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Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in South Africa

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in South Africa
SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za says South Africa’s online gambling market is moving into a new phase, as betting-led platforms expand beyond traditional sportsbook products and become broader digital entertainment destinations. - Continue reading →

Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku Apologises to APC Leaders in Owan West Amid Re-election Tensions

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku Apologises to APC Leaders in Owan West Amid Re-election Tensions
Blessing Agbebaku has publicly apologised to leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State during an expanded party meeting held in the home of APC local leader Lucky Ohimai, also known as Tarex. - Continue reading →


Uniuyo Dentistry Students Face Accreditation Crisis as Parents Protest Over “Academic Setback” Fears

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Uniuyo Dentistry Students Face Accreditation Crisis as Parents Protest Over “Academic Setback” Fears
Parents of dental students at the University of Uyo have staged a protest over the alleged lack of accreditation for the university’s Dentistry programme, warning that more than 125 students risk being academically stranded. - Continue reading →

Mbappé Returns to Training as Real Madrid Face Tense Build-Up to Crucial El Clásico

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Mbappé Returns to Training as Real Madrid Face Tense Build-Up to Crucial El Clásico
Kylian Mbappé has returned to training with Real Madrid after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of the highly anticipated El Clásico against FC Barcelona. - Continue reading →

Pope Leo Calls for Peace, Urges World Leaders to Seek Divine Guidance Amid Global Tensions

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Pope Leo Calls for Peace, Urges World Leaders to Seek Divine Guidance Amid Global Tensions
Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to seek divine intervention to ease rising international tensions, urging prayers for God to “touch hearts, calm rancour and fratricidal hatreds, and enlighten those with responsibilities of government.” - Continue reading →


Abia APC Denies Rumours of Kalu Endorsing Governor Otti, Reaffirms 2027 Takeover Plan

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Abia APC Denies Rumours of Kalu Endorsing Governor Otti, Reaffirms 2027 Takeover Plan
The All Progressives Congress in Abia State has dismissed reports claiming that Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. - Continue reading →

Fasua Says Phone Snatching No Longer Major Issue in Nigeria, Sparks Online Backlash

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Fasua Says Phone Snatching No Longer Major Issue in Nigeria, Sparks Online Backlash
Tope Fasua has sparked public debate after stating that phone snatching is no longer a major security problem in Nigeria, drawing comparisons with incidents in countries such as the United Kingdom and Cameroon. - Continue reading →

Rivers State Government Defends Fubara, Says Governor Focused on Infrastructure Amid Wike’s Criticism

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Rivers State Government Defends Fubara, Says Governor Focused on Infrastructure Amid Wike’s Criticism
The Rivers State Government has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting he remains focused on governance and infrastructure development despite renewed criticism from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. - Continue reading →

Messi Reflects on Ronaldo Rivalry, Calls It a “Beautiful Sporting Competition”

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Messi Reflects on Ronaldo Rivalry, Calls It a “Beautiful Sporting Competition”
Lionel Messi has described his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo as a “beautiful sporting rivalry,” reflecting on their years of dominance in world football. - Continue reading →

Pregnant Kaduna Woman Gives Birth in Captivity After Family Pays ₦77m Ransom

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Pregnant Kaduna Woman Gives Birth in Captivity After Family Pays ₦77m Ransom
A disturbing kidnapping ordeal involving Love Marcus has drawn attention to the worsening insecurity in Kaduna State after it was revealed that she gave birth while being held captive by bandits. - Continue reading →

The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive
South Africa's online sports betting industry is entering a pivotal new phase. After years of rapid, mobile-driven growth, the sector is now facing increased regulatory scrutiny—most notably through the National Treasury's proposed 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR). - Continue reading →

16 Killed, Several Injured in Tragic Bus Crash on Lokoja-Okene Highway

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
16 Killed, Several Injured in Tragic Bus Crash on Lokoja-Okene Highway
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead following a fatal road accident along the Lokoja-Okene highway in Kogi State. - Continue reading →

JAMB Extends 2026 Direct Entry Registration Deadline Again

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
JAMB Extends 2026 Direct Entry Registration Deadline Again
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has once again extended the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry application process, giving candidates until May 22, 2026, to complete their registration. - Continue reading →

Flood Crisis Worsens in Lagos Communities as Residents Plead for Government Intervention

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Flood Crisis Worsens in Lagos Communities as Residents Plead for Government Intervention
Severe flooding has displaced residents across several parts of Lagos State, including Ajegunle, Amukoko, Alaba Oro, and surrounding communities, forcing many families to abandon their homes after heavy rainfall submerged streets and houses. - Continue reading →

Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year in Office With Pompeii Visit Amid Global Tensions

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Pope Leo XIV Marks First Year in Office With Pompeii Visit Amid Global Tensions
Pope Leo XIV has marked his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church with a symbolic visit to Pompeii in southern Italy, where he addressed pilgrims at the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii. - Continue reading →

Police Bust Tech-Based Exam Fraud Syndicate at 2026 UTME Centre in Delta State

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Police Bust Tech-Based Exam Fraud Syndicate at 2026 UTME Centre in Delta State
A coordinated operation by the Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 UTME held at the College of Education, Warri in Delta State. - Continue reading →

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Assumes Duty as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Pledges Stronger Diplomacy

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Assumes Duty as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Pledges Stronger Diplomacy
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has officially resumed duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria in Abuja following her appointment by President Bola Tinubu. - Continue reading →

Governor Peter Mbah Reportedly Takes Over as Progressive Governors Forum Chairman

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Governor Peter Mbah Reportedly Takes Over as Progressive Governors Forum Chairman
Peter Mbah has reportedly emerged as the new Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, replacing Governor Hope Uzodimma following an emergency meeting of All Progressives Congress governors in Abuja. - Continue reading →

Police Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists, Drug Dealers in Major Raid at Ilorin Hotspot

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Police Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists, Drug Dealers in Major Raid at Ilorin Hotspot
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs, and drug dealers during a coordinated security raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin. - Continue reading →

NEMA Warns Kebbi Residents of Possible Flooding Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
NEMA Warns Kebbi Residents of Possible Flooding Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season
The National Emergency Management Agency has issued a flood alert to residents of Kebbi State ahead of the 2026 rainy season, warning of possible flooding, windstorms, and prolonged dry spells. - Continue reading →

Interswitch, Asaba Airport Launch Smart Automated Parking System for Travelers

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Interswitch, Asaba Airport Launch Smart Automated Parking System for Travelers
Interswitch has partnered with Asaba Airport Company to introduce a smart automated parking and access control system at Asaba International Airport. - Continue reading →

Tragedy in Canada as 6-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Dies After Falling From 28th-Floor Apartment

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Tragedy in Canada as 6-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Dies After Falling From 28th-Floor Apartment
A six-year-old Nigerian girl, Amna Ayomide Bennett, has tragically died after falling from a bedroom window on the 28th floor of an apartment building in Toronto. - Continue reading →

Doctors Urge Asthma Patients to Use Medications Properly to Prevent Attacks

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Doctors Urge Asthma Patients to Use Medications Properly to Prevent Attacks
Medical experts have advised people living with Asthma to strictly follow their treatment plans and use prescribed medications correctly to prevent life-threatening attacks. - Continue reading →

EU Warns Airlines Against Adding Fuel Charges After Ticket Purchase Amid Energy Crisis

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
EU Warns Airlines Against Adding Fuel Charges After Ticket Purchase Amid Energy Crisis
The European Union has warned airlines not to impose extra fuel surcharges on passengers after tickets have already been purchased, despite rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. - Continue reading →

Court Drama Looms as Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Ambition Faces Federal High Court Test in Abuja

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Court Drama Looms as Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Ambition Faces Federal High Court Test in Abuja
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja as legal proceedings begin over his eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. - Continue reading →

Cross River Revenue Service Seals Federal Hospital Offices Over N154 Million Tax Debt

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Cross River Revenue Service Seals Federal Hospital Offices Over N154 Million Tax Debt
The Cross River State Internal Revenue Service has sealed parts of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Calabar and the Cross River Basin Development Authority over alleged unpaid taxes totaling about N154 million. Officials - Continue reading →

Gunmen Kill 13 in Fresh Plateau Attack, Pregnant Women Among Victims

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Gunmen Kill 13 in Fresh Plateau Attack, Pregnant Women Among Victims
13 people have been killed and several others injured after armed attackers invaded Ngbra Zongo hamlet in Kwall District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of Friday. - Continue reading →

Malami Joins ADC in Kebbi Shake-Up, Eyes Gubernatorial Ticket as Political Landscape Shifts

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Malami Joins ADC in Kebbi Shake-Up, Eyes Gubernatorial Ticket as Political Landscape Shifts
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has officially picked up his membership card in Marafa Ward, Kebbi State, signaling his formal entry into the African Democratic Congress as he positions himself for the party’s gubernatorial nomination. - Continue reading →

