Singer Sean Kingston is facing 10 charges in Florida after being arrested alongside his mother for racking up about   a million dollars worth of merch without paying.   From the arrest warrant issued in Broward County, it was gathered that the singer is facing a total of 10 charges related to  the raid Sheriff's deputies conducted  last week, with the biggest one being an alleged organized scheme to defraud several companies.   It is alleged that Sean and his mother,  Janice Turner  ripped off a jeweler, an exotic car dealer and several other businesses for well into the 6-figures. The car dealer allegation is over a Cadillac Escalade worth $159,701.49 and the jewelry was worth a whopping $480K.    Sean is also facing a grand theft charge for an $86,568.33 piece of furniture, a custom bed. The other charges are all related to defrauding banks and writing bad checks. Janice is facing a total of 8 charges.     One of the counts against Sean is a probation violation. He was on probati

  The Vatican has apologised after the Pope used a highly offensive word about gay men.   Italian media reported on Monday that Francis used the Italian term “frociaggine”, roughly translating as “f****try”, in a private meeting last week when he was asked whether gay men should be allowed to train for the priesthood provided they remained celibate.   In a statement, it said: "Pope Francis is aware of the articles recently published about a conversation, behind closed doors, with the bishops of the CEI [the Italian Episcopal Conference of Catholic bishops].   "As he stated on several occasions, 'In the Church there is room for everyone, for everyone! Nobody is useless, nobody is superfluous, there is room for everyone. Just as we are, all of us.'   "The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others."   Francis made the remark in a closed-door meeting

  Some Okuama villagers who fled the community following the killing of soldiers   on a peace mission in March, have moved into the  Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp the Delta State government built for them at Okuama-Ewu in Urhobo kingdom.   B uses were sent to convey the displaced residents to the camp after a meeting with leaders of the community. It was further learnt that the displaced residents had initially rejected moving into the camp, saying it was built outside their land.   They however agreed to move in after Governor Sherrif Oborevwori met with them and also promised to commence rebuilding the health center in the community and a six-classroom block a few weeks from now.

  A man has been arrested for kill!ng his father and stepmother with a pestle at Ugbowor, Edo state.   This reportedly occurred after an argument with his father. It was gathered that he got angry during the argument and smashed his he@d with a pestle.   When his stepmother rushed in after hearing her husband scream, he also attacked and ki!!ed her. When questioned, the suspect said he didn’t know what came over him.

The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”.  The bill which speedily passed first and second readings now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu.   The Senate passed legislation to swap the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The old anthem, composed when Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, will replace the current anthem.   The bill seeks to revive the anthem that was dropped in 1978 during Olusegun Obasanjo’s military administration.   Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria during its independence, penned the lyrics for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” while Frances Berda composed the music. The anthem played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s national identity and unity during the 1960s and late 1970s.   During deliberations on the bill, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, emphasized the anthem’s impact. According to him “Upon rendition,

The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill, which speedily passed first and second readings on Thursday, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu.The Senate passed legislation to swap the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The old anthem, composed when Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, will replace the current anthem. The bill seeks to revive the anthem that was dropped in 1978 during Olusegun Obasanjo’s military administration. Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria during its independence, penned the lyrics for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” while Frances Berda composed the music. The anthem played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s national identity and unity during the 1960s and late 1970s. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele emphasised the anthem’s impact: “Upon rendition, it inspired deep patriotism among Nigerians. Tho

  A 24-year-old man, Stanley Okoruwa, arrested for defaming  businessman, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-money, has claimed that he did it to gain followers.  Last week, the suspect was arrested for making a video where he alleged that the E-money had a secret relationship with the widow of late actor, Junior Pope. While being paraded, the suspect who is from Edo state, claimed he did it as a ‘’cruise” and to gain followers. ‘’I made a video about Sir E-Money and I said a lot of things that weren’t true. I said something regarding a video I saw online of a woman saying Emoney is responsible for everything that has taken place in regard to Jnr Pope’s matter. I said something similar to it and I also said Sir Emoney is having an affair with Jnr Pope’s wife. I made that video out of trying to grow my page. I wasn’t having any other bad intention to spoil Sir E-Money’s name. I didn’t even know the video would go to that extent. I know the video was wrong but I did not know it would go to that extent.

Lagos State government, the United Nations and Sterling One Foundation have concluded arrangements for a successful hosting of the Africa Social Impact Summit, ASIS, 2024, set to hold in the state. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Over 5,000 participants are expected to attend the summit, with the theme “Reimagining Progress,” a landmark event that will bring together many development and sustainability leaders from across the continent to accelerate progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.

The merger of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) would create a formidable political force in Nigeria as proposed by Peter Obi during an interview with NoireTV. This alliance raises an intriguing question: who would be a better candidate for president – Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi? Choosing between  Atiku  and  Peter Obi  depends on what qualities voters prioritize. Atiku ‘s extensive political experience and established networks might be seen as critical for ensuring stability and navigating Nigeria’s complex political terrain. His background in business and economic policy also aligns with the country’s urgent need for economic revitalization. Peter Obi , however, represents a break from the traditional political elite, offering a vision of governance rooted in efficiency, accountability, and modernization. His track record in Anambra State demonstrates his capability to implement tangible improvements, which could appeal to those looking for fresh, effecti