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7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines, 55 Dead, Several Missing (Videos, Photos)

2026-06-13T18:49:13Z

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Death toll climbs to 55 after powerful earthquake hits southern Philippines

Thousands displaced and housed in temporary shelters while emergency responders race to reach isolated communities.

Death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines earlier this week has risen to 55, authorities said Thursday, as search and rescue teams continued efforts in the hardest-hit areas of Mindanao.

Reports from the Philippines indicated that dozens of people remain injured, while several others are still missing amid widespread destruction caused by the strong tremor.

According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), local disaster management officials confirmed the updated casualty figure after additional bodies were recovered from collapsed buildings and landslide-hit communities. Rescue operations have been hampered by continuing aftershocks, unstable structures, and damaged roads leading to affected towns.

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, triggering panic across the southern Philippines and causing extensive damage to homes, schools, hospitals, and public infrastructure. General Santos City and parts of Sarangani province were among the worst-affected areas, with authorities declaring states of calamity to speed up emergency response and relief efforts.

Thousands of residents have been displaced and are staying in evacuation centers as officials assess structural damage and distribute food, water, and medical assistance. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded numerous aftershocks since the quake, prompting warnings for residents to avoid damaged buildings.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has pledged full government support for affected communities and ordered national agencies to accelerate recovery and rehabilitation measures. The Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most seismically active regions, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence in the archipelago.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/death-toll-climbs-to-55-after-powerful-earthquake-hits-southern-philippines/3964802

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Army Deploys Heavy Armoured Vehicles In Oyo State (Video)

2026-06-13T18:19:43Z

Nigerian Army deploys more Heavy military vehicles and weapons as seen moving through Ibadan toward other parts of Oyo State today to combat growing security threats in the state.

JUST IN: 🇳🇬🪖🔥🔥 Nigerian Army deploys more Heavy military vehicles and weapons as seen moving through Ibadan toward other parts of Oyo State today to combat growing security threats in the state. pic.twitter.com/fgcofxGMf9
— PATRIOTIC SOJA ($TSIR-MUNCHAN) (@Pressman2040) June 13, 2026

Christopher Musa Challenges Nigerian Youths To Lead Fight Against Insecurity

2026-06-13T18:02:49Z

Defence Minister Christopher Musa has urged Nigerian youths to take the lead in tackling insecurity, saying security agencies alone cannot solve the country’s challenges.
Christopher Musa says Nigerian youths must play a leading role in tackling insecurity.

He stressed that security is a collective responsibility, not the duty of security agencies alone.

The minister urged youths to support security efforts through vigilance, innovation and community engagement.

Musa said empowering young people is key to addressing the root causes of insecurity.

The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has challenged Nigerian youths to take a leading role in the fight against insecurity, saying lasting peace and stability cannot be achieved by security agencies alone.

Musa made the call while addressing young Nigerians at a public event, where he stressed that the country’s youth population remains its greatest asset and must be actively involved in efforts to tackle security challenges affecting communities across the nation.

According to the minister, insecurity has continued to pose a major threat to national development, with issues such as banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other criminal activities affecting lives and livelihoods in different parts of the country.

He said young people have a critical role to play because they are often closest to their communities and are well-positioned to identify suspicious activities and share useful information with relevant authorities.

Musa emphasised that security should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of the military, police and other security agencies, noting that every citizen has a role to play in protecting the country.

The defence minister urged youths to embrace patriotism, community service and civic responsibility, adding that greater collaboration between citizens and security agencies would help strengthen efforts to address security threats.

He also encouraged young Nigerians to use technology, innovation and social networks positively in supporting national security objectives rather than allowing such platforms to be exploited by criminals and those seeking to destabilise society.

According to him, meaningful youth engagement remains one of the most effective ways to address the root causes of insecurity, including unemployment, social exclusion and vulnerability to criminal recruitment.

Musa further stated that empowering young people through education, skills development and economic opportunities would help reduce crime and create a more stable society.

The minister reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving security across the country but stressed that government efforts alone would not be sufficient without the support and participation of citizens.

His comments come as Nigeria continues to battle various security challenges in several regions, prompting renewed discussions on the need for a whole-of-society approach to tackling insecurity.

