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 A brave 6-year-old Indiana boy managed to free himself and seek help for his mom and dad, who "wouldn't wake up" after being in a terrible car accident. On the evening of June 12th, 33-year-old Jordan Walters and his wife, 33-year-old Sierra, were traveling on State Road 350 with their young children 6-year-old Knight and his 4-year-old brother Kyro. As the family was traveling along the eastbound lane, a 2006 Ford F-150 traveling in the opposite direction crossed the centerline.  This resulted in a catastrophic head-on collision that sent the Walters' GMC Terrain hurtling from the roadway. It would eventually come to rest in a roadside embankment.  After the devastating accident, Knight was able to free himself from his booster seat. The young hero had suffered an injury to his arm that would ultimately require surgery as well as a lacerated spleen. Despite these injuries after freeing himself, Knight checked on his parents and brother. He reportedly tried to wake h...

2026 World Cup: Why Hannover Defender Ime Okon Chose South Africa Over Nigeria Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon has opened up about his decision to represent South Africa instead of Nigeria, declaring that his heart has always belonged to the country he calls home. The 21-year-old Hannover defender, who was born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother, is currently representing South Africa at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Okon played a pivotal role in Bafana Bafana's recent match, featuring for the full 90 minutes in their 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic. A Decision Rooted in Identity Speaking in a video clip shared by prominent Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Okon put to rest any speculation regarding his international allegiance. Despite being eligible to play for both African nations, the rising star explained that the decision to wear the South African jersey was a natural one. "I don’t know what to say, but at the end of the day, I kn...

 Mourning in Nigeria as Fuji Music Icon Alhaji Love Azeez Oladeji Dies at 81 A Great Loss to the Fuji Music Industry The Nigerian entertainment landscape is in deep mourning following the passing of Alhaji Love Azeez Oladeji, a legendary Fuji musician widely recognized as the oldest active icon in the genre. He was 81 years old. The revered singer reportedly passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness, leaving a massive void in the hearts of Fuji enthusiasts and music lovers across West Africa. FUMAN Confirms the Passing of 'Baba Wa' The news of his demise was officially confirmed by Adekunle Abiodun, the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN). Taking to social media, Abiodun expressed his profound grief and paid a glowing tribute to the late musical pioneer. In a touching Facebook post, Abiodun referred to the deceased icon affectionately as "Baba wa" (Our Father), a title of deep respect reserved for highly esteemed elders in Yorub...

 Flights resume at Niger's main airport after terrorist attack Flights resumed amid tight security Friday at the international airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, a day after a deadly attack on the sensitive site, AFP reported. Gunmen opened fire near the airport entrance's security checkpoint early Thursday, triggering a long battle with security forces that spilled into the surrounding area and left at least 11 soldiers and two civilians dead, as well as 22 attackers, according to the defence ministry. Al-Qaeda's branch in Africa's Sahel region, JNIM said it carried out the attack - the second this year on the airport, after a January 29 assault claimed by a terrorist group affiliated to the Daesh. Tracking site Flightradar24 indicated multiple flights bound for Niamey had been rerouted or delayed after the unrest erupted, but sources said Friday normal operations had resumed, with a heavy security deployment. "Everything has resumed normally," with secu...

 Sen. Degi Warns Senate Against giving Bayelsa Communities to Rivers.    The immediate past Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Sen. Biobarakuma W Degi - Eremienyo  has faulted a proposed amendment to the Border Communities Development Agency Act, warning that it could trigger inter-communal conflict and undermine Bayelsa State’s territorial and economic interests. Degi raised the concern while reacting to a bill sponsored by Senator Benson Agadaga seeking to amend the Border Communities Development Agency Act, 2003, as amended in 2006. The former lawmaker expressed opposition to provisions in the proposed legislation, which is scheduled for a second reading in the Senate and seeks to remove some communities in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and attach them to Rivers State. According to him, the affected communities are historically, administratively and geographically part of Nembe Local Government Area and should not be excised thro...