Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas Over Hostages
US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza. It comes just hours after the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US has been negotiating directly with Hamas to try to secure the release of the hostages. Washington has until […]
Daycare Owner Gets 45 Years for Fentanyl Death of 1-Year-Old
Grei Mendez, a 37-year-old New York City daycare owner, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for operating her Bronx childcare facility as a fentanyl stash house, leading to the death of a 1-year-old boy and the poisoning of three other children. Mendez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and […]
Funke Akindele, Kunle Afolayan Announce 2025 Film Releases
Two of Nollywood’s filmmakers, Funke Akindele and Kunle Afolayan, have announced their anticipated films to kick start 2025. Akindele has announced that her latest movie, “Finding Me”, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 17, 2025. The film features lineup of stars, including Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Sharon Ooja […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye for ₦1.38Billion Money Laundering
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of P Square, on charges of laundering ₦1.38billion, $ 1 million and £34,537. Jude was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a seven-count charge, which he pleaded […]
Flying Eagles Beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 in Friendly
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were 2-0 winners over hosts Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the first of two international friendly matches yesterday. Both teams will square up to each other again at the same venue on Friday, as they test strength ahead of this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations taking place 26th April – […]