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  The  Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), from recognizing the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Friday while delivering judgment in a suit challenging the legality of the convention. The judge predicated the decision on the grounds that the PDP failed to comply with relevant conditions and laws for the conduct of such convention. The  judge held that evidence provided by the electoral umpire and some of the respondents showed that congresses were not held in some states of the federation in breach of the law. In addition, the court held that the signing of notices and correspondence of the PDP by its National Chairman without the National Secretary violated the law and consequently made such notices and correspondences a nullity. Besides,  Justice Omotosho held that the PDP failed to issue the mandatory 21 ...

  American music mogul,  Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to prison. The singer is now officially serving his federal prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. He is expected to spend the next two and a half years at the prison. According to law enforcement sources, the music mogul was transferred to the low-security federal correctional institution early Thursday morning and began the check-in process shortly after arrival. This move follows Judge Arun Subramanian’s sentencing of Diddy to 50 months in prison, with the Federal Bureau of Prisons approving his request to serve time at Fort Dix.   Diddy’s legal team said the facility was chosen because it would allow him to address drug abuse issues, maximize family visitation, and focus on rehabilitation during his sentence.   The rapper and entrepreneur had been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn since September 2024, following his arrest and denial of bail pending trial. The conditions ...

A 44-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, after disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym bathrooms. Officials with the Montgomery County Police Department said they first received a report about Tshikundi Taty on October 10, 2025 after a woman at One Life Fitness Club in the 20500 block of Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown, told officers that someone had entered the women's locker room’s and recorded her in the shower. Police said they later determined that Taty would dress as a woman to enter locker rooms, then remove his disguise and leave the area after filming. On Wednesday, officers followed Taty to a Planet Fitness in White Oak, where he was found inside the women’s locker room -- again disguised as a woman Authorities said he was quickly taken into custody and taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a new motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, requesting the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release. In the motion dated October 30, 2025, and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu argued that there is no valid charge against him under any existing law in Nigeria. He said the charges currently before the court are “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.” The IPOB leader, who is representing himself, filed the motion under Sections 1(3), 6(6)(b), and 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution, the Evidence Act 2011, and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. He maintained that the prosecution relied on repealed and non-existent laws, including the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA), which was repealed by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, and the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, repealed by the TPPA...

  Nigerian singer, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko popularly known as Adekunle Gold, AG Baby has disclosed that he is still battling sickle cell disease. He made this known in a video of his latest interview shared on social media. Sharing his experiences, the 38-year-old musician said,  “I still have crises.” While lamenting the pain caused by the disease, Adekunle Gold disclosed that he has been on lifelong medication since he was five years old. Advising the public on the importance of genotype testing, he noted:   “My vision is to make more noise about it because a lot of people don’t know about it, and the important organisations are not making so much moves regarding it”. “Where sickle cell is more popular or where people know it most is my country Nigeria. And it happens when an SS matches an SS. And that’s why knowing your genotype is very important because the point is you should not bring many more kids that have sickle cell. “Unfortunately for me, my parents are sickle...

  Celebrities have lent their voices to the demands for justice in the unresolved rape case of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died in 2018 from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse, as social media outrage sparked renewed calls for her alleged abusers’ arrest. It was gathered that in  2018, Ochanya, from Ogene-Amejo in Okpokwu Local Government Area, Benue State, relocated at age eight to her aunt’s home in Ugbokolo for better schooling, where she faced years of abuse that led to her death. The seventh anniversary of her death on 17 October, 2025 ignited the #JusticeForOchanya across X, Instagram, and TikTok, with thousands of posts demanding accountability, per public reactions monitored on X. Singer Tiwa Savage, with over 10 million X followers, expressed her grief on Thursday, writing: “My heart is heavy. A young girl suffered unthinkable pain at the hands of those meant to protect her and lost her life because of it. We can’t stay silent. We can’t continue to hi...

Grammy award-winning American singer, Ciara Princess Wilson popularly known as Ciara has arrived in Lagos to take part in the 15th anniversary celebration of Lagos Fashion Week and embark on a cultural tour. The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos Governor Jubril Gawat confirmed this in a statement. According to the statement, she was received by Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka. He wrote:  “International Superstar, Grammy Award Winner, CIARA Princess Wilson @ciara is in Lagos, accompanied by the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, She will be joining us in Lagos to celebrate our, Tourism, our Art, and our culture”. Ciara plans to immerse herself in the city’s vibrant arts, culture, and fashion scenes, visiting key cultural sites and interacting with local designers and artists. Her visit is seen as a “homecoming” for the global artist, highlighting Lagos as a hub for creativity and innovation. Ciara’s itinerary includes appearances ...

