Jacob Zuma wins court battle, to stand in South Africa’s next election
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is free to run in May’s general election after an electoral court overturned a ban on his candidacy. Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction. It argued the constitution prevented people from holding public office if convicted of a crime and sentenced to […]
UNILAG HOST PELUMI NUBI ON ARRIVAL TO NIGERIA WITH CALL ON WOMEN TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS
Content creator Pelumi Nubi who embarked on a solo road trip from London to Lagos, has arrived in Nigeria to a rousing welcome. Pelumi who had spent sixty seven days on the trip which began on the 31st of January in London and ended on the 7th of April at the University of Lagos, Akoka. […]
J. Cole Apologizes for Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
American rapper J. Cole has tendered unreserved apology to colleague Kendrick Lamar for dissing him lyrically. J. Cole had fired back at Lamar on â7 Minute Drill,â saying âhe fell off like the Simpsonsâ after he dissed Cole and Drake on Future and Metro Boominâs song, âLike That,â which featured him. In review, J. Cole […]
Court Fines Actress Halima Abubakar N10m For Defaming Apostle Suleman
An FCT High Court has ordered Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, to pay N10m as damages to the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, for publishing derogatory comments against him. The court also restrained her from further publishing defamatory statements against the cleric. The cleric accused Abubakar of publishing […]
Sanwo-Olu appoints Pelumi Nubi, a solo driver from London to Lagos, tourism ambassador
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed a 28-year-old travel content creator, Pelumi Nubi, as the state tourism ambassador. This was made known yesterday by the governorâs Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, in a tweet on X. Nubi, who completed her solo road trip from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria […]
Everton deducted two points for second breach of Premier League financial rules
Everton have been deducted two points for another breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Before the points deduction was announced, Everton sat 15th in the Premier League table, four points above the bottom three. They now drop below Brentford into 16th place on 27 points, two points and two places above […]
Spain deny Nigeria U-15 team visa for UEFA U-16 tournament
The Nigerian U15 boys Future Eagles have suffered a setback in their quest to practical in the UEFA U-16 development tournament in Spain as the Spanish Embassy has denied them visas. The development was disclosed through an official statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation via its official channels on Monday, adding that the visa […]
Niger junta doubles down on order that US troops leave
Nigerâs ruling junta has doubled down on its demand that US troops withdraw, dealing a blow to Washingtonâs security interests in the Sahel. Last month, military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani ordered US troops to leave after ending a military agreement. At least 650 US personnel are stationed in Niger to monitor jihadist activity. In a […]
Comedian AY Makun, wife Mabel separate after 20 years
Comedian, Actor, and Filmmaker Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has opened up on the rumoured disagreement between him and his wife, Mabel Makun. Recently, rumours have been swirling around social media platforms, claiming that the comedian and his wife had parted ways as their marriage hit the rock. Additionally, according to reports, Mabel moved […]
Christian King Combs, Diddy’s son accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Christian “King” Combs, the son of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a yacht during a family holiday in St Martin in 2022. Miss Grace O’Marcaigh says Christian “King” Combs physically and sexually assaulted her, according to a lawsuit filed in a civil court in Los Angeles. It […]
