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Telegram, a popular messaging platform with over 900 million subscribers, has been fined four million rubles (approximately $41,400) by a Moscow court for refusing to delete banned information in Russia. This marks the seventh fine imposed on Telegram since the beginning of 2024 for violating Russian laws. The court press service stated that Telegram was found guilty of committing an administrative offense for failing to “remove information when such removal is required by Russian law”. However, the court did not specify the prohibited information that led to the fine. In August 2024, Telegram received a similar fine of four million…

In a surprise move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the highly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The match, initially scheduled for this evening in Libya, has been put on hold indefinitely. CAF released an official statement confirming the postponement, but failed to provide specific reasons for the decision. _CAF Statement_ “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifier fixture between Libya and Nigeria will not take place as scheduled tonight,” the statement reads. “The matter will be referred to the competent CAF bodies.” The sudden postponement has…

The Labour Party’s national chairman, Julius Abure, has shrugged off the threat by the party’s caretaker committee to appeal the recent court judgment affirming his leadership. According to Abure’s camp, the committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, lacks the legal standing to challenge the court’s decision. Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, argued that the caretaker committee is unknown to the party’s constitution and the electoral law, and therefore cannot appeal the judgment ¹. “It would be unfortunate if they toe that line because you can’t appeal a judgment that you are not a party to,”…

In a bold move, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has taken the Yoruba Nation movement to the international stage by submitting a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The petition, submitted on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, seeks the UK government’s intervention in establishing a Yoruba nation. Igboho’s spokesman, Koiki, announced the development on his X page, stating, “At exactly 14:00 hrs Dr. Chief Sunday Igboho delivered a petition to the UK Prime Minister on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the YORUBA NATION movement, and Olayomi Koiki, his spokesman @10DowningStreet.”…

The Nigerian government has made a significant move in the oil and gas sector, announcing that petroleum marketers can now purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, directly from the Dangote Refinery. This decision effectively ends the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) monopoly as the sole off-taker of Dangote petrol. According to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, who is also the Chairman of the Naira-Crude Sale Implementation Committee, this development is aimed at enhancing efficiency in product availability and stabilizing market conditions for the benefit of all Nigerians ¹. Edun revealed that the decision was reached…

A federal judge has set May 5, 2025, as the trial date for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs, known for his successful music career, will remain incarcerated after being denied bail twice due to concerns of witness tampering. The allegations against Combs began last year when singer Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, accused him of subjecting her to over a decade of coercion using physical force and drugs, as well as a 2018 rape. Since then, multiple civil lawsuits have surfaced, portraying Combs as a violent individual who exploited…

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, has dismissed rumors that Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo is seeking a second term. In an interview with journalists, Mefor stated that Soludo has not declared his intention to run for re-election, as he is currently focused on implementing policies to develop the state. Mefor expressed his admiration for Soludo’s performance, suggesting that he would persuade the governor to contest due to his impressive track record. “Soludo has not declared intention to contest for a second term. He is too busy putting policies in the state to develop the state. I’m one of…

American rapper and YouTuber DDG has spoken out against the intense backlash following his recent breakup with baby mama Halle Bailey. In a candid interview with “No Ordinary Podcast” on Monday, DDG clarified that despite the split, he and Bailey remain close. “I have announced that we have split up, right? It happens, Halle is still family and I love her till death no matter what,” DDG emphasized. He reiterated that the decision was mutual and urged fans to respect their privacy. DDG expressed frustration over fans fabricating stories and timelines, stressing that neither he nor Bailey has placed blame.…

France’s Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, has announced the expulsion of Omar bin Laden, son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, due to his social media posts advocating terrorism. The 43-year-old, who has lived in Normandy since 2016, was ordered to leave French territory by the Orne prefect. Retailleau stated that Omar bin Laden’s 2023 social media posts “advocated terrorism,” prompting the expulsion. “As a result, the prefect of Orne issued an order to leave French territory,” he said. The courts have confirmed the legality of this decision, taken in the interests of national security. Omar bin Laden, born…

Philip Ogunnaike, a 29-year-old suspected serial killer, has made a shocking plea to the authorities. In an interrogation video obtained by newsmen, Ogunnaike begged to be sentenced to death alongside his accomplices. The suspect, who was arrested in Ogun State, confessed to killing at least three young girls, including 18-year-old Akinsanya Habibat, 22-year-old Abigail Dina, and 23-year-old Mary Ogunyemi. His modus operandi involved luring victims into the forest, tying them up, strangling them, and abandoning their bodies after stealing their phones. Investigations revealed that Ogunnaike had escaped from the Ibara Correctional Centre about two years ago while being taken to…