The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular Nigerian socialite and entrepreneur Mike “Pretty Mike” Nwogu, former Big Brother Naija housemate Tuoyo Ideh, and more than 100 others during a late-night raid at Proxy Nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy,…
A tragic shooting at a large weekend party in southeastern North Carolina has left two people dead and several others critically injured, according to Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. In a statement released on Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a total of 13 individuals were shot during the incident, which occurred late Friday night…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has sparked headlines after confronting a fellow actor on set, demanding that all of her colleague’s scenes be removed from the movie following a heated argument. The actress reportedly lost her cool during filming and told the movie’s director to delete every scene involving the unnamed colleague, regardless of how…
South African music producer and DJ Maphorisa, has revealed that Nigerian superstar Wizkid played a key role in introducing him to Amapiano when the genre was still an underground sound. In a recent statement, DJ Maphorisa credited Wizkid for being one of the early supporters of the now globally recognized South African genre. He explained…
Nigerian media personality and influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux for giving him his first-ever private jet experience. In a lighthearted post shared online, Enioluwa thanked Jux for the special gesture, admitting it was his first time flying in a private jet. He also playfully praised his close friend,…
Germany has demolished the cooling towers of the decommissioned Gundremmingen nuclear power plant in Bavaria, marking another step in the country’s ongoing nuclear phaseout. The two massive towers, weighing a combined total of around 56,000 tonnes of concrete, were brought down in a controlled explosion at noon on Saturday. The Gundremmingen plant, located in southern…
Lithuania has reopened its border with Belarus after a temporary 12-hour closure caused by reports of balloon incursions into its airspace. The border checkpoints at Medininkai (known as Kamenny Log on the Belarusian side) and Šalčininkai (Benyakoni) resumed full operations at noon on Saturday, according to the State Border Guard Service (VSAT). Traffic was suspended…
American rapper 6ix9ine has opened up about his long-standing financial struggles, revealing that poor money management left him owing more than $8 million to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a recent conversation with comedian Deshae Frost, the “GUMMO” hitmaker admitted that he mishandled his finances during the peak of his career, leading to…
Nigeria’s oil revenue declined by 22% to ₦3.9 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a significant shortfall from budget expectations, according to the Budget Implementation Report released by the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF). The report revealed that the country earned ₦3.91 trillion in gross oil revenue during the period, a drop…
