Lil’ Kim Faces Backlash Over ‘Monsoon’ Comment on LA Fires
As of Friday, Jan. 17, the devastating fires in Los Angeles have claimed 25 lives. Lil’ Kim has sparked controversy over her comments about the ongoing tragedy. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the rapper took to X to express her prayers for those impacted by the fires, writing, “Sending strong prayers for LA and everyone affected […]
Court Orders Arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order following a motion exparte brought by the EFCC’s counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, seeking arrest of the manager. The Judge adjourned the case until Jan. 24, for arraignment of Ezekiel. Mercy […]
Universal Rejects Drake’s Lawsuit Over Lamar Diss Track
Universal Music Group has fired back at Drake’s attempt to sue it over the release of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us last year. Drake had filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation by allowing the song to be published, claiming it had spread the “false and malicious narrative” that […]
 Tanzania Denies Marburg Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has denied reports of a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg disease in the northwest of the country. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization had said nine possible cases had been reported in the remote Kagera region, and eight infected persons had died. But Tanzania’s Health Minister, Jenista Mhagama, today said after samples were […]
Governors Back Tax Reforms, Propose New VAT Formula
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected any immediate increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT), citing potential economic pressure on businesses and households already dealing with inflation. In a communique issued after a meeting with the Presidential Tax Reform Committee in Abuja yesterday, the governors expressed support for the ongoing legislative process to modernise […]
FG Declares Third Mainland Bridge Safe
Federal Controller of works Lagos, Engineer Olukorode Kesha, says the integrity of the third Mainland Bridge is not in doubt and remains safe to road users. The clarification follows publication on social media which speculated that a joint of the bridge had expanded, calling on Lagosians to avoid the third Mainland Bridge. Upon inspection of […]
Speed Darlington Granted ₦20 Million Bail in Cybercrime Case
Singer, Darlington Achakpo, well known as Speed Darlington, has been granted a N20 million bail with one surety in like sum by the Federal High Court Abuja. Justice Ekerete Alan gave the order in a ruling on the singer’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, after he pleaded not guilty to a two-count […]
Home Eagles To Face Senegal, Congo, Sudan In CHAN 2024 Group D
The home-based Super Eagles will face holders Senegal, Congo and Sudan in Group D at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), after a six-year absence to the biennial competition The draw ceremony took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi – Kenya last night, for the competition which will be co-hosted by Kenya, […]
Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday, so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal’s final details were still […]
NCC Orders Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks over USSD Debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has ordered telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. In a signed public notice, the commission said the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by Jan. 27, 2025 or risk losing access to their […]
