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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Ordered To Pay $100 million In Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Michigan inmate who accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party almost 30 years ago has been awarded a $100 million judgment against the rapper and record producer. Derrick Lee Smith, 51, won the multimillion-dollar judgment by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court during a virtual hearing on Monday [...]
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Akwa Ibom Governor Gifts Youths N310m For boycotting #EndBadGovernance Protest
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has announced a cash reward of N310 million to the leadership of Akwa Ibom youths across the 31 local government areas of the state for boycotting the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The governor made the announcement while speaking at a thank-you rally held at Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday, [...]
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Personal Assistant Who Beheaded And Dismembered His Boss, Gokada CEO Fahim Saleh, Jailed For 40 Years To Life
A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss after stealing about $400,000 from him was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison, Manhattan's district attorney said. Tyrese Haspil, 25, was found guilty in June of murder, grand larceny and other charges in the 2020 death of his former [...]
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We Are Restoring Confidence In Nigeria’s Economy, Removal Of Fuel Subsidies Is Designed To Free Up Budgetary Resources For Critical Investments – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is restoring confidence in the Nigerian economy through measures aimed at reducing inflation, stabilising the foreign exchange market, and improving fiscal management. Speaking at the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, September 10, Tinubu, represented by Vice President [...]
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Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Presidential Debate, Proudly Signing Note ‘Childless Cat Lady’
Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president as she proudly claimed to be a “childless cat lady”. The megastar shared her support for Ms Harris on Instagram after the end of the presidential debate, saying she “fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them”. “I think she [...]
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Two Planes Collide At Atlanta Airport
Two planes have collided on the runway at Atlanta airport in the US state of Georgia. Pictures on social media showed the tail of one of the planes had been shorn off. Delta Air Lines said one of its planes struck a regional jet while taxiing for departure, damaging both aircraft. No injuries were reported [...]
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‘Stop Pontificating As If You’re A Saint’ – Reno Omokri Blasts Peter Obi For Asking FG To Show Nigerians How Money From Subsidy Removal Is Being Spent
Reno Omokri has knocked Peter Obi for asking the federal government to explain to Nigerians how money being saved from fuel subsidy removal are being utilized.  We had earlier reported that in a recent interview with News Central TV, Obi emphasized the need for transparency in government figures. He argued that if subsidy has truly been [...]
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Barack Obama Mocks Donald Trump Over Crowd Size In New Kamala Harris Campaign Ad
The ad, titled “Crowd Size,” features footage of Obama’s remarks at the Democratic National Convention in which the former president said Trump was a “78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems.” The ad then cuts to Trump at his rally talking about the crowds at the Vice President’s campaign event, before cutting [...]
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Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji Will Be Arrested Soon – Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has vowed to arrest notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. The dreaded bandit leader who has been terrorising the Northwest, recently imposed an N30 million levy on residents of Moriki in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State for their protection against attacks.  Addressing journalists in Abuja on [...]
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South African Farmers Killed Black Two Women And Fed Them To Pigs In Case That Has Shocked The Country
Three men have appeared in court accused of killing two women and feeding their bodies to pigs on their farm in a case that has outraged the public in South Africa. The men appeared in court on Tuesday in the northern province of Limpopo. The state wants them to remain behind bars until their trial [...]
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YouTube Suspends Candace Owens After Kanye West Interview Violates Hate Speech Policies
Controversial commentator Candace Owens has been suspended from YouTube after sharing her 2022 interview with Kanye West that claimed “Jewish people control the media.” The far-right commentator decried the move in an announcement on X, where she revealed she’s been suspended from the platform for one week because the interview with the artist — which [...]
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Tyrese Gibson Arrested After Refusing to Pay Child Support to Ex, Ordered to Pay $73,500 to Avoid Jail Time
Tyrese Gibson has been arrested after a judge found him in contempt of court in connection with a dispute about child support payment with his ex-wife, according to reports. According to an order issued on Monday, Sept. 9, Gibson was to "be taken into custody and incarcerated" after he was found to be "in willful [...]
