Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, accusing the tech giant of invading his privacy by publishing false claims about his health. The lawsuit was filed before a Lagos High Court. Falana, represented by his lawyer Olumide …
Gospel singer Paul Nwokocha has confirmed that his second marriage has hit the rocks.
Paul Nwokocha married a woman named Goodness in September 2023 just one month after his marriage to his first wife, Alice, ended. At the time he married Goodness, he extolled her virtues with songs on their wedding day and stated that she was from his hometown, so his fans concluded this meant he knew her …
Nobody should plead or beg anybody on my behalf. Agitation for self-rule is not a crime — Nnamdi Kanu
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has called on his supporters to refrain from begging for his release, asserting that his quest for self-determination is a constitutionally protected right and not a criminal offense. Speaking through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu emphasized that his release is a matter of …
Elon Musk says he is not interested in buying TikTok
Billionaire Elon Musk said that he was not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app that the United States has been trying to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner ByteDance According to Reuters report. “I have not put in a bid for TikTok,” Musk said a week after U.S. President Donald …
Labor announces half-billion-dollar package for women’s health
Australian women are set to benefit from more choice, better healthcare, and lower treatment costs under a half-billion-dollar announcement from the Federal Government. Labor is expected to unveil its $573 million pledge for women’s health later today. According to 9 News, the pledge will see new subsidies for reproductive health treatments, along with adding new …
Iran ready to negotiate with US but not under pressure — Minister
Iran has expressed readiness to negotiate with the United States but firmly rejected the “maximum pressure” approach employed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday, February 8, that negotiations could not occur under such a strategy, describing it as “a form of surrender.” “The lifting of sanctions requires …
UK Prime Minister, Starmer sacks minister over ‘badly misjudged’ comments
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Andrew Gwynne, a junior health minister, from his position following controversial remarks, marking another challenge for the Labour government just seven months into its tenure. Gwynne has also been suspended from the Labour Party, amid allegations of anti-Semitic comments. The decision came swiftly after the prime minister became …
R. Kelly sued by 6 victims claiming he still owes them millions
Disgraced singer R. Kelly is facing a new lawsuit from six alleged victims claiming he has failed to pay the bulk of a $10.3 million judgment awarded against him in 2023. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the victims—Lizette Martinez, Lisa Van Allen, Kelly Rogers, Faith Rogers, Roderick Gartrell, and Gem Pratts—say they have …
‘I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible’ – Donald Trump reveals he won’t deport Prince Harry from the US
US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to deport Prince Harry from the US amid a legal battle over his immigration status. ‘I don’t want to do that,’ Trump said on Friday. ‘I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.’ Recall Harry’s immigration status is the subject …
Gaza isn’t part of your country – China blasts Donald Trump over threat to relocate Palestinians
China has blasted United States President, Donald Trump over his threat this week to clear out the people of Gaza from their native land and relocate them to neighboring countries. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun, said at a news conference on Saturday, February 8, that Trump was overreaching himself as Gaza is not …