Month: July 2025

A Federal High Court and two Kwara State High Courts sitting in Ilorin, have convicted a self-styled gospel singer and eight others for offences bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy, and misappropriation of funds. The convicts were charged to the courts by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The 31-year-old gospel […]

The federal government has insisted that the alleged threat by the leader of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to break up the country and establish a Republic of Biafra was not an empty threat. The government told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the embattled IPOB leader made a broadcast on […]

Former federal lawmaker who represented Kogi West in the 8th Senate, Barrister Dino Melaye, made his courtroom debut on Friday, appearing in full wig and gown for the first time since his call to the Nigerian Bar, as he stepped into Court 8 of the Federal High Court in Abuja. “Senator Dino Melaye @ the Federal High Court […]

Meta has apologised after a translation error on its platforms falsely suggested that Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, had died. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), the incident occurred on Tuesday when Mr Siddaramaiah posted a condolence message in Kannada on Facebook and Instagram, mourning the passing of veteran actress B Saroja Devi. However, […]

The Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria (ICPAN) has conferred a prestigious Fellow Doctorate award on Mr. Aienloshan Omo Obemeata, a renowned expert in healthcare finance and public sector accounting. The esteemed recognition acknowledges his outstanding contributions to corporate administration, public accounting, and institutional leadership. With over 17 years of dedicated service in Nigeria’s public […]

Netflix has revealed it used generative artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time, in one of its original series, marking a significant shift in the company’s production approach to reduce costs and speed up workflows. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that a key visual effects sequence in ‘The Eternauts,’ a new Argentine science fiction show, was […]

In a major move to curb irregularities in public sector employment, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Character Commission (FCC) have agreed to establish a Joint Task Force to tackle job racketeering and promote fairness in recruitment across federal government agencies. The decision was announced on Thursday during […]

Atalanta have rejected Inter Milan’s opening proposal of €40 million for Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman. According to football transfer specialist, Fabrizio Romano, Atalanta is pressing for at least €50 million from Inter Milan for Lookman’s signing. “Inter (Milan) informed Atalanta about their opening €40m bid for Ademola Lookman, while Atalanta insist on fee at least […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor at Swansea City after taking a minority stake in the Championship club. Snoop Dogg was the surprise model as Swansea launched their home kit for the 2025-26 season last weekend. The Swans have now announced that the 53-year-old American star has followed Real Madrid and Croatia […]