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Biden ‘Not Ruling Out’ Allowing Ukraine To Fire Missiles Deep Into Russia – Blinken
President Joe Biden is "not ruling out" allowing Ukraine to fire missiles deep into Russian territory, the US secretary of state has said. Antony Blinken made the comment after he told a news conference in London that Iran had provided Moscow with short-range missiles and Vladimir Putin's forces would "likely use them within weeks in [...]
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Edo 2024: Benin City Locked Down As Obi Rallies For Akpata, LP
Several parts of Benin City, particularly market areas like Mission Road, New Benin market, and other areas dominated by Igbo traders were locked down for the Labour Party (LP) and its governorship candidate in the September 21 governorship election, Olumide Akpata as the presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi [...]
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Bello Turji’s Days Numbered, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has vowed to arrest notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. The dreaded bandit leader who has been terrorising the Northwest, recently imposed an N30 million levy on residents of Moriki in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State for their protection against attacks. Addressing journalists in Abuja on [...]
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“Whose Baby Is That?” Paul Okoye’s Wife Ifeoma Denies Baby Rumours
Singer Paul Okoye’s pregnant wife, Ifeoma, has reacted to reports of welcoming their child. A photo of a baby has been making the rounds on social media with claims that the singer and Ifeoma have welcomed their child. READ ALSO: Paul, Ifeoma Okoye Welcome Their First Baby The expectant mum, who had her baby shower [...]
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Lagos Evicts Miscreants, Squatters from Sheraton-Opebi Link Bridge Area (Video)
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has begun clearing out miscreants and illegal settlers under the Sheraton-Opebi link bridge. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab on X.com on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Inauguration Day: Police Issue Stern Warning To Miscreants The post reads: [...]
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Imo Government Refutes Claims Of Fines On Solar Panels, Generators
The Imo state government has debunked reports that it was imposing fines on those who use solar panels and generators in the state. It noted that while the government has the responsibility to ensure the environmental safety of citizens, it has never contemplated sanctioning anyone for using either solar panels or generators. The state commissioner [...]
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DSS Didn’t Arrest Peter Obi And Wife – Aide
The media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Val Obienyem, has dismissed rumour making the rounds that the former Anambra State governor was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his home in Anambra State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, [...]
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Governor Uzodimma Mourns Loss Of Galaxy TV Correspondent Awofeso
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Galaxy Television Correspondent in Imo State, Ajibade Awofeso, who died in Lagos at the age of 40. In a personally signed statement, Governor Uzodimma praised Awofeso as a dedicated, hardworking, and God-fearing journalist who adhered to the highest ethical standards of [...]
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Jannik Sinner’s Doping Clearance Under Review By WADA, Appeal Possible
The US Open champion Jannik Sinner was cleared of all charges following his positive drug test, but the World Anti-Doping Agency still has three weeks to decide whether to file an appeal. The WADA shared details of the appeal deadline with The Associated Press on Tuesday showing that the World Anti-Doping Code -- the global [...]
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3-Year-Old Boy Loses Life After Falling Into Septic Tank
A three-year-old boy has died after he fell into a septic tank while playing in the garden with his older brother. The boy, whom police have not named, had been playing alongside his four-year-old brother in a back garden near their home in Lakewood, just southeast of Seattle, Washington, USA. Deputies from the Pierce County [...]
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The Same People That Shouted ‘What Did You See In Him’ Are Now Saying ‘She Married Him For Money’ – Grace Makun Slams Critics
Nigerian entrepreneur, Grace Makun has taken a swipe at critics. The wife of fashion designer, Yomi 'Casual' Makun, took to her Instagram page to write: "The same people that shouted what did you see in him to marry him are the same people shouting she married him for money. You see Nigerians ehn, my sister [...]
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Sending Off Declan Rice Was The Right Call By The Referee – Premier League Panel
In the 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion on August 31, referee Chris Kavanagh's decision to send off Declan Rice was unanimously endorsed by the Premier League's Independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel. When Rice got into a fight with Joël Veltman and gave up a free kick, he was already under [...]
