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  D4vd (left) and Celeste Rivas Hernandez An American  singer and songwriter, David Anthony Burke, popularly known as D4vd used chainsaws he bought from Amazon to cut up the body of the teenage girl he murdered and left to rot in the trunk of his Tesla, prosecution documents alleged on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The internet breakout star killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez because she threatened to reveal their long-standing and illegal sexual relationship, which began when she was just 13, charging papers allege. He then hacked up her corpse, using a plastic paddling pool to contain the blood, and stuffed it into bags that he left in his car on the streets of the swanky Hollywood Hills neighborhood, before leaving for his music tour around the United States, prosecutors said. The 21-year-old, singer could face a life sentence or the death penalty if convicted of the child’s murder. He denies the charge. A  short court appearance in Los Angeles on Wednesday revealed the ...

  Nigerian businessman and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives nomination form to run for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State. He made this known via his Instagram handle on Thursday, April 30, 2026. In a caption, he wrote: “Stopped by to see my patron @cityboy.movement_hq, the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, @seyitinubu, with my nomination and expression of interest form for blessings. When I say City Boy Movement, you say empowering the youth. Chukwu Bu Ike M.” It was gathered that Chief Priest  had declared his intention to run for the House of Representatives in the next general election under the platform of the APC for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency.

A de scendant of the Cartier jewellery dynasty has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after confessing to running an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange that laundered more than $470 million in drug trafficking proceeds. Maximilien de Hoop Cartier, a French resident who moonlights as a singer under the name ‘Max Cartier’, was sentenced in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, April 28, after pleading guilty in October to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Cartier, 58, funneled the money through a web of the U.S. shell companies disguised as fake software and tech firms — with names like Bullpix Solutions, Softmill LLC, and VC Innovated before routing it to Colombia, prosecutors said. The companies existed solely to receive and transmit international drug money, converting narcos’ cryptocurrency into hard currency. To fool banks, Cartier used forged contracts and invoices to make it appear the firms were doing legitimate...

Oil industry experts have expressed differing opinions on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ‘s plan to exit the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), saying it would have little or no impact on the global market structure. Speaking with the newsmen,  Emmanuel Iheanacho, Executive Chairman of Integrated oil and Gas Limited and Genesis Shipping, said that though this is not the first time the country had issued such threats, if it happens, then it may distort supply volume from the OPEC structure, which could lead to market competition that could drive down crude oil prices. Emmanuel Ih eanacho, the former interior minister, expressed suspicion that the current threat could be driven by pressure from Western nations, which have made considerable efforts to penetrate OPEC and possibly dismantle its political structure. According to him, OPEC has remained a major factor in keeping oil prices up through its supply disruptions and has used oil as a weapon against the West. H...

Nigeria’s President,  Bola Ahmed Tinubu  has appointed Ambassador  Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu  as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador  Yusuf Tuggar . This was contained in a statement released by the presidential spokesperson,  Bayo Onanuga , on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Tuggar recently stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the same vein, the President has nominated Ambassador  Sola Enikanolaiye  as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate confirmation. Until his nomination, Ambassador Enikanolaiye, from Kogi State, served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. Enikanolaiye is a distinguished diplomat and seasoned public servant with over three decades of exemplary service in Nigeria’s foreign service. He has p...

The Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has reacted to remarks by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, concerning an investigation into alleged money laundering. The cleric, who spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja, recounted his experience during the period of the probe, describing it as emotionally challenging. “I remember that the EFCC chairman was talking about the investigation. He’s saying it, and he’s happy. But he didn’t know the kind of… I remember talking to Pastor Poju at the time. I remember talking to Pastor Sarah. I’m like, what did I do? I’ve not done anything. I don’t know why these people are after me,” Eze said. He continued, “I wake up, I’m driving to NSPPD in the morning… You did me wrong. I must say it. I’m driving in the morning, and I’m crying, and I’m saying, ‘Jesus, Lord, you know.’ I prayed for you. I put your name on the altar because it ...

  The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nuhu Usman over the killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. The  action follows the outcome of a review by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), which examined the incident alongside other internal disciplinary procedures. Addressing an emergency press conference in Abuja, the IGP said the officer involved, along with members of his team, has been recommended for dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force. The police panel found that the officer “acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and other extant regulations governing the use of firearms.” The disciplinary committee recommended the immediate dismissal of ASP Usman, as well as other officers found culpable in the incident. “Upon dismissal, all officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities to face criminal charges for unlawful homicide,” the IGP sai...

  Nigerian  ‎businessman, Olakunle Churchill has responded to the divorce filing by his estranged wife, who is The Gambian-born Nigerian actress of Dutch descent, Rosaline Ufuoma Meurer, popularly known as Rosy Meurer saying, ‘How can she file for divorce in court when all they did was an introduction, which he says is not a legally recognized marriage?’ ‎Recall that Rosy Meurer had filed for divorce after five years of her marriage to Olakunle, which had produced two children, following his public reconciliation with his former wife, Tonto Dikeh. ‎ ‎In a statement released on social media this morning, Churchill said there is no basis for Rosy to file for divorce in court, as what they had was a wedding introduction, not a church or court wedding. ‎ ‎He also stated that he was neither served a legal document for notice on the hearing for the dissolution of their ‘’marriage’ filed by Rosy. He said people who are not well-informed about the law and media are wrongly advising Ro...

