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 Africa health chief says Ebola outbreak threatens 10 more countries Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union's health agency warned, TRT Afrika reported. "We have 10 countries at risk," said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), listing Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia. Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The current epidemic centres on the conflict-wracked eastern DRC, where it was detected in Ituri province before spreading to South Kivu. The outbreak, which experts suspect was circulating under the radar for some time, is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no approved vaccines or ...

 Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated ​into concrete improvements in people's lives. Wadagni was elected on April ‌12 with more than 94% of the vote against challenger Paul Hounkpe, according to results confirmed on Sunday by the Constitutional Court, Reuters reported. He succeeds Patrice Talon, who had led the West African nation since 2016 and stepped down after two terms, in line with constitutional limits. The 49-year-old former finance minister, who served ⁠in the role for a decade, is expected to continue Talon’s reform agenda, which helped deliver steady economic growth and improve Benin’s business climate. Wadagni also acknowledged mounting security challenges, as jihadist groups spilling over from the Sahel have stepped up attacks in northern Benin in recent years. “Benin will not yi...

 Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor recalls day of attack and life aboard USS St. Louis  Freeman Johnson, 106, the oldest known survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, was deep below deck aboard the USS St. Louis repairing a boiler on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when Japanese aircraft struck Hawaii. He never saw the attack unfold or heard the anti-aircraft fire that downed at least one enemy plane. By the time he reached the surface, the light cruiser had already evaded midget submarines and was heading out to sea, leaving him largely unaware of what had just taken place. Johnson, now a Centerville, Massachusetts resident, recalled being in a steam drum during the chaos topside. He said he had no view of the battle and only understood later what had happened. Serving as a fireman in the ship’s engineering section, he said sailors like him were rarely told details unless necessary. “We were way out to sea… you couldn’t see any land at all,” he said, describing how isolated they felt as...

  Final two bodies of Italian cave diving expedition recovered in Maldives after deadly underwater tragedy  The final two bodies from a group of Italian divers killed during a research expedition in the Maldives were recovered from underwater caves on Wednesday, nearly a week after the fatal incident. The remains of Genoa University student Giorgia Sommacal, 22, and research fellow Muriel Oddenino, 31, were located deep inside a cave at more than 200 feet and retrieved by an international specialist dive rescue team. Their recovery followed earlier operations that brought up two other members of the group on Tuesday. The retrieval effort relied on a coordinated system involving elite Finnish divers from the Divers Alert Network, who descended into the cave using rebreathers that extend dive time by recycling exhaled air and removing carbon dioxide. The Finnish divers brought the bodies up to shallower depths before handing them off to Maldivian coast guard teams, repeating a s...

 Florida executes death row inmate Richard Knight for 2000 double murder of pregnant woman and her young daughter Florida executed death row inmate Richard Knight on Thursday, more than 25 years after he was convicted of murdering a pregnant woman and her 4-year-old daughter, state corrections officials said. Knight, 47, was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 6:13 p.m. EST at Florida State Prison in Raiford, officials said. He was sentenced to death in 2007 on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder for the June 27, 2000, killings of Odessia Stephens and her daughter, Hanessia Mullings, in Coral Springs. Prosecutors said Stephens was the pregnant girlfriend of Knight’s cousin and had asked him to move out of the home they shared. Investigators said Knight responded by strangling Stephens and stabbing her multiple times, then also strangling and stabbing her young daughter. The execution marked Florida’s seventh this year, with another scheduled for June 2 for convicted m...

 Starz cancels Spartacus: House of Ashur after one season, with series being shopped to other platforms, reports say The gladiator drama Spartacus: House of Ashur will not return for a second season on Starz, marking the end of the series’ run on the network. Show creator Steven DeKnight addressed the cancellation on social media, writing, “All I can say at the moment is one door closes, another, better door opens...” While the series has been canceled at Starz, the show is not necessarily finished. It is reportedly being shopped to other networks and streaming platforms in hopes of finding a new home. Spartacus: House of Ashur featured Nick E. Tarabay reprising his role as Ashur from Spartacus: Vengeance, a previous spin-off of the original Spartacus series. The cast also included Graham McTavish, Tenika Davis, and Claudia Black.

