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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of seven million dollars found in the vault of a Providus Bank branch in Ikoyi, Lagos, to the federal government.   Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an application seeking permanent forfeiture of the funds.   According to the EFCC, the money was traced to Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Limited but was not credited to any known customer’s account. Instead, it was allegedly kept in the bank’s vault under suspicious circumstances.   An EFCC investigator, Emmanuel Okeibunor, disclosed in an affidavit that Providus Bank failed to file a suspicious transaction report with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Okeibunor added that some bank staff claimed the money was deposited on behalf of the company’s managing director, who later denied making such a deposit. Nigerian beauty   The managing director insisted that ...

Africa’s leading neobank and foremost fintech platform, PalmPay, is celebrating six years of delivering value, impact, and reliable banking services to millions of users across Nigeria. With more than 35 million people now choosing PalmPay for their everyday financial needs, the company marks this milestone by reflecting on a journey shaped by its users.    Since its launch in 2019, PalmPay has transformed from facilitating its very first transaction into powering millions daily. Along the way, PalmPay has helped small and medium businesses scale, supported families in reaching their goals, and made everyday money management simpler, safer, and more rewarding. Its users’ trust has fueled PalmPay’s journey and continues to inspire the company’s commitment to making financial services smarter, simpler, and more inclusive.  Nigerian fashion   “PalmPay was built on the belief that banking should be accessible to everyone, safe, easy, and rewarding,” said Chik...

US President Donald Trump said Monday September 15, that he is filing a $15 billion “defamation and libel lawsuit” against the New York Times.   “The New York Times has been allowed to freely lie, smear, and defame me for far too long, and that stops, NOW!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, adding that the lawsuit was being brought in Florida. Trump described the paper as a “virtual ‘mouthpiece’ for the Radical Left Democrat Party” and accused it of lying about his “family, business, the America First Movement, MAGA, and our Nation as a whole.” He provided no evidence to support the claims. The Times recently reported that Trump had threatened legal action over articles concerning a lewd birthday note allegedly given to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The U.S. president has, however, denied writing the note. In July, Trump sued media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion after it published an article about his friendship with Ep...

Nigeria’s sprint hurdler claimed silver in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, September 15, narrowly missing out on gold to Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji.   Kambundji, 23, stunned the field with a blistering run of 12.24 seconds, setting a new national record and securing Switzerland’s first-ever world title in the event. Amusan, the 2022 world champion and world record holder, followed closely in 12.29 seconds to earn Nigeria’s 12th medal in World Championships history.   The bronze medal went to American Grace Stark, who clocked 12.34 seconds. Her teammate Masai Russell, hampered by the slowest reaction time in the race at 0.240 seconds, finished fourth in 12.44.   Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska equalled her season’s best with 12.49 seconds to take fifth place, just edging out Bahamian Devynne Charlton, who posted the same time. Jamaica’s Danielle Williams, the 2023 world champion, crossed in 12.53 seconds for...

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed SP Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos State command.   A statement released says SP Adebisi brings to her new role a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience. She holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master of Arts (MA) in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria. Nigerian fashion   Her professional development includes a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, alongside certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management. She has equally attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos. SP Adebisi is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relation...

Nine officers at Charing Cross police station in central London have been suspended following allegations of racist, homophobic, and misogynist behaviour, the Metropolitan Police and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed.    The suspensions follow an undercover BBC investigation in which a reporter obtained a job as a civilian detention worker and secretly recorded officers allegedly making offensive remarks at the station and while socialising outside work.   The probe also includes allegations of excessive force against prisoners. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) carried out searches of lockers, seizing computers and phones, and effectively sealed off a floor of the station. Nine serving officers were suspended, two removed from frontline duties, and leadership changes were announced in the custody team and Westminster command.   Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist described the reported behaviour as “disgraceful”...

Viral photos on internet have shown Nepali politicians and government officials escaping violent protests by clinging to ropes attached to army helicopters.    The helicopters were deployed to rescue them as crowds attempted to chase and attack officials.   The footage, widely circulated on X, highlighted how the Nepali Army conducted emergency airlifts to evacuate officials amid escalating unrest. Protesters could be seen rushing toward the helicopters as they hovered over chaotic scenes in Kathmandu.   Social media users reacted strongly to the videos. One account wrote, “Ways to save life…” while another described the airlifts as proof of corrupt officials fleeing in desperation.   In Nepal, corrupt politicians and police escape by helicopter.    As of Wednesday, at least 19 people had been killed and more than 500 injured in the clashes around the Federal Parliament and other parts of Kathmandu. The v...

