An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Monday sentenced three persons to 97 years imprisonment without options of fine for kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of offensive weapons. They convicts, Augustine Agbogbo, was sentenced to 40 years, Adeniyi Olamilekan, bagged 25 years and Ademoh Gabriel, was jailed for 32 years. …
Taylor Swift is taking legal steps to protect her voice and image from misuse in the age of artificial intelligence, according to newly filed trademark documents. The singer has applied for federal protection of specific phrases closely associated with her voice, including “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, it’s Taylor.” These filings fall under the…
Sani Jimoh has stated that military operatives told him the killing of his son, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was a mistake, following an incident involving troops of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade in Dei-Dei, Abuja. Jamiu, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, was killed on April 25 in Shagari Estate. In an earlier statement,…
Super Eagles defender, Emmanuel Fernandez has been voted the Rangers men’s player of the year for the 2025/26 season, following a standout debut campaign. The 24-year-old Nigerian center-back, signed from Peterborough, overcame a slow start to become a vital part of the Ibrox side’s defense, earning widespread praise for his consistency and development. …
Manchester United interim Manager, Michael Carrick has said Manchester United should not “over celebrate” reaching the Champions League after the 2-1 win over Brentford put the club on the brink of a return to Europe’s top competition. United need just two more points from their remaining four games to be mathematically certain of a place…
U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal aimed at resolving the two-month-old conflict, according to a U.S. official. The disagreement centers on Iran’s plan to set aside discussions regarding its nuclear program until the war has concluded and disputes over Gulf shipping are fully resolved. …
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has shared strong views about the club’s current situation, saying top managers may be reluctant to take over at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Obi, who played for Chelsea FC from 2006 to 2017, enjoyed one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. During his time in London, he…
A gender activist, Magdalene Adamu Musa has expressed her disappointment with the Taraba lady who knelt to accept an engagement ring from her man. Reacting to a photo from the proposal, Magdalene said the lady’s action smacks of desperation, adding that the man is supposed to kneel to give her the ring. …
The Enugu State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the disappearance of a young security guard who has been missing for three weeks, following a viral video appeal by his sister. The victim reportedly left his home on April 7, 2026, to report for duty at a security agency in Enugu where he was…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has expressed sorrow over how common cybercrime is among young Nigerians. According to him, about six out of every 10 students in Nigerian universities are involved in cybercrime. He said this at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of…