 Pennsylvania man was unfortunately found deceased after attempting to steal wire from active power lines. 32-year-old Aaron Cottrell was discovered deceased at 7 a.m. on May 22nd on Laurel Hill Road in Dunbar Township, Pennsylvania.  According to authorities, Aaron suffered a fatal electric shock while attempting to steal copper from live power lines.  Authorities reported that Aaron was in possession of a pole saw and backpack at the time of his death.  Sadly, when questioned about the value of the wire Aaron had been attempting to steal, West Penn Power said Aaron may have gotten around $100 if he had been successful.  If you are thinking of attempting something similar, it's not worth it.  Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Aaron Cottrell.

 An Alabama woman was arrested after locking her and her three children in a running car, inside her garage.  Authorities in Springville, Alabama, responded to a local residence after receiving reports of a local woman's alarming behavior. The 911 callers alleged that 42-year-old, Alicia Cade, had locked herself and her 3 children inside of her running car in an enclosed garage. Authorities quickly responded to the scene and thankfully intervened before the minor children came to any harm. As deputies attempted to take Alicia into custody, she became combative and struck a deputy in the face. Investigators say that Alicia had created a dangerous environment that could have potentially led to very serious consequences for her minor children due to the build-up of carbon monoxide inside of the garage.  Alicia Cade is being charged with three counts of attempted m*rder, resisting arrest and assault on a law enforcement officer.  Alicia was booked into St. Clair County J...

 Remains discovered in a submerged vehicle in Hodgkins, Illinois, have been identified, sadly, as a man missing since 2001. A scuba diving team that was investigating a completely different missing person, discovered a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, submerged in a pond in Hodgkins, Illinois. The investigators would go on to discover human remains inside of the vehicle. The discovery was made in September of 2025 and officials have now positively identified the remains as 39-year-old, John Pisano. John Pisano was an army veteran and father who was reported missing in 2001. We hope the discovery may bring some peace and closure to the family of John Pisano.  We will update if officials release why John was submerged in the water.

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU POLLS 11 MILLION VOTES IN APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES, PROMISES TO CONSOLIDATE ECONOMIC REFORMS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, emerged the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 10,999,162 votes after the nationwide collation of results, promising to consolidate economic reforms, secure progress, and strengthen the foundation of a modern Nigeria in the second term. He spoke after receiving from the APC chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the certificate of return and the party's symbolic flag as the torchbearer in the upcoming election. Addressing the party faithful at the International Conference Centre, President Tinubu announced his acceptance of the presidential nomination, with humility and gratitude to the members.  “In accepting this nomination, I renew my commitment to serve our nation with even greater determination. "With another four years of disciplined focus and natio...

 Russia unleashes massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, including rare Oreshnik hypersonic strike, killing at least four and injuring dozens Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks in months on Kyiv and surrounding areas, unleashing hundreds of drones and missiles in an overnight barrage that killed at least four people and injured more than 80, Ukrainian officials said. Authorities reported widespread damage across the capital region, including destroyed residential buildings, damaged schools, and strikes on infrastructure as emergency crews worked through the night to extinguish fires and clear rubble. Officials said the assault included the use of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was fired near the capital and marked only the third known deployment of the system in the war since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. The missile, which is believed to have a long range and potential nuclear capability, was part of a larger wave of roughly 90 missiles and ...

New Jersey man sentenced to life in prison for killing brother and his family in ‘brutal’ and ‘calculated’ murders, judge says A New Jersey man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a judge described the killings of his brother and his brother’s family as “brutal” and “calculated.” Paul Caneiro, 59, was convicted in February of murder, aggravated arson, theft and related charges in the 2018 deaths of his brother, Keith Caneiro, 50; Keith’s wife, Jennifer Caneiro, 45; and their children, Jesse, 11, and Sophia, 8. Prosecutors said the killings stemmed from “greed and desperation,” while relatives of the victims delivered emotional statements in court. Bette Karidis, the mother of Jennifer Caneiro, called Paul Caneiro a “monster,” saying he destroyed a family and left “bottomless sadness, sorrow, and grief” in its place. She described her daughter as “warm, vibrant, caring,” and said Keith Caneiro was a devoted father and successful businessman whose...

