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  Justin Bieber's new album 'Swag' has shattered multiple records on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts.   His seventh studio album was released in celebration of him becoming a father.   The album cover featured him, his wife Hailey and their son, Jack Blues.   The album dominated this week’s Billboard Hot 100 with 16 songs, and the lead track, ‘Daisies’, debuting at number 2.   The multiple entries saw Bieber break a tie with Chris Brown for the most Hot 100 chart entries by a male singer with 121 songs.   ‘Daisies’ is his 27th top 10 hit on the Hot 100, making the 10th artist with the most top 10 hits in Billboard Hot 100 history; a tie with Janet Jackson.   Bieber also became the first artist ever to debut at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts simultaneously.   His album ‘Swag’ debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, while ‘Daisies’ debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.   Meanwhile, Teddy S...

  Maria Farmer has called out President Donald Trump, accusing him of lying.   The artist and one of the earliest accusers of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell accused Trump of lying about his alleged presence at Epstein’s Manhattan office in the 1990s.   In an emotional interview on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront on Monday, July 21, Farmer recounted a disturbing encounter she says took place in 1995 when she was 25 years old. At the time, Epstein had recruited her for art-related work and summoned her to his office one evening.   Dressed in exercise shorts after running to the meeting, Farmer says she was left waiting when she noticed a “tall, imposing” man in the room—Donald Trump. “He walked up a few feet from me and just stood over me in a very imposing way,”  she recalled.  “He looked at me like he was in on some secret or something. It was really weird, like smirking. And I felt threatened.”   Farmer said she reacted with an “ugly” face, prompti...

  The suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has again called out the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, claiming that her suspension is fraudulent.   She spoke on Tuesday after her failed attempt to resume legislative duties today.   Natasha added that she will approach the appellate court for interpretation of the legal impasse.   Akpoti-Uduaghan made this known while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday after being refused entrance into the National Assembly Complex by security personnel.   Recall that the suspended senator had on Tuesday defied a heavy security blockade and arrived at the National Assembly Complex on foot from the MOPOL gate, accompanied by a crowd of supporters.   The lawmaker, whose suspension by the senate is being contested in court, parked her vehicle outside the National Assembly premises and walked through the main MOPOL gate, in company of some activists, including Aisha Ye...

  Attempts by suspended Senator of Kogi state, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume legislative duties today was futile as the entrance of the National Assembly was shut against her on Tuesday 22nd of July, 2025.   Natasha had attempted to gain access into the assembly and resume duty.   Even with a judgement by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, she was denied access.   According to the lawmaker, the judgement, which was delivered recently in Abuja, ordered her resumption.   However, security operatives at the assembly gate, stopped her and her entourage from gaining access into the red chamber.   Senator Natasha had bagged a six-month suspension over her outburst at the chamber when her seating position was changed without her consent.

Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has defied the order by the National Assembly not to resume her duties.   She stormed the National Assembly complex on Tuesday 22nd of July, 2025 to resume her duties.   It was gathered that the security was beefed up at the complex over the suspended senator’s planned return.   The lawmaker’s supporters had converged at the entrance of the National Assembly complex waiting for her arrival.   Recall that Natasha had on Saturday vowed that she will resume sitting on Tuesday, July 22.   The senator cited a recent judgment by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja to justify her position.   However, in a counter-statement released on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, dismissed the ruling claimed by the lawmaker.   Senator Yemi Adaramodu clarified that the court merely offered an “advisory opinion” and not a compu...

  Men of the Delta State Police have arrested popular Nigerian actor, Jerry Williams.   Information released by Nollywood actor, Stanley Ontop revealed that Williams was reportedly arrested by Nwafor Franklin, better known as Izutech with the help of the police.   Jerry was reportedly arrested on Monday morning at his residence in Delta State by officers from the Edo State Police Command.   Expressing concern over Jerry’s safety, Stanley accused Izutech of withholding the sum of ₦2.5 million collected from producers that want to cast Jerry in their movie.   Captioning the clip, he wrote:  “Izu went to Jerry Williams house in the early hours of today 21st July 2025 and bundled him to Benin with the help of some Nigeria police. “Let it be known that Jerry Williams is in Izu’s custody. If anything happens to Jerry, Izu should be held responsible”.   This is coming just a few days after Jerry Williams returned to Nollywood after months in rehab over substa...