Olanipekun Olukoyede (left) and Pastor Jerry Eze   Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has said that he investigated the Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, for six months for alleged money laundering. O lukoyede disclosed this at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He  said that the agency observed that there was a domiciliary account where dollars and pounds were “dropping like raindrops” from different countries. “I am going to embarrass you today. I never wanted to say it, but I just felt that was my little way of making this contribution. “I investigated this man for six months for money laundering. We work by intelligence, we work by petitions. “At some point, there was an account, a domiciliary account; dollars, pounds were dropping like raindrops from Colombia, from America, from Sri Lanka, even from Togo. “I  said, ‘Who is this man?’ Ye...

  The  Delta State Police Command has said that the policeman who shot and killed a suspect in Effurun, as captured in a viral video, will be tried for murder. The  spokesperson of the Command, Bright Edafe, who disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s   The Morning Brief   on Wednesday, said the cop, identified as one ASP Nuhu Usman, had been moved to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to face disciplinary action. Edafe said that the officer acted unprofessionally and likened his violent action to one that could not be explained unless from a spiritual perspective. When asked why Usman’s face was covered in the press statement issued by the Command announcing his arrest, the PPRO said it was the professional thing to do. The extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi by the ASP has sparked outrage online. According to the police, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, when operatives attached to Area Command Effurun acted on intelligence ...

  A  distressing video of a handcuffed man getting shot by a Delta State police officer has gone viral and caused a great deal of outrage. The video, which is less than two minutes long, shows the male suspect sitting on the ground with his wrists bound behind his back. He continuously begs for his life, telling police in Pidgin English that he was tricked by a buddy in Sapele and promises to show them where the individual is. “I’m going to tell you everything, officers. “Na, my friend tricked me. I'll take you there,” he pleaded. An officer in mufti is seen cocking his rifle and firing at close range despite his entreaties. As onlookers see, the suspect instantly slumps. Later, the Nigeria Police Force's Effurun Area Command Toyota Sienna was used to transport his body. Mene Ogidi, 28, was eventually recognized by the authorities as the victim. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe claims that ASP Nuhu Usman, who has since been taken into custody, was responsible for the deadly sh...

  German automaker, Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments for a leased vehicle. Osimhen is currently one of the most clinical strikers in world football. His career has seen him flourish in Belgium, France, Italy, and now Turkey. However, his most significant achievements have come in the Serie A and the Süper Lig, where he secured league titles with Napoli and Galatasaray, respectively. During his four-year stay with Napoli, Osimhen led the club to their first Scudetto in nearly four decades—a feat that earned him legendary status in Naples. Due to these exploits, his move to Galatasaray last summer included a massive financial package, making him the highest-paid player in the history of the Turkish Süper Lig. The Super Eagles star currently earns north of €20 million annually at Galatasaray, and it is heavily reflected in his lifestyle. Osimhen has built ...

  At least two persons on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, collapsed while about 15 were seriously injured during a political rally in Ntueke, Ideato South local government area of Imo State after security operatives allegedly fired tear gas to disperse the people. The incident happened during a rally by the lawmaker representing Ideato federal constituency, Hon Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu, popularly known as Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo at Ntueke, when security operatives stormed the scheduled venue and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and people scattered across different areas. Already, the lawmaker has warned that irrespective of the number of intimidations, the Acton Peoples Party (APP) will hold 18 more rallies across Ideato North and South local government areas. Further, Ugochinyere called on the Chief of Army Staff, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director of the Department of Security Services to unmask and discipline all the operatives involved in the disruption of the...

  Senator Nenadi Usman was on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, elected as National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) at its national convention in Umuahia, Abia State. Her election makes her the first elected woman to lead a registered political party in Nigeria. She had previously led the party as chairman of a National Caretaker Committee. Usman’s journey to the top began on September 4, 2024, when she was appointed to head the party’s National Caretaker Committee at a NEC meeting in Umuahia. The appointment followed a leadership vacuum created by the expiration of the former executive’s tenure, a period that sparked intense legal and political disputes. The former Finance Minister guided the party through months of litigation that ended in her favour at the appellate court. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognized her as Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee on January 30, 2026, after a Federal High Court judgment of January 21, 2026, affirmed her leadership. T...

  Fresh details have emerged regarding the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi, who reportedly passed away in Abuja on Monday. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, who spoke with the actor’s daughter, revealed that the late thespian complained of sharp chest pains on Sunday night. According to the family, Akiyesi was rushed to a hospital where he was diagnosed with an ulcer and prescribed medication. He reportedly returned home to rest but failed to wake up the following morning. His wife reportedly discovered his unresponsive body at about 4:00 AM on Monday when she attempted to wake him up. The 66-year-old actor, a native of Edo State, was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, with a career spanning over two decades and more than 100 movie credits. Colleagues have described his passing as a major blow to the industry. Actress Celestina Dovigalle, in her tribute, described the late producer as a versatile professio...

  The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow ($516,333,007) five hundred and sixteen million, three hundred and thirty-three thousand, seven US dollars in syndicated financing from Deutsche Bank AG. They approved it during the plenary on Tuesday in Abuja after the presentation of a report by the deputy chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debts Management, Abdullahi Rasheed. The money is expected to fund the construction of sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. President Tinubu wrote to the lawmakers, seeking a   $516.3 million loan from Deutsche Bank to support the construction of the road. The  president said the loan, to be sourced from a   syndicated financing facility by Deutsche Bank, will fund sections 1, 1A, and 1B of the project, which covers about 120 kilometres. Tinubu requested a resolution  in line with Sections 16 and 21 of the Debt Management Office (Establishment) Act, 2011, to...