Proceedings in the murder trial of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television, were halted on Monday after prison authorities failed to produce the suspects in court. The development forced the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja to adjourn the case, prolonging a trial that has drawn significant public attention. The eleven suspects,…
One of the most talked-about visual moments from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just the music or choreography—it was the performers dressed as moving bushes. Now, new details have emerged about what those background performers were paid, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how massive productions like the Super Bowl come together. According to…
BUA Cement has taken another major step in expanding Nigeria’s local building materials industry with the commencement of POP gypsum plasterboard production at its Port Harcourt facility. The development comes less than a year after operations began at the 2,400-tonnes-per-day plant, underscoring the company’s rapid execution and growing ambitions. Announcing the milestone in a Facebook…
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced plans to offer long-term residency permits to foreign investors, a move it says is aimed at attracting capital and stimulating the country’s struggling economy. According to an official statement released on Saturday, the proposal was discussed during a meeting of the Taliban’s Economic Commission, chaired by Deputy Prime…
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have officially stepped into the spotlight as a couple, making their first major public appearance together at Super Bowl LX. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion and the global reality TV and business icon were spotted by NBC cameras while watching the championship clash between the Seattle Seahawks and the…
British billionaire businessman Alfred William Best, popularly known as Alfie Best Jr., has revealed that he has converted to Islam, marking a deeply personal milestone that has drawn attention across social media and business circles. Alfie Best Jr., one of the UK’s most prominent entrepreneurs, has subtly shared glimpses of his spiritual journey over recent…
Drake has stepped into the Super Bowl spotlight in dramatic fashion—this time not with music, but with a massive wager. The Grammy-winning rapper revealed that he has placed a $1 million bet on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, backing his confidence with serious cash as the team prepares to face the…
Longevity-focused biotech company Retro Biosciences has launched a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical trial of its experimental therapy, RTR242, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving field of anti-aging research. The trial represents the earliest step in testing the treatment in people and is primarily designed to assess its safety and tolerability. RTR242 is engineered…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to properly account for and retrieve service weapons from retired personnel, in line with the provisions of Nigeria’s Firearms Act. The move, according to the service, is aimed at strengthening compliance with national firearms regulations while addressing the personal security concerns of senior veterans. The disclosure was…
Popular Nigerian forex trader Jeffrey Benson has been involved in a crash with his newly acquired Ferrari SF-90 Stradale, barely weeks after taking delivery of the luxury supercar. The vehicle, reportedly valued at around ₦1.5 billion, is one of the most expensive and rare Ferraris currently in Nigeria. The incident, which occurred in Lagos, quickly…
