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Hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail once again on Wednesday after his lawyers pleaded for his release from “horrific” jail conditions while awaiting trial in a sex trafficking case. On Tuesday, a federal judge in New York ordered the musician to remain in custody after prosecutors argued he was a “serious flight risk.” Mr. Combs was arrested earlier this week on charges of running a criminal organization since at least 2008, which allegedly used drugs and violence to coerce women to “fulfil his sexual desires,” according to authorities. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mr. Combs’…

Premier League champions Manchester City stand accused of financial fair play rules violations in a landmark case. The hearing into the case, which is expected to go on for months, started on Monday. The club has denied all charges and continues to maintain it has irrefutable evidence to clear it of any wrongdoing.However, a lot is at stake in this epoch-making case. Among other penalties, City could be at risk of expulsion from domestic cup competitions, and their eligibility to continue playing in the Champions League or later at the Club World Cup is uncertain if they are found guilty.Premier…

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning about an imminent structural collapse at the Mopol 20 Barracks in Onigbongbo, Ikeja. This follows preparations by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to begin the emergency evacuation and demolition of the old Block 3 section of the barracks. Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, stated in a press release on Wednesday that the agency’s response team had inspected various parts of the structure and found them to be in a precarious condition. “The agency dispatched a response team to the site, and the findings indicate that the building and adjacent structures…

Succour has come the way of the families of seven police officers who lost their lives while fighting against bandits in Katsina State.This was disclosed during a ceremony held at the Katsina Police Command Headquarters, where Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration, DCP Aminu Usman Gusau, presented cash gifts to the bereaved families on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa Thursday.Each of the families of the fallen officers received N500,000.Spokesperson of the Command, ASP Sadiq Abubakar, disclosed that the token was provided by the Katsina State Government as a mark of honour and appreciation of the sacrifices…

Real Madrid and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has seconded Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s warning about a players’ strike. Rodri voiced concerns over the number of games footballers now have to play during a press conference on Tuesday where he said, “there will be a moment where” players are left with no other option than to embark on strike action.Courtois’s endorsement came on Wednesday during a chat with popular Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos. He said, “Rodri is right. There are a lot of games. Fans want to see the best and we have to find a balance. There are too many…

Manchester United’s plans to erect the “Wembley of the North” may eventually involve demolishing the Old Trafford, reports indicate. The initial plan was to use the monument as a replacement for the Leigh Sports Village for the use of the club’s women’s teams and its academy. This would follow a downsizing of the stadium from its current 74,000 capacity to about 30,000, according to the Manchester Evening News. The rationale was to keep the stadium as a piece of the club’s treasured history.Tearing down the stadium may be a cause of concern for many United fans. The club, showing it…

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has recently launched an initiative to help African students study abroad. The ‘Cuppy Fund’ aims to provide financial assistance to African students at New York University (NYU). DJ Cuppy recently shared a video in which she expressed her excitement about launching the project. She explained that the fund aims to support African students at New York University (NYU), where she graduated. The billion heiress emphasised that this was her way of giving back to the institution that played a significant role in her educational journey. The fund will offer financial…

Nigerian actress Joke Silva has called for an end to all forms of sexual harassment and negative stereotypes against women in the film industry. Silva, who is the President of the Forum of Women in Film and Television in Nigeria, made the statement at the Women in Film and Television Conference held in Lagos on Wednesday. “The importance of women in the film industry is paramount to shaping our nation, so we need a safe and conducive environment to thrive,” she said. “All forms of sexual harassment in the film industry must be eradicated, as it harms the nation in…

In a disturbing development, legal documents have surfaced revealing serious charges against American artist Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The indictment accuses the music mogul of operating a coercive, abusive, and violent regime. According to the report, Combs allegedly kept 1,000 bottles of baby oil at his home. The charges are connected to so-called “Freak Off” events, which reportedly involved the use of illegal substances and abusive behavior. In March 2024, law enforcement authorities conducted searches of Combs’ residences in Miami, Florida, and Los Angeles, California, where they reportedly seized a range of disturbing materials. These included various narcotics and more than…

There are indications that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, may be forcibly arrested soon as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) move to detain him in Abuja. The media office of the former governor has raised the alarm, alleging that EFCC operatives were firing shots sporadically during the operation. In a statement made available to PUNCH on Wednesday, the Director of Media for Bello’s office, Ohiare Michael, stated that the operatives “are currently at the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro in an attempt to forcibly arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello.”