Adekunle Gold Reveals Royal Roots to King Kosoko, Shares How His Stage Name Was “Divinely Inspired”

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Adekunle Gold Reveals Royal Roots to King Kosoko, Shares How His Stage Name Was “Divinely Inspired”
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed a surprising royal lineage, tracing his ancestry to King Kosoko, a 19th-century ruler of Lagos who resisted early British colonial forces - Continue reading →

Enugu State Clamps Down on Illegal Clinics, Shuts Three Facilities in Health Sector Clean-Up

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Enugu State Clamps Down on Illegal Clinics, Shuts Three Facilities in Health Sector Clean-Up
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has shut down three unlicensed medical facilities operating in Enugu South Local Government Area as part of an intensified effort to sanitize the healthcare system. - Continue reading →

NYSC Member and Lawyer Goes Missing in Abuja After Leaving Work, Family Raises Alarm

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
NYSC Member and Lawyer Goes Missing in Abuja After Leaving Work, Family Raises Alarm
A serving NYSC corps member and lawyer, Miss Eunice Ameh, has been reported missing after she left her workplace in Maitama, Abuja and never returned home. - Continue reading →

NYSC Member Builds Eco-Friendly Toilet With 3,500 Recycled Plastic Bottles in Taraba School

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
NYSC Member Builds Eco-Friendly Toilet With 3,500 Recycled Plastic Bottles in Taraba School
A serving NYSC member, Kleina Kuchahyel Musa, has drawn praise after constructing an eco-friendly toilet facility made from 3,500 recycled plastic bottles at Salihu Dogo Secondary School. The - Continue reading →

NECO Marks 25 Years, Over 35 Million Candidates Assessed in National Exams Milestone

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
NECO Marks 25 Years, Over 35 Million Candidates Assessed in National Exams Milestone
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that more than 35 million candidates have participated in its examinations since its establishment 25 years ago, highlighting its growing role in Nigeria’s education system. - Continue reading →

Rihanna’s Met Gala Post Sparks Fresh Online Drama Between Tyla and Ayra Starr Fanbases

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Rihanna’s Met Gala Post Sparks Fresh Online Drama Between Tyla and Ayra Starr Fanbases
Online tensions reignited after the 2026 Met Gala when a viral clip showed Tyla briefly near Rihanna, sparking speculation among fans about an awkward exchange. - Continue reading →

WHO Confirms KLM Flight Attendant Tests Negative for Hantavirus After Cruise Ship Exposure Scare

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
WHO Confirms KLM Flight Attendant Tests Negative for Hantavirus After Cruise Ship Exposure Scare
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that a KLM flight attendant who was hospitalized in Amsterdam with mild symptoms has tested negative for hantavirus, easing concerns of further spread. - Continue reading →

Mohbad’s Widow Omowunmi Alleges Father-in-Law Wants Son’s DNA Test to Turn Negative

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Mohbad’s Widow Omowunmi Alleges Father-in-Law Wants Son’s DNA Test to Turn Negative
Omowunmi Aloba, widow of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has made fresh allegations against her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, claiming he wants the outcome of their son Liam’s DNA test to come out negative. - Continue reading →

Presidency Reveals Why Tinubu Refuses to Restore Fuel Subsidy, Cites Fraud in System

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Presidency Reveals Why Tinubu Refuses to Restore Fuel Subsidy, Cites Fraud in System
The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu has refused calls to reinstate fuel subsidy, blaming widespread fraud and exploitation in the system - Continue reading →

EPL: Arsenal Backed to Beat Man City and Win Premier League Title Race

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
EPL: Arsenal Backed to Beat Man City and Win Premier League Title Race
A former Arsenal star and football pundit has predicted that Arsenal will edge Manchester City to the Premier League title, saying Mikel Arteta’s side are well placed to finish strong even if they do not win all their remaining matches. - Continue reading →

2027: Primate Ayodele Warns Jonathan Against Presidential Ambition, Cites Risk to Reputation

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
2027: Primate Ayodele Warns Jonathan Against Presidential Ambition, Cites Risk to Reputation
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election, warning that the move could affect his long-standing reputation. - Continue reading →

Windstorm Wreaks Havoc in Kebbi, Destroys Homes and Food Stores Across Suru Communities

Posted on Fri 08th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Windstorm Wreaks Havoc in Kebbi, Destroys Homes and Food Stores Across Suru Communities
A severe windstorm has left a trail of destruction across several communities in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, damaging homes, food storage facilities, and property worth millions of naira. - Continue reading →