The defence minister maintained that with the energy, creativity and numerical strength of Nigerian youths, the country possesses the human resources needed to overcome many of its security challenges if properly mobilised.

He therefore called on young Nigerians to rise above divisions and contribute actively to building safer communities and a more secure nation.

https://www.pulse.ng/story/christopher-musa-challenges-nigerian-youths-to-lead-fight-against-insecurity-2026061116455602486

FIFA World Cup: Brazil Vs Morocco At 11pm

2026-06-13T17:58:10Z

Brazil vs Morocco 13/06/2026 23:00 pm.

After Break Up, How Long Should It Take Before Going Into Another Relationship?

2026-06-13T17:14:24Z

Good day my fellow Nairalanders. Of late,my fiancee and I broke up and I've been considering about going into a new relationship. I must really say all the time I was with my ex,I was so commitment to her to the extent that I didn't even have time for any other woman. She knew that and Peru that must be one of my weaknesses she saw.

But the truth is that it's been over a month we ended the relationship and I really long to go into another's relationship as an escape route for me to stop thinking about my ex.

So,my questions to you my fellow Nairalanders,how long should a man wait before going into another relationship after a break up? Is it right to find love as soon as possible considering the fact that the it was my ex who ended the relationship for reasons only known to her?

FIFA Releases Statement After World Cup Match Sees Thousands Of Empty Seats (Photos)

2026-06-13T17:11:56Z

Fifa has defended its attendance figures at South Korea’s opening-day win against the Czech Republic at the World Cup by insisting that some fans “stood in concourses rather than in their assigned seat.”

There were thousands of empty seats, in just the second match of the tournament, to further raise questions surrounding Fifa’s ticket prices for the world spectacle. South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1, in a gripping Group A contest in Guadalajara.

But amid controversy surrounding the ticket prices at the World Cup, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino defending the dynamic pricing policy at his press conference on the eve of the tournament, thousands of empty red seats could be seen throughout the contest at the Estadio Akron.

On Friday, a Fifa spokesperson told The Independent in response: “Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match. FIFA works closely with stadium authorities and ticketing teams to ensure all published figures are based on verified operational data.

“Please note that, during last night’s match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen standing in concourses rather than staying in their assigned seats throughout the match.”

Fifa opted to cut prices for some of its 104 matches in recent weeks, but a reported 180,000 tickets remained listed across Fifa’s official resale portals ahead of the tournament.

The pricing policy has seen the cheapest standard ticket to the final reach a reported $5,785, with some tickets reaching five figures

The issue has clouded the build-up to the tournament, with Fifa even claiming to have received over 500 million booking requests.

Infantino’s defence surrounding the ticket prices centred on his belief that the Fifa World Cup was a bigger event than the NBA Finals, which has seen exorbitant prices for the Knicks v Spurs series.

Politicians in New York and New Jersey have launched a formal investigation after allegations fans were left confused by Fifa over the inflated prices of tickets.

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-south-korea-czech-republic-empty-seats-ticket-prices-b2994862.html

Nigeria Has Oil With No Electricity Due To FG's Stupid Policy - Kemi Bednoch (Video)

2026-06-13T16:45:13Z

Kemi Badenoch is criticising Nigeria's leaders for failing to deliver electricity despite the country being one of the world's top oil producers, blaming it on "stupid public policy".

Kemi has roasted Nigeria's leaders once again🥲

Nigeria is one of the world's highest oil-producing countries but lacks electricity. Stupid ideas bankrupt a country — Kemi Badenoch pic.twitter.com/09WIK7FuVq
— Felix (@felixherbt) June 13, 2026

Kidnappings: Yoruba Monarchs To Invoke Deities Against Bandits

2026-06-13T16:40:18Z

Olufemi Adediran, Peter Dada and Bola Bamigbola

Traditional rulers in Yorubaland are considering invoking ancestral deities and deploying other indigenous spiritual mechanisms to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, Saturday PUNCH has learnt.

The development comes amid persistent insecurity across the South-West, where communities continue to grapple with rising cases of abductions and violent attacks

Some of the monarchs, who spoke with Saturday PUNCH on Thursday and Friday, said the move was being considered as a complementary measure to support conventional security efforts against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers operating in the region.

The development followed a call by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, urging traditional rulers across Yorubaland to deploy ancestral means to tackle rising insecurity in the region.

