A woman defending Hakeem, herb seller Sisialagbo's hubby, claims the viral video leak was unintentional, attributing it to spiritual intervention.

Hailey Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence in Madrid on Tuesday and halted the world No 1’s 15-match winning streak with a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) quarterfinal victory to deliver the biggest shock of the tournament so far. Supersport.com reports that the American saved five match points at 4-5 in the decider and a sixth […]

Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has tightened its grip on state authority amid the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, effectively diminishing the influence of the country’s supreme leadership and reshaping Tehran’s decision-making hierarchy. Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical […]

The federal lawmaker claimed that security personnel were throwing teargas and firing live bullets at supporters to disrupt a rally. The post Lawmaker accuses security operatives of firing live bullets, teargas to disrupt party’s rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Households faced sharper energy costs during the month, with refill prices rising by double digits compared to February, adding further pressure to living costs. The post 5kg Cooking Gas Price Hits ₦7,655 In March appeared first on Channels Television.

The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, has ordered a serious manhunt for perpetrators of Eda Oniyo attack, with a vow to rescue abducted victims. The post Ekiti attack: Police launch manhunt for bandits appeared first on Vanguard News.

Diego Simeone issues an update on Ademola Lookman’s injury ahead of Atletico Madrid's UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal at the Metropolitano.

The United States Department of State has announced plans to roll out a limited-edition passport bearing the image of President Donald Trump as part of activities marking the country’s 250th independence anniversary. According to reports by Fox News, the redesigned passport is a commemorative issue tied to the ‘America250’ celebrations. Preview images shared via the [...]

The Police Command in Ekiti has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked a Christ Apostolic Church at Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, killing a pastor and abducting worshippers. SP Sunday Abutu, the The post Gunmen attack church in Ekiti, kill pastor, abduct worshippers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to safeguard Nigerian students in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. The The post Xenophobia: NANS urges FG to protect Nigerian students in South Africa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has announced that it had revoked the citizenship of 69 people, some of whom were related, after accusing them of sympathising with Iran and “colluding with foreign entities.” The move comes after Tehran carried out strikes on facilities in Bahrain as part of the war launched against Iran by Israel and […]

“We sought someone who could offer meaningful and matching contributions to the growth of Kano. Murtala Sule Garo has a track record of service, and we believe his experience and dedication will complement the state’s development agenda,” the governor said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ‌ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy’s “unacceptable and inflammatory” comments on social media. Britain’s minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, made clear that the embassy “must ⁠cease any form of communications that could be interpreted as encouraging violence in […]

Nollywood actor, Saga Adeolu spoken up on popular beliefs about intimate scenes, revealing that it is not something that most actors enjoy. 

Researchers from Cairo University and the Technical University of Munich have uncovered two air-filled spaces inside the ancient Menkaure Pyramid, raising fresh speculation about the existence of a hidden entrance. The findings, published in the academic journal ‘NDT & E International’, suggest the mysterious voids may be linked to a long-suspected second entry point within […]

Diego Simeone has admitted that Ademola Lookman remains a major doubt for Atlético Madrid ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg encounter with Arsenal, revealing that the forward is still experiencing discomfort following a recent injury. Lookman picked up the knock during Atlético’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad, where he was […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to learn their opponents for the African qualifying series for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament, with the draw scheduled for today, April 29,  in Cairo, Egypt. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed that the draw ceremony will be held at its headquarters and broadcast live […]

April 29, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and raided three illicit drug warehouses concealed within a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos State, recovering over 4.3 million units of opioids valued at N16.9 billion. A statement signed on Wednesday by the agency Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Hidden Drug Warehouses In Lagos, Recovers 4.3m Opioid Units Worth N16.9bn appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A 41-year-old man, Uchenna Aghoha, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for allegedly killing his wife, Esther, during a domestic dispute in the Satellite Town area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has sparked fresh concerns over rising cases of domestic violence. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the deceased [...]

