Former Manchester United winger and captain, Ryan Giggs was idolised by adoring fans but there was a “much uglier and more sinister side to his character” that adoring fans never knew, a court heard on Monday, August 8. Giggs’ trial for alleged domestic abuse offences against his ex-girlfriend began on Monday. He is accused of attacking former girlfriend Kate Greville on November 1, 2020 but denies assaulting her at his home in Worsley, as well as her younger sister Emma during the same incident. The former Wales manager is also accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against Ms Greville…
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Two months after a suspected terror attack on the Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the assailants linked to the incident have been arrested. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Leo Irabor disclosed this on Tuesday during a parley with executives and editors of media organisations in Nigeria. General Irabor said the attackers were arrested during joint operations involving the Armed Forces, the Department of Security Services (DSS) and the police. About 40 people were killed when the gunmen stormed the church on June 5, opened fire on the congregation, and also detonated explosives as the worshippers scampered for safety.
The Arewa Youth For Tinubu AY4T, Kwara State Chapter led by the State Coordinator, Prince Abdullateef Atolagbe Adebara paid a courtesy call on her Patron in person of the Distinguished Senator, Pharmacist Suleiman Sadiq Umar, August 7th, 2022. In a statement made available by Seko Jibril Gure, Director of Media and Publicity for AY4T, The Coordinator, Prince Adebara Adebara Abdullateef explained the vision and mission of the AY4T are primarily to garner and galvanize support for the APC Presidential candidate and his vice, i.e HE Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and HE Kashim Shettima towards their emergence as the President and…
Media personality and lifestyle journalist, Latasha Ngwube, has taken a swipe at popular comedian, Alibaba after he questioned the sources of the income of Nollywood actresses. In the video, Alibaba questioned actresses who can afford houses worth N45 million. He shared a personal experience of an actress who he claimed accompanied a top shot to Dubai, stayed with him in a hotel and days later was on Instagram posting ”lounging in Dubai?”. He asked ”Can you buy a ticket to Dubai”. Reacting to the video, Latasha said she felt his message is sexist and beneath him. She averred that his approach sounded like an…
This phenomenom could bring serious technological challenges. The UK’s National Physical Laboratory has new measurements that show that the Earth is spinning at a faster rate than before, which makes our days slightly shorter. The data was confirmed when scientists measured the Earth’s spinning rate and compared it to the one 50 years ago. The Earth’s shortest day and it’s implications On June 29, 2022, the Earth had it’s full rotation in 1.59 milliseconds less than the 24-hour mark, and that made it the shortest day ever to be recorded. Scientists are now warning that this could lead to the introduction of the first-ever negative leap…
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, has expelled and suspended 90 students over examination misconduct. Acting Rector of MAPOLY, Dr Adeoye Odedeji who made the announcement during the Matriculation and Oath-Taking Ceremony held on Thursday August 4, said 30 students were summarily expelled, while 60 others were suspended. Odedeji reiterated that the management of the polytechnic frowns at any anti-social behaviours, examination misconduct, indecent dressing, secret associations and others. He said; “Your primary aim on this campus is to obtain a certificate which will help you achieve in life. “Be informed that the management frowns at some…
Popular comedian, Alibaba, narrates his encounter with a certain Nollywood actress in Dubai as he questions her source of wealth. In a trending video, the stand-up comedian lambasted an actress without stating her name on how she is bankrolled yet claiming to be a business person. “How many movies have you done that gave you 45 million to buy a house? You that just joined the industry. The people that have been in the industry did not buy,” he stated. Narrating his experience in Dubai, Alibaba gave accolades to other actresses earning their wealth legitimately through different businesses. “I may…
Trans women and men and non-binary people in Nigeria are nervously eyeing a parliamentary proposal that seeks to criminalise cross-dressing. It aims to amend the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (SSMPA) and defines cross-dressing as the “practice of wearing clothes usually worn by a person of the opposite sex”. Anyone found guilty could end up with a six-month prison sentence or a fine of $1,200 (£980). It may not make it to the statute books, but it has highlighted the oppression that the LGBTQ+ community in Nigeria has felt for years. In 2014, then-President Goodluck Jonathan signed the SSMPA into law.…
A video of convicted rapist and murderer, Uduak Akpan, trying to flee the High court after he was sentenced to death by hanging has been shared online. Uduak was convicted by Justice Bassey Nkanang of the Akwa Ibom State High Court today August 4, for raping and killing Iniubong Umoren. Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo, was killed in April 2021 by Akpan. The deceased was job hunting while awaiting mobilization for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme when she encountered Akpan who feigned he had a job for her. On getting to his apartment, Akpan raped her,…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has designated former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, and Dr. Daniel Bwala to serve as his spokespersons for the 2023 presidential campaign. Media Adviser to the presidential candidate, Paul Ibe, in a statement on Thursday said the two nominations are to take effect without delay. Atiku has also nominated Ms. Lynne Bassey as Special Assistant on Gender Issues and Women Advancement, whose nomination took effect from August 1. On Tuesday July 5, 2022 the former vice-president had added three media aides to his campaign team, namely: Eta Uso, Abdulrashhed Shehu and Demola Olanrewaju. Malaye was a member…