mother in Benue

 The Benue State Police Command has arrested a young woman for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from her mother.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 said the suspect, Mary Torkuma, was arrested alongside her accomplice, Evergreen Samuel. 

According to the PPRO, the command uncovered the alleged plot following an intelligence-driven investigation by operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

The police said the case was reported on July 15, 2026, after Miss Mary Torkuma of Akpehe, Makurdi, reportedly left her apartment on July 12 to visit a friend in the North Bank area of the state capital. 

It’s is an opportunity but not an obligation’ – FIFA president Infantino defends new proposal to sell FIFA World Cup rights to private company

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday, July 29, that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to exploit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.

A proposal to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions sparked disbelief and outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday, but Infantino defended the idea, saying too little of football’s commercial value reached the parts of the game that need it most.

“FIFA Forward Enterprise, or FFE, is actually a proposal, an offer. It’s part of a democratic process – a consultation process – and, above all, it is an opportunity but not an obligation,” Infantino said in a video released Wednesday evening.

Adron Group Chairman Celebrates Business Icon Otunba Muraina Banjoko at 65

 

Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist.

In his goodwill message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described the Chairman and CEO of Threeco Construction Company Limited as an icon of excellence whose remarkable contributions to business, community development, and humanity have earned him widespread admiration and enduring respect.

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hails Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu's Impact on Education as He Marks Birthday

The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State.

In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State.

NPC ends manual birth registration, warns against fake certificates as Nigeria goes digital

 The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the discontinuation of manual registration of births and deaths across Nigeria, warning that certificates issued outside its new electronic platform will no longer be recognised.

The Commission said the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) digital platform, which became operational on July 1, 2026, would now serve as the only approved channel for birth and death registrations nationwide.

The Federal Commissioner representing Abia State in the NPC, Rev. Emma Trumps Eke, disclosed this on Monday in Umuahia during a briefing to mark the 2026 World Population Day and the nationwide rollout of the digital platform.

Eke said the transition to a fully digital system would enable real-time registration, improve national planning, strengthen identity management and reduce fraud associated with manual documentation.

Man Unalives his wife and six children before taking own life in Michigan

A man fatally shot his wife and their six children, then himself, before they all were found in their burning Michigan home last week, investigators said Monday, July 27, 2026.

Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children, aged 5 to 15, died on Friday, July 24, in their home in Grand Haven Township, on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. 

Authorities were summoned for a fire and then discovered the bodies.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department said in a release Monday that autopsies determined all the family members d!ed of gunshot wounds, and that Kristopher Karolkiewicz took his own life.

RSS Makes History as Graduating Class of 2026 Marks Valedictory Service in First-of-Its-Kind University-Style Ceremony

Remo Secondary School (RSS) has made history with the graduation of its 2026 class in what is being described as a groundbreaking academic ceremony, as the prestigious public secondary school celebrated its graduating students in a university-themed graduation style.

The historic valedictory service, which brought together students, parents, teachers, school administrators, old students and distinguished guests, was marked by pomp, pageantry and an atmosphere of academic excellence, as graduating students appeared in full academic graduation gowns, caps and other traditional graduation regalia.

Petition with over 82,000 signatures seeking replay of Spain vs Argentina World Cup final gathers momentum

 Thousands of outraged supporters from Argentina are demanding a replay of the FIFA World Cup Final, citing what they perceive as a “corrupt” officiating performance.

Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time during the tournament on Sunday. Ferran Torres’ goal was pivotal for the dominant Spanish team, which consistently pressured the Argentine goal throughout the match.

The defending champions were unable to record a single shot on target during regulation time and were reduced to ten players after Enzo Fernández received a red card in the 93rd minute. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was kept under constant pressure before ultimately conceding to Torres’ shot in the 106th minute.

The defeat was met with strong emotions, leading to unsavory incidents at the final whistle. Leandro Paredes was observed kicking and punching as he pushed Eric Garcia to the ground and engaged with Gavi, while Nahuel Molina seemingly instigated the altercation.

Please don’t let me d!e - Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu, seeks financial support for treatment of an undisclosed ailment

 Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has cried out to the public for urgent financial assistance, seeking N30 million to undergo life-saving surgeries. 

In a heartbreaking video shared from her hospital bed, the screen icon disclosed that she has been hospitalized for three weeks while battling an intense, undisclosed ailment. "Please don't let me die," Nwosu pleaded, describing her current pain as completely unbearable. According to her, the medical condition has escalated beyond her control and requires three urgent surgical procedures. 

UK releases list of banned restricted items for travellers in 2026

 The United Kingdom has released an updated list of prohibited and restricted items for travellers entering the country in 2026, warning that customs officials will seize banned goods at the border. 