 Stampede at an Atlantic Beach event in South Carolina injures at least 19 people over Memorial Day weekend  At least 19 people were injured early Sunday after a stampede broke out in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, during a crowded Memorial Day weekend gathering. Emergency crews responded around 1:05 a.m. to a stage area near South Ocean Boulevard, where first responders, assisted by local law enforcement, found multiple injured individuals. Officials did not name the event, but the incident occurred as the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival was taking place in the Atlantic Beach area near Myrtle Beach. Three people were taken to a hospital for treatment, while others are believed to have sought medical care on their own. Authorities said all reported injuries were non-life-threatening. The cause of the stampede has not yet been determined. The annual festival typically draws as many as 40,000 attendees to the area over the holiday weekend, according to town offi...

Deadly coal mine explosion in northern China kills at least 82, triggers safety probe and rescue efforts Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator over potential safety violations following a massive explosion that killed at least 82 people and left others missing, marking one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in recent years. Rescue operations continued at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, where hundreds of emergency responders and medical teams were deployed. Officials said teams were rotating into the mine shaft despite hazardous conditions, including flooded tunnels and lingering toxic gases. Two people remained missing, while dozens of injured miners were being treated in hospitals. The blast occurred on Friday evening in Qinyuan County in Changzhi city. Security forces and police were stationed at the mine entrance as investigators began examining the site. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a full investigation and accounta...

 OPERATION HADIN KAI DISMISSES MISLEADING VIDEO, CLARIFIES ALLOWANCE ISSUES, REAFFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR MISCONDUCT The Headquarters, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has noted with concern a misleading video circulating on social media alleging non-payment of allowances to troops and victimization of a soldier within the Theatre. The Theatre Command categorically states that the claims contained in the video are false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and discredit the military command structure. The Theatre Command wishes to clearly state that the money referenced in the video is not Operational Allowance. It is important to emphasize that all legitimate allowances due to troops under Operation HADIN KAI have been paid up to date as of May 2026, with no outstanding issues. These include the Ration Cash Allowance (RCA), disbursed to units for centralized feeding of troops, Operational Allowance paid directly in...

 “Condoms don’t guarantee safe sex. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman’s husband” - Timaya writes in Instagram post Nigerian singer, Inetimi Timaya, popularly known as Timaya, has shared a post about safe s3x and how a friend was shot by a woman’s husband while wearing condoms, leading to speculations that it was a hint at the ongoing infidelity drama.  “Condoms don’t guarantee safe s3x. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman’s husband,” he wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday.

Rangers International F.C. etched their name further into Nigerian football history after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 to claim a record-equalling ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL title. Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored once in each half to hand the Flying Antelopes a crucial victory and secure the championship ahead of closest challengers Rivers United F.C.. The home side pulled one back in the 58th minute through substitute Moses Ali after Rangers goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh failed to properly deal with a long-range effort. Rangers finished the campaign top of the table with 68 points from 38 matches, just one point ahead of Rivers United, who ended their season with a 3-0 victory over Katsina United F.C.. The triumph marks coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s second league title with the Enugu-based club and sees Rangers equal the all-time NPFL championship record held by regional rivals Enyimba F.C.. Following their title success, Rangers will represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF ...

 ‎NBA Awka Branch Pledges Support to Anambra Attorney General During Courtesy Visit ‎ ‎By  Chinelo Okeke  ‎ ‎The Executive Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Awka Branch, have paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Anambra State in his chambers at the Ministry of Justice, Awka. ‎ ‎Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the NBA Awka Branch, Mr. Nnamdi Raphael Anagor, pledged the association’s full support and commitment to the leadership of the Honourable Attorney General in advancing the development of the state and strengthening the justice system. ‎ ‎In her vote of thanks, the Assistant Secretary of the NBA Awka Branch, Barrister Chinenye Obunadike Nweke, expressed appreciation to the Honourable Attorney General for granting the delegation audience despite his demanding schedule. ‎ ‎She also thanked God for His grace upon the Attorney General in his dedication to the legal profession and his contributions...

