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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a warning to the public, particularly to those living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), about the heightened risk of contracting Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). As the disease continues to spread across the continent and within Nigeria, NACA has emphasized the …

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, has been arrested in France, sparking a debate over the rights of tech entrepreneurs to run their businesses free from political interference.   Durov, who has been celebrated for keeping Telegram neutral and independent of geopolitical tensions, was detained upon arrival at Le Bourget …

A Catholic priest, Father Pawel Bielecki, also known as “Father Paul,” has come under intense scrutiny after being accused of defrauding donors of at least $650,000.   The funds, which Bielecki claimed were for overseas medical clinics in Lebanon, were allegedly used to support his lavish lifestyle instead.   Despite taking a …

Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has dismissed claims that he should be labeled an ex-convict following his recent stint in prison.   During an interview with influencer Isbae, Bobrisky clarified that he was sent to a correctional center, not a prison, and therefore refuses to accept the “ex-convict” …

Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu, effective today, August 24. While the precise reasons for his departure remain undisclosed, there is speculation that the NIA DG Abubakar may have stepped down to avoid becoming entangled in …

Nigerian actress Empress Njamah has responded forcefully to an Instagram user who attempted to age-shame her by urging her to get married.   The actress, who had shared a video of herself surprising a friend on their birthday, was met with a comment from the troll suggesting that she was “getting …

In a significant display of unity and respect, Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and several governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, on August 24 to attend the wedding of Governor Agbu Kefas’s daughter, Keziah.  The event, which marked …

Chief Olabode George, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed worries that instability in Nigeria may have resulted from Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign. George made the suggestion during an appearance on Arise Television that Atiku’s campaign may have increased ethnic and religious …

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Jack Blues Bieber.   The couple, who have been eagerly anticipating this moment since announcing their pregnancy in May 2024, shared the heartwarming news with their fans on Instagram.   Justin, 30, took …

Twenty medical students who were kidnapped last Thursday in Benue State have been successfully rescued, thanks to the determined efforts of Nigeria’s security agencies. The operation, which was coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, involved the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and military personnel, with …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of former president John F. Kennedy and son of the assassinated 1968 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, has recently withdrawn from the U.S. presidential race and announced his endorsement of Republican candidate Donald Trump. This unexpected decision has drawn sharp criticism from his own …

Concerns have surfaced within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the leadership style of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, especially in light of his ongoing dispute with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.   Amidst growing unease, the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), which convened …

Singer Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from actor Ben Affleck, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for ending their marriage. The divorce comes just two years after their highly publicized wedding, which took place in Georgia. According to court documents, Lopez, 55, filed the papers on the second …

Nigerian-born American country singer Shaboozey has initiated legal proceedings against his former record label, Kreshendo Entertainment, over what he claims is a breach of contract. The artist, known for his breakout hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” is seeking to regain control of his songwriting rights, which he alleges have been …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have made significant strides in their ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud, arresting 14 suspected fraudsters in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State. The operation, conducted by the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate on August 21, 2024, targeted individuals involved in …