Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday. In her written order, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres said the woman can proceed anonymously at this early stage of the litigation, but she may be required to reveal her identity at a later date, if the case proceeds. That would allow defense lawyers to collect facts necessary to prepare for trial. Torres also cited “substantial interest” from the public. The Manhattan jurist…

The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 153 suspected armed robbers across various locations in the state over the past six months. During a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, detailed the progress made in combating crime within the state. According to Sonubi, the police successfully recovered 12 stolen vehicles of various brands and 12 motorcycles/tricycles from the suspects. The arrests and recoveries underscore the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Oyo State residents. Further investigations into the cases are ongoing as…

The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has formalised a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance rice seed production systems across Nigeria. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscores a commitment to strengthening the nation’s agricultural development goals. Focus on Advanced Equipment and Capacity Building As part of the agreement, NCRI will acquire state-of-the-art equipment for rice cultivation, production, testing, inspection, and post-harvest processing. These technological advancements will enable the institute to produce high-quality certified rice seeds, a critical component in addressing challenges within the rice production value chain. Strategic Impact…

Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, a priest with the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has been shot dead by yet to identified gunmen in Ihiala, Anambra State. Fr Tobias, who was also a pharmacist was shot dead on Boxing Day, December 26, the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi said in a statement on Friday. According to a statement signed by Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Chancellor of the Nnewi Diocese, Fr. Tobias was killed between 7pm and 8pm along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway. The Diocese described the death of the priest as a devastating loss, but expressed faith in divine consolation. Born on August…

World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has revealed he was inside an airport in the capital of Yemen when Israeli forces launched a deadly strike on the facility. On Friday, the Houthi-controlled Saba news agency reported that the rebels’ forces had targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces and a spokesperson for the airport said they were not aware of the incident. Israel attacked multiple targets in Yemen on Thursday, including the Sanaa International Airport, marking a major escalation in a mounting conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebel forces there and as it ended…

Osamu Suzuki, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, died Wednesday at age 94 after bouts with cancer, the company said Friday. Under the charismatic businessman’s four-decade leadership through 2021, the firm’s sales grew more than 10-fold. Born on January 30, 1930, in the central Japanese region of Gifu, he married into the firm’s founding family and later became its president in 1978. Calling himself an “old man at a small business,” he focused on building light-weight “kei” vehicles, many of which became big hits for their fuel efficiency and easy-to-handle quality.…

For decades, South Korea was an example of a vibrant democracy and economy. On Friday, the key United States ally was in uncharted territory when legislators voted to impeach an acting president less than two weeks after ousting the country’s previous leader. The ruling People’s Power Party surrounded the speaker’s podium following the vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, chanting that the vote was invalid and accusing parliament of committing “tyranny.” On Dec. 14, President Yoon Suk Yeol was himself impeached after attempting to declare martial law. Opinion polls conducted after Yoon’s bid to impose military rule show overwhelming…

As part of their continued offensive against terrorist elements in the North West part of Nigeria, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed notorious bandit leaders in Katsina and Zamfara states. Troops successfully conducted an operation in Mai Sheka village, Kunchin Kalgo town, in Katsina State, neutralizing an unascertained number of terrorists, including a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Ma’oli. According to Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, intelligence sources said Ma’oli was responsible for imposing levies and engaging in criminal activities in Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, Unguwar Dan Halima, Unguwar Dan Mairo, and Katangan Yamma.Similarly in…

Socia media personality, Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked. VDM had launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, in October, raising over N35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, he announced receiving a N100 million contribution from music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy. However, in a video shared on Instagram on Friday, the activist revealed that the funds were diverted into an unknown account. The controversial activist wrote, “Honestly, I’ve not been myself for the past few days.“Somebody hacked…

Adams Oshiomhole, the All Progressives Congress senator representing Edo-North District, has distributed 11,000 bags of rice to residents in the district to celebrate Christmas. NAN reports that 10kg, 25kg, and 50kg of rice were distributed to the six local government areas of the Edo-North District. Speaking during the distribution to the various local governments on Wednesday, Oshiomhole said the donation is part of palliative measures for the people of the district. The senator admonished Christians and Nigerians to promote peace and love during the celebration. “This rice is not for party members alone; mechanic, tailors, and vigilante groups should also…