NAPTIP Summons Speed Darlington Over Alleged Confession
Speed Darlington has been summoned by NAPTIP over disturbing claims made in a recent Instagram live session. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has directed Nigerian artist Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, to report to its headquarters in Abuja on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. The […]
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are officially married!
Actor Eddie Murphy shared on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his son Eric recently married Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of fellow comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The couple opted for a low-key church wedding, skipping the elaborate ceremony that had been in the works. “They had plans for a big wedding, but ultimately decided to do […]
Burna Boy, Dangote Named Among 2025 Top Peace Icons in Africa
Grammy-winning music star Burna Boy and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote have been named among the 2025 ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa.’ The list was unveiled at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, with the award ceremony, set from July 4 to 6 at the ‘100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit’ in […]
JAMB Releases Results of Rescheduled UTME
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 1.3 million candidates (representing 70.7 per cent) scored less than 200 points in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released yesterday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the examination body noted that only a handful scored up to 217 […]
Charli XCX, U2, The Killers Win Big at Ivor Novello Awards
Charli XCX took home the Songwriter of the Year title, playfully downplaying her songwriting skills by quoting lyrics from her 2024 hit Club Classics. U2 made history as the first Irish band to receive the prestigious Ivor Novello Fellowship, celebrating nearly 50 years of iconic hits like With or Without You and Sunday Bloody Sunday. […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Over Chemical Weapons
The US is set to impose new sanctions on Sudan, effective June 6, after finding evidence that chemical weapons were used in last year’s brutal civil war against the Rapid Support Forces. Restrictions will target US exports to Sudan and limit the country’s ability to borrow internationally. The conflict, now two years old, has already […]
Senate Targets Harmful Fruit Ripening Chemicals
The Senate has raised alarm over the growing use of dangerous chemicals particularly calcium carbide by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits, resolving to amend existing laws to criminalise such practice. Describing use of hazardous substances for fruit ripening as a major public health threat to consumers across the country, the lawmakers called for more […]
Chris Brown Released on £5M Bail in UK Assault Case
American R&B artist Chris Brown, known for his past relationship with pop icon Rihanna, was released on bail Wednesday in connection with an assault charge in the UK. A judge set bail at £5 million, which Brown must forfeit if he fails to return for scheduled performances in Britain. The 36-year-old singer is allowed to […]
Mercy Johnson Opens Up on Past Cancer Scare, Lifelong Treatment
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has recently opened up about a life-altering health challenge, sharing new details of her past thyroid cancer scare in a resurfaced and now widely circulated video featuring veteran actress Joke Silva. In the candid conversation, Mercy revealed that doctors discovered a potentially cancerous growth on her thyroid, prompting immediate surgery for […]
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