Turkish football analyst Zeki Uzundurukan has claimed that Galatasaray could be prepared to part ways with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for a fee in excess of €120 million, amid mounting interest from Europe’s elite clubs. Osimhen, widely regarded as one of the top five strikers in world football, has enjoyed another outstanding campaign since making […]

Rafa Jodar thrilled his home crowd at the Caja Magica on Tuesday with a commanding 7-5 6-0 win over Czech Vit Kopriva, earning a quarterfinal showdown with world No 1 Jannik Sinner. The 19-year-old clay specialist, fresh from a three-set victory over 27th seed Joao Fonseca on Sunday, produced another assured display against the 28-year-old […]

Outrage sparks over a viral video showing a Lagos woman allegedly assaulting her 15-year-old daughter. Users are calling for official intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-outrage-as-video-shows-woman-attacking-15-year-old-daughter-in-lagos/

Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved of the boards of key parastatals and commissions following the expiration of their tenures. The decision, which took effect immediately, was conveyed in a press statement issued yesterday by the chief press secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. He said the affected agencies include the Ondo […]

The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, amid persistent demand pressures and cautious trading sentiment. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), which serves as the official window, the naira traded around ₦1,360 per dollar in early […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, April 29, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Activist Harrison Gwamnishu shared fresh details about the shooting of a young man by police officers in Effurun, Delta state, sharing the victim's side of the story

Residents of Eda Oniyo Ekiti, headquarters of Ilejemeje local government area of Ekiti State, were gripped with fear as gunmen invaded their community, killed one person and abducted several others. The incident, it was gathered, occurred on Tuesday evening when the suspected bandits attacked worshippers during an open-air crusade organised by a church in the […]

A 30-year-old woman from Saipan has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for running a Bitcoin-related fraud scheme that targeted older women in multiple U.S. locations. The defendant, Sze Man Yu Inos, also known as “Yuki,” was sentenced by a United States court after being found guilty of wire fraud. According to a […]

Osifo Stanley, an Edo indigene, purchased the APC presidential forms on Tuesday, becoming one of the first aspirants to signal interest in the 2027 ticket despite widespread endorsements of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The post 2027: Trader joins APC presidential race, purchases ₦100m forms to challenge Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic has been found dead in his residence in Emure-Ile, Ondo State, in an incident suspected to be suicide. The lifeless body of the student was reportedly discovered in his room under circumstances that are yet to be fully explained. The deceased, Audi Emmanuel, was a Computer Engineering student […]

Senegalese-American singer and record producer, Akon, has openly discussed his past relationships, admitting that his life was “easier” when he was surrounded by multiple women. The 53-year-old star shared his thoughts on his former romantic lifestyle during a recent interview on The Shade Room. Reflecting on the excitement and simplicity of his earlier years, Akon […]

The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The victims were rescued following sustained intelligence-driven operations, robust inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor. […]

The death toll from a devastating train collision near Jakarta has risen to 16 after one of the injured victims died in hospital, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to police spokesperson Budi Hermanto, the latest casualty, a 25-year-old woman, succumbed to her injuries earlier in the day, bringing the total number of fatalities to 16. […]

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched its Sustainable Empowerment Programme in Kano State with over 2000 households benefiting from the Agency’s clean and reliable energy solutions aimed at reducing the impact of climate change. The agency in a statement said the empowerment programme held at Fabs Event Centre, Kano on […]

Public outrage has trailed a viral video showing a woman allegedly assaulting her 15-year-old daughter at 32 Tashoro Street, near Ipaja in Lagos State. The disturbing footage, which surfaced in the early hours of Wednesday, showed a woman in a yellow T-shirt pinning the teenager to the ground while holding a knife after reportedly beating […]

President Donald Trump has told US national security officials to prepare for a long blockade of Iran's ports in order to compel Tehran to give up its nuclear program, according to the Wall Street Journal. The post Trump plans long blockade of Iran – Report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon has once again stirred controversy, making shocking confessions about relationships and polygamy.