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 […]
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 […]
Dangote Cuts Petrol Price to N825 per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has again reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, marking the second price cut this month. Its Head of Media Communications, Anthony Echiejina, in a statement yesterday explained that the company had reduced the price by N65, from the previous N890 per litre, bringing it […]
Chelsea Thrash Southampton 4-0, Return to Top Four
Chelsea returned to the top four with an emphatic 4-0 win over Southampton in the midweek action of the Premier League round of 27. Fulham claimed a 2-1 victory against Wolves, Brighton earned a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace ran to a 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Round of 27 matches continues tonight […]
Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry in Mohbad’s Death
A Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, ruled on Tuesday that musician Naira Marley and socialite Sam Larry were not involved in the death of singer Mohbad (Aloba Oladimeji Ilerioluwa). The court’s decision follows months of intense speculation and legal proceedings surrounding the case. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje made the ruling after reviewing the legal advice […]
Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 80 in Nigeria
Nigeria recorded 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in an information on its official website, that the case fatality rate (CFR) had risen to 19.4 per cent, up from 17.5 per cent in […]
African Leaders Approve $20B Stability Fund
African leaders have approved the establishment of a $20 billion continental financial stability fund, in a move designed to stave off potential debt crises on the continent before they take hold. The facility, known as The African Financial Stability Mechanism, will get its own credit rating to allow it to borrow on international capital markets. Announcing this […]
FRSC Launches Driver’s Licence Print Farm in Lagos
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has activated a mini driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos State, in commemoration of its 37th anniversary. At the inauguration, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed optimism that the farm would help to reduce hardship experienced by motorists while acquiring drivers’ licence, and urged applicants to collect their licence […]