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April 24, 2025

Haitian music icon Fabrice Rouzier sues Burna Boy for alleged theft, seeks heavy damages in New York court

Rouzier is asking the court to award compensatory and exemplary damages against Gilles and Burna Boy.

Fabrice Rouzier and Burna Boy
March 13, 2025

Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment claim

Mr Bamidele stressed the need for the Senate not to discuss the development in public any longer.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio [Photo: TopeBrown]
March 13, 2025

UN prioritises reform to ensure taxpayers’ money reaches needy

Under the UN80 Initiative, the UN chief said that a dedicated internal task force led by Under-Secretary-General Guy Ryder will develop proposals in three key areas.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
March 12, 2025

We can’t help Natasha Akpoti’s case until we hear from Godswill Akpabio, Nigerian Senate: UN Panel Chairwoman

“We have taken the concerns that she raised, and we will be working on them,” the UN IPU president stressed.

Akpabio, Natasha, Imasuen
March 11, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: How Neda Imasuen fled U.S. after FBI linked him to $25 million bank fraud, returned to Nigeria to lead Senate ethics committee

Neda Bernards Imasuen’s unsavoury history updates the growing list of individuals with tainted pasts occupying high-ranking government positions in Nigeria.

Neda Imasuen and FBI
March 9, 2025

Neda Imasuen, Nigerian Senate ethics chairman who suspended Natasha Akpoti, barred for life in New York for fraud, gross misconduct

Mr Imasuen was disbarred for life in New York for swindling his client and absconding with representation fees without making an appearance for her in court.

Neda Imasuen (Credit: Facebook)
March 5, 2025

2026 World Cup final to feature half-time show: FIFA

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
February 28, 2025

UN chief warns U.S. aid cuts will have ‘devastating’ global impact

Mr Guterres emphasised that U.S. support has long been central to global humanitarian efforts.

Donald Trump and António Guterres
February 19, 2025

Interior ministry says new passport printers installed in Atlanta, New York consulates

The interior minister’s media aide, Babatunde Alao, said the devices were delivered and installed on February 18.

Interior minister; Nigerian passports
February 19, 2025

NASA increases chance of massive asteroid hitting Lagos in 2032 to 3.1%

The asteroid, capable of destroying a city about the size of New York, is expected to strike Earth by December 2032.

Asteroid; Lagos