FBI Arrests Nigerian ‘Tech Queen’ Over Multi-Million Dollar U.S. Government Fraud
Nigerian programmer Sapphire Egemasi, known online as a “tech queen,” faces over 20 years in prison after the FBI arrested her for allegedly helping defra¥d... Read More
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EPL: Cole Palmer to take Chelsea’s no 10 jersey, Delap given ‘cursed’ shirt number
Chelsea have announced new shirt numbers for Cole Palmer and new signing, Liam Delap. From next season, Palmer will wear the no.10 shirt. The England... Read More
Friendly: Ogun Governor Abiodun gifts Super Falcons N20m for win over Cameroon
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has doled out a sum of N20m to the Super Falcons following their victory over Cameroon. Nigeria defeated the Indomitable... Read More
HYPREP Marks World Environment Day
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The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic pollution in Ogoni and beyond. According to Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator... Read More
AEDC Moves To Avert Strike, Vows To Settle ‘Legitimate Allowances’
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has expressed optimism that an impending industrial action by electricity workers will be averted. The company said its management... Read More
Israel says it has recovered the bodies of 2 hostages
The bodies of Judy Weinstein Haggai, 70, an Israeli who held U.S. and Canadian citizenship, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen,... Read More
Your family made me look weak – Cynthia Morgan fires back at Peter Psquare
Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, aka Madrina, has swiftly clapped back at peter of the P-Square pop group, who mentioned her name in his recent social... Read More
Another ‘One of Them Days’ is coming: Keke Palmer, SZA, and Issa Rae reunite for sequel at TriStar
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TriStar Pictures is officially developing a sequel to the surprise comedy smash that brought together Keke Palmer, SZA, and producer Issa Rae in a hilariously... Read More
Defamation suit: I only tried to help – Falz denies relationship with Bobrisky [VIDEO]
Famous Nigerian singer, Folarin Falana, professionally known as Falz, has denied having a relationship with controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky. This is coming amid the ongoing legal... Read More
Morning news brief
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Trump issues travel ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions on 7 others, Senate begins work on budget bill to enact Trump agenda, the latest... Read More
Toddler, Four Others Killed As Russia Launches 103 Drones, Ballistic Missile Into Ukraine
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A 16-month-old was among five people killed in a devastating overnight drone assault by Russia on Ukraine, officials have confirmed. The attacks, which involved 103... Read More
WHX Lagos & WHX Labs Lagos 2025 Conclude with Transformative Impact on West Africa’s Healthcare Landscape
The 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos have concluded with resounding success, reaffirming the WHX platform’s role as the region’s most influential... Read More
Eid-El-Kabir: Police Beef Up Security In Lagos
Ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, the Lagos State Police Command has announced the deployment of massive security assets across the state to ensure a peaceful... Read More
OpenAI takes down covert operations tied to China and other countries
The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used... Read More
International students look to the U.K. instead of the U.S. amid Trump’s visa plans
Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead. (Image credit: Henry Nicholls)... Read More
Two FCT High Courts Summon Godswill Akpabio, Others Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Case
Two High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have individually and separately summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate,... Read More
Transfer: West Ham target Onyedika as Soucek’s replacement
Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika is attracting interest from Premier League club West Ham United. The Hammers are exploring replacements for Tomas Soucek, who has... Read More
Ballon d’Or: Portugal manager, Martinez names Cristiano Ronaldo’s team-mate to win award
Portugal head coach, Roberto Martinez has tipped midfielder Vitinha to win the Ballon d’Or award. Vitinha played a crucial part as Paris Saint-Germain claimed a... Read More
Transfer: He’s so exceptional – Leboeuf names goalkeeper Chelsea should sign for Maresca
Frank Leboeuf, a former Chelsea player, has urged his old club to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan for their manager Enzo Maresca this summer.... Read More
New Zealand Parliament suspends 3 lawmakers who performed Māori haka in protest
The suspended lawmakers from the Māori Party performed the haka, a dance of challenge, last November to oppose a widely unpopular bill, now defeated, that... Read More
Federal High Court Judges Begin 51-Day Vacation July 28
The Federal High Court has announced dates for the commencement of the annual vacation for judges across all divisions of the court, in Nigeria. The... Read More
Biden Fires Back As Trump Probes Medical Records, Decisions As President
President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into former President Joe Biden’s decision-making and physical fitness during his time in office. Trump cited “cognitive decline”... Read More
Abia Govt Issues Appointment Letters To Teachers
The Abia State Government has released the official offer of appointment letters to successful applicants of the 2025 Teachers Recruitment Exercise, directing candidates to upload... Read More
Seven African Countries Affected As Trump Imposes Entry Ban On 12 Nations
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new immigration policy that bans citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, including seven African... Read More
3 World War II bombs are defused in a German city’s biggest postwar evacuation
More than 20,000 residents were evacuated from Cologne’s city center Wednesday after the bombs were unearthed on Monday during preparatory work for road construction. (Image... Read More
