Laura Overdeck, the estranged wife of billionaire hedge fund manager John Overdeck, has reportedly rejected a proposed divorce settlement worth roughly $723 million to $735 million, arguing that she is entitled to a far larger share of the fortune built during their more than two decades of marriage. The couple, who married in 2002 without…
The Federal Government has commenced plans to deploy 3,700 telecommunications towers across rural and underserved communities in Nigeria as part of efforts to close the country’s digital divide and bring millions of people into the digital economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed the development during the inaugural BINI…
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid reported moves by lawmakers to remove him through impeachment. Agbebaku’s resignation took effect on Monday, August 17, 2026, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure as presiding officer of the state legislature. His media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the recovery of $60 million from indigenous oil and gas company Nestoil Limited, with the funds paid to a consortium of lenders as part of efforts to resolve the company’s outstanding debt. The repayment followed a structured agreement reached between Nestoil and its creditor banks during…
Savannah James, the wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, has recounted an incident at an Hermès store in Italy where she says a sales associate initially refused to serve her despite having a scheduled appointment. According to Savannah, the incident took an unexpected turn after the luxury fashion house discovered her identity. Savannah reportedly said…
A severe shortage of fertilizer could trigger a global food supply crisis as early as next year, according to a warning from JPMorgan, as rising demand and disruptions to supply chains put increasing pressure on agricultural markets. The bank’s warning highlights a major vulnerability in the global food system: unlike crude oil, fertilizer has no…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh ₦10 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), escalating the legal battle between the former governor and the anti-corruption agency. The suit, filed before the Federal High Court, challenges actions allegedly taken by the ICPC against El-Rufai. The former…
American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere’s death was confirmed by her representative in a statement issued on behalf of her family. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described her as an “incredible light” who brought love and joy to her family, friends…
Johnny Depp could be returning as Captain Jack Sparrow in the highly anticipated sixth instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean, giving fans fresh hope of seeing the iconic character back on screen. The latest update comes from franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who confirmed that he is currently in discussions with Depp while work continues on…