The revised guidance, issued under the UK’s border and customs regulations, details items that are completely prohibited as well as those that require special permits or licenses before importation. 

Authorities said the restrictions are aimed at protecting public safety, public health, the environment and wildlife. 

Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye elected ECOWAS chairman.

 Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Faye was elected on Sunday during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Lungi, Sierra Leone. He succeeds Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who previously chaired the regional bloc.

In another milestone for Senegal, Birame Diop, the country's former Minister of the Armed Forces, was elected President of the ECOWAS Commission for the 2026–2030 term. The appointment marks the first time since ECOWAS was established in 1975 that a Senegalese national has been elected to lead the Commission.

US vice president JD Vance and his wife Usha have welcomed their fourth child.

JD Vance, 41, said the baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born on Sunday, July 19, at Walter Reed National Military ⁠Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland. 

He announced the birth on social media with a statement signed by him and his wife. 

"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother," the statement said. 

Wema Bank Wins Euromoney's Nigeria's Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 Award …. Recognition Affirms Bank's Leadership in Digital Innovation and Customer-Centric Banking

Wema Bank, Nigeria's oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been named Nigeria's Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 by Euromoney, one of the world's most respected authorities on financial services and banking excellence.

The prestigious recognition affirms the Bank's sustained leadership in digital innovation, customer experience and financial inclusion, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria's leading technology-driven financial institutions.

Presented annually, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence celebrate banks that are redefining financial services through innovation, measurable impact and outstanding customer value. In selecting Wema Bank for the award, Euromoney recognised the Bank's successful digital transformation journey, its continuous innovation through ALAT, Africa's first fully digital bank, and its unwavering commitment to delivering simpler, smarter and more accessible banking experiences for customers.

This type of intolerance is totally unacceptable, President Tinubu; South Africa Xenophobia

 President Tinubu has again condemned the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying the country should be reminded that the freedom it currently enjoys is the result of the sacrifices and liberation efforts of African countries, including Nigeria. 

Many African nationals have been forced out of South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, and anti-immigrant protests.

While speaking on Sunday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, the President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, informed the African leaders that the Nigerian government had “already evacuated over 1490 of its citizens from harm’s way in seven batches and is prepared to engage further on this matter”.

Spain Beats Argentina To Win The 2026 FIFA World Cup

 Spain are world champions once again after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.

Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain's hero after scoring the decisive goal in the second half of extra time to hand La Roja their second FIFA World Cup title and deny Argentina back-to-back championships.

The match had ended 0-0 after 90 minutes before Torres finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute to hand La Roja their second World Cup title.

Spain dominated large spells of the contest, creating numerous chances throughout the match, but were repeatedly denied by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who produced a series of outstanding saves to keep his side in the game. But it wasn’t enough to secure them the victory.

Adron Group Chairman Pays Glowing Tribute to Ogun First Lady at 60

The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has joined eminent Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as "an icon of courage, compassion and charisma whose life continues to inspire hope, uplift humanity and exemplify purposeful public service."

In a goodwill message jointly signed by Aare Emmanuelking and his wife, Olori Aderonke Emmanuelking, the Adron Homes boss paid glowing tribute to the First Lady's enduring legacy, noting that her six decades have been defined by commitment to humanity, exemplary leadership, and a remarkable ability to positively impact lives through humility, kindness, and compassion.

Argentina defeats England 2 - 1 to reach 2026 World Cup Finals

 Argentina have secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium.

The reigning world champions produced another spectacular comeback to overcome the Three Lions, extending their impressive run in the tournament and moving one step closer to retaining the World Cup title.

Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later, and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi’s cross.

The win sets up a mouthwatering final against Spain, who defeated France 2-0 in the other semifinal to book their place in Sunday's showpiece. England, meanwhile, will face France in the third-place playoff.

Lionel Scaloni's side will head into the final with confidence as they seek to defend the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.

Heartbreaking video made by 20-year-old lady before taking her life following the alleged rape by content creator Odogwu Asaba

 

The full video that Favor Agbro, the 20-year-old lady who was allegedly r@ped by content creator Odogwu Asaba, made before she committed su!cide.

she recounted how she met the content creator and how he allegedly r@ped her inside a hotel. TV& Video

 

No immigrant should stay in UK forever, Kemi Badenoch tells Labour

 Leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said immigrants who arrive in Britain on temporary work visas should not automatically be allowed to remain in the country permanently, urging the Labour government to retain its proposed 10-year qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.

