South Korea Bans President Yoon from Leaving the Country
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country, the Justice Ministry confirmed on Monday, following his brief imposition of martial law on December 3. The unprecedented move plunged the nation into political chaos, with Yoon sending special forces and helicopters to parliament before lawmakers forced him to rescind the order. […]
100 and 102-Year-Olds Become World’s Oldest Newlyweds
Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, have set a Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest newlyweds, with a combined age of 202 years. The centenarian couple, who met in a Philadelphia senior living facility, married on May 19, 2024, after a nine-year relationship. Guinness World Records revealed, “They tied the knot…with their combined […]
Ibori’s Daughter and Four Labour Party Lawmakers Join APC
The Labour Party caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives lost four members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. The defecting lawmakers are Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Mathew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), and Iyawe Esosa (Edo). In addition, Erthiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, also left the Peoples […]
Throwing It Back to Nollywood’s Iconic ’90s and 2000s On-Screen Pairs
We’re diving into the golden era of Nollywood—the 1990s and 2000s—when VCDs ruled the streets and living room TVs became the ultimate cinemas. These were the years of raw storytelling, relatable drama, and over-the-top melodrama that kept us hooked. But what truly made this period magical? The unforgettable on-screen pairings that had us rooting for […]
Tax Reform: Senate Pauses Debate, Panel to Meet AGF Today
The Nigerian Senate has temporarily halted progress on the controversial Tax Reform Bills following public outcry and objections from northern governors and lawmakers. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau announced the decision during a Wednesday plenary session, stating that the Senate’s Finance Committee would delay public hearings until public concerns are addressed. The bills, including the […]
Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has stepped down at the request of President Gustavo Petro following allegations of bribery involving parliamentarians. Bonilla, accused of ignoring payments to lawmakers in exchange for supporting key reforms, denies any wrongdoing. The attorney general’s office claims $200,000 from public funds was used for the alleged bribes. President Petro announced […]
Steps to Report Cash Scarcity at ATMs and Banks to CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a public reporting system to enhance cash availability through Over-The-Counter (OTC) withdrawals and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In a circular dated November 29, 2024, effective December 1, the CBN provided contact details for its branches nationwide to enable Nigerians to report cash accessibility issues. The directive aims […]
Pastor Bolaji Idowu Denies Allegations of Fraud
Bolaji Idowu, Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, has denied allegations linking him to real estate fraud and money laundering, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. Reports surfaced on Tuesday alleging that Pastor Idowu had been detained by the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja over purported fraudulent real estate dealings. It was […]
South Korean Opposition Moves to Impeach President Yoon
South Korea’s opposition parties have initiated an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol following his brief imposition of martial law, which sparked widespread protests and international alarm. Yoon declared martial law late Tuesday, citing threats from North Korea and “anti-state forces,” but retracted the decision early Wednesday after lawmakers overwhelmingly opposed it. The opposition […]
Rivers Court Grants ₦2m Bail to Doctors Accused of Manslaughter
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has granted bail of ₦1 million each to two doctors, Dr. Jude Okpani, a gynecologist, and Dr. Isaiah-Tunde Akinlade, an anesthesiologist, who are facing manslaughter charges over the death of Rebekah Tamunotorukubu-Sekidika. The doctors were arraigned by the Rivers State Ministry of Justice on allegations of negligence […]