  Bail in the sum of  ₦10 million  has been granted to activist Scott Iguma, who is currently standing trial over allegations of disseminating a false video and issuing threats to life.   The bail was granted by Justice Friday Oghazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.   The decision came during the bail hearing held on Monday, following a formal application by Iguma’s defence counsel, Stanley Alieke. The motion, dated July 17, 2025, was supported by a sworn affidavit, urging the court to grant bail under the most lenient terms.   While not opposing the application, prosecuting counsel A. Nwabuisi urged the court to bar the defence from sharing any information about the nominal complainant on social media and requested that both parties desist from making public comments about the matter.   In response, Alieke called on the court to apply the same restriction to the complainant, asking that they also be barred from speaking to the media or diss...

  The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the suspension of Nollywood actress, Shirley Igwe.   She was suspended following allegations that she assaulted a crew member on a film set.   It was gathered that Igwe allegedly slapped a member of the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN), during a production, prompting swift disciplinary action from the AGN.   In a statement issued to its state chapter chairmen and the national chairman, the Guild announced that Igwe had been placed on indefinite suspension pending further investigation.   The AGN stated that the suspension was due to  “violence, and indiscipline actions capable of discrediting the acting profession.”   The statement further directed:  “Members are hereby directed to refrain from participating in any film production involving her.”

  The Bauchi State Hisbah Commission has released a new set of rules against wedding and social gatherings across the state.   It blamed wedding and social gathering for the sharp rise in divorce cases.   According to the commission, the 16 new guidelines are aimed at restoring the moral and spiritual foundation of marriage. Among the banned practices are the use of DJs, gala events, kawayawade, aloba, and other forms of entertainment considered to promote immorality.   The commission said these guidelines will be strictly enforced at recreational centres, event venues, and clubs in line with sections 95, 362 and 373 of the Bauchi State Sharia Penal Code.   While explaining the reason for the move, the commission stated that many marriages collapse due to the removal of baraka, or blessing, right from the early stages. It added that decisions were made after a careful review of cases brought before them.   Instead of organising mass weddings for divorcees, ...

Popular media personality and influencer, Scott Iguma has been granted bail.   He was granted bail on Monday by the Lagos State High Court.   This came three days after Scott was remanded in prison.   Scott had last week Monday, called out a popular real estate company, PWAN for defrauding customers.   While submitting over 130 petitions from victims to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Scott accused PWAN of selling receipts to the people instead of land.   On Thursday, he was arrested for defamation by PWAN founder, Augustine Onwumere.   The court remanded him in prison on Friday morning.   The development sparked controversy across social media platforms, with many of his colleagues and associates including Tunde Ednut, VeryDarkMan, Stanley Ontop, and singer Kokopee calling out the Nigeria Police and PWAN.   However, in a video shared on his page, singer Kokopee announced that Scott has been granted bail.   He said  ...

  Nollywood actor, James Ikechukwu Esomugha popularly known as Jim Iyke has shocked fans with a controversial birthday message to actress Kate Henshaw on her birthday.   In the long post on his Instagram page, he narrated how Kate helped him during his early career struggles.   He also opened up on how he once had strong feelings for her that went beyond friendship.   He recalled how she would give him heads-up at auditions, sometimes slip money into his hands for food and transport, and how she always looked out for him. But in his words,  “you knew all that time I wanted to hit that.”   He also spoke about how their relationship changed when he became overwhelmed by fame and made bad choices, saying that by the time something finally happened between them, he was too “wild and restless” to handle it.   Jim Iyke wrote:   "F**K YOU KATE. F**k you, on behalf of my 23 year old self for treating me like your baby brother when you knew all that time I...

  Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has made a controversial claim.   According to her, she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children because of her gender while criticizing the UK’s overly lenient immigration policies.   Badenoch made the claims in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, July 20, as she discussed UK immigration policies and the differences between Britain and countries like Nigeria, arguing that many immigrants exploit the British system in ways that would not be tolerated in their own countries.   When asked if she would permit a Nigerian immigrant to create a  “mini-Nigeria”  in the UK for cultural integration, her response was a swift  “no”. “That is not right. Nigerians would not tolerate that. That’s not something that many countries would accept,”  she added. “There are many people who come to our country, to the UK, who do things that would not be acceptable in their countrie...

  An agreement has been reached between Turkish giants, Galatasaray and the Italian side, Napoli for the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen.   Recall that the Nigerian striker impressed during his 2024/25 loan spell with 37 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances.   He will now join Okan Buruk’s side permanently.    Galatasaray will pay Osimhen’s €75 million release clause, with €40 million upfront and the remaining €35 million by the end of 2026. Napoli will also receive €5 million in bonuses and retain a 10% sell-on clause.   The deal includes an ‘anti-Serie A clause’ that prevents Osimhen from joining a direct Serie A rival within the next two years.   Osimhen will now continue where he left off with Galatasaray during his loan-spell last season, where the Nigerian star striker flourished as he scored 26 goals and 5 assists in the Turkish Super League.

  Alumni and students of the University of Maiduguri, along with concerned citizens of Borno State, have firmly rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to rename the institution after late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where President Tinubu declared that the university would now bear the name Muhammadu Buhari University, in a move to honour his predecessor. Reacting swiftly, the affected groups condemned the decision, insisting that the University of Maiduguri represents far more than a name. “The University of Maiduguri is more than just a name. It is a powerful symbol of resilience, academic excellence, and cultural heritage — especially in the face of insecurity that once threatened the North-East region,”  they stated. The protest was formalized through a public petition that began circulating online shortly afte...

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, famously known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died after remaining in a coma for more than 20 years following a devastating car accident. Born in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. In 2005, at just 15 years old and studying as a military cadet in London, the young prince was involved in a devastating road accident that left him with severe brain injuries and internal bleeding. Despite the efforts of top medical specialists from the U.S. and Spain, he never regained full consciousness. For over 20 years, Prince Al Waleed remained in a minimally responsive state. Occasional involuntary movements offered glimmers of hope, and his father, Prince Khaled, remained by his side—refusing calls to remove life support and holding on to faith in divine healing. The family often shared touching videos of the prince slightly reac...

Tom Njemanze, the veteran Nollywood actor, has died at the age of 75. It was gathered that he died on Friday following a battle with prostate cancer. Tom Njemanze, who gained fame in the 1990s, is renowned for his powerful performances in iconic films such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Brain Box, and Igbotic Love. Known for his expressive delivery and commanding screen presence, he remains a cherished figure in Nigerian cinematic history. Colleagues, friends, family, and fans have continued to pay tribute to the veteran actor, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and asking God to give his family the strength to bear the loss. Recall that in a video posted via his Instagram page, the filmmaker Stanley Ontop disclosed that Njemanze had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and needed money for urgent surgery.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially revoked the Club World Cup titles previously held by Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City. The world football governing body has now ruled that the above three Premier League clubs and all other previous winners like Real Madrid and Barcelona, will now be known as ‘FIFA Intercontinental Champions’. It was gathered that FIFA has decided to recognize Chelsea as the first-ever winners of the competition. This means the Blues are the only team that can be called ‘world champions’. Enzo Maresca’s men thrashed Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final last week to win the 2025 edition. The tournament this year was an expanded version that saw 32 teams from six confederations take part. The Club World Cup will return in 2029, with PSG, Pyramids, Al Hilal and Cruz Azul already qualified after winning their continental championships last season.

