At least 32 cows were reportedly killed by lightning during a heavy downpour in the Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta, located in the Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Baale of Osara, Chief Wasiu Afolabi, the incident occurred during a torrential rainstorm that began around noon on Saturday, June 21, 2025.…
Ciara and Rihanna were recently seen together on the red carpet at last month’s MET Gala, where Ciara was spotted touching Rihanna’s baby bump—sparking speculation that their long-standing feud is finally over. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Ciara was asked about the rumored reconciliation. She expressed nothing but love for Rihanna, emphasizing…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched a full-scale investigation after a convicted armed robber, Haruna Ayo, was discovered attempting to process a passport and visa at the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) office in FESTAC Town, Lagos. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 19, when Ayo, an inmate of Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, was…
The Benue State Police Command has debunked reports of a fresh herdsmen attack in Wannue Town, located in Tarka Local Government Area, on the night of Friday, June 20. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, the police described the circulating reports as “entirely false and misleading,” urging the public to…
Afrobeats artist Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, is opening up about the harsh realities of the Nigerian music industry, revealing that genuine friendships are rare. In a candid interview with Stanley, Ruger shared that most relationships in the industry are transactional, with many individuals only maintaining connections for personal gain. “One thing I…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reaffirmed the team’s determination to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an interview with the Saudi Pro League in Ar Rass, the Nigerian defender expressed pride in leading the national team and shared insight into the squad’s…
A housewife, Ifeoma Okafor, appeared before a Senior Magistrate’s Court in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday for allegedly threatening to kill her husband with a knife. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the defendant, who resides behind ECWA Goodnews Church in Gwagwalada, Abuja, is facing charges of criminal…
Iranian authorities have arrested 22 individuals suspected of having ties to Israeli intelligence services, police in Qom province announced on Saturday, June 21, according to the state-affiliated Fars news agency. The arrests, which reportedly occurred between June 13 and June 22, are part of a wider crackdown by Iranian security forces targeting individuals accused of…
Zimbabwe has reported an increase in HIV/AIDS-related deaths in the first half of 2025, with 5,932 fatalities recorded between January and June — 220 more than during the same period in 2024. The data was revealed by Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora during a parliamentary Q&A session on Wednesday, in response to a…
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is close to finalizing a new long-term contract with Premier League club Nottingham Forest. While Aina is already confirmed to stay at the City Ground for the upcoming season — after Forest triggered a one-year extension clause in his current deal — the club is now aiming to secure a…
