Popular Nigerian dancer and hypeman Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is facing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom after being charged with five sexual offences. The case has attracted widespread attention in Nigeria, but several details circulating online have not been confirmed by the court. Here is what is currently known…
Russia has escalated its warnings against Britain, saying British military targets could be attacked in response to Ukraine’s use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory. The latest warning comes days after Britain agreed to share classified technical information with Ukraine to help it eventually produce its own version of the long-range missile. Why…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is turning to an unusual source in its fight to recover money and properties allegedly taken out of Nigeria: people who know where the assets are. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede said whistleblowers could receive between 2.5% and 5% of recovered assets if their information leads to successful recovery….
Real Madrid’s move for Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei is less about an immediate first-team impact and more about what the club believes he could become. The 21-year-old centre-back is joining Real Madrid Castilla from Granada in a deal reported at around €2 million. He has also completed his medical, according to reports. For Naasei, the…
Siraheem Okoya has announced his decision to step away from the music industry, just months after releasing his debut project. The 23-year-old singer, whose real name is Raheem Okoya, said his growing responsibilities outside music have made it difficult to give the industry the time and dedication it requires. The announcement has surprised fans because…
The Odogwu Asaba rape allegations have taken another turn after the wife of Asaba-based content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna publicly defended her husband, saying he had an affair with 20-year-old Favour Agbro but did not rape her. Her comments add a new dimension to a case that has already drawn intense attention online following Favour’s death…
President Masoud Pezeshkian is making a fresh diplomatic push as Iran pushes Muslim unity, while Qatar prepares to send its prime minister to Tehran in an attempt to restart talks between Iran and the United States. The two developments point to a wider shift in the conflict. While Tehran remains firmly opposed to US and…
Lagos is entering another period of major road works, with the Oke-Afa Bridge closure set to begin just as motorists on another major route are recovering from a serious traffic breakdown. The Lagos State Government says rehabilitation work on Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo will begin on Friday, August 28, and last until September 18. At…
The BBNaija Cassi eviction has reduced the number of contestants in the Season 11 house, with the entrepreneur and actor becoming the fourth housemate to leave through a public vote. Cassi, whose real name is Ezenwoke Nwosu, was evicted during Sunday night’s live show after receiving 5.27 per cent of the votes. He had spent…
Barcelona’s latest team news has given supporters two very different reasons to watch Thursday’s Barcelona vs Athletic Club match closely. Hansi Flick has confirmed that Rodri is expected to feature for the first time since completing his move from Manchester City, while Alejandro Balde has been told that his future remains at the club despite…
