An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison following a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while both were on vacation with their families. The case has brought renewed scrutiny to the strict laws governing personal relationships in the UAE and the potential pitfalls for...
The tragic case of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl subjected to unimaginable abuse and ultimately murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle, has left the nation in shock and sorrow. After enduring over two years of relentless cruelty, Sara’s body was discovered in her home in Woking, Surrey, last year, bearing dozens of injuries, including...
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has formally contested his extradition to New York during a tense court appearance in Pennsylvania. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, was arrested on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer recognized him and notified staff. As Mangione entered the courtroom, he was...
A call to ban first-cousin marriages in the UK has sparked debate in Parliament, with Conservative MP Richard Holden introducing the proposal to protect public health. Citing evidence that children born to first cousins are at higher risk of birth defects, Holden argued for legislative action during a speech under the 10-minute rule process. “This is...
TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app with over 170 million users in the U.S., is facing a potential nationwide ban. The platform, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under intense scrutiny amid fears that it could pose a national security risk. Recent legal developments have intensified the pressure on TikTok, leaving its future in...
In a shocking development, hip-hop icon Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit accusing him and fellow music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed by an unnamed plaintiff, the suit alleges the assault occurred at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
In a surprising turn of events,...
Nigerian superstar Banky W has embarked...
In a recent interview, Africa’s richest...
Jenifa is Back! Funke Akindele's New Movie Everybody Loves Jenifa Drops December 13 Fans of the iconic Jenifa character have something to look forward to this December! Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele is bringing Jenifa back in a brand-new movie titled Everybody Loves Jenifa, set to hit cinemas nationwide on December 13. This time, Akindele teams...
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, has made his first public statement since being released from a British prison in June. Speaking at the Council of Europe’s Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, Assange warned that his imprisonment had set a "dangerous precedent" for journalists worldwide. He argued that his...
In a shocking development ahead of Tunisia's upcoming presidential election, candidate Ayachi Zammel has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The news comes as a major twist in the political landscape, with Zammel having been considered a notable contender in the race. Details surrounding the charges and conviction are still emerging, but the sentencing has...
Controversial social media activist and influencer, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly extended an apology to renowned Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, popular musician and activist, Falz. This follows Otse’s recent involvement of both men in allegations he made against popular Nigerian internet personality, Bobrisky. The apology came after VeryDarkMan...
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, has announced a significant price hike for its services in Nigeria, attributing the increase to inflation. The company, which initially entered the Nigerian market with competitive pricing for its high-speed internet, has now adjusted its rates, raising concerns among users. New Pricing StructurePreviously, Nigerians were paying about ₦268,584 for Starlink...
Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country singer, songwriter, and actor, passed away at 88 in his home in Maui, Hawaii. Known for his profound lyrics and raw voice, he left an indelible mark on both country music and Hollywood. Kristofferson’s songwriting career skyrocketed in the 1970s with timeless hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” famously performed by...
Nigerian social media star and crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has initiated a massive legal showdown. This time, Bobrisky isn’t making waves with his signature flamboyant lifestyle or controversial posts; instead, he’s turning to the courtroom. Bobrisky is suing fellow influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also called VeryDarkMan for a staggering ₦1 billion in...