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution aimed at reviving the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, explicitly excluding Hamas from any future political role.   On Friday, September 12, 142 member states voted in favor of the measure, with 10 against, including Israel and the United States, and 12 abstentions. The text, known as the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, condemns Hamas, demands the release of hostages, and insists the group surrender its weapons.   Drafted by France and Saudi Arabia, the resolution states that “Hamas must free all hostages” and “end its rule in Gaza,” transferring authority to the Palestinian Authority with international support. It also calls for collective action to end the war in Gaza and establish “a just, peaceful and lasting settlement” rooted in the two-state framework.   Palestinian of...

Utah governor Spencer Cox has sparked criticism after he said Friday, September 12, that he had hoped Charlie Kirk's shooter "wouldn’t be one of us".  On Friday, it was announced that the suspect arrested for the a$$assination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old white man from a pro-gun family with parents who are registered Republicans.  Speaking at a press conference, Cox said while he was grateful for the quick arrest of a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s a$$assination, he had hoped the suspect “wouldn’t be one of us,” hoping it would be someone from another state or country.  He said he thought it would “make it easier” to be able to say, “We don’t do that here.”  “For 33 hours, I was praying that if this had to happen here that it wouldn't be one of us — that somebody drove from another state, somebody came from another country… Sadly, that prayer was not answered the way I hoped for… But it did happen here, and it was one...

Chelsea have been hit with a total of 74 charges by the Football Association (FA) with the governing body alleging breaches of their regulations on working with football agents, intermediaries and third party investment in players.   The charges range from 2009 to 2022 and primarily between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons. Chelsea have until September 19 to respond.   A statement from the FA read: "The Football Association has today charged Chelsea FC with breaches of Regulations J1 and C2 of The FA Football Agents Regulations, Regulations A2 and A3 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries, and Regulations A1 and B3 of The FA Third Party Investment in Players Regulations. In total, 74 charges have been brought against Chelsea FC.   "The conduct that is the subject of the charges ranges from 2009 to 2022 and primarily relates to events which occurred between the 2010/11 to 2015/16 playing seasons. Chelsea FC has until 19 September 2025 to respond."...

Flying isn’t always smooth sailing — and Argentine flight attendant Barbara “Barbie Bac” Bacilieri wants travelers to know the unspoken rules that make life easier for everyone on board.   The 29-year-old, who entertains over 2.7 million fans on YouTube with her in-flight stories, revealed the habits passengers should avoid if they don’t want to annoy the crew or put themselves at risk. Her first rule? Leave the jokes at home. “When the Society of the Snow movie came out, a passenger told me, ‘If anything happens, I give you my consent to eat me.’ I was like, ‘What?!’” she recalled. Others even joked about not wanting a woman pilot — something she says is a definite “no.”   Beyond humor, Bacilieri also warns travelers to avoid certain food and drink choices. That means no plane tap water, no yogurt left out for hours, and no blind trust in airline blankets. “Even though the blankets are washed before each flight, they’ve been used by so many passengers that you nev...

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday, September 11 that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, calling him “a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions.”   The announcement came during a solemn ceremony at the Pentagon marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Almost 200 people were killed there in 2001 when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building.   Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, praised the victims of 9/11 and vowed that the United States “will honor always our great heroes.” A military band closed the event with “God Bless America” before Trump departed for New York.   In his remarks, Trump honored Kirk, who was assassinated Wednesday while speaking to students in Utah. “Our prayers are with his wonderful wife Erika a...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Venezuela in a friendly match on Friday, November 14, at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.   Nigeria last played at the venue on May 31, 2013, when they battled to a 2-2 draw with Mexico in a friendly.   Venezuela will also be returning to Houston for the first time since March 24, 2024, when they played Guatemala to a goalless draw.   The last meeting between the Super Eagles and La Vinotinto was on November 14, 2012, in Miami, where Nigeria secured a 3-1 victory. Brown Ideye, Nosa Igiebor, and Ogenyi Onazi were on target for the Eagles, while Frank Feltscher scored Venezuela’s consolation goal.   Tickets for the upcoming clash will go on exclusive pre-sale on Wednesday, September 10, before being released to the general public on Thursday, September 11.

Legendary Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has denied rumours that he is seeking to become president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).   Following Tuesday’s disappointing 1-1 draw between the Super Eagles and South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, calls emerged for the Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF board to resign. Rumours then circulated that Okocha had expressed interest in running for the top position.   However, the 1994 AFCON winner dismissed the speculation, urging those behind it to stop.   “Hello everyone, I just want to use this opportunity to say that the news and post that have been circulating is false,” Okocha said. “I have not said or spoken to anyone about Nigerian football or any interest in becoming NFF president. I’m currently in Kigali attending SPORTSBIZAFRICA. “So, I’m pleading with the people spreading false information to stop. “I appreciate my people and understand the frustration we’re going through, but be rest assured...

