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Nigerian drug baron flees South Africa, arrested in Imo mansion

11 July 2024

Reports say Mbonu was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA in his village mansion in Imo State on July 5. A statement on Tuesday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said Mbonu was arrested along with his associate.  He stated that Mbonu belongs to a drug cartel behind the production of methamphetamine. The cartel, with […]

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‘Rema gave me advice my parents didn’t give’ – Odumodublvck

11 July 2024

On his X handle, he stated that despite being six years older than Rema, he always listens attentively whenever the singer speaks. The rapper said Rema proved to him that attaining legendary status isn’t by age. Report say that Odumodublvck along with Shallipopi were the only artistEs featured in Rema’s sophomore ‘He Is’ which arrived Thursday. […]

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LeBron, Curry impress as USA romp past Canada in Olympic warm-up

11 July 2024

The two NBA superstars are part of a formidable USA basketball roster that will be chasing a fifth consecutive gold medal when the Paris Olympics get under way this month. James and Curry are playing alongside each other for the first time as international team-mates, and showed glimpses of a near telepathic understanding during Wednesday’s […]

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Ex-Accountant General begs for time to refund looted funds

11 July 2024

Nwabuoku and his co-defendant, Felix Nweke, are facing 11 counts of money laundering to the tune of N1.6bn.  They are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The defendants were accused of committing to the act while Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 […]

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 Tinubu caged inside Presidential Villa, says Ndume

11 July 2024

Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Ndume alleged that the President has been fenced off and caged by certain forces. He expressed concern over the lack of appreciable action by the President in addressing the security challenges plaguing the country. He stated that Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by the Tinubu-led government’s […]

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Supreme Court grants financial autonomy to Local Governments

11 July 2024

 The apex court ruled that it is illegal and unconstitutional for governors to continue to receive and seize funds allocated to LGAs in their states.  It maintained that the “dubious practice” which has gone on for over two decades, was a clear violation of Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.  In its lead judgement […]

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Toyin Abraham faces backlash for action against trolls who cursed her over Tinubu’s support

10 July 2024

Abraham, during the 2022 election campaign period, had declared her support for Tinubu while assuring her fans that the President had reeled out his ‘Renewed Hope’ action plans that would address some of the nation’s problems and she was convinced that he would perform. Aside from the popular Nollywood actress, other Yoruba movie stars also […]

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Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

10 July 2024

The defending Copa champions will face the winners of Wednesday’s semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday. The 15-times Copa champions produced their best display of the tournament in front of a capacity crowd at the 82,500 MetLife Stadium and as in their 2022 World […]

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Man in China caught smuggling 100 live snakes in his trousers

10 July 2024

China Customs said in a statement. the unnamed traveller was stopped by customs officers as he sought to slip out of semi-autonomous Hong Kong and into the border city of Shenzhen. The statement said officers seized 104 of the scaly reptiles, including milk snakes and corn snakes, many of which were non-native species.  An accompanying […]

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PDP appeals judgment nullifying Edo gov primary

10 July 2024

The appellant ,PDP, in an appeal hinged on 25 grounds, asked the appellate court to set aside the judgment of the lower court delivered on July 4, 2024. Recall that Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had declared the PDP primary election held on February 22 in Edo State as invalid. Justice […]

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