Beauty queen, Andrene shows resilience after pageant setback
Queen Andrene Iyene Malafa-Emile, the 10-year-old reigning Little Miss Africa Nigeria, has shown remarkable resilience after missing the Little Mr. and Miss Africa international pageant in Cairo, Egypt, due to visa processing delays.
FBI arrests 22 Nigerians over alleged sextortion scams
In a sweeping international operation targeting a surge in online sexual extortion scams, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerian nationals accused of orchestrating a series of sextortion schemes that have led to the suicides of more than 20 teenage boys in the United States since 2021.
Gridlock: Lagos creates 3,941 new parking slots to ease traffic
The Lagos State Government has announced the creation of 3,941 new parking slots across key locations as part of its strategy to tackle traffic congestion and curb illegal parking in the state.
PSG lose unbeaten Ligue 1 record ahead of Arsenal showdown
PSG had been unbeaten in 30 Ligue 1 matches this season, and had not lost any of their last 41 games against French opposition since a 3-1 home loss against Toulouse on May 12 last year.
Troops neutralize over 100 terrorists, arrest 100 suspects, rescue 21 hostages — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced major successes in its ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-oil theft operations across Nigeria, with over 100 terrorists neutralized, 100 suspects arrested, and 21 kidnapped victims rescued between April 17 and 25, 2025.
Wike sets conditions for peace in Rivers, demands inclusive reconciliation
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined conditions for achieving lasting peace in Rivers State, stressing that only a sincere and inclusive reconciliation process can resolve the lingering political crisis.
