By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS — THE ongoing face-off between social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, has evolved beyond a social media dispute into a significant test of the Nigeria Poli…
Two decades after she first stormed onto screens as the sharp-tongued forensic investigator Aiden Burn on the drama series CSI: NY, American actress Vanessa Ferlito remains one of the more talked-about faces to emerge from Brooklyn's acting scene. She is known not only for her filmography but also for the rumours that …
The revival of the Dagbolu Dry Port ranks prominently among the key economic assets the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji has promised to revive, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reposition the state as a leading investment and industrial destination. According to a s…
The West African Examinations Council says 61.54 per cent of candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates secured five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, leaving 38.46 per cent unable to meet the benchmark. The examination body, however…
Any woman you love and respect will treat you like a king-unless she is a witch - Intentional Nigerian husband says A Nigerian man, Endwell Michael, has said there is no "sensible@ woman who won't reciprocate if her husband consistently treats her with genuine love and respect. Michael, who stated this in a Facebook po…
• Gardaí have seized over 180 vehicles, including e-bikes and e-scooters, in a major Dublin crackdown.• The operation uncovered suspected drugs worth €158,000, cash, and a sawn-off shotgun with ammunition.• Four people have been charged following Tuesday’s high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán.PAY ATTENTION:…
…with Melyssa Ford, which she launched in November 2024 to discuss wellness and lifestyle topics for women over 40. Speaking with Charlamagne Tha God on her own podcast about her time around the Joe Budden Podcast's largely male cast, she reflected on the toll of the environment:I’ve had my own experiences being around…
The Osun State Government disbursed another round of palliatives to civil servants across the stateGovernor Adeleke's spokesperson said the payments began before the new minimum wage was implemented, making Osun one of the first states to actThe administration drew a sharp contrast between its welfare policies and the …
FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where officials discussed the organisation’s governance, communication processes and the fallout from the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. The meeting, held on Wednesday, was attended by Inf…
Music executive Diddy paid his lawyers $8 million to defend him in criminal case Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal representation during his nearly two-year federal criminal case, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter.The reported legal fees covered a …
Footballer, 15, shot d£ad 'by mistake' after friendly match A 15-year-old footballer was shot de@d "by mistake" after playing in a friendly match. Former SÀ£o Paulo youth player Micael Leandro da Silva was k!lled after a TaÀ§a das Grotas amateur football tournament game. According to police, he was not the intended tar…
Apologise" - India calls out Mark Zuckerberg over removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video An Indian parliamentary panel has called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the temporary removal of July 23 video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi's video, addressing students during youth-led protests on…
Actress Bella Thorne says she can smoke as much weed as rapper Snoop Dogg Actress Bella Thorne has said she can keep up with rapper Snoop Dogg when it comes to smoking cannabis, addressing a long-standing rumour during a recent podcast appearance.Speaking on the latest episode of Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast,…
God picked His phone and called Abacha. When God calls you there is no network failure - Dino Melaye warns Tinubu Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has cautioned President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, drawing a comparison with the late former military Head of State, Sani Abacha.Melaye said th…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency has reacted after 10 blue-chip firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange, NGX recorded a combined revenue of N14.40 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the Tinubu administration attributed the gains…
Ibrahim Mbaya: Police arrest fifth suspect over mob k!lling of 25-year-old Jos model The Plateau State Police Command has arrested another suspect in connection with the alleged mob k!lling of 25-year-old model, Ibrahim Mbaya in Jos. LIB reported that Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate popularly known as Ibee, was acc…
13-year-old boy charged after 14-year-old girl d!es in Louisiana sh0oting A 13-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree m+rder following the d+ath of a 14-year-old girl, Makayla Pennywell, in Shreveport, Louisiana. According to police, the teenager sustained a g+nshot wound inside a home on Sunday and later pas…
The UK government has published the residency and eligibility requirements foreign workers must meet before applying for British citizenshipMost foreign workers face a minimum of 6 years in the UK before they can qualify, while spouses of British citizens follow a shorter pathApplicants must also pass a life in the UK …
The new Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Paul Audu, has declared an “all-out war” against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. Audu, who made the vow during his maiden press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday, said the command had adopted a more aggressive appro…
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb recurring flood disasters in Nigeria by bringing together key emergency, weather, hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climat…
Several athletes have reportedly failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Police Scotland confirmed that it had received reports concerning a number of athletes who remained “unaccounted for” after the 11-day sporting event ended on Sunday. Amon…
WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least fi…
Multiple people confirmed de@d and one rushed to hospital as mass shooter opens fire in North Carolina Multiple people have been confirmed d£ad after reports of a mass shooting in the Prospect Hill are of North Carolina. Caswell County Sheriff's Office confirmed their have been "multiple fatalities" with one other pers…
"How can a 45-year-old man be proposing to an 18-year-old? What happened to women your age?" - Lady questions men who pursue much younger partners A lady has stirred conversation online after questioning why some older men choose to pursue relationships with much younger women. In the video, she questioned why a 45-yea…