UK – A Ugandan judge serving with the United Nations, Lydia Mugambe, has been convicted in the United Kingdom for modern-day slavery after bringing a young Ugandan woman into the country under false pretenses and forcing her into unpaid domestic labor. Mugambe, 49, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was found…
Nigeria – The Nigerian government has begun screening candidates for ambassadorial positions nearly two years after President Bola Tinubu recalled all ambassadors, sources have confirmed According to a report by Reuters, the federal government is conducting background checks on potential appointees, with intelligence agencies providing screening reports to the presidency and legislature. President Tinubu recalled…
Nigeria – The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has officially removed regulations mandating the dismissal of unmarried policewomen who become pregnant while in service. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Aishatu Baju disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, emphasizing that all laws discriminating against women in the force had been expunged. “That…
Tennesseen – In a bizarre incident in Tennessee, USA, a man was accidentally shot by his own dog while lying in bed. According to police reports, Jerald Kirkwood and a woman were resting with a firearm nearby when their one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, jumped onto the bed. The dog’s paw got caught in the trigger…
ABUJA – The Senate has strongly reaffirmed its support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, passing a vote of confidence just two days after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, alleging her suspension was linked to sexual harassment claims against him. Dismissing the allegations as a distraction, the…
Nigeria – A Nigerian filmmaker and travel expert, Chime Chinedu Abumchukwu, has publicly accused Nollywood actress and producer Omoni Oboli of using his video clips without permission in her latest movie, Love in Every Word. The controversy surfaced after YouTube initially took down Oboli’s film following a copyright claim by another individual, Chinonso Obiora Skyberry….
Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning about 58 unregistered Ponzi scheme operators defrauding Nigerians under the guise of investment opportunities. According to a statement released by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, these companies are not registered with either the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
EU – The European Union (EU) has announced a set of countermeasures against the United States, targeting American products such as boats, bourbon, and Harley-Davidson motorbikes in response to new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the 25% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on steel, aluminum,…
Nigerians/ US – The deportation process for 85 Nigerians detained in the United States has yet to commence despite deportation orders being issued, according to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). She clarified that their planned deportation is not a direct result of President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration crackdown but rather…
Osun – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Dr. Deji Adeleke, elder brother of Governor Ademola Adeleke and father of Nigerian music star Davido, of contract racketeering and mismanagement of public funds. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Kola Olabisi, APC’s Director of Media & Information, the opposition party…
FIFA – Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has failed in his bid to retain his seat on the FIFA Council after losing out in the elections held during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Pinnick, who was seeking a second term, scored 28 votes, falling just one…
Ekiti – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced that young farmers participating in the state’s agricultural scheme made over N200 million in profit last year from the sale of their produce. Speaking on Tuesday while hosting the management team of Origin Tech Group, led by its Chief Executive, Prince Samuel Joseph, Governor Oyebanji reaffirmed…
NIGERIA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that there is nothing wrong if Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is impeached. Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike emphasized that impeachment is a constitutional process, and if Fubara has committed any impeachable offense, he should be removed from…
Nigeria – American rapper and YouTuber, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has revealed his intention to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria. The rapper made this known in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, stating that he is tired of living in the United States. “I wanna move to…
Gombe – A 27-year-old man, Mohammed Bello, who attempted suicide by climbing a telecommunication mast, has been rescued by the Gombe State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed in a statement on Monday, March 10, 2025, that the man claimed he was being hunted by security agencies over outstanding debts. According to…
NETHERLAND – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon returning from Hong Kong. The arrest was executed by Philippine authorities in coordination with Interpol, based on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his controversial “war…
NIGERIA – The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. The decision was reached following a motion sponsored by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tafoki expressed concerns about the increasing accessibility of pornography in Nigeria…
US – Seven members of the medical team responsible for Diego Maradona’s care before his death in 2020 are now facing trial in Buenos Aires for homicide. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine whether the negligence of Maradona’s doctors contributed to his death. The football legend suffered a fatal heart attack at home…
NIGERIA – Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has issued a stern warning to his colleagues and the public regarding his wives. Reacting to actor Babatunde Bernard Tayo, aka Baba Tee’s recent confession about sleeping with fellow actor Ijoba Lande’s wife, Portable condemned the act and warned that anyone who attempts such…
ONDO – The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Agboola Ajayi, challenging the legitimacy of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his running mate, Olayide Adelami, in the last Ondo State governorship election. A five-member panel, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, ruled unanimously that the appeal lacked merit and…
NIGERIA – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially discontinued its naira-for-crude agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refineries, a move that could lead to a surge in petrol prices. With the suspension of this initiative, domestic refineries will now depend on international crude suppliers, incurring significant costs in dollars. The…
ABUJA – Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-House of Representatives member, Chief Dubem Onyia, has died. He passed away on Monday at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness. Onyia, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, later resigned to serve as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from…
EKITI – Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo over the passing of their mother, Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Adebayo. Madam Adebayo, wife of the former military governor of the old Western State, passed away on Saturday, March 8, at the age of 85….
NIGERIA – The Federal Government has extended the application deadline for the ongoing Federal Civil Service recruitment to March 17, 2025. Initially announced on January 27, 2025, the recruitment exercise offers over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, many applicants reported difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, leading to widespread calls for an…
LAGOS –A tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge, Lagos, triggered a massive fire on Tuesday night, causing panic among motorists and commuters. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred around 8 p.m., after a tanker accident led to a fire that spread rapidly across the bridge. Videos shared online show thick black smoke rising into the night…
OSUN – Former aides of ex-Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola have rejected allegations of financial misconduct made by the current governor, Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke recently filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing Oyetola—now Minister of Blue Economy—of misappropriating a $20 million World Bank health grant meant for renovating 320 primary…
Manchester United – Manchester United has announced its ambition to construct a state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium, forming the centerpiece of a major regeneration project in the Old Trafford area. The initiative is expected to inject £7.3 billion annually into the UK economy, creating over 92,000 new jobs, developing 17,000 new homes, and attracting an additional 1.8…
Nigeria –Nollywood actor Baba Tee has challenged content creator Ijoba Lande to provide evidence of him sleeping with his wife. Baba Tee made this statement after Lande accused him and 20 other entertainers of having affairs with his wife before their separation in January 2025. News reports that Ijoba Lande, in a controversial video on…
Nigeria – Dara, the estranged wife of skit maker and actor Ijoba Lande, has addressed allegations of infidelity leveled against her by her husband. In a recent TikTok live session, she refuted claims that she engaged in a sexual relationship with actor Baba Tee during a game of Truth or Dare. Providing her version of…
Nigeria – Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Babatunde Tayo, popularly known as Baba Tee, has admitted to having a ‘brief’ sexual encounter with Dara, the wife of comedian and skit maker Ganiyu Morufu, also known as Lande. Baba Tee made the revelation during a live interview with socialite Esabod and several TikTok users on Sunday, contradicting…
EPL – Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has said that he would not be surprised if Manchester City catch the Gunners on the Premier League table. Merson spoke after Arsenal’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday. Recall that goals from Bruno Fernandes and Declan Rice ensured both teams got a point each at…
