Ghanaian musician detained over Lamborghini purchase
Popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained in an investigation linked to his purchase of a luxury car, the Ghanaian authorities have said. Wale’s yellow Lamborghini was seized earlier this month at the request of the US, which alleged…
AfroBasket: D’Tigers’ dream ends in humiliating loss
Nigeria’s senior men’s team, D’Tigers, have been knocked out of the ongoing 2025 FIBA AfroBasket championship, following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in their quarter-final encounter at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports….
Veteran Nollywood Actor Fabian Adibe Dies At 82
Fabian Adibe, a Nollywood veteran, has died at the age of 82. CEO of Best Nollywood, BON, Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the actor’s death early on Wednesday. “Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adibie, is dead. Died 2:30 am this morning,” Oloketuyi posted on…
LEGACY OF KINDNESS: “Judge Frank Caprio, the ‘World’s Nicest Judge’, Dies at 88”
“Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion and kindness, has passed away at 88 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known as the “nicest judge in the world,” Caprio’s legacy of empathy and understanding inspired millions. Through…
T2 launches Nigeria’s first electronic KYC SIM registration web app
T2, formerly known as 9mobile, has rolled out an electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) SIM Registration Web App, described as the first of its kind in Nigeria. The innovation is designed to overhaul the SIM registration process, offering a quicker,…
Aba Power announces weeklong electricity disruption
Aba Power announces weeklong electricity disruption One of Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, Aba Power, has announced week-long electricity disruptions across its franchise in Abia State. The electricity disruptions are expected to take place between the 21st and 28th of…
Japan hosts Tinubu, other African leaders at TICAD conference
Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change. Attendees at the Tokyo International…
Gov. Soludo’s wife reaches out to assaulted corps member
Wife of Anambra governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, on Wednesday, contacted Ms. Jennifer Elohor, the corps member assaulted by state vigilance operatives, to sympathise with her. Soludo told newsmen in Awka that she had invited Elohor to the Government House for…
LASG officials enforce plastic ban at Agege market
Officials of the Lagos State Government on Monday stormed a market in the Agege area of the state to enforce the state’s ban on single-use plastics. The Lagos State Government began full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics, including…
Gov. Seyi Makinde Gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV After Fire Guts Music House in Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has extended a heartfelt gesture of support to veteran gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, following a fire that ravaged his Music House in the Challenge area of Ibadan. In the wake of the incident, Governor Makinde…