Femi Oladele, the prime suspect in the killing of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has died. The suspect, Femi Oladele popularly known as ‘Tallex’ who is the landlord of the deceased students – Andrew Eloho Okah, 25, and John Friday Abba, 19 – reportedly died on Friday following a strange and brief illness while in detention. Tallex was arrested along with two other suspects for kidnapping, robbery, rape and murder of the 200-level undergraduates of the Department of History and International Studies (Faculty of Arts) and the Department of Economics (Faculty of Agriculture) of the institution. After the decomposing remains of one the victims were discovered in a shallow grave in a forest that borders Ondo and Ekiti states, Tallex was arrested and he subsequently confessed that he committed the crime due to Okah’s disrespectful attitude towards him. According to sources, after making the confessional statement admitting to the murder of the s...

  The Kaduna State Police Command has halted a planned rally organized by supporters of 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi which was scheduled to take place in celebration of his birthday. It warned to take necessary legal action against any individual or group found violating this directive. The Command said that intelligence information at its disposal revealed that certain criminal elements are planning to infiltrate and hijack the proposed rally, using it as a platform to cause disruption, incite violence, and disturb the prevailing public peace in the state. In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Saturday, the command said that all forms of political rallies and public gatherings of a political nature in Kaduna State remain suspended across the state until the official commencement date of political activities as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The statement read,  “While the Primary electio...

  Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has tendered an unreserved apology to colleague, Mercy Johnson and Senator Ned Nwoko.   She took to her Instagram page to admit her error, saying she spoke from a place of hurt.   Angela begged Johnson and Nwoko to forgive and forget.   She wrote:  “Hi, beautiful people, these past days have been a period of intense reflection for me. Lately, having reminisced on certain events that had transpired, I can only thank God that I am alive. It’s no secret that Mercy Johnson and I have had some difficult issues circulating on social media; moving forward, I would like to address this matter. I am human, and when my emotions take over, I speak from the heart, often saying things directly as they come to me, especially when I feel hurt. Once I’ve expressed myself, I forget about it and move on, but I realize now that my utterances, whether uttered from the place of pain or not, were hurtful; some events that have happened these past da...

  Real Madrid’s rising star player, Endrick has gotten married his model girlfriend, Gabriely Miranda, in a white wedding ceremony held in Spain. The Brazilian footballer, 18, and Miranda, 24 who were dressed in elegant white outfits, exchanged their marital vows before a pastor in a simple but elegant ceremony. The couple announced their engagement in September 2024 and have reportedly been together for about a year before making it official. See More Photos Below:

  Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Governor, has issued a strong warning to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, stating that he must seek the governor’s permission before visiting the state. Okpebholo gave the warning in Uromi while speaking at a defection rally of former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and current PDP lawmaker representing Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Marcus Onobun. Marcus, the only PDP member of the House of Representatives defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, July 18, 2025.  The governor’s remarks came almost two weeks after Obi visited the state and donated ₦15 million to the St. Philomena Hospital School of Nursing in Benin. In a 57-second video from the rally, the governor said Obi would be held responsible for whatever happens to him in Edo State should he ignore the directive. “The man wey say he no get shishi...

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday 18th of July, fixed 10th of October, 2025 to decide whether or not to free the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from the terrorism charges against him. Judge James Omotosho fixed the date for ruling after Mr Kanu’s no-case submission. Mr Kanu filed the no-case submission after the prosecution closed its case in June, urging the court to excuse him from putting forward any defence and dismiss the charges. But the Nigerian government’s prosecution team asked the court to throw the application out, insisting the IPOB leader has a case to answer. The IPOB leader faces terrorism charges which stemmed from his agitation for the secession of the Nigeria’s South-east and parts of neighbouring states as an independent state of Biafra. The prosecution closed its case on 19 June, after its fifth witness finished testifying. But instead of opening his defence, Mr Kanu, through his lawyers, said he wou...