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The former Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison.   The former anti-graft chief was being investigated for alleged fraud when  it was discovered that he had allegedly recorded over 400 s*x tapes involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.   This led to the …

Don Jazzy is speaking in the insurance of paternity test. The music producer took to his Instagram Stories to address this. He wrote: “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony. ” The post Don Jazzy speaks on the importance of DNA test appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

At least 15 people were killed in a fierce clash between residents of the Mera community and members of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, in Kebbi State.  Military authorities have confirmed the emergence of the Lakurawa group, which reportedly has links to ISIS operating in the Sahel. The attack occurred on Friday in Mera village, located in the Augie local …

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has boosted itsenergy finance loan, offering up to N30 million to help Nigerian households and small businesses buy solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other clean energy equipment. With up to three years of repayment, this loan aims to ease financial pressures, allowing businesses to allocate more funds to growth and operations. This loan enhancement is …

  American actor, Tony Todd, best known for his portrayal of the killer in ‘Candyman’ and its 2021 sequel, has died at the age of 69. According to Deadline, the American actor passed away on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles. His representative confirmed the news to the Deadline, however, they have not shared the details about the …

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again attempting to secure his release from jail while awaiting trial, filing a new motion for bail on Friday, November 9. The motion points to similar cases where defendants accused of comparable charges were granted bail, despite Diddy’s repeated bail denials in the past.   According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Diddy’s …

Donald Trump Jr. sparked significant controversy on Friday, November 8, after posting a joke about domestic violence to celebrate his father’s presidential reelection victory.   Taking to Instagram, Don Jr. shared an image of his father’s infamous mug shot alongside photos of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. The caption read, “Trump arrested for beating two women,” a reference to his …

US prosecutors have charged individuals allegedly involved in an Iranian-directed plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The plot, attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was purportedly intended as retaliation for the 2020 US-ordered killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, the Justice Department announced on Friday, November 8.   The lead suspect, Farhad Shakeri, 51, reportedly operating from …

Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has voiced deep regret over his decision to obtain a Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form for his nephew, following the COAS’s recent passing. In a heartfelt statement, Pa Tajudeen expressed that he would not have chosen that path if he …

Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has described the removal of fuel subsidies as the “best thing that has happened” to Nigeria, stating that it allows market forces to set fuel prices more effectively.    During an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Musa highlighted the importance of this move in addressing long-standing economic inefficiencies and …