Venezuela earthquakes de@th toll rises to 188

 At least 188 people have been k!lled and more than 1,500 injured after the powerful back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the latest reports.

Rescuers are searching the rubble in Caracas and the state of La Guaira, where the UN says more than 100 buildings have collapsed after the earthquakes on Wednesday, June 24.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblors had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela since 1900.

In a brief address to the nation late Wednesday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency.

Eight persons confirmed de@d in Lagos building collapse

 No fewer than eight people have d!ed, and 26 others have been rescued from the three-storey building that collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State today, June 25.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the latest casualty figures in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.

According to him, the building, located on Old Ojo Road by Alakija Bus Stop, off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Satellite Town, collapsed at about 11:37 a.m., prompting a large-scale emergency response involving multiple agencies.

Providing an update on the rescue operation, Oke-Osanyintolu said

“As of 4:20 p.m., a total of 26 persons have been rescued alive, while eight fatalities have been recorded, including a baby girl. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”

 

Teacher (Video) accused of an@l r@pe of boy, 15, who in turn allegedly r@ped his younger male cousin

 A teacher Nduka Iheme, better known as Sir Best, has been confronted for allegedly abusing a 15-year-old boy in Umuhu Okabia, Orsu LGA, Imo State. 

The boy named Chinemezu lives with his aunt. The aunt explained that she was going home with her nephew Chinemezu and her son Kamsi last week when Kamsi told her that Chinemezu has been putting his male member into his @nus. 

 The aunt said she was shocked and when she got home, she checked her son's @nus and saw scratches there. 

When she confronted her nephew, Chinemezu said he learnt it from his teacher Sir Best. He claimed the teacher m0l£sts him an@lly. He said it happened sometimes at Umuhu Okabia Secondary School and sometimes when the man sends him on errands at his home. 

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho 'comes out of retirement' at the age of 46 to sign for Italian Club

 

Barcelona and Brazil legend, Ronaldinho, has come out of retirement at the age of 46 to join Serie C side Ravenna FC.

His return to football comes 11 years after he first hung up his boots in 2015 after a brief spell at Fluminense.

Serie C side Ravenna FC. narrowly missed out on promotion last season, and owner Ignazio Cipriani has been looking to make a statement in the transfer market.

Ronaldinho’s arrival is set to be officially announced at an event in Miami next week.

On coming out of retirement, he said: “New colours, same smile. I can’t wait to get back to dancing on the ball and write a new story together with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family.

FUOYE suspends two students over leaked private videos of suspended ex-SUG president

 The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two students over allegations that they engaged in cyberbullying against the institution's suspended Students' Union Government (SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio.

 

This was disclosed in a statement published on the university’s official news portal on Friday night, and signed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Tajudeen Opoola, who is currently serving as the Acting Vice-Chancellor.

Wema Bank's 5 for 5 Rewards Delivers ₦17.96 Million to 273 Customers in One Month

 

One month after launching Season 5 of its flagship 5 for 5 Rewards campaign, Wema Bank has rewarded 273 customers with a total of ₦17.96 million, demonstrating the strong early impact of its refreshed customer rewards platform and reinforcing its commitment to rewarding everyday banking.

Launched on May 2, 2026, as part of the Bank's 81st anniversary celebration, this season of the campaign introduced a more structured and inclusive rewards framework designed to encourage positive financial habits while recognising customer loyalty across the Youth, Women and Mass Market segments.

OnlyFans stars Lena the Plug files for divorce from husband Adam22

 Only Fans stars, Lena the Plug and Adam22 are ending their three-year marriage.

According to TMZ, Lena The Plug, whose real name is Lena Nersesian, filed for divorce in a Los Angeles County court on June 1, her 35th birthday. The outlet obtained court documents that reveal Nersesian is seeking legal and physical custody of the couple’s daughter.

Lena The Plug is also seeking half of the couple’s $1.1 million entertainment studio.

Despite the success of their OnlyFans account, where they sleep with each other and guests onscreen, the adult film star claims to only recieve $3,000 monthly in spousal support and does not generate an income.

US ICE names Ghanaian socialite Hajia4Real on 'Worst of the Worst' criminal list

 Ghanaian socialite and musician, Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, has been named on a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) list as one of the most dangerous criminal aliens in the country.

The list, titled “ Worst of the Worst,“ and published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), includes 355 West African immigrants who have either been deported or are facing deportation proceedings, among them 30 Ghanaians.

The offences cited in the broader list include shoplifting, fraud, cocaine possession, domestic violence, weapons-related cases, and child cruelty allegations.

Hajia4Reall, who was previously deported, appears on the list for fraud committed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Adron Group Chairman Hails Dapo Abiodun’s Leadership at 66

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, has extended his warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 66th birthday.

In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the occasion, Aare EmmanuelKing described Governor Dapo Abiodun as a visionary leader, accomplished administrator, and distinguished statesman whose purposeful and people-oriented leadership continues to foster remarkable transformation, progressive governance, and sustainable development across Ogun State.

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal and dangerous products

 European Union regulators have fined the shopping website Temu €200m (£173m) for failing to stop the sale of illegal and dangerous products. 

The European Commission imposed the penalty after a 19-month investigation that found consumers were very likely to encounter illegal or unsafe products including baby toys and electronics on the firm’s website. 

An unpublished mystery shopping exercise carried out for the commission found a “high percentage” of unsafe baby products and a “very high percentage” of dangerous chargers for sale on the platform, as well as unsafe clothes and jewellery. 

Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims on Eid Celebration

 

Adron Homes & Properties has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid, urging them to continue embracing the virtues of peace, sacrifice, love, and unity that the season symbolizes.

In a statement issued by the management of Adron Homes & Properties, the company described Eid as a sacred period that promotes spiritual renewal, compassion, gratitude, and harmonious coexistence among people irrespective of tribe, religion, or social status.