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Social media personality Blessing CEO and her boyfriend, IVD, have made headlines after getting matching tattoos of each other’s initials.    Blessing shared a video on Instagram showcasing the couple’s visit to a tattoo studio, where they both had the initials inked on their bodies as a symbol of their relationship.   In another video, Blessing can be seen serenading …

Canadian businessman and, Investor Kevin O’Leary, has offered TikTok’s owners $20 billion in cash to buy the platform.   Recall a bipartisan bill, which President Biden signed, called TikTok a threat to national security and forced ByteDance, the platform’s Chinese parent company, to divest from the platform or sell it in order for TikTok to remain in American app stores. ByteDance’s deadline is Sunday.    The Supreme Court …

A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a ruling restraining the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting or penalizing drivers for having faded vehicle number plates.    The judgment  delivered by Justice Akintayo Aluko, also prohibits the FRSC from imposing fines or any other punishment on drivers for driving with such plates.   The ruling followed a lawsuit …

David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, expressed frustration over the country’s road repair challenges, citing insufficient funding as a major obstacle.    Appearing before the Senate Committee on Works, Umahi acknowledged the difficulties in addressing the country’s vast infrastructure needs, emphasizing that the available budget does not adequately address the scope of repairs needed.   Umahi noted that the cost …

Mrs Edna Ibru, the wife of Chief Felix Ibru, the first civilian governor of Delta State, has passed away in London.    The sad news was disclosed by her son, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, in a statement issued to the public.   According to Dr. Ibru, his mother passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following a brief illness. In …

Mercy Chinwo’s former manager has denied allegations of diverting $345,000 in funds, responding to claims made by the gospel artist’s camp.    In a series of social media posts, the manager called out Chinwo for attempting to claim ownership of a catalog that he allegedly fully funded. According to the manager, he has sent up to $625,000 to Chinwo, despite …

Donald Trump, the United States president-elect, has officially launched a new meme coin named $Trump.    The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, where Trump encouraged his supporters to join the initiative.   Just nine hours after its launch, $Trump reached a market capitalization of $4 billion, according to cryptocurrency aggregator Coingecko. Initially priced at $4.29 an …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is currently under investigation in Italy over an alleged betting scandal related to a game played by his team, Udinese, last season.   The investigation is being led by the Udine prosecutor’s office after an unusual pattern of betting activity was flagged by Snai, a betting company.    According to reports by Messagero Veneto, an …

Brazil has officially announced Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance.    The Brazilian Foreign Ministry made the announcement, welcoming the Nigerian government’s decision to join the group.   “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision,” the statement said, marking an important development for both countries.   The BRICS alliance, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has narrated how he paid $10,000 to marabouts from Senegal who were contracted on his behalf to spiritually facilitate his emergence as governor.    However, he clarified that he ultimately rejected the ritual.   Speaking during the KOLGA (Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area) Annual Day of Thanksgiving in Sampou, his community, Diri shared that his …