A teacher and fashion influencer known online as “Teacher Bae” has ignited a storm of criticism after posting videos of herself in ‘provocative outfits’ while on school grounds.   Ms. Williams, who has more than 134,000 TikTok followers, regularly films content in hallways and classrooms, often while students are present. Her clips — which have racked up millions of views — show her posing in tight skirts, sheer dresses, and fitted trousers, drawing attention to her figure. One viral video shows Williams in a nude pencil skirt, white blouse, and lace-up heels strutting down a school hallway. In another, she wears a sheer white maxi skirt paired with a black top and oversized bow. The clip sparking the most backlash, however, shows her writing on the board in trousers that accentuate her curves — something critics claim she staged intentionally.   The response online has been fierce. “Schools need to start enforcing teacher dress codes. You look grea...

Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa after sustaining an injury in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, September 6.   Team officials confirmed on Sunday, September 7, that the 26-year-old striker will not travel with the squad to Bloemfontein after suffering a shin injury. Osimhen, who started the match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, was forced off in the first half despite initially attempting to continue following treatment from the medical staff. He was replaced by Cyril Dessers in the 35th minute.   Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, disclosed that the Napoli forward woke up in discomfort and would be unavailable for Tuesday’s decisive encounter. “Team doctor confirmed Victor Osimhen’s injury is a bruise on his shin. He woke up this morning with discomfort and will not be traveling with the squad to South Africa for Tuesday’s game,” Efoghe said.   Nigeria’s victory over Rwanda wa...

Nigeria will join several countries across the globe in witnessing a total lunar eclipse on Sunday evening.   The astronomical event occurs when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. During this alignment, the moon will be completely covered by Earth’s shadow, taking on a deep red hue, a phenomenon commonly referred to as a “blood moon.”   The total eclipse is expected to last for about 82 minutes and will be visible across Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe. While countries such as Spain and Norway will only see a partial eclipse, observers in Nigeria will be able to experience the full spectacle from start to finish.   The event will unfold from the early evening into the late hours of Sunday. Other African nations expected to witness the eclipse include Togo, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Ghana, Chad, Niger, and São Tomé and Príncipe. However, the westernmost parts of Afric...

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Actress Lilian Esoro took to her Instastory on Sunday, August 17, to send a message to an unnamed female friend.    She stated that this person betrays her friends and throws them under the bus just to gain benefits from men.

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Controversial singer and Beauty entrepreneur,  Dencia  took to her Instagram page to share this glowing photo of herself posing topless on board a yacht.

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Big Brother Naija star, Ifuennada, took to her Instagram page on Friday December 30, to share sexy photos of herself.   The reality star posed topless with just panties, while using her hands to cover her modesty.

Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate, Sabrina, has announced that she is leaving the house on Monday, August 11.   She announced the shocking news to her fellow housemates while packing her box.   “I just want to let you guys know so that it would not look like I just disappeared,” Sabrina said.   Shortly after Sabrina’s announcement, her close friend Kola was seen crying.   Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu also wrote on X, “Sabrina .”     Sabrina  Ebuka Obi-Uchendu     The housemate’s departure would mark the third exit from the house, following the evictions of Danboskid and Ibifubara on Sunday.

Singer  Ayra Starr took to Instagram to share new steamy photos of herself.   In one of the images, the 'Body' singer was pictured posing topless, while using her hands to cover her modesty.

Donald Trump has warned President Vladimir Putin that there will be very severe consequences if Russia does not agree to stop the war in Ukraine after their meeting on Friday.   Trump made the warning against the dictator today, saying he was yet to be convinced he would be able to persuade Putin to stop killing civilians.   Mr Trump cautioned that if he 'doesn't get the answers' he needs on Friday 'then we're not going to have a second meeting'.   Asked if Russia will face consequences in that scenario, Mr Trump said: 'Yes, they will. There will be consequences.'   Asked if that would be sanctions or tariffs, Trump said: 'I don't have to say. There will be very severe consequences.'   But he hoped that there would be a 'quick second meeting' following the summit between Putin, Zelensky 'and myself if they'd like to have me there'.   Describing the purpose of Alaska, Mr Trump said it was 'to find out where ...

Yinka Theisen, the ex-lover of Linc Edochie, has once again taken to social media to call out May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie.   This time around, Yinka is alleging that May's supporters petitioned her office with claims that she is ‘’bullying a su!cidal woman' with the intent to get her fired'. She claims May is the leader of the women cyberbullying her and took to social media today to call her out.