Badenoch made the remarks in a post shared on her X handle on Monday while releasing a letter addressed to the UK’s Home Secretary.

In the post, she criticised calls by some Labour lawmakers for the government to soften its planned immigration reforms.

“People who come to Britain on temporary work visas should not automatically be able to stay forever.

“This Labour government was right to make that harder. Now their MPs want them to u-turn.

Teenage girl, 15, k!ll five members of her family with the help of her 16-year-old boyfriend

 A teenager has been accused of k!lling five members of her family and injuring two more with the help of her 16-year-old boyfriend.

The couple, aged 15 and 16, who have not been named publicly because they have been arrested but not formally charged, allegedly went on the rampage across several locations in East St Louis, Illinois, on Sunday, July 12.

Authorities identified the victims as the girl's cousin, 24-year-old Devin May; her step-siblings, 21-year-old Quentin Thompson and 25-year-old Shania Thompson; her 74-year-old grandmother, Patricia May; and her 49-year-old aunt, Cherie May.

Argentina ‘submit special Request’ to FIFA ahead of England Semi-Final

 Argentina have made a special request to FIFA regarding their choice of kit ahead of the blockbuster 2026 World Cup semi-final clash against England in Atlanta.

The tournament holders booked their place in the last four with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, setting up a highly anticipated showdown against the Three Lions, who edged a 2-1 win over Norway in the quarter-finals.  

According to reports, Argentina have contacted football's governing body requesting permission to wear their all-blue away kit instead of their iconic light blue and white striped home shirt. A final decision on the matter is expected to be delivered on Tuesday.  

Anambra Govt arrests woman for performing illegal surgical procedures that led to complications and fatalities

 The Anambra State Government has intensified its campaign against quackery in the health sector with the arrest of a 47-year-old woman, Mrs. Onyinyechi Esther Charles, over allegations of carrying out surgical procedures without the required medical and surgical qualifications.

Mrs. Charles, an indigene of Abia State who is married to a man from Nteje, allegedly operated a traditional birth attendant (TBA) facility in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, where she is accused of performing caesarean sections, conducting normal vaginal deliveries and carrying out other surgical procedures. 

The Nigerian Army says the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo state on May 15 were released unconditionally by the terrorists on Friday, July 10.

In a statement released, the Army said the rescue operation was led by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, *Major General CR Nnebeife*, in collaboration with special units from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) specifically the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), the Defence Headquarters with Special Forces elements from the Nigerian Army, Navy the Air Force and the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies.

Actress, Anita Joseph apologizes to Caramel plug for superimposing her face onto the influencer’s photo

 Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has issued a public apology to content creator Caramel Plug, following a viral controversy over an edited photograph. 

This comes hours after Caramel Plug publicly called out the movie star for taking a photo she had originally shared online, removing her face, and superimposing her head onto the image.

Caramel Plug accuses actress Anita Joseph of stealing her photo and photoshopping face onto her body

 Content creator, Caramel Plug has publicly called out Nollywood actress Anita Joseph, accusing her of stealing and digitally manipulating one of her photos.

According to Caramel Plug, she discovered that an image she previously posted—featuring her in a cream suit, coffee brown tie, jacket, and yellow shoes—had been reposted on the actress’s page. While the outfit and background aesthetics remained identical, the image had been altered to feature Anita Joseph's face.

Caramel Plug stated that she attempted to express her displeasure directly on the post, but her comments were repeatedly deleted. 

Zamfara Governor said he refused to pay N300m ransom, told kidnappers to k!ll my abducted brothers

 Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, saying he chose not to negotiate with criminals rather than encourage the growing menace of kidnapping for ransom.

Lawal said his decision was based on his conviction that paying ransom only emboldens criminal groups to continue abducting innocent people.

The governor disclosed this on Thursday, July 9, 2026 while speaking at the ARISE News and THISDAY Townhall Conference in Abuja, where he also renewed his call for the establishment of state police as part of broader efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.

40-year-old man found d3ad in Bayelsa guest house after alleged s3x romp

 A 40-year-old man identified simply as Felix, said to be from Cross River State, has been found d3ad in a guest house along Azikoro Road in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following an alleged s3x romp with an unidentified woman. 

The deceased was reportedly discovered n3ked in a room at the Guest House during the early hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026 after a cleaner raised the alarm. 

The woman said to have been with him was, however, nowhere to be found.

Eyewitnesses said several sachets of alcoholic drinks were recovered from the room before police cordoned off the area and evacuated the body.

Iran targets US military sites in Bahrain

 Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the US launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out a joint missile and drone operation against key US military sites in Bandar Salman, Bahrain’s Fifth Naval District and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and shot down a US MQ9 drone attempting to interfere in the operation.

