Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced today to 50 months (4 years and 2 months) in federal prisonfollowing his conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution. The ruling came fromU.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan. Combs had been held in custody since his arrest in September 2024 and will receive credit forthe 13 months…
Barcelona have confirmed that teenage star Lamine Yamal will sit out for two to three weeksfollowing a recurrence of a groin injury, ruling him out of Spain’s upcoming World Cupqualifying matches. The club’s medical update states that the discomfort in the pubic area re-emerged after Yamaltook part in Barcelona’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain….
Former England forward and media pundit Gary Lineker has publicly apologised to Nigerianstriker Victor Osimhen for remarks he made regarding Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray,admitting that his earlier criticisms were unfounded. In comments carried by Soccernet.ng, Lineker acknowledged that in interviews and podcasts, hehad implied that Osimhen sometimes “goes missing,” suggesting inconsistency in the forward’savailability and…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers of their duties. Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, Fubara said the decision was based on the Supreme Court judgment that affected their appointments. In February…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Petroleum Refinery after the intervention of the Federal Government, but warned that the suspension is only temporary. This comes after the Federal Government announced that it has brokered peace in the face-off between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, the Minister of the Federal CapitalTerritory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared Abuja one of the safest places to live in the country.Speaking during the celebrations, Wike attributed the capital city’s relative peace and security tothe proactive measures taken by the government and the commitment of residents to peacefulcoexistence.“Abuja today…
Nigeria’s immigration authorities have announced the commencement of a nationwideenforcement exercise targeting foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or breachedentry conditions. The move, which takes effect today, coincides with the country’s 65thIndependence Anniversary. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said the operation will be carried out across airports,land borders, and within communities, ensuring that all…
English Premier League side Fulham FC joined millions of Nigerians worldwide in marking thecountry’s 65th Independence Anniversary, hosting a special celebration for its Nigerian playersand staff.The event, held at the club’s facilities in London, was attended by team members, coaching staff,and club officials who came together to honor Nigeria’s culture and football legacy. Thecelebration featured…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hasofficially inaugurated the renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts inLagos, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre.The transformation of the National Theatre, Iganmu, into the Wole Soyinka Centre was financedby the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee,…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the recently approved ₦32,000 pensionincrement to retirees across the country, bringing relief to thousands of senior citizens who havelong clamored for an upward review of their benefits.The increment, which was approved earlier this year in line with the new wage adjustmentframework, is aimed at cushioning the impact…
