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  Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested by federal agents on Monday night in a Manhattan hotel, in New York, the U.S Attorney’s Office in New York said. According to a person familiar with the situation, who described him as caught off-guard by the apprehension. Combs had been living at the hotel for several weeks, a person with knowledge of the investigation said. U.S Attorney Damian Williams confirmed in a statement that on Monday evening, federal agents had arrested Combs, based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York. “We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time,” Williams said. Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo expressed disappointment in a statement. He said Combs, 54, had been cooperative with the investigation and “voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges.” “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has

  Rema a nd Shallipopi‘s hit track ‘Benin Boys’ has been featured on the official soundtrack for EA FC 25.   EA FC 25 is a popular football video game formerly known as FIFA.   This latest mileston highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian artistes in the entertainment industry.   EA Sports, the game’s developer, unveiled the full playlist for EA FC 25 earlier this week, showcasing a diverse range of music from international artistes across different genres.   ‘Benin Boys‘, known for its infectious beat and cultural references to the artistes’ hometown of Benin City, Nigeria, has gained significant traction since its release.   Its selection for the game’s soundtrack marks another major milestone in both Rema and Shallipopi’s careers.   Fans of both artistes expressed excitement on social media, celebrating the achievement and noting how Nigerian music continues to break into new global arenas.   “It’s incredible to see Nigerian artistes representing on such a huge platform,”

  Popular  Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus has stirred mixed reactions after she shared a post, evaluating the performance of the Tinubu-led administration. She shared her thoughts on Nigeria’s ‘expanding’ economy in terms of import and export. The actress, who recently assumed her role as Special Assistant to House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, compared the previous administration to the current administration on her Instagram story. The firm supporter of the Tinubu administration asserted that imports are reducing and exports are rapidly increasing which shows that the country’s economy is expanding. She wrote:  “Our imports are reducing, and our exports are increasing. That is a sign that our economy is expanding. For the year-to-date 2024, our imports were N24.44 trillion, while our exports stood at N38.59 trillion. This gives us an unprecedented trade surplus of over N14 trillion in just eight months. It has never happened in Nigeria. Never. This is a refreshing shift

  The  Lagos State Government has sealed Donalds, a restaurant in the Lekki area owned by nightlife businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest. This  was confirmed by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday. According to him, the action was taken after several warnings due to noise pollution and other environmental infractions. Wahab  wrote: “After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.” Cubana Chiefpriest only opened the restaurant over a month ago.

  A  12-year-old girl, Bright Sunday, who was allegedly locked up in a dilapidated building by her father, has been rescued by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom State. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Uyo, the state capital, on Saturday. He said the victim was locked up by her father, Ndifreke Sunday, in connivance with her stepmother, Mrs Victory Sunday – 28 years old, both from Ikot Ukporo Idoro Village in Ibiono Ibom local government area of the state. He said that the victim’s rescue and subsequent arrest of the suspects followed a complaint from the State Ministry of Justice about the suspects torturing the victim. Eluwade added that the suspects were arrested for child deprivation and abuse in line with Section 10 of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law 2020. “The arrest was made on Tuesday, September 10, at Ikot Ukporo Idoro Village in Ibiono Ibom LGA of Akwa Ibom State, following

  The  Chairman of Ogbete Market Amalgamated Traders’ Association (OMATA), Mr. Stephen Aniagu, was on Saturday night murdered in cold blood. The development has created tension in Enugu, the Coal City capital.  It was gathered that  Aniagu, Chairman of the largest market in the state, was shot dead by gunmen suspected to be assassins. The assailants were reported to have murdered him at the Topland Area of the state, after which they made away with his car. A gory video in circulation showed Aniagu’s lifeless body riddled with bullets, with residents surrounding him in shock and disbelief. The Enugu State Police is yet to issue any statement on the incident.

  The Kogi State Police Command has arrested and paraded four suspects in connection with the gruesome killing of Damilola Olowoyo, a 19-year-old first-year student of the Federal University Lokoja. The  main suspect, Jeremiah Paul, 20, was apprehended along with three accomplices: Emmanuel Otitoju, Banabas Olugbenga, and Ajayi Basit Ayomide. Paul, a native of Chikun Local Government in Kaduna State, admitted to orchestrating the murder, which he described as part of a money ritual plan initiated through contact with a native doctor he found on TikTok. In his shocking confession, Paul explained how he befriended Damilola with the intention of using her for ritual purposes. “I met met Damilola last Sunday and we started chatting. I already had it in mind that I wanted to use her for rituals," Paul stated. He lured her to his home after drugging her with a mixture of codeine and Sprite. Once she became weak, he led her to an uncompleted building where he strangled her to death. Paul

  Renowned  food critic Opeyemi Famakin and entertainment mogul Cubana Chiefpriest have sparked a heated debate on social media, following a viral video showcasing a “microwaved burger” that has divided food lovers. The saga began when Opeyemi Famakin, known for his unflinching reviews of local and international cuisines, posted a detailed critique of a burger from a food outlet owned by Chiefpriest which he claimed was “microwaved” on his Instagram page. While Famakin praised the restaurant’s outlook and aesthetics, he criticized the pastries for being pre-made and microwaved, which affected their quality. In response to the review, the businessman left a comment expressing his gratitude, saying, “Thank you for visiting, Foodie. Wishing you all the best!” However, the situation took a turn when Famakin accused Cubana Chiefpriest of threatening him over his review, sharing screenshots of their conversations to support his claim. In his caption, Famakin expressed fear for his safety and

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Patoranking’s sister, Chioma, has reportedly died in an explosion which occurred in her home. Chioma  was said to have died on the spot while her husband, George passed away from his injuries on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Media personality, Cutie Juls made this known in an Instagram post on Thursday. Sharing  the video of the deceased house after the tragic incident, Cutie Juls disclosed that the explosion occurred shortly after their housewarming and child’s birthday celebration. “Remember when I posted last week or so that his (Patoranking) sister passed away in a gas explosion incident in their home and the husband and child are battling for their lives in the hospital? “ The husband also couldn’t make it.  He just passed away. Patoranking tried so much. Buying tones of blood to help save his brother-in-law’s life so at least his nephew won’t be an orphan. “ Remember he loves his sister so much. Abeg, his friends should help check on him.” As of the ti

  South African singer, Tyla clinched the MTV Video Music Award for the best Afrobeats singer with her hit song “Water.” singer beat Nigerian Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems to secure the win. The award was presented by Halle Bailey alongside Lil Nas X. Receiving the award in Elmont, New York, Tyla gave a shout out to all afrobeat stars including Wizkid, Burna boy, Tems amongst others. “This is such a big moment for Africa and African music. The global impact that Water has had on the world just proves that African music can be pop music too. “This is so special but also bittersweet because I know there is a tendency to group all African artistes and their afrobeats songs. African music is s diverse, its more than afrobeats.” See The F ull List Of Winners Below;- Video Of The Year Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Republic Records Billie Eilish – “Lunch” – Darkroom / Interscope Records Doja Cat – “Paint the Town Red” – Kemosabe Records