 Tom Cruise and Pamela Anderson’s Hollywood slow burn romance rumor suddenly looks serious Rumors about Tom Cruise and Pamela Anderson have quietly circulated since a 2024 sighting in New York, where the two stars were spotted leaving the same hotel minutes apart.  Initially dismissed as thin gossip, the speculation has grown after reports claimed Cruise later reached out to Anderson to discuss her recent film work.  While neither has confirmed a romantic connection, insiders suggest their conversations have centered on movies and career choices rather than flashy public appearances. Anderson’s recent reinvention has added fuel to the story. Following her memoir and documentary, she has embraced more serious film roles and a stripped-back public image, earning renewed respect in Hollywood.  Reports claim Cruise admires this transformation, viewing her as more than a nostalgic figure.  The idea of two longtime celebrities bonding over shared experiences of fame h...

 Vanessa Trump calls boyfriend Tiger Woods 'my strength' and one of the 'closest people to me' after sharing cancer diagnosis Vanessa Trump has leaned on her loved ones as she faces a cancer diagnosis. On May 22, the former model shared throwback photos on Instagram, including one with boyfriend Tiger Woods and another with her five children from her marriage to Donald Trump Jr. She captioned both posts, “My strength through it all! Family and the closest people to me.”  Just two days earlier, Vanessa revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and thanked her doctors for performing a recent procedure. She expressed gratitude for the support she’s received and asked for privacy as she focuses on recovery. Her eldest daughter, Kai, 19, also showed support by posting a graduation photo with her mother, calling her the “strongest person I know.”  Woods, 50, has not publicly commented on Vanessa’s health but has been a steady presence in her life since they began dat...

Kim Zolciak's rich boyfriend denies estranged wife's claims of his 'out of control' spending Kim Zolciak’s boyfriend, Kyle Mowitz, has strongly denied claims from his estranged wife, Jillian Greene, that he has been lavishly spending money on the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star.  Greene, who is in the midst of her own divorce battle with Mowitz, alleged that he controls a fortune exceeding $100 million and accused him of depleting it through extravagant gestures toward Zolciak.  She filed an injunction to stop what she described as his “out of control” spending, fearing it would impact their eventual settlement. Mowitz responded with court filings rejecting Greene’s accusations, insisting it was false to say he prioritizes his lifestyle or Zolciak’s over his family’s needs.  Instead, he accused Greene of running up debts on credit cards he funds and pointed to her own costly habits, including a $2,300 hotel stay.  Greene, however, has maintained that Mowitz ha...

 Anne Hathaway reveals she was 'legally blind' in left eye for a decade before finally undergoing surgery at age 40 Anne Hathaway has revealed for the first time that she struggled with vision problems for a decade.  During an April 22 appearance on The New York Times’ Popcast, the 43-year-old actress shared that she was “legally blind” in one eye due to an early onset cataract between the ages of 30 and 40.  The condition, which clouds the lens of the eye, left her with severely impaired sight until she underwent surgery. Hathaway admitted she hadn’t realized how much stress the issue was causing until her vision was restored. The Mother Mary star explained that cataracts made her vision feel like looking through a foggy window, affecting her daily life and taxing her nervous system.  After surgery, she said she was able to see the “full spectrum” again and now feels immense gratitude for her eyesight.  Hathaway reflected on how, just a few generations ago, tre...

 Imo Awka Festival Draws Crowds as Masquerades Take Over Streets in Celebration of Culture By Nonye Muo Awka, the capital of Anambra State, came alive with colour, music, and cultural excitement as residents and visitors thronged the streets to witness the annual Imo Awka Festival, one of the community’s most celebrated traditional events. The festival, which took place along Zik’s Avenue and other major roads within the town, featured colourful masquerade displays, cultural processions, traditional music, and dancing, attracting large crowds from different walks of life. Men, women, youths, and children lined the streets under canopies and along roadways to watch the performances, while traders and visitors joined in the festivities. The celebration showcased various cultural displays as masquerades moved from one part of the town to another, accompanied by drummers and followers dressed in traditional attire. Young men and boys carrying canes locally known as “agba” or “anachu” w...

