Court Delays Bail Hearing for Activist Lawyer Dele Farotimi
The court remanded Mr Farotimi in prison and fixed a date for the hearing of his bail application. A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Wednesday, remanded a lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison over…
‘I congratulate you’ — Jose Mourinho hails Nigerian striker after record-breaking feat
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has singled out a Nigerian striker for huge praise after his performance in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend. Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has saluted Nigerian striker David Okereke after his goalscoring display for Gaziantep…
Why I left 50 Cent’s G-Unit record label – Rotimi
Afrobeats star Rotimi has opened up about the reasons behind his departure from American rapper 50 Cent’s G-Unit record label. In an interview with Adesope Live, Rotimi cited creative differences as the primary reason for his exit, particularly over his…
Why South Korea’s president suddenly declared martial law
South Korea’s president shocked the country on Tuesday night when, out of the blue, he declared martial law in the Asian democracy for the first time in nearly 50 years. Yoon Suk-yeol’s drastic decision – announced in a late-night TV…
South Africa relaxes visa for Nigerians
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa revealed this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission…
Nollywood actress makes career shift, joins U.S. Army
Princess Chineke, a former beauty queen and Nollywood actress, made the audacious and surprising decision to join the U.S. Army, giving up the glamour of the entertainment business for the discipline of the military. Chineke, who was once well-known on…
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade Arrested By FBI Over Alleged Hate Crime Hoax
The FBI has arrested Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade for allegedly plotting a racist attack on himself to win the election. The latest development has also led the FBI to refer Mr Mobolade for prosecution for making false statements related…
Mother of Late Sylvester Oromoni Passes Away
Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the Dowen College student whose tragic death in 2021 stirred national outrage over bullying in schools, has passed away. Family sources suggest the grief of losing her son may have contributed to…
Ellis dedicates defeat to South Africans
Desiree Ellis, Banyana Banyana coach during the Banyana Banyana Squad Announcement for Jamaica Friendlies at SABC Studios Auckland Park, in Johannesburg on 21 November 2024. Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis dedicated their 3-2 defeat to Jamaica in a…
Anthony Joshua could regain world title without Daniel Dubois revenge or facing Fury vs Usyk winner
An avenue might have opened up to allow Anthony Joshua a shot at a world title, without the former champion needing to face Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, failed to take the…