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Abia State Postpones School Resumption Date
The government of Abia State has postponed the resumption date for both public and private schools in the state for the 2024/2025 academic session. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, gave a coinciding Muslim holiday as a [...]
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FG Rolls Out Affordable Homeownership Scheme For Pensioners
The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday unveiled plans for a market-driven mortgage fund aimed at expanding access to affordable homeownership in Nigeria. Spearheaded by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, the initiative is part of the One Million Homes Presidential Initiative. The fund, known as the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund, [...]
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Deji Orders Immediate Closure Of Akure Markets
Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, has ordered the closure of all markets, shops, and stalls in observance of the age-long tradition of the annual Amole Festival. Oba Aladetoyinbo said it was in with the tradition and culture of Akureland. A statement by his chief press secretary, Adeyeye Michael, said only Pharmacy shops were exempted [...]
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Lakers’ Christian Wood Undergoes Another Procedure On His Left knee
The Los Angeles Lakers' Christian Wood underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Monday, and the organization said that he will be checked again by team physicians in about eight weeks. Wood missed the last two months of last season with a left knee injury and had an initial arthroscopic procedure on the knee [...]
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Telecom Industry Faces Service Disruption Amid Workers’ Strike
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) has commenced a seven-day strike over what it described as ‘precarious working conditions’. In a statement to KOKO TV NG, the association said the strike, which started on Monday, will not be suspended until its demands are met. The industrial action may impact the operations of [...]
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Tinubu Officially Approves Start Of 2024 National Honours Awards
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the commencement of 2024 National Honours Award to Nigerians and friends of Nigeria who have contributed to the development of the country. Zaphaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made this known at a meeting with the management staff of the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja. [...]
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Houston Rockets’ Longtime Coach And GM Carroll Dawson Dies At The Age Of 86
The Houston Rockets announced on Monday that Carroll Dawson, an assistant coach and general manager for nearly thirty years, has passed away at the age of eighty-six. No other details of his death were given. READ ALSO: Osimhen Is Not Greedy, He Did Not Ask For £500,000 Weekly – Mikel Obi On Chelsea Transfer Collapse "The [...]
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Kwankwaso Should Seek Accountability From Kano Govt On FG Palliatives, Says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has chastised the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso, for criticising the method adopted by the Federal Government for the distribution of palliatives to ensure that the foodstuff reaches the intended beneficiaries. In a statement posted on his X handle, the Chairman of [...]
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Two Nigerians Found Guilty of Multiple Rapes In The UK
Two Nigerian men have been found guilty of multiple r3pes in the United Kingdom. The Northamptonshire Police in a Facebook post, said the men, Tosin Dada, 34 and Solomon Ibukun Adebiyi, tried to claim that they had consensual s3x with a 17-year-old girl. READ ALSO: Meet Chukwuemeka Carney Chelsea’s Latest Signing: Biography, Background And CareerThe post [...]
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Aisha Yesufu And Pastor Ighodalo Managed LP’s Campaign Funds – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has disclosed that activist, Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, managed the party’s campaign funds in 2023. Abure said Yesufu and Ighodalo were signatories to LP 2023 campaign funds and not the party as widely speculated. The embattled LP National Chairman spoke at a press conference [...]
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Remit N3.6bn To FG Within 30 Days – Reps Order JAMB
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been ordered by the House of Representatives to remit N3.602 billion to the Federal Government Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). Rep. Bamidele Salam, the Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, who gave the order during an investigative hearing in Abuja, said that the remittance was not one that is subject [...]
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Luton Complete Signing Of Super Eagles Star Victor Moses
Luton Town have signed former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses. The 33-year-old former international for Nigeria signs a free agency contract with the Championship club after leaving Russian team Spartak Moscow earlier in the summer. He spent almost four years with Spartak, having initially joined them on loan from Chelsea in 2020. READ ALSO: Chelsea Excludes Cole [...]
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