Rivers crisis: Fubara summons emergency State Security Council meeting

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Monday convened an emergency meeting with members of the State Security Council. The meeting, according to sources, was unconnected with the recent crisis rocking the political space in the state. The crisis had resulted in an explosion at the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, and subsequent suspension of … Continue reading Rivers crisis: Fubara summons emergency State Security Council meeting

US Supreme Court approves PETA’s lawsuit against NC state law

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear North Carolina's defense of a state law aimed at preventing hidden-camera investigations by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and other animal rights groups from damaging local farms and other businesses. The justices turned away appeals by North Carolina's Democratic Attorney-General Josh Stein and … Continue reading US Supreme Court approves PETA’s lawsuit against NC state law

Police Name Nurse ‘Prime Suspect’, List Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Others in Mohbad Case

The Lagos State Police Command has identified Ms Feyisayo Ogedengbe, an auxiliary nurse, as the prime suspect in Mohbad’s death, while Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy, and one other have been named suspects. Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12 at the age of 27. His death has since become a subject of … Continue reading Police Name Nurse ‘Prime Suspect’, List Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Others in Mohbad Case

Abia tribunal upholds Otti’s election

Abia State election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia has dismissed three grounds of prayers brought by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Okey Ahaiwe against Governor Alex Otti. The tribunal which delivered the Judgement at about 1:20 pm, dismissed Ahaiwe’s case for lack of merit. Ahaiwe had challenged the declaration of Otti as … Continue reading Abia tribunal upholds Otti’s election

UNICAL Panel Finds Prof. Cyril Ndifon Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Extortion

University Of Calabar Probe Panel Finds Law Prof Ndifon Guilty Of Gross Misconduct, Intimidating, Bargaining For Sexual Favour From Female Students; To Return N3Million Extorted From Undergraduates The probe panel set up by the University of Calabar to investigate allegations of sexual harassment of female students by the suspended Dean of the school’s Faculty of Law, … Continue reading UNICAL Panel Finds Prof. Cyril Ndifon Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Extortion

Barcelona Announce Profit Of €304m

Barcelona on Thursday revealed post-tax profits of 304 million euros ($321 million) for the 2022/23 season, higher than the forecasts of the Spanish giants who are seeking to consolidate their financial situation. The club, which predicted revenues of 859 million euros for the current season, “closed the 2022/23 financial year with a net profit of … Continue reading Barcelona Announce Profit Of €304m

Russell Brand speaks of ‘distressing’ week after rape allegations

British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Friday spoke of an “extraordinary and distressing week” in his first public comments since rape and assault allegations were aired against him, but did not address the claims. “Obviously it’s been an extraordinary and distressing week and I thank you very much for your support and for questioning … Continue reading Russell Brand speaks of ‘distressing’ week after rape allegations

Disney Call to Narrow DeSantis Lawsuit Denied

Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com A judge denied a call from Disney attorneys to narrow the federal lawsuit the company has filed against Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis and the board for the district encompassing the Walt Disney World Resort, leaving just a complaint on alleged violations of free speech. Disney late last week tried … Continue reading Disney Call to Narrow DeSantis Lawsuit Denied

Atiku takes battle with Tinubu to US Court

As Nigerians awaits the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal judgement, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the just concluded presidential elections, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar has taken his legal battle to a United States of America District Court in a bid to unearth and unmask the secrecy surrounding the academic records of President … Continue reading Atiku takes battle with Tinubu to US Court

Will Mason Greenwood leave Manchester United? Everything you need to know

Sky Sports News' chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol answers the key questions as Manchester United announce that Mason Greenwood will be leaving the club. Greenwood will be leaving the club following an internal investigation into the allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against him. The 21-year-old had been suspended from Manchester United … Continue reading Will Mason Greenwood leave Manchester United? Everything you need to know

NBA to Investigate Prof Ndifon, Baddest Lawyer, Adamawa REC, Others

PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT: NBA TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST PROF CYRIL NDIFON OF UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR AND ATTEMPTED BRIBE OF ELECTION PETITION JUDGE; PETITIONED LPDC OVER CONDUCT OF SUSPENDED ADAMAWA INEC REC AND MISS IFUNANYA EXCEL GRANT ALIAS “THE BADDEST LAWYER” Akorede Habeeb LawalPublicity Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association (2022-2024) The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) … Continue reading NBA to Investigate Prof Ndifon, Baddest Lawyer, Adamawa REC, Others

Lawyer files defamation lawsuit against DSS, Twitter

A legal practitioner, Mr Maxwell Opara, has filed a defamatory suit seeking N10 billion in damages against Twitter and the Department of State Services (DSS). In the writ of summons marked: FCT/HC/CV/7186/23 and filed at the FCT High Court by Malachy Nwaekpe, Opara listed Twitter Nigeria Limited and Director-General (DG) of State Security Service (also … Continue reading Lawyer files defamation lawsuit against DSS, Twitter

Russian soprano sues opera company for dropping her over the war

A Russian opera singer is suing the Metropolitan Opera over its decision to drop her following Russia's invasion. Anna Netrebko was cut from the company's future engagements after she reportedly refused to repudiate Vladimir Putin.  She's suing the Met Opera and its general manager Peter Gelb for £281,000 in damages for lost performance and rehearsal fees, … Continue reading Russian soprano sues opera company for dropping her over the war

Appeal Court Okays 2 Nigerians to Vote with Temporary Voter’s Card

The court of Appeal on Friday 28th July 2023 struck out INEC’s appeal in the case of INEC v. Kofoworola & Anor. Appeal No:CA/ABJ/CV/364/2023; where the respondents were represented by their counsel Opatola Victor Esq. The matter was on whether the registered voters can use their Temporary Voter Card to vote in place of their … Continue reading Appeal Court Okays 2 Nigerians to Vote with Temporary Voter’s Card

Jennifer Mistry: Society women avoid me for accusing famous producer Asit Modi

Jennifer Mistry has revealed that even when she wanted to quit Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah a few years ago, the producers threatened her. Jennifer Mistry revealed that ever since she accused the producers of the popular TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah of sexual misconduct, the people in her housing society have stopped … Continue reading Jennifer Mistry: Society women avoid me for accusing famous producer Asit Modi