Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

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…

Nollywood actress and former beauty queen, Princess Chineke has made a surprising career shift by joining the U.S. Army, becoming the first Nollywood star to enlist in the American military, Eyes Of Lagos reports. Previously known for her roles in popular Nigerian films and TV shows, Princess was also a contestant in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. Now, she has opted for a life of service, trading her glamorous career for the discipline and duty of the military. Princess announced her decision on social media, sharing her pride in her new role as an American soldier:I’m an American…

A Chinese national living in California has been arrested and charged by federal law enforcement after he allegedly bought and exported guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents who funneled him $2 million to purchase the equipment, according to a newly unsealed criminal complaint. Shenghua Wen also admitted to trying to obtain military uniforms in an apparent attempt to help North Korean soldiers disguise themselves and conduct a “surprise attack” against South Korea, prosecutors said in an affidavit accompanying the complaint, which was filed on Nov. 26. Prosecutors alleged Wen came to the U.S.…

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday has admitted as evidence an iPhone belonging to social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, in an ongoing ₦6 billion money laundering case. Mompha, who is still at large, is being prosecuted alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., on an eight-count charge of money laundering. ,During the hearing, Musa Idi, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the sixth prosecution witness, testified that the phone had undergone forensic analysis conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He revealed that fraudulent documents were retrieved from the…

Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from New York, has been confirmed dead in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said. A grandson of Holocaust survivors, the 21-year-old from Long Island was thought to be a hostage captured by Hamas, but he was killed fighting militants during the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, the IDF announced Monday. Neutra’s body was taken into Gaza, where it is still being held by Hamas. Omer Neutra “was serving as a tank commander in an Israel Defence Forces unit that was among the first to respond to Hamas’ campaign of cruelty — risking his life…

….Unless she pays $9bn before execution A Vietnamese court upheld the death penalty Tuesday for a property tycoon in a multibillion-dollar fraud case — but said her life could still be spared if she paid back three quarters of the assets she embezzled. Property developer Truong My Lan, 68, was convicted this year of swindling money from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) — which prosecutors said she controlled — and sentenced to death for fraud totaling $27 billion. She appealed the verdict in a month-long trial, but on Tuesday the court in Ho Chi Minh City determined that there was “no…

President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to block Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying U.S. Steel, a $14.9 billion deal announced a year ago that is now under review for its potential impact on U.S. national security. “I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this case Nippon Steel of Japan,” Trump wrote on Truth Social late Monday. “Through a series of Tax Incentives and Tariffs, we will make U.S. Steel Strong and Great Again, and it will happen FAST!” He added, “As President, I will block this deal from happening. Buyer…

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the planned retirement of 1,000 staff. The apex bank is said to be preparing to retire 1,000 officials and provide them with a severance package totaling over N50 billion. During Tuesday’s plenary, the house resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the “process and legality” of the exercise to “ensure transparency, accountability, and proper utilization of funds.” The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Kama Nkemkama from Ebonyi state. Nkemkama said…