Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump ahead of his October sentencing on prostitution-related charges, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Attorney Nicole Westmoreland told CNN that outreach had been made to Trump regarding a possible pardon. However, Trump signalled reluctance in a Friday interview with Newsmax, saying: “I got…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that preparations for his forthcoming white wedding to wife Chioma Adeleke have already cost about $3.7 million in cash. “We’ve spent $3.7 million in cash. So, you should know what we are doing. It’s going to be crazy,” the 32-year-old singer said…
Manchester United have completed a £50 million ($67 million) renovation of their Carrington training complex, which co-owner Jim Ratcliffe described as a “world-class performance environment” aimed at helping the club return to the top of English football. The upgraded facility, United’s base since 2000, was completed during the 2024/25 season, with Ruben Amorim’s squad moving…
By Ayomide Otitoju Doyin Abiola, former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the defunct National Concord newspapers, has died at the age of 82. Abiola, wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, reportedly passed away on Tuesday night. She made history in 1986 when she was appointed MD and Editor-in-Chief of the Concord titles, becoming the…
New York City is intensifying its fight against rats with advanced mapping technology, targeted interventions, and public education campaigns to cut food waste — the rodents’ main lifeline. The city’s Department of Health is using a rat-tracking app to log infestations, deploy abatement tactics, and monitor progress. Inspectors are going door-to-door urging residents and businesses…
By Ayomide Otitoju TotalEnergies has emphasised that Nigeria’s long-term energy sustainability will depend not only on hydrocarbons but also on deliberate human resource development. Deputy Managing Director, Deepwater Asset, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, Victor Bandele, made this point on Wednesday during a panel session themed “Governance and Structuring Human Resources Strategy for a Sustainable Energy Future”…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has condemned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, for blocking a moving aircraft at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday blacklisted the singer for six months following the incident, which occurred on Tuesday and involved…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2025 into law, creating the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced on Tuesday. The presidency said the legislation consolidates and repeals several outdated insurance laws, establishing a single, modern legal framework for comprehensive regulation and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Niger’s military government has seized control of the country’s only industrial gold mine, accusing Australian firm McKinel Resources Limited of “serious breaches” and mismanagement. The junta, in power since a 2023 coup, announced the nationalisation of Société des Mines du Liptako (SML) on state television Friday, saying the move was aimed at…
