Media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat, has regained his freedom after meeting bail conditions. Recall that on Monday, January 13, 2025, the Oyo State High Court granted bail to Hamzat, Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola, and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan where 35 children died in a stampede during a …
Diddy Defense Challenges Video Restrictions, Denies Allegations of Coercion and Trafficking
The legal battle between prosecutors and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team over sensitive video evidence continues to intensify. In a recent filing, Combs’ attorneys accused the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York of adopting “paternalistic, sexist, and puritanical” attitudes that perpetuate outdated stereotypes of victimhood. The videos in question, initially handed …
Doctor gives ex-girlfriend two goats as compensation for dumping her
Bindura District Medical Officer Dr Tonderai Chiwawa has become the centre of social media discussions after reportedly offering two goats as compensation to his pregnant girlfriend, Karen Tandanguni, following their breakup. The controversy has escalated, with Karen, 25, dragging the married doctor to a traditional court over the matter. Karen claims their relationship began in …
Ondo court acquits ex-Speaker, and two others accused of N2.4 m fraud
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has discharged and acquitted the immediate past Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Bamidele David Oleyeloogun, along with Hon. Felemu-Gudu Bankole and a top civil servant, Segun Oyadeyi, of N2.4 million fraud charges. The trio had been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …
Mohbad’s widow accuses his father of delaying DNA test to resolve her son’s paternity
Omowunmi, the widow of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has accused her late husband’s father, Joseph Aloba, of delaying the DNA test ordered to resolve the paternity dispute of her son, Liam. Omowunmi’s legal team, Salawu Akingbolu Chambers, accused Mr Aloba of rejecting the medical facilities she proposed for the test. A letter …
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton confirms her cancer is in remission
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has confirmed that her cancer is in remission, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Royal Marsden Hospital staff who provided her with exceptional care during her treatment. Kate made a surprise visit to the London hospital, marking a significant moment in her personal recovery journey just four months after completing …
Tinubu approves appointment of DSS Deputy DG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja as Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), marking the first such presidential approval in the history of the service. The decision has been widely commended by both serving and retired DSS officers, who view it as a move to …
N11.8bn is not enough for livestock ministry take off – NASS
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Livestock Development has raised concerns over the proposed ₦11.8 billion budget allocation for the newly established Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, describing it as insufficient for the ministry’s effective take-off. The Federal Government allocated ₦10 billion for capital expenditure and ₦1.8 billion for overhead in the ministry’s 2025 budget. …
Matildas Captain Sam Kerr Faces Court Over Allegation of Racially Aggravated Harassment
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has appeared in court southwest of London, facing accusations of racially aggravated harassment against a police officer stemming from an incident two years ago. The Australian soccer star, 31, attended Kingston upon Thames Crown Court on Tuesday morning, where the charge was revisited. Kerr is alleged to have used insulting and …
More than 100 Olympic athletes ‘return their Paris 2024 medals’ due to low-quality issues
More than 100 disgruntled athletes have returned their Olympic medals just five months after the Paris 2024 Games because they are damaged and rusted. According to La Lettre, the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), which produced the medals, has reportedly dismissed three senior officials: the industrial director, production director, and head of quality, health, safety, …