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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu an extension until Friday, November 7, 2025 to respond to the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government, failing which he may forfeit his right to defend himself. This is as Kanu stood his ground in open court on Wednesday, insisting that there were no valid terrorism charges against him and that he would offer no defense to the one filed. Justice James Omotosho, who offered Kanu another opportunity, said he granted the fresh chance in the interest of justice, both to the defendant and to the nation. At Wednesday’s proceedings, when Kanu was called to open his defense, he instead faulted the charges, insisting that he had nothing to defend under a repealed law. Rather than responding to the business of the day, he spent hours addressing the court on why the charges against him could not stand. Among other arguments, he said that the Supreme Court, in the judgmen...

  Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reportedly removed her Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), drawing widespread reactions and conversations online. The move signals a major shift in her beauty choices and reflects a growing trend of celebrities embracing natural looks. Social media users have been buzzing with mixed reactions since the news broke. Some fans praised her new appearance, with one commenting, “She looks good honestly.” Others were surprised, asking, “Them deh remove BBL?” The  development has fueled discussions about cosmetic surgery reversals and the pressures celebrities face to maintain certain beauty standards. Experts say BBL procedures sometimes require revisions over time due to fat loss or body changes. Increasingly, some celebrities are choosing to remove or tone down such enhancements. Tonto Dikeh’s decision appears to reflect a growing movement toward self-acceptance, health, and natural confidence over artificial beauty trends. Tonto Dikeh’s Influence and Le...

  TikToker Saheed Jamiu Osama popularly known as Shamsodium has been released after spending three months at the Ikoyi prison.   This comes after he was granted bail over allegations of cyberbullying and defamation against Omowunmi, the widow of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad   Recall that Shamsodium was arrested after he repeatedly appeared in public carrying placards accusing Omowunmi of killing late Mohbad.   He displayed messages like “Wunmi killed Mohbad,” while parading the streets of Lagos.   After his release, he was seen praising his lawyer, Bolaji Oluwatosin, on camera, describing him as “the best lawyer ever” for securing his freedom from detention.   The bail terms reportedly included a ₦3 million bond and surety, alongside submission of identification documents and proof of residence.   Shamsodium’s release marks the end of a tense three-month legal battle that had drawn public attention due to the h...

  The  Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim forfeiture order on a property owned by socialite and entertainer, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu popularly known as Pretty Mike, over allegations that the location was being used to store and distribute illicit drugs. Justice Musa Kakaki granted the order on Tuesday after hearing an ex parte motion filed by counsel to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr Buhari Abdulahi. The property, located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, and operating as Proxy Lagos Night Club, was allegedly used as a storage and distribution centre for 169 cylinders (384.662 kilograms) of nitrous oxide (popularly called laughing gas) and 200 grams of cannabis sativa. According to the NDLEA, the nightclub is owned by Mike Nwalie (Pretty Mike) and Joachim Hillary, who purportedly used the premises as a base to prepare for a “large-scale drug party.” Abdulahi, while moving the motion dated October 27, 2025, urged the court to gran...

  United States Senator, Ted Cruz has revealed he's planning to introduce legislation aimed at holding Nigerian officials accountable for introducing and enforcing Sharia and blasphemy laws.   According to him, these laws have contributed to the persecution of Christians in the country.   In a statement shared on social media, Cruz expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a  “country of particular concern” over  religious persecution, describing the move as a  “critical step in holding accountable and changing the behavior of Nigerian officials.” “I am deeply gratified to President Trump for making this determination. I have fought for years to counter the slaughter and persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and this year introduced legislation that will lock in the designation made today,”  Cruz said.   He explained that the new legislation would implement additional steps to address human rights abuses and r...

  The People’s Republic of China has expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration while warning against foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs following a recent threat by the U.S. President, Donald Trump. Speaking in Beijing on Tuesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, said the Asian nation remains firmly opposed to the use of religion or human rights as a pretext to meddle in the domestic affairs of sovereign nations. “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people on the development path suited to its national conditions,” Mao said. “China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force,” she added. Her comments came in response to Trump’s recent remarks threatening possible military action against Nigeria over alleged pe...