  Nigerian gospel singer, trumpeter, gospel songwriter and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey has  finally addressed reports and online debates about his decision not to monetise his viral #HallelujahChallenge on YouTube, despite claims that he could have earned over ₦1 billion from the platform. Speaking during one of the live sessions of the ongoing #HallelujahChallenge, Bassey  said his decision was based on divine direction, not financial logic. “People are dragging me because I didn’t monetise my YouTube channel for the Hallelujah Challenge. I won’t monetise it, God didn’t tell me to,” he said. Bassey, who has hosted the #HallelujahChallenge annually since 2017, explained that while some may view his decision as financially unwise, he considers it an act of obedience and spiritual integrity. The gospel minister also revealed that some individuals have created fake accounts and rebroadcast the live praise sessions without permission in an attempt to profit from his ministry. “...

  The U.S.  President, Donald Trump has announced a significant easing of trade tensions with China, following what he described as “very productive” talks with Chinese President, Xi Jinping in South Korea. Speaking to reporters after the meeting on Thursday, Trump said the United States would lower tariffs on Chinese imports and that both sides were moving closer to a major trade agreement. “We can sign a trade deal with China pretty soon,” Trump declared, calling the talks a “breakthrough moment” after months of renewed trade friction between the world’s two largest economies. The discussions, which took place on the sidelines of Trump’s regional tour, were aimed at resetting relations that had once again soured over tariffs, technology restrictions, and control of critical resources. Trump  also announced an end to what he termed the “rare earths roadblock,” saying China had agreed to grant the United States better access to its supplies of rare earth minerals. These m...

  A Nollywood production manager and casting director, has been arrested.   Anierobi “Nwa South” Courage was arrested for allegedly assaulting Mary Eze, the head of makeup artistes, on a film set in Lagos State.   This followed a video posted on Instagram by filmmaker, Stanley Ontop on Wednesday.   The video showed Courage attacking Eze during filming on Tuesday in Lagos.   Courage could be seen pushing Eze onto a chair, beating her, tearing her clothes, and allegedly inflicting injuries on her.   In the video, Courage held Eze by the neck while striking her repeatedly and attempting to force her into the chair, as other crew members struggled to intervene and separate them.   Confirming Courage’s arrest, the Nigeria Film Crew Community (NFCC) announced on its Instagram page on Wednesday that the incident occurred on the set of Caddilly Production’s “Lagos to Opulence.”   NFCC added that he attacked Eze after she protested against unfair and discr...

  F oluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has shared a story how they escaped death by poisoning. According to her, a poisoned food delivered to their home on New Year’s Day killed their dog. Speaking in a recent video shared with members of the church, the 77-year-old cleric recalled how the household narrowly escaped tragedy when the suspicious meal was diverted from the family table.   According to her, the food was brought into the Adeboyes’ residence as part of the flood of New Year gifts. However, sensing unease, she instructed that it be given to the dogs.   She said,  “ Somebody on one of the New Year Day brought food to our house. Of course, so many people had been coming in, going, and eating. “I just entered into the kitchen and asked who owned this food. They said a person brought it. I looked at the food and asked them to give it to the dogs.” She added that a visitor from London ...

  The  Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa (rtd.), has revealed that the agency has filed a forfeiture suit against a Lagos nightclub owned by socialite, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike. The agency had on Sunday raided a drug party held at Proxy Night Club, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where operatives arrested over 100 attendees, including the club owner and his manager, Joachin Milary. The NDLEA said the operation followed intelligence that the organisers had circulated flyers inviting people to what was described as a “drug party.” In an update issued on Tuesday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said undercover operatives infiltrated the club, made pre-purchases of illicit drugs, and monitored activities for about four hours before storming the premises between 11 PM on Saturday, October 25 and 3 AM on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Babafemi said...

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct related to the construction of the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State. Recall that the controversy followed a social media post by FIFA showing the half-completed Benin-Kebbi Stadium, which drew criticism from Nigerians questioning how funds for the project were utilized. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News, Pinnick said the claims were “completely misconstrued,” adding that FIFA maintains strict financial oversight on all Goal Projects. “If FIFA gives you their money, they audit their money, they know A to Z, and they have standards. So if the contract was about $1.1 million in 2020, how much was it in naira? Less than ₦400 million, that’s what people don’t know,”  Pinnick explained. He stated that the project followed due process and that no additional funds were approved even after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed construction. “There was no variation despi...