The US earlier unleashed fresh military strikes and revoked a license allowing Iran to sell oil in response to attacks on three tankers in the strait. 

The US Central Command said more than 60 small boats of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were among the targets hit, in a bid to impose a heavy cost on Iran for strikes on shipping in violation of the cease-fire.

Wearing my main chick crown forever - Actress Uche Ogbodo writes hours after estranged husband, Bobbymarris jab

 Two days ago, BobbyMaris, in an apparent post directed at Uche, wrote that not every woman deserves to wear the crown of a wife

Abimbola Olawuyi di£s nearly two decades after d£ath of her journalist husband, Kola Olawuyi (Nkan Nbe)

 Abimbola Olawuyi, widow of the late legendary investigative journalist and broadcaster, Kola Olawuyi, has di£d. ‎

Mrs. Olawuyi reportedly passed away yesterday, Monday morning, July 6, after a brief illness. ‎ ‎ 

A family source who confirmed the sad development disclosed that she di£d peacefully. They described her demise as a painful loss to the Olawuyi family, friends, and many who admired her strength after the passing of her husband. 

Her d£ath comes 19 years after the passing of her husband, Kola Olawuyi, the pioneering investigative journalist who became a household name through his popular radio and television programmes, 'Iriri Aye' and 'Nnkan Nbe', which exposed criminal activities, ritual k!llings, fraud, and other social vices. ‎ ‎

Portugal eliminated from the 2026 World Cup

 Portugal have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they lost 1- 0 to Spain.

A stoppage-time goal from substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain into the quarter-finals and condemned Portugal to a painful exit from the tournament.

The defeat also marks the end of an era for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is set to retire from international football after recently confirming that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final major tournament with the national team.

It also brings the curtain down on an extraordinary international career that saw the five-time Ballon d'Or winner captain Portugal to the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League titles, while becoming the nation's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

 

Sophia Momodu responds to allegation of selling her body

 Sophia Momodu has responded after a SnapChat user accused her of selling her body. 

"For how long would you keep selling your body to live?" Debby asked Sophia on SnapChat. 

Sophia, who is the mother of singer Davido's oldest child, responded: "Debby Adegoke I've just arrived please. Let me breathe before you start with your weird projections & stalking! Ah ah, una no dey tire???" 

 

UEFA slams FIFA over decision to reinstate banned USA star Folarin Balogun following Donald Trump's intervention for Red Card

 European football's governing body UEFA has condemned FIFA's decision to allow banned USA forward Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium in their last-16 World Cup showdown, describing the call 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable'.

FIFA overturned US star striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump.

Balogun had been set to miss Monday's last-16 knockout clash with the Belgians after receiving a straight red card following video review for stepping on the foot of a Bosnian defender in a round-of-32 clash that the US won 2-0. However, the player will now be available to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium after the overturning of the red card decision.

Nigerian-British woman arrested with 13kg cocaine concealed in plantain peels

 A 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma, Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in peels of plantain which appeared as real plantains and packed among other food items in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.

Ajayi Kanyinsola defeats world champion Seville to win 100m at Prefontaine Classic

Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a stunning performance on Saturday to win the men's 100 metres at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, defeating a field that included reigning world champion Oblique Seville.

The 21-year-old Nigerian clocked 9.84 seconds to equal his own national record in his debut appearance on the Diamond League circuit.

Competing at Hayward Field, Ajayi powered past Seville after the opening stages of the race to secure victory. The Jamaican finished second in 9.89 seconds, while American sprinter Christian Coleman claimed third place in 9.95 seconds. Fellow American Kenneth Bednarek placed fourth with a time of 9.96 seconds.

American businessman Michael Rubin’s annual White Party with A-list celebrities in attendance

 Yearly, American businessman Michael Rubin throws what is arguably the biggest celebrity party in celebration of July 4th and this year was no different. 

Michael Rubin's annual Fourth of July bash held a little early this year. 

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the who-is-who in the entertainment industry in America gathered at Rubin's $50million oceanfront estate in Bridgehampton, New York, located in the Hamptons. 

Fire outbreak at traditional herbs market in Ibadan

 Traders at the popular Bode Traditional Herbs and Other Products Market, popularly known as Iso Alagbo, in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State, are counting their losses following a devastating fire that struck the market in the early hours of Friday, July 2.

According to reports, the fire started in one of the shops before rapidly spreading to adjoining stalls, leaving behind extensive destruction and losses that are yet to be fully quantified.

Some of the traders fought back tears as they watched their source of livelihood get destroyed before their eyes.