Jude Okoye Remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre
Jude Okoye, former P-Square manager, has been remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending his bail hearing on March 6. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court gave the order as Okoye, alongside his company Northside Music Limited, faces money laundering charges involving N1.38bn, $1m, and £34,537. Okoye maintains his innocence. Read Another […]
Arsenal Thrash PSV as Real Madrid, Aston Villa Win UCL Ties
Arsenal defeated PSV Eindhoven 7-1 last night, in their Champions League Last-16 First Leg. Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last 16 first-leg win. Aston Villa Beat Club Brugge 3-1 in Belgium in their first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie , while […]
Trump Defends Policies in First Congressional Address
President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since reclaiming office, using the speech to defend his policy decisions within his first 43 days. He justified halting military aid to Ukraine and imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. On Ukraine, Trump revealed he had received a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky, […]
LeBron James Hits 50,000 Career Points
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points, further cementing his legacy as the league’s all-time leading scorer. The Los Angeles Lakers star hit the milestone on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 25-foot three-pointer, bringing his total to 50,002 points. James, now 40, had already […]
Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to $3M U.S. Romance Scam
A 47-year-old Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with a $3 million romance scam that targeted elderly victims across the U.S., according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Operating from Houston, Akporugo and his accomplices used fake identities on social media to lure victims into fraudulent online […]
EU Unveils €800B Defense Plan After U.S. Aid Freeze
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a five-part plan to strengthen Europe’s defense, aiming to mobilize nearly €800 billion in response to U.S. aid suspension to Ukraine. Announced ahead of a key EU summit, the “ReArm Europe” initiative includes easing budget rules, creating a €150 billion defense loan facility, redirecting EU funds, […]
Jay-Z Sues Attorney and Jane Doe Over False Assault Claims
Jay-Z has taken legal action against attorney Tony Buzbee, David Fortney, and their client, identified as Jane Doe, following the dismissal of a lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. Court documents from Alabama reveal that the rapper is pursuing claims of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and civil conspiracy against all three defendants, along […]
Trump Plans 10% Tariff on China
Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with a new 10% tariff. Imports from China already face taxes at the border of at least 10%, after a Trump tariff order that went into effect earlier this month. Trump also said yesterday he intended to move forward with threatened 25% tariffs on imports […]
Taylor Swift Hits 100 Billion Spotify Streams
American pop star, Taylor Swift, has made history as the first female artiste to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify. The streaming platform confirmed the milestone after a review of her account, showing that the award-winning singer had surpassed the mark. Music data platform, Chart Masters, also ranked Swift as the second highest earner on […]