  Nigeria’s President,  Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reduced the death sentence passed on Maryam Sanda to 12 years imprisonment. In  the final list of the presidential prerogative of mercy, Maryam, who was convicted and sentenced to death on charges of culpable homicide on January 27, 2020, had her death sentence by hanging reduced to 12 years imprisonment on compassionate grounds. The compassionate grounds considered for the pardon are her model prison behavior, embrace of new life and the well-being of her children. A  statement by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, also indicated that four Nigerians sentenced to death have their sentence reduced to life imprisonment. They are Emmanuel Baba, Abubakar Usman, Khalifa Umar and Mohammed Umar. Fagbemi  explained that the release of the final list followed the conclusion of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise with the Presi...

  Nigerian  rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck has revealed how he got his stage name. According to him, the name originated from a playful childhood moment that unexpectedly defined his music identity. He stated this during a recent interview with BET Network.   Accordign to the rapper, the name “Odumodu” — which means masquerade, was first used to tease him.   “Odumodu means masquerade. I tried to scare someone and he called me that name. I was like, ‘No, don’t call me that.’ You know it’s that name you don’t want to be called,”  he said.   According to him, the nickname continued to gain popularity among his peers, especially after a moment involving his mother.   “One day my mom came to visit me in school and they were like, ‘Yo, Odumodu’s mom is around,’ and she’s like, ‘who’s that?’ And I’m like, ‘that’s what it is.’ Then I started making music,”  he added.   Before adopting the now-famous stage name, the r...

  Embattled American rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be released from prison.   A date for his release has now been made public.   The date of his release was disclosed on Monday, October 27, 2025, three weeks after he was sentenced.   According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Diddy, who is currently serving a four year jail term is scheduled to be released on May 8, 2028.   The embattled singer was sentenced to 50 months imprisonment on two counts of interstate prostitution.   He was arrested by federal agents in September 2024, in New York following a grand jury indictment.   The rapper has been detained since his arrest.

  The  US visa of the Nigerian Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has been permanently revoked. It was gathered that ‎Soyinka disclosed this at a media parley held in Lagos on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He said that he received the letter of Visa revocation last Thursday, October 23, and that the development seemed like being witch-hunted because of his stance against the policies of US President Donald Trump.   ‎Recall that in December 2016, the renowned author, poet and playwright tore his Green Card after Trump’s electoral triumph for his first term in office.   ‎Speaking at the media parley held at the Freedom Park, Lagos, with the theme ‘Unending Saga: Idi Amin In Whiteface!’, Soyinka, who now resides in Nigeria, read the letter from the US Consulate In Lagos.   The letter reads;   ‎“Dear Mr Soyinka, this letter serves as official notification of the United States Consulate that the non-immigrant visa listed below has been revoked in pursuant to the De...

  The  gunman accused of killing Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe pled guilty Tuesday, three years after the assassination in broad daylight shocked the world. The  slaying forced a reckoning in a country with little experience of gun violence, and ignited scrutiny of alleged ties between prominent conservative lawmakers and a secretive sect, the Unification Church. “Everything is true,” Tetsuya Yamagami said at a court in the western city of Nara, admitting murder of the country’s longest-serving leader in July 2022. The 45-year-old was led into the room by four security officials. When the judge asked him to state his name, Yamagami, who was wearing a black T-shirt and had his long hair tied at the back, replied in a barely audible voice. However,  his lawyer said they would contest certain charges including violations of arms control laws for allegedly using a handmade weapon. Yamagami’s trial had been a long time coming after the discovery of a suspicious...

  Nigerian  singer and Senior Special Assistant to Abia State Governor on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Okechukwu Justice popularly known as J. Martins has been involved in an accident.   The singer miraculously escaped death after suffering brake failure.   It was gathered that his car veered off the highway and plunged into the bush.   The incident happened on Monday along Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt expressway after reportedly suffered a brake failure.   Speaking on the accident, J. Martins described the experience as terrible but thanked God that for saving him from death.   The musician added that he came out of the vehicle without injury.  

  Innovative technology brand TECNO has announced the winners of its 2025 “Shot On CAMON” Global Photography Contest, organized in partnership with Amateur Photographer magazine. Now in its second year, the contest was created to empower creators across emerging markets to capture the world through their own lens and tell authentic human stories powered by cutting-edge technology. Shot On CAMON has become a global stage celebrating everyday creativity and the beauty found in life’s rhythm, connection, and motion. The Shot On CAMON Contest 2025 attracted over 10,000 submissions from 56 countries, showcasing diverse perspectives and inspiring narratives. The contest awarded a total prize pool of USD 37,000 to recognize ten outstanding creators. At the top stands the TECNO Photography Master, who takes home the Grand Prize of USD 10,000, followed by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Prizes of USD 5,000, USD 3,000, and USD 1,000 respectively. In addition, ten participants were recognized with t...