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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, sentenced one Praise Igbo Humphrey, also known as Jessica Allen, to one year in prison for defrauding an American.  The conviction followed a one-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), including internet fraud, criminal impersonation, obtaining money under false pretences, …

Late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife, Queen Dami has ended her relationship with controversial singer Portable after he publicly disgraced her for going live on Tik Tok at midnight.  The singer had questioned her in a viral video, asking if she was a housewife or a prostitute”  In a post shared on her Instagram story, Dami said could no longer endure the embarrassment.  Alhamdulilahi. …

A teenage football prodigy related to a former Liverpool star has d!ed on the pitch after collapsing mid-game.  Kaylen Dennis, 17, was playing for Walthamstow Football Club on Wednesday, Dec. 11, when he d!ed suddenly in the middle of the match.  The youngster, who was cousins with Sheffield United player Rhian Brewster, was described by coaches as an “incredible talent”.  In a statement, …

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims from a hideout in Ugbolu forest in Oshimili Local Government Area of Delta State.      Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, said the victims had been held captive in the forest for several days, with …

Kim Kardashian has reportedly started dating someone new and is attempting to keep it private for now just eight months after ending her relationship with NFL star, Odell Beckham Jr.     The 44-year-old reality star is currently being courted in a low-key way according to UsWeekly on Wednesday.     A source for the weekly told the publication that Kim ‘has …

A football fan who was found de@d hours after he was accused of making a racist gesture at a black player, hanged himself.  Chester FC supporter, Andrew Paul Hewitt, 52, was found at his home in Flint, North Wales, early on December 1, with a provisional cause of death given as hanging.  Just hours earlier, the HGV driver was spotted on camera …

Thai Tourist Police have arrested a 21-year-old Nigerian man on charges of offering s3xual services via an online platform.   The Nigerian identified simply as Mr John was arrested on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, near the Thephasadin Stadium within Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district.    Mr John allegedly priced his services at 12,000 baht, asserting this was merely to supplement his …

A judge was shot dead on Wednesday, December 11, in Acapulco, once a glamorous beach destination now plagued by violence, local media and the Guerrero state prosecutor’s office have confirmed.   Local reports identified the victim as Edmundo Román Pinzón, president of the Superior Court of Justice in Guerrero state. He was reportedly shot at least four times while in …

Troops of 6 Brigade Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack within the southern part of Taraba State.     Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 12, 2024, said the well-coordinated operation was based on credible intelligence regarding an impending terrorist …

Nigeria is set to boost its national grid by an additional 150 megawatts (MW) of electricity before the end of the year, according to Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power.   Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the presidential villa in Abuja, Adelabu said the milestone would be achieved …