Court Denies Yahaya Bello Bail
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in his N110 billion money laundering case, citing procedural lapses. Justice Maryanne Anenih ruled that the bail application, filed before Bello’s arraignment, was premature and legally invalid. Bello’s counsel argued for his release, citing his track record, but the […]
Federal High Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50M Bail
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail set at ₦50 million with a surety owning landed property. The case, involving allegations of criminal defamation against Aare Afe Babalola, is adjourned until January 29, 2025. Farotimi, accused of defaming Babalola in his book on Nigeria’s justice system, was previously […]
Benue Judiciary Protests Over N75,000 Minimum Wage
Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Benue State chapter, have locked up the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi in protest over the non-implementation of the N75,000 new minimum wage. Our correspondent observed union members barricading the gate and preventing entry into the premises. According to Assistant Secretary Jooli David, the […]
Jay Z Denies Allegations of Assault in Lawsuit Against Diddy
American rapper Jay Z has publicly refuted allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, as claimed in an amended lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges that the incident occurred at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe claims she felt disoriented […]
Trump Plans to Deport All Unauthorized Immigrants and End Birthright Citizenship
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all unauthorized immigrants in the United States over his upcoming four-year term. In an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump outlined his vision for a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, which he plans to classify as a national emergency upon taking office […]
FG Denies Presence of COVID-19 XEC Variant in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed claims of the COVID-19 XEC variant being detected in Nigeria, labeling such reports as misinformation. In a statement, the ministry reassured citizens that there is no evidence supporting the presence of the XEC variant, which was first identified in Australia and has reportedly spread to […]
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 […]
