Ukraine: European defence ministers meet in Paris
Defence ministers from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland gathered in Paris on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen European defence and provide security guarantees for Ukraine. This meeting comes as the US rethinks its relationship with Russia. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov was invited to the meeting, where the first session focused on military […]
Blaqbonez reacts to Reps’ order of porn sites shutdown
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has spoken out against the House of Representatives’ recent order to block all pornographic websites in the country. The lawmakers instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce the ban, aiming to stop access to adult content nationwide. However, Blaqbonez believes this decision is not a priority compared to other pressing issues. […]
Real criminals are in power in Nigeria, Charley Boy says as he reacts to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vs Godswill Akpabio controversy
Popular Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charley Boy, has voiced his frustration over the country’s leadership. His reaction comes after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and reported him to the United Nations. Taking to Instagram, Charley Boy, whose real name is Charles Oputa, strongly criticized those in power. He lamented […]
Court dismisses Abuja sex workers’ suit against Wike, says prostitution illegal
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers, who sought protection from harassment, arrest, and prosecution by government security agencies. Justice James Omotosho ruled that prostitution is illegal in Nigeria and that sex workers have no legal rights under any existing law or the Nigerian Constitution. He stated […]
I’m pleading with the general public to help me ask my father-in-law to bury my husband – Late Mohbad’s wife Wunmi cries out
Wunmi Aloba, the wife of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has asked the public to help her convince her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, to allow her husband’s burial. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023. He was buried the next day, but authorities later exhumed his body for investigation. Since then, his remains have been kept in […]
Former NFF president, Amaju Pinnick loses FIFA council seat by single vote
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has lost his place on the FIFA Council after failing to secure enough votes during the election. The vote took place at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, March 12. Djibouti’s Souleiman Waberi won the final available seat with […]
EU announces $28 billion in countermeasures to Trump’s steel tariffs
The European Union (EU) has decided to respond to the US government’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU announced it will place countermeasures on American goods worth about 26 billion euros (or $28 billion). The US recently began charging a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, affecting all trade partners. This […]
Law sacking unmarried Pregnant policewomen has been expunged – AIG
The Nigeria Police Force has officially removed a controversial law that allowed the dismissal of unmarried policewomen who became pregnant while in service. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Aishatu Abubakar-Baju, the highest-ranking female officer in the Force, confirmed this change during an interview on Channels TV on March 12. She explained that discriminatory laws against […]
I have forgiven Baba Tee for sleeping with my wife – Ijoba Lande
Nigerian actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has decided to forgive his colleague, Babatunde Tayo, also called Baba Tee, for sleeping with his wife, Dara. Recently, Lande accused Baba Tee of having an affair with his wife. At first, Baba Tee denied it, but later, he admitted to having […]
Champions League: Barcelona’s Raphinha breaks Neymar, Kaka’s records
Barcelona winger Raphinha made history in the Champions League after scoring twice in his team’s 3-1 win over Benfica on Tuesday. His goals helped Barcelona secure a place in the next round and also broke a record previously held by Brazilian legends Neymar, Kaka, Rivaldo, Jardel, and Roberto Firmino. With his brace, Raphinha became the […]