Court slams Diddy $100m fine over sexual assault
By Cheta Enyoghasi Sean “Diddy” Combs has suffered yet another legal defeat after a Michigan prisoner won a $100 million default sexual assault judgment against him. Over the past year, Diddy has been the target of numerous allegations of sexual misbehavior. Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, a Michigan prisoner who is known for challenging the judicial system […]
Chelsea sets to leave Stamford Bridge
By Cheta Enyoghasi Chelsea and Earl’s Court are “in talks” about leaving Stamford Bridge to play in a new stadium. Reports have it that the club has discussed the prospect of building a new stadium with Transport for London (TfL), a significant partner in charge of the Earls Court site. Plans for a football stadium […]
AFCON ‘25: Rwanda holds Nigeria to goalless draw
By Cheta Enyoghasi Nigeria’s Super Eagles played a goalless draw in their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Rwanda, bringing their points tally in the group to four points. The match which took place in Kigali, had Amavubi dominating the opening minutes of the match. However, Nigeria took control with Ademola Lookman causing problems for the […]
LP Crisis: Kingibe backs Obi’s 29-man reconciliation panel
By Jennifer Amarachi Ireti Kingibe, a senator from the Federal Capital Territory district, has endorsed the 29-member caretaker committee formed by Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, Abia Governor Alex Otti, and party stakeholders to oversee a national convention. Kingibe spoke at the launch of a four-day free medical outreach for her constituents in Abuja. The […]
Atiku condemns Tinubu’s leadership style, says it’s worse than military era
By Jennifer Amarachi Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, saying it surpasses the military era. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, the former Vice President also asked Tinubu’s administration and security forces to redirect their intimidating efforts toward the perpetrators of […]
Former chelsea star, Victor Moses returns to England
By Jennifer Amarachi Victor Moses, a former Nigerian international and Chelsea Club has joined the English side, Luton Town. The 33-year-old became a free agent this summer after leaving Spartak Moscow, which he joined in 2021. Hatters boss, Rob Edwards believes the addition of the former Wigan winger will improve the club’s promotion push. “Victor […]
Tragedy as flood kills 24, destroys property worth N22bn in Bauchi
By Jennifer Amarachi The Bauchi State Executive Council has announced that the state’s 16 local government districts have experienced ongoing flooding, resulting in the destruction of property valued at approximately N22 billion and the deaths of 24 individuals. This was announced by the council, which also said that an interministerial committee has been formed to […]
Man dies after setting Ugandan athlete ablaze
By Jennifer Amarachi Dickson Ndiema, the man accused of cruelly burning Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died. According to local officials, Ndiema, Cheptegei’s ex-boyfriend, died on Monday as a result of burns incurred during the attack on his former girlfriend. On September 1, the ex-boyfriend was accused of dousing Cheptegei with fuel and lighting her […]
Enugu Govt warns against sale of dead animals
By Hope James The Enugu State Government has issued a strong warning to butchers and poultry farmers to stop selling animals and chickens that died from unknown causes, Edum News reports. The Commissioners for Health and Agriculture, Prof Ikechukwu Obi and Mr Patrick Ubru, gave this warning in a statement on Tuesday. They noted that […]
Tension as flood displaces residents of Maiduguri, Yobe
By Hope James Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno state capital and parts of Jere local government area are now stranded and displaced following the collapse of the dyke and overflow of Alau Dam which is about 10kms away from the metropolis, Edum News reports. The Police Public Relations Officer, Borno State Command, ASP Kenneth […]