The Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced two men, Tosin Omoniyi Deji and Ojo Rotimi, to death by hanging for armed robbery. Delivering the judgment, Justice W. R. Olamide ruled that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, relying on the testimonies of five eyewitnesses who were also direct victims…
American rapper, entrepreneur, and music mogul Sean “Jay-Z” Carter has officially been crowned the world’s richest musician, according to Forbes, with an impressive net worth of $2.5 billion. Jay-Z’s massive fortune comes from a vast business empire that extends well beyond music. His investments span several high-value industries, including ownership stakes in Roc Nation—his globally…
The United States government has announced that it is reviewing the visa records of more than 55 million foreign nationals currently holding valid U.S. visas for possible violations. According to a statement to the Associated Press, the State Department said that all U.S. visa holders—including tourists—are subject to continuous vetting to determine whether they remain…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged increased investment in green energy across Africa, highlighting the continent’s vast potential to become a “renewable superpower.” Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Guterres emphasized the importance of mobilizing finance and technology to ensure Africa’s natural resources benefit its people and support the growth…
Leon Bailey has completed a loan move from Aston Villa to Italian club Roma. The Jamaican winger has joined the Italian side for the 2025-26 season, and the deal includes an option to buy. The 28-year-old made a £25m move to Villa from German club Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 and went on to score 22 goals in…
The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, is celebrating her 116th birthday today, August 21, and has received warm birthday wishes from Guinness World Records. Born on August 21, 1909, Caterham was officially recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2025 as the oldest living person following the death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas,…
The Edo State Government has intensified its crackdown on cultism and violent gangs, sealing shrines and declaring alleged cult leaders wanted following deadly clashes inIn a coordinated operation dubbed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” security forces raided the Egbaen community in Egor Local Government Area early Wednesday. Although the compound was empty, officers discovered…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Sunday Okon Akpan, a fake doctor, on suspicion of conducting an illegal abortion that led to the death of 35-year-old Blessing Sunday Etim. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John disclosed in a statement on Thursday, August 21, 2025, that the suspect attempted to secretly dump the victim’s body…
A New York appeals court has overturned the nearly $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump but upheld the findings that he and his company committed fraud. The Thursday ruling, issued by a split panel of judges, eliminates the substantial financial penalty while allowing the case to proceed through further appellate review. New…
Eric Chelle has disclosed that he accepted a pay cut to coach the Super Eagles because he believes in the team’s potential and aims to make a lasting impact. “When I came to Nigeria, it wasn’t for the money. I was earning more in my previous job. I came here because this is a very…
