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In a significant act of mercy, the Adamawa State Chief Judge, Justice Hasfat Abdulrahaman, has freed a 70-year-old woman, Saraya Silma, who spent a decade in the Yolde-pate Correctional Centre awaiting trial over unfounded allegations of witchcraft that have been laid on her.  Silma, along with 41 other inmates, was …

A soldier, identified as Aboy Bonny, has been arrested by the Benue State Police Command for allegedly shooting and killing a young man near the Dangote cement plant in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria.  The incident occurred on Monday, September 9, when the victim was reportedly shot through the back screen …

Two Nigerian men, Tosin Dada and Solomon Ibukun Adebiyi, have been found guilty of multiple rapes in the United Kingdom. The duo was charged with three counts of rape each in connection with the offense on March 12, 2022. Inside a residence on Abington Square in the heart of Northampton, …

Rapper Nicki Minaj took to social media to express her outrage after Jay-Z, in charge of the Super Bowl halftime selection, chose Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne to headline the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. The decision sparked criticism, especially given Wayne’s legendary status in the rap game and …

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been rushed from a New York jail to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery due to ongoing medical issues that have not been fully detailed. His representatives, Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer, confirmed the procedure but refrained from sharing further details. Weinstein, 72, is …

Former PSV Eindhoven player Rai Vloet is set to serve a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after causing a car crash that tragically claimed the life of a four-year-old boy, Gio Roos.   The crash occurred in 2021, and the footballer was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol, reportedly …

The NLC’s ultimatum has sent a strong message to the government, and the clock is ticking.   The Congress is determined to defend the rights of Nigerian workers and is prepared to take drastic measures if Ajaero is not released at the due time given.   The emergency NEC meeting on Tuesday will …

Actor Tyrese Gibson has been taken into custody after failing to pay $73,000 in child support for his 5-year-old daughter, Soraya, whom he shares with ex-wife Samantha Lee.   The “Fast & Furious” star appeared before Judge Kevin Farmer, who expressed frustration over Gibson’s failure to comply with a court order …

At this year’s New York Fashion Week, models took to the runway in striking designs made entirely of body tape, a bold display of creativity that has captured attention across the fashion world. The innovative presentation was part of The Black Tape Project, created by Cuban-American designer Drakhan Blackheart, who …

Selena Gomez, in a heartfelt new interview, revealed that she is unable to carry her own children due to medical issues.   The 32-year-old actress shared with “Vanity Fair” that her lupus diagnosis and kidney transplant, which she underwent in 2017, make pregnancy life-threatening for both her and a baby.   “I …

Ukraine has developed a new incendiary weapon known as “dragon drones” that releases molten metal onto enemy positions, a potential game-changer in its ongoing conflict with Russia.   Videos shared by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense on platforms like Telegram show the drones flying low and spraying a mixture called thermite—an …

The development has raised alarm bells among human rights activists and the international community, with many expressing concern about the government’s increasing clampdown on civil society organizations.   The DSS’s actions have been described as a blatant attempt to stifle dissenting voices and suppress the work of organizations promoting accountability and …

Actress Oma Nnadi has expressed her frustration and disappointment at the continued increase in the cost of goods and services in Nigeria. She wonders how people are coping with the harsh economic reality and questions the seeming silence from Nigerians. “This increase in prices of goods and services is really …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to prosecute election officials and political operatives if he secures a victory in the 2024 presidential election. Claiming that the 2020 election was rigged by the Democrats, Trump posted on his social media platforms, Truth Social and X, that those responsible for “cheating” …

French football legend Zinedine Zidane has revealed why he will not be taking up the managerial position at Manchester United, despite being linked with the club in recent years.   Zidane, who has been out of management since his second departure from Real Madrid in 2021, stated that his reluctance stems …