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The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Wednesday sealed Blessed Happy Homes Superstore at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, Festac Town, Lagos. The Lagos State Government said the store was sealed for selling expired products, violating health and safety regulations, putting customers’ lives at risk and engaging in practices that compromise consumer well-being. The statement stated that the owner of the supermarket will be prosecuted and face legal consequences for their misconduct.
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Tuesday night abducted nine people, including the councillor representing Odo-Ape ward in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State identified as Hon. Alaba Ope. A social media message claimed the victims were kidnapped overnight from different areas of the community. An eyewitness who didn’t want his name in print confirmed that the kidnappers struck at about 1 a.m., shooting sporadically to scare people away as they went about their heinous operation. The attack has created panic in the area with several commentators admitting to living in fear and not knowing who the next victim…
A former ballerina was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband in Florida, US. CBS affiliate, WTSP reports that Ashley Benefield was sentenced to 20 years, with credit for time served, followed by 10 years probation. The case, which became known as the “Black Swan murder” trial, garnered national attention, with some comparing Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film “Black Swan.” The former ballerina was found guilty by a jury in July of manslaughter for shooting and killing her husband, Doug Benefield, in September 2020 after an argument. Ashley…
….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…