 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged delegates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to select a presidential candidate based on competence, experience, and national reach rather than social media popularity and sentiments ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku warned that the party must field its strongest candidate to unseat President Bola Tinubu, dismissing social media enthusiasm as an insufficient measure of readiness for the presidency. With Nigeria currently grappling with severe economic hardship, mounting public debt, widespread insecurity, and institutional decay, Atiku said the ADC cannot afford to experiment with an untested candidate. “This is not a season for political experimentation. Nigeria cannot afford a learning-on-the-job presidency,” he declared. Without directly naming any potential rivals, the former vice president took a swipe at ...

 Kaduna Community Cries Out As Kidnappers Demand N1bn For 37 Abducted Worshippers Residents of the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed to both the federal and state governments to urgently intervene in the rescue of 37 worshippers abducted during Easter Sunday attacks on churches in the area. According to community leaders, the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N1 billion and 35 motorcycles for the release of the victims, who have remained in captivity since the attacks. Speaking to journalists, President of the Kuturmi Development Association (KUDA), Dr. Joseph David Ariko, said the community lacks the financial means to meet the demands of the abductors and is relying entirely on government intervention for the victims’ rescue. Recall that armed bandits invaded three churches in the Ariko community during Easter Sunday services, killing five worshippers and abducting 37 others from St. Augustine Catholic Church, ECWA, and Baptist churc...

 Aichatou El-Rufai Seeks N2bn Damages From ICPC Chairman Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has threatened to sue the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over statements she described as defamatory in a recent press release issued by the agency. In a pre-action notice sent to the ICPC chairman through her lawyers, Mrs. El-Rufai challenged a statement titled “Clarification on the Access Control Protocol at ICPC Headquarters, Abuja,” released on May 18, 2026. Her legal team argued that the statement, delivered by the commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, questioned her status as the lawful wife of the former governor and portrayed her negatively before the public. According to the lawyers, the commission’s claim that her allegations were “false and misleading” painted her as dishonest and manipulative.  They also objected to the descript...

 CAS COMMENDS TROOPS’ SACRIFICES AS NAF ROTATES PERSONNEL TO BOOST WELFARE AND COMBAT READINESS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the rotation of personnel who have successfully completed their tour of duty in Operation FANSAN YAMMA and other operational theatres across the country. The routine exercise reflects the commitment of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to personnel welfare and the sustenance of operational effectiveness in line with his vision of a highly motivated and combat-ready force. The rotation policy remains a deliberate and well-established operational practice aimed at preserving the fighting spirit, mental resilience, and overall well-being of personnel deployed in demanding combat environments. The systematic rotation of troops ensures that officers and airmen exposed to the rigours of sustained operations are provided the opportunity to rest, recuperate, and reunite with their families after active deployment. By pre...

 DISCLAIMER ON FRAUDULENT SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS IMPERSONATING SENIOR NIGERIAN ARMY OFFICER The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to the activities of fraudsters operating fake social media accounts, particularly on Facebook, impersonating the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Raymond Terungwa Utsaha, while fraudulently using the photograph of the current Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that the said Facebook accounts are fake and were created with malicious intent to defraud individuals through false representations and unauthorized online engagements. Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard any communication, friend requests, financial solicitations or unofficial engagements originating from such fraudulent accounts. The Nigerian Army further reiterates that senior military officers do not conduct of...

 NDLEA intercepts Chinese grandma with large illicit drug consignment at Lagos airport - Arrests building engineer, one other with opioids, cocaine at Abuja, Enugu airports; recovers N2.1billion Tapentadol pills from India  A 63-year-old Chinese grandmna Ting Hung Kiong has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following her attempt to smuggle large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis into Nigeria. The female Chinese national who naturalised in Malaysia was arrested on Sunday 17th May 2026 upon her arrival in Nigeria from Thailand via Dubai, UAE, aboard an Emirates Airline flight. She was intercepted by NDLEA operatives attached to the Terminal 2 Arrival Hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. Investigation revealed that the suspect travelled from Malaysia to Thailand and subsequently to Nigeria via the UAE with two large travel boxes containing the synthetic cannabis consignmen...