…to move away" with him. After the allegations emerged, James was questioned by police under caution. The court heard that she prepared a statement claiming she had received communications from an unknown number, which was subsequently identified as belonging to the teenager. She also allegedly suggested that another st…
…drops post about being loved by a good kind man months after her marriage to MC Fish ended Anita Joseph has shared a post about being loved. The actress shared a post that reads: "What an honor it is to be loved by a good man." She added in the caption: "very cute kind man." This comes months after her marriage to hype…
…at the time of the offences and referred to them "loosely" as "girlfriends of two undesirable young men"."Regrettably and for reasons that now you will find impossible to rationalise, you both flaunted the clear training, the clear direction and the clear guidelines you were given by the Derbyshire Police," the judge s…
Under this government you can insult and attack the president and still go to bed without midnight troubles - Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians are free to criticise or insult him without fear of reprisals, describing tolerance of criticism as part of his administration's commitment to democratic freedoms…
Kira Taiwo, daughter of the late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has shared an emotional tribute expressing her grief following the passing of her father. Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Kira shared how difficult it has been to cope with the loss and expressed sadness over his …
…released on Thursday, August 7.The apex bank said the overall Business Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.7 points in July 2026, reflecting continued positive sentiment among formal businesses despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.Three factors dominated businesses' reasons for optimism. Increased demand accounted f…
…in the background of the video offered a running commentary that helped calm bystanders who had gathered at the base of the pole. "This is Gbagada Bus Stop. This incident just happened now. Light just shocked the guy; he is a NEPA guy. Now they're trying to bring him down; he's not dead," the eyewitness said.While caut…
…my husband and me over the last few months. Doyle even kissed her cheek before he handed her over.Then the father-daughter dance came, and I cried into my napkin like every mother in the room.Peter, my father-in-law (FIL), sat next to me at the head table. Seventy-eight years old, quiet as a church, with one steady han…
…an illegal tapping point. A community source said that while the loading operation was underway, the pungent fumes from the petroleum product reportedly saturated the area, causing several of the persons at the scene to collapse. According to the source, some victims fell into the river, while others who escaped suffer…
…bear the financial burden of their education while the workers whose services they depended on were reportedly owed salaries. He said, “We cannot keep silent because we are really facing challenges in our university. Imagine students having to pay school fees while lecturers’ salaries are not being paid. “ASUU had dema…
…drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in August 2026. The Commander of the Edo State NDLEA Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. He described the command’s August scorecard as a reflection of its unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and substanc…
…of reasoning to software, a phenomenon researchers have dubbed "cognitive surrender", as well as environmental damage. AI use will only be allowed in high school, which begins in the ninth grade in the US school system. Even then, it will be limited to specific uses, such as learning about the technology itself. AI "co…
…at the age of 92. Steinem "passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her", a statement shared to her Instagram page said. "Gloria's near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end," the post announcing her passi…
…after the dramatic collapse of their deadline-day move for Lamine Camara and Enzo Fernandez’s £125m transfer to Manchester City. The Blues have contacted former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently assess options to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield, according to French outlet Foot Mercato. Chelsea…
…has confirmed the incident, saying its network of youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta received reports of the deaths. The Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene, said in a statement that no fewer than 37 persons suspected of oil theft died after inhaling what was locally ca…
Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles defender and ex-Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, has joined Scottish giants Celtic on loan from Chelsea. The 18-year-old, who is comfortable playing in both defence and midfield, will spend the season in Scotland as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience. E…
…million in 2026. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, condemned Uber’s exit. In a statement by its spokesperson, Jossy Adaraniwon, the union said Uber’s exit was due to its alleged “exploitative foundational business model.” The union also slammed Uber for its alleged disregard for the pl…
…selected and appointed, but there is no sufficient evidence to show that he actually underwent both the rites and the ceremony,” Agunbiade said. He also faulted the court’s position on lack of pictorial evidence. “The court was even particular about the fact that there is no evidence of any invitation letter and pictur…
…25, before the latest N65 increase brought the total rise to N100 within the period.Independent petroleum marketers have followed suit, with depots in Lagos, Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri quoting wholesale prices between N1,290 and N1,400 per litre. Retail pump prices in Kaduna have reportedly climbed beyond N1,330…
…experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed holding a mock presidential election before the 2027 general elections to test its voter accreditation systems, result transmission infrastructure, and the INEC Result Vi…
…six kidnapped victims unharmed. “The rescued victims and the vehicle were subsequently handed over to the relevant community authorities for further necessary action. “The successful rescue operation demonstrates the resolve by the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to safeguard the lives and property of law-abiding citi…
…said in a statement. According to the statement, Wilson died peacefully at home surrounded by family, close friends and her manager. Her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive contralto voice and for blending jazz with elements of blues and funk. She won two Gr…
…based on the complaint of the farmer. During the assault, the brothers allegedly demanded that their parents retake possession of the land. According to the complaint, one of the sons threatened, "Take back the land you have sold, otherwise we will show you what we are capable of," the FIR stated. The passersby gather…
…and fatherly gesture," strongly maintaining that there was no inappropriate undertone or intention behind the act. "It is deeply unfortunate that political desperation has descended to this level, where an ordinary interaction between a fatherly political leader and students who came to seek support for their programme…
…of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team has suspended its planned strike, following an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Police Command to end the controversial blockage of containers at Nigerian ports. National Coordinator of the NAGAFF 100% Compliance T…