Oba Ogunwusi, who is the Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, made the call while speaking at the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival.

He also urged traditional rulers to collaborate with the government to restore peace and order.

The South-West region has in recent times witnessed a surge in abductions and other violent crimes, with over 40 teachers and pupils of three schools in Yawota and Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State still being held hostage.

Traditional rulers adopt spiritual intervention

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the Olowu of Owu-Kuta in Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, said traditional rulers were “seriously considering the deployment of our ancient inherited deities to serve the purpose” in the fight against terrorists.

He expressed confidence in traditional means of tackling insecurity, saying many traditional rulers in Yorubaland believe in the potency of ancient powers and deities to protect their communities.

“The traditional rulers are seriously considering the deployment of our ancient inherited deities to serve the purpose of the moment, the invading bandits and kidnappers who are launching onslaughts on our various communities. We believe most of these deities can serve the purpose.

“Many Yoruba traditional rulers, at least 90 per cent of them, believe in the Yoruba gods, and they believe in the potency of the deities irrespective of their religion,” Oba Oyelude said.

Oba Oyelude revealed that the implementation had already begun in certain areas, though some communities were proceeding with caution due to potential implications on local trade.

“It is very certain that some communities are already taking these actions. We in the South-West will not fold our hands and wait for the Federal Government to do it all. We will support the government’s efforts because we are the direct beneficiaries.

“We are seriously working on all options. We are not limiting it to professional security forces. While we are asking Christians to deploy the Psalms they know, we are also asking Muslims to deploy the Quranic verses they know, while traditionalists, who are the custodians of the land, are being asked to move and invoke the spirit of the land to protect those who are on the land legitimately, not the invaders,” he said.

Similarly, the Ondo State Chairman of the Council of Obas and the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, said his kingdom was considering adopting traditional measures to protect its people against banditry and other security threats.

He maintained that Yoruba traditional institutions had, from time immemorial, served as custodians of both the physical and spiritual well-being of their communities.

Oba Ogunoye added that there was nothing unusual about deploying time-tested indigenous mechanisms to safeguard lives and property.

He said, “We are Africans, and before now, we had ways of addressing insecurity challenges. I believe in what the Ooni said. We have to combine everything to fight this challenge.”

Oba Ogunoye also reiterated that the creation of state police would go a long way in combating insecurity.

“If state police is in effect, supported by traditional means, it would be arms for arms, so our communities would be safe to a very large extent,” the monarch declared.

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, also disclosed that the adoption of traditional mechanisms was already being considered in his kingdom to combat the invasion of terrorists.

He said, “We are having meetings to consider most of these suggestions on the need to use our traditional weapons in defending our people. We will also do this within the ambit of the law and ensure that no one is hiding under such a guise to perpetrate any illegality.

“We are already working with some of the vigilantes within our communities in this respect. We are hopeful that the results of these efforts will be visible in no distant time,” the monarch said.

Also speaking, the Onimeko of Imekoland in Ogun State, Oba Benjamen Olanite, said there was growing pressure on traditional rulers from their subjects to deploy indigenous spiritual mechanisms to tackle the worsening security situation in Yorubaland.

“This is the way our forefathers safeguarded their communities, and there is nothing wrong with deploying traditional means to combat criminality. Even the Nigerian Constitution recognises our traditions and the people’s right to defend themselves,” he said.

The monarch, however, called for caution, stressing that while traditional institutions might consider indigenous methods in addressing insecurity, such measures must remain within the bounds of the law and respect for human rights.

On his part, the Olu of Imasayi in Ogun State, Oba Lukmon Kuoye, said traditional institutions possessed indigenous protective mechanisms that could help secure communities and border areas, but stressed the need for proper legal backing and caution in their application.

He called on the National Assembly to urgently consider granting traditional rulers defined constitutional roles, saying this would enable them to contribute more effectively to the fight against insecurity.

“If we engage directly in the fight against insecurity, the government may rebuke us for exceeding our boundaries as traditional rulers. This is one of the things hindering the traditional institution from stepping forward to combat kidnapping and banditry in our region.

“We have a lot of means we can deploy. For instance, in our area, we have a charm we can place around our borders that can instantly kill any invader, even without physically confronting such an invader. We can use that to protect our boundaries,” Oba Kuoye said.

