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23 Feb 2024
Two women who filed lawsuits against singer Trey Songz alleging sexual assault in 2015 have voluntarily dismissed their cases, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The lawsuits, filed in October 2023, accused Songz of non-consensual sexual acts at a party at his home. Neither party has provided a reason for dropping the lawsuits. Songz…
9 Feb 2024
Marvel actor Jonathan Majors has found himself embroiled in a fresh controversy as two women have come forward with new allegations of physical and emotional abuse against him. The women, Emma Duncan and Maura Hooper, claimed to have dated Majors between 2013 and 2019. They accused the actor of abusing and manipulating them during their…
8 Feb 2024
The prestigious Headies Awards, celebrating the best of Nigerian music, is coming back home after two years abroad. The 17th edition of the awards will be held in Nigeria, marking a triumphant return to its birth nation. Since 2006, the Headies have served as a beacon for Nigerian music, honoring the talent and creativity of…
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US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas would have never been reached without pressure from him and his incoming administration.
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A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison.
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, condemned recent attacks in Borno and Zamfara states, describing them as "senseless acts of violence" that have devastated families and communities across Northern Nigeria. The group emphasized the need to review security procedures to prevent future mistakes and mitigate the risks to innocent lives in counter-terrorism efforts.…
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Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed that Nigerians living abroad spent about N60 billion during their visits to the country in December 2024. This is as the National Assembly declared that Nigeria is not ready for diaspora voting. Dabiri-Erewa, who also disclosed that remittances alone in the last five…
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China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.
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Niger State Government said it plans to construct 1,000 houses each in Alawa, Kurebi, and Erena for the internally displaced persons (IDPs). Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago, who disclosed this in Gwada in Shiroro local council of the state in continuation of his visit to inspect ongoing protection in the area Thursday,16th January 2025, hinted that…
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has dismissed claims of an impending increase in petrol prices nationwide. According to IPMAN Chairman, Bashir Salisu Tahir, in an interview with Voice of America, it is market forces that now determine prices since the country now has refineries. He assured the public that the operation of…
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Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has congratulated an 18-year-old of the University of Ilorin (Uniilorin), Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who recently became a chartered accountant. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Abdulrazaq said the feat attained by Olabisi is a triumph of hard work, determination, equal opportunities, and equitable access to…
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has criticised Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State over his recent remarks that the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would not end insecurity in the South-East.
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Activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to disclose and prosecute dismissed officers within the agency. He argued that such action would serve as a deterrent to others.