Donald Trump on Wednesday, August 13, said he would seek a three-way meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately after his upcoming Alaska summit with Putin — part of his push to end the three-year war in Ukraine.   Trump spoke after what he described as a “very good” call with European leaders, including Zelensky, even as Russian forces made their largest advance into Ukraine in over a year.   “If the first one goes okay, we’ll have a quick second one,” Trump told reporters, referring to Friday’s planned face-to-face with Putin in Anchorage. “I would like to do it almost immediately — a quick second meeting between President Putin, President Zelensky, and myself, if they’d like to have me there.”   The high-stakes summit comes as Trump struggles to deliver on his campaign pledge to end the conflict, with Zelensky and European allies urging him to push for a ceasefire. However, fears are growing that Tru...

Enav Zangauker holds a portrait of her kidnapped son, Matan, during an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Palestinian Hamas militants on Israel and a ceasefire, in front of the defence ministry in Tel Aviv on August 12, 2025, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Of the 251 hostages taken captive by Palestinian militants during Hamas's October 2023 attack on southern Israel, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) Agency Report Kindly share this story: The Israeli military said Wednesday it had approved the “framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, days after the security cabinet called for the seizure of Gaza City. Armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir “approved the main framework for the IDF’s operational plan in the Gaza Strip,” a statement released by the army said. Prime Minis...

BBNaija Season 10 House mate Sultana. Credit: X | BBNaija Several housemates were sanctioned for breaching house rules during the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality show. During a Tuesday address in the lounge by Biggie, Kuture received a final warning for violent conduct after threatening to disfigure fellow housemate Faith during an argument over cigarettes. He was cautioned that any further unruly behaviour could lead to immediate removal from the competition. Sultana was also barred from consuming alcohol for one week, including at the upcoming Saturday night party, following an incident in which she urinated in fellow housemate Dede’s clothing box. 7.9M 2.8K Explainer: Cholera The act was described as unacceptable by Big Brother. Bright Morgan was issued a double strike for misconduct towards Faith.

BBNaija housemate Bright Morgan has been issued a Double Strike for breaching section 15, sub-section 1 of the show’s Rule Book, which strictly prohibits physical violence. The rule covers self-inflicted harm, violence toward another housemate, as well as acts of provocation, goading, bullying, and victimisation. Big Brother warned that one more strike will lead to Bright’s automatic disqualification from the reality TV show. In related disciplinary actions, Sultanna was banned from drinking alcohol for one week after urinating on fellow housemate Dede’s box and on Biggie’s floor — behaviour Big Brother described as unacceptable. Meanwhile, Kuture was handed a final warning for misconduct, with Big Brother cautioning that any further offences could attract more severe punishment. The sanctions have stirred strong reactions among viewers, sparking debate over the housemates’ behaviour and Big Brother’s disciplinary approach this season.

Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán has opined that Ukraine has lost the war against Russia, as he looked ahead to a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost this war,” he said in an interview published by far-right conservative news site mandiner.hu on Wednesday, August 13. “The Ukrainians have lost this war, Russia has won the war.” “We are talking like this was a situation of war with an open end,” the Hungarian leader said, adding that this assessment was false.   Orbán, who has repeatedly vetoed EU sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, claimed that Kiev would not capitulate as long as it was being supplied with weapons and funds by Western partners.   “Otherwise this war would have been over long ago,” the right-wing politician said. On Tuesday, Hungary declined to sign a joint statement by its 26 fellow European Union allies welcoming efforts by Trump to end Ru...

Tacha has joined the growing voices speaking on the incident involving Comfort, the female passenger banned for life by Airline Operators of Nigeria AON.   In a video shared online, the reality TV star said she believes female air hostesses in Nigeria often treat women differently when there’s a male passenger involved, claiming that the air hostess in Comfort’s case may have triggered the situation before things escalated.   Tacha appealed directly to the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, acknowledging his work in the sector but asking him to “tamper mercy with justice” for Comfort. She said that while another passenger in a similar case previously got a six-month ban, Comfort’s life ban was too extreme.   According to her, the humiliation Comfort has already faced — with her pictures circulating across social media — is punishment enough. She added that the incident has been a lesson for many passengers to switch off their phones before boarding.   “...

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Singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, was reportedly refused entry into a Chanel store at Istinye Park in Istanbul, Turkiye,  on Monday, August 7, after security 'failed to recognise her.”   After the singer, 56, was denied entry at the prestige boutique she went next door and spent thousands of dollars during a three-hour shopping spree, according to Mail Online.   She was wandering around the shopping centre and attempted to enter the branch before a guard told her 'We're full'.  Jennifer then said 'Okay, no problem', before walking into a different store.   JLo was later welcomed into Celine and Beymen, where she splashed the cash, according to Turkish media.   A music insider told the outlet: 'Jennifer is obviously massively successful and talented, but it's been hard for her to find a label who she is on the same page with'. Best headphones deals   Despite being refused entry, Chanel later changed their mind after realising who she was...