We are ready to invoke deities – traditionalists

Meanwhile, traditionalists have expressed readiness to collaborate with traditional rulers in efforts to tackle insecurity across Yorubaland, saying indigenous spiritual systems remain an important but underutilised tool for protecting communities.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the leader of Ijo Orunmila Ifa Koseunti, Ifaniyi Akinside, said the call by monarchs for a return to traditional practices reflected the urgent need to revive cultural mechanisms that once helped safeguard communities.

“Each deity in Yorubaland has its purpose and function. For example, the Oro deity is invoked to ward off danger; we appease the river spirit to repel invaders and their co-conspirators. There are things we can do as traditionalists to protect Yorubaland from marauders, but many of these practices have been abandoned because of the nonchalant attitude of our traditional rulers towards tradition and culture.

“The Ooni is not asking us to engage in physical warfare or carry arms and ammunition to fight bandits. What the monarch is trying to tell us is that we must engage our attackers in spiritual warfare. If we had been doing this, what happened in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, would not have happened.

“We must fortify our borders spiritually. We can use the wind, the land and the water to fight the invaders and prevent them from infiltrating Yorubaland. There are things we can do to cause confusion in the camps of the terrorists or even make them kill themselves without us engaging them physically,” he said.

Another traditionalist and Ifa priest, Ifashina Atanda, called on South-West governors to dedicate a portion of their security votes to traditional interventions, insisting that collaboration with indigenous spiritual leaders could help curb insecurity in the region.

He said government efforts alone might not be sufficient without the involvement of traditionalists, who, according to him, can provide spiritual solutions through consultations with the Ifa oracle and prescribed rituals to appease deities believed to govern the land.

Atanda explained that through such consultations, the Ifa oracle is believed to reveal impending dangers, their timing and possible preventive measures, adding that this could help authorities take early action against security threats.

“What happened in Oyo is unfortunate, but it would have been prevented if they had consulted the Ifa oracle, which would have revealed the danger ahead of time. The gods of the land would have prevented the bandits from taking away the schoolchildren if the right thing had been done before the incident.

“Each South-West state has its own deity, and these deities must be consulted and appeased regularly to prevent the invasion of evil. This does not prevent Christians and Muslims from practising their faith,” the Ifa priest said.

On his part, a traditionalist and Nollywood actor, Pa Peter Fatomilola, said the government must begin to explore indigenous methods alongside conventional security strategies in addressing the rising insecurity across the South-West.

He stated that citizens should also be encouraged to adopt protective measures rooted in Yoruba culture, insisting that the region’s rich traditional heritage provides tools that could help defend communities against attacks.

Insecurity requires spiritual, physical response – Gani Adams

Meanwhile, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and National Leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams, called for a combined spiritual and physical response to the worsening insecurity across the South-West, urging all religious groups and security stakeholders to be involved.

He said traditional rulers, traditional worshippers, Muslims and Christians all have roles to play in efforts to secure the region, stressing that the situation requires a collective approach beyond any single belief system.

According to him, spiritual intervention remains an important component in addressing insecurity, particularly through consultations and prayers across different religious platforms.

The Oodua Peoples Congress leader added that traditional worshippers, in particular, must intensify consultations with deities to seek protection for the land, while clerics of other faiths should also contribute through their respective spiritual obligations.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/abductions-yoruba-monarchs-to-invoke-deities-against-bandits/%3famp

Nigerian Arrested In Turkey Over $2.5m Romance Scam (Pictures)

2026-06-13T16:37:59Z

A Nigerian man identified as Kingsley O. has been arrested in Turkey for allegedly defrauding a Hong Kong-based dentist of $2.5 million through a romance scam.

According to Turkish news outlet Haberler on Friday, Kingsley and four accomplices were arrested in Esenyurt, a district of Istanbul Province, following an investigation into an alleged online fraud scheme that spanned two years.

The report stated that the suspect, who allegedly posed as an American businessman named Richard, met the victim, identified as Siu P.Y.F., online in 2020 and promised to marry her.

Investigators said the pair maintained a long-distance relationship through phone communication, during which the suspect allegedly convinced the woman that he was carrying out a major investment project in Istanbul and needed financial assistance.

Believing they would eventually get married, the dentist reportedly transferred a total of $2.5 million in instalments to several bank accounts in Turkey between 2020 and 2022.

