Diddy on Trial for Sex Trafficking, Racketeering in Federal Court
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs went on trial on sex trafficking charges today, with prosecutors saying the Bad Boy Records founder lured women into romantic relationships, forced them to take part in drug-fueled sex parties and then blackmailed them with videos he recorded of the encounters. In her opening statement in Manhattan federal court, Prosecutor Emily Johnson […]
US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115%
In a major breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, as they de-escalate their trade war. Starting tomorrow Wednesday, both countries will reduce tariffs by 115%, meaning U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will fall […]
FEC Endorses Medipool to Lower Drug Prices
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]
Vinicius, Vazquez Out for Season as Ancelotti Eyes Brazil Role
Real Madrid will be without forward Vinicius Junior and defender Lucas Vazquez for the remainder of their La Liga campaign due to injuries. The club confirmed on Monday that Vinicius has sustained an ankle sprain, while Vazquez is dealing with a thigh issue. According to reports from Spanish outlets, both players may remain sidelined until […]
Amorim: I’ll Step Down if Man Utd’s Poor Form Continues
Ruben Amorim has conceded he should step aside as manager if Manchester United take their poor league form from the end of this season into the next campaign. United’s poor finish hit another low at Old Trafford as they lost 2-0 to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous […]
WHO Warns of Looming Nurse Shortage in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential healthcare crisis in Africa. With the region’s nurse-to-population ratio is already one of the lowest globally, 42% of nurses on the continent plan to emigrate, worsening the existing shortage. To address this, the WHO recommends expanding nursing education, improving working conditions, and introducing advanced […]
NIMC Updates NIN Correction Charges
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released a set of new prices for all its services relating to data modification on the National Identification Number (NIN) database and others. According to the new price list, correction of date of birth (DOB) on the NIN database now costs N28,574; a 75% increase compared to the […]
Odumodublvck Praises Davido’s N10M Gift to His Girlfriend
Rapper Odumodublvck has hailed Davido for his generosity, after the Afrobeats singer gifted his girlfriend N10 million for “being a real gee”. In an interview with Osi on Beat 99.9 FM’s Morning Rush, Odumodublvck attributed his girlfriend’s support as a key factor in his success. Recall that Odumodublvck recently won the Next Rated and Best […]
AY Pardoned by EFCC Over Naira Abuse Incident
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on allegations of Naira abuse at a social event, an act classified as a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations on currency mutilation. Taking to Instagram yesterday to update his fans, AY thanked the EFCC for […]
PSG Beat Arsenal to Reach Champions League Final
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final […]
