Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

….After being pardoned by his father A federal judge dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday after President Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika closed the case the week before Hunter Biden was to be sentenced. He could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely. Prosecutors opposed dismissing the case, arguing in court documents that a pardon shouldn’t wipe away the case “as if it never occurred.” ded Hunter Biden was convicted on…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed during a tense night of political drama in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Yoon said his government withdrew military personnel following a bipartisan parliamentary vote that rejected martial law, and the measure was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours. South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged Yoon to resign immediately or face impeachment. Yoon has not publicly responded to the opposition’s demand. But his…

Nigerian actress and film producer, Funke Akindele, has been appointed National Goodwill Ambassador for HIV in Nigeria by the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The appointment of Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa was announced during the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD) celebration on Tuesday. The event, marked under the theme ‘Take the Rights Path: Sustain the HIV Response and Stop HIV Among Children to End AIDS in Nigeria by 2030’ was organized by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). As the goodwill ambassador, Akindele will be involved in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to…

The mother of American rapper, Marshall Mathers, popularly known as Eminem, has died at age 69. Debbie Nelson’s death was confirmed by Eminem’s spokesperson on Tuesday. The rapper’s representative said she died on Monday night in St. Joseph, Missouri after battling with lung cancer for many years. However, Eminem has not publicly commented on his mother’s death. Nelson gained public recognition through Eminem’s song lyrics, which highlighted their turbulent relationship.The rapper spotlighted their rocky relationship for several years in songs including ‘My Name Is’, ‘Headlights’ and ‘Cleanin’ Out my Closet’. Nelson filed a $10 million lawsuit against Eminem for defamation…

Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has shed light on the painful experiences of the late comedy legend, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, in a video shared on social media. Fabiyi recounted the injustice and human rights abuse the late actor endured during his lifetime, reflecting on the lessons he learned from Baba Suwe’s struggles. Fabiyi captioned the video: “Late Alhaji Babatunde Omidina, a.k.a Baba Suwe was a victim of human rights abuse and injustice. I have too many lessons to learn from his life and saga. When you are alive, reigning without problem or sickness, don’t ever assume that…

Popular celebrity pastor, Tobi Adegboyega is currently facing troubled times as the British Government is set to deport him to Nigeria after losing his case against deportation at the immigration tribunal. According to The Telegraph, the UK government had shut down his church, SPAC Nation, after investigations exposed a misuse of funds by the church leadership. It was gathered that the UK authorities closed the church after Adegboyega failed to properly account for more than £1.87 million of outgoings and operating with a lack of transparency. However, according to The Telegraph, an immigration tribunal ruled that he should be deported…

Controversial critic, Vincent Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has offered an insight into the quest for justice regarding Mohbad’s death, citing the conspicuous silence of parties involved. NEW DAILY PRIME recalls that Mohbad, real name Ilerioluwa Aloba, a singer passed away in September 2023, a devastating loss for Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Despite multiple court hearings and investigations, the cause of his death remains a mystery. In a recent Instagram post, VeryDarkMan expressed frustration that individuals privy to the truth about Mohbad’s death have chosen to remain silent. He claimed to have warned about this outcome, lamenting that the late…

Renowned Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, took to social media on Tuesday to pay a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, who passed away 20 years ago. In a poignant post, Damasus expressed her gratitude to God for the strength to navigate the difficult times following her husband’s demise. She also acknowledged the enduring presence of Aboderin in their children’s lives, stating that he is “forever in our hearts.” The emotional tribute sparked an outpouring of condolences and support from fans, friends, and colleagues, who praised Damasus’ resilience and devotion to her late husband. Aboderin’s passing on December 3,…

Lovers of music have been urged to get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Afrobeats as the Afrobeats Legends Festival is set to take place for the first time at the OVO Arena Wembley on 26th July 2025. This one-of-a-kind event will bring together some of the most influential pioneers, legendary artists, and trailblazers who have shaped Afrobeats into the global force it is today. At the forefront of this historic festival is Kennis Music, the iconic Nigerian record label founded in the late 1990s by the legendary radio DJ, Kenny Ogungbe. Kennis Music is a defining force in Afrobeats,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained why it did not mention the name of anyone linked to the 753 duplexes and other apartments on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09 it recovered in Lokogoma District, Abuja. The EFCC had described the recovery of the estates as ‘record-breaking’ after it got the court order to take over the property. The EFCC had described the owner of the estate as a top federal government official in a statement it released to confirm that it has gotten forfeiture order to take over the estate. However, some Nigerians, a while commending the…