However, after receiving the funds, the suspect allegedly cut off communication and became unreachable, prompting the victim to report the matter to authorities in Hong Kong.

The report noted that initial investigations by Hong Kong police did not yield results, leading the victim to engage a Turkish lawyer and lodge a complaint with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Subsequently, operatives of the Istanbul Police Department’s Fraud Bureau traced the bank accounts that received the funds and arrested five account holders.

While four of the suspects reportedly denied knowledge of the transactions, one suspect allegedly told investigators that he handed over the money received in his account to a Nigerian man known to him as Richard.

The confession reportedly led investigators to Kingsley, whom police identified as the alleged mastermind behind the scheme.

He was arrested during a police operation and taken into custody for questioning.

The report stated that Kingsley denied the allegations during interrogation.

He and five other suspects were later arraigned in court under tight security following the conclusion of police investigations.

Authorities allege that the suspect used a false identity to convince the victim to part with the funds under the guise of a romantic relationship and planned marriage.

Source: https://punchng.com/nigerian-arrested-in-turkey-over-2-5m-romance-scam/

Which Kind Of Infection Is This? (Photo) (Lightwind)

2026-06-13T16:35:57Z

Please have anyone come across or experienced this kind of rashes in their butt before and what medication did you take to eliminate it. It is not itchy yet anyway.

Please your advice is needed asap thank you.

Lady Arrested For Conniving With Lover To Murder Friend In Calabar

2026-06-13T16:35:29Z

By Emma Una

A man identified as Ofofon and his girlfriend were arrested by the police on Tuesday after they allegedly killed the friend of the man’s girlfriend and sold her body parts.

The man, said to be from Ini Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State but residing at Afokang by Jebbs Street in Calabar South, killed and butchered the girl and delivered the body parts to buyers in the middle of the night.

"The man’s girlfriend, who sells at a chemist on Monday, lured one of her friends to stay the night in their house, and at night, the duo killed the girl and butchered her into parts. They thought the rain that had been trying to fall would fall and sweep the blood away, but the rain did not fall again, so in the morning, the blood from the pipe in the apartment leading to the drain was filled with blood, and neighbours suspected something terrible had happened and called the police”
Theresa, a resident of the area, told Vanguard.

She said a minibus picked up the man at about 2.00 am and brought him back that same night.

“He owns three mini buses. One of those buses came to pick him up at about 2.00 am, apparently to deliver the body parts, and brought him back,” the source stated

She said the girl claimed that the man locked her up in his room before killing the girl, but that could be just a statement to try to extricate herself from the murder.

“The man had three kids from the ex-wife, but the woman took the children and ran away a long time ago, which shows that the man had been into evil practice business for a long time”.

She said the man owns a provision shop up the same street and that “some time ago, he tried to use his mother for ritual, and the thing backfired. The mother then packed and went to live at State Avenue, a short distance away from the man, and does not visit him “

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the arrest of the couple over suspicion of murder. Investigation is ongoing.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/lady-lures-friend-for-his-boyfriend-to-kill-harvests-body-parts/amp/

I Support President Tinubu Because He Is From Osun State - Governor Adeleke (Video)

2026-06-13T16:30:42Z

Governor Ademola Adeleke Endorses President Tinubu for Re-Election: Tribal Loyalty, "Southern Turn," and Calls for Patience Amid Reforms

In a video that quickly went viral, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke publicly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term. The statement has sparked intense debate across Nigeria’s political landscape, highlighting deep divisions over ethnicity, performance, and political strategy.

Adeleke outlined his reasons for backing the President:“I am supporting President Tinubu because he has roots in Osun State, and because it is the turn of the South. Nigerians should please give him time to implement his reforms. He has also made efforts in releasing funds to state governors to support development across the federation.”

Adeleke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and uncle to Afrobeats superstar Davido, leads a state that has seen its share of political turbulence. His endorsement of an All Progressives Congress (APC) president crosses party lines, which many observers interpret as pragmatic politics ahead of future elections, potentially his own re-election bid.

Critics accuse the governor of prioritizing tribal and regional loyalty over governance outcomes. Many point to persistent economic hardships, insecurity, and high living costs under Tinubu’s administration, questioning what “reforms” need more time after nearly three years in office.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjYpHshxaQ