Famous American reality star and socialite, Kim Kardashian, has graduated from California’s Law Office Study Programme without a degree. The 44-year-old fashion icon reached this milestone by using California’s unique apprenticeship route known as “reading the law,” which enables aspiring lawyers to learn under practicing attorneys instead of enrolling in law school. Consequently, she was not awarded a law degree. Speaking on her journey to law profession, Kardashian admitted that it wasn’t easy, just as she also explained that she spent six years on the course instead of the standard four years due to COVID-19 delays and jam-packed schedule. “I…
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The Edo State Police Command has arrested a driver to a Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over alleged sexual assault of the governor’s aide’s 15-year-old daughter. The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as 50-year-old Mohammed Ihuenuma, to journalists on Thursday, 23 May, 2025 in Benin City, the state capital Yamu, who said the investigation is ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court after the investigation, just as he also advised members of the public to always report cases of rape, indecent assault,…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested famous rapper, Ruggedman over an alleged dispute with Performing Musicians’ Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN). The rapper was reportedly been arrested by the Lagos state criminal investigation department, SCID, in Panti. A human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, made this disclosure in a post on his Instagram Thursday,23 May, 2025 While drawing the attention of the public to the development, Harrison added that the rapper is being maltreated by the police without investigation. “No proper investigation has been concluded. He and others are being maltreated. I wish to draw the attention of Nigerians…
Belgian Pro League champions, Club Brugge is said to be interested in signing former Golden Eaglets player, Samuel Akere The Belgium league giants, it was gathered, have already established contact with Botev Plovdiv for the winger signature. Akere has one-year left on his contract with Bulgarian club, Botev Plovdiv. The 21-year-old player, who is currently valued at €1 million by Botev Plovdiv, has been in scintillating form for Botev Plovdiv this season. He has scored seven goals and registered six assists in 37 appearances across all competitions for the club this season.
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is in talks over a move to Saudi club, Al-Hilal this summer, French news outlet, Footmercato reports. According to the sportsnews medium, Al-Hilal have already established contact with Osimhen’s representatives. The medium added that Al-Hilal want to bring in an established striker following Neymar’s departure in January. Osimhen, who is spending the 2024/25 season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is expected to leave the latter on a permanent transfer at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has a €75 million release clause in his contract that can be activated this summer. The clause is…
Nigeria’s Lagos has been rated the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025, ahead of Turkey’s Istanbul and India’s Pune, a report of famous Netherlands –based research firm Dealroom has revealed. The firm, which made this disclosure this in its Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 report recently released, explained that Lagos emerged top fastest-growing tech city because it plays home to 5 unicorns, including Interswitch, Flutterwave, Jumia, OPay, and Moniepoint. According to the report, Lagos and other cities in the category are giving rise to a new generation of tech companies. “This year, Lagos (#1) is topping the list, having…
The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula reminds us of the silent suffering endured by countless women and girls in Nigeria and around the world on a condition that is both preventable and treatable. This year’s theme, “Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide,” highlights the urgent need to take bold and comprehensive steps to eliminate this serious condition. In Nigeria, many women continue to suffer from Obstetric Fistula in silence, often isolated and stigmatized, simply for trying to bring a life into this world. We must discourage such practice and support these women. I also agree that prevention is better…
The attention of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has been drawn to a recent publication by the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL), wherein the Association made several misleading, unfounded, and legally erroneous assertions concerning the legality and implementation of the NIHOTOUR (Establishment) Act, 2022. This rejoinder serves to correct these inaccuracies, clarify the Institute’s mandate, and affirm the lawfulness of its operations. NIHOTOUR ACT, 2022: A PRODUCT OF ROBUST STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND DUE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. The NIHOTOUR (Establishment) Act, 2022 is a validly enacted Federal legislation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, passed by…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States (DEA) have stressed the need to strengthen current collaboration between the two agencies on the fight against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. This was the highpoint of discussion during a meeting between the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Buba Marwa (Rtd) and the Country Attache of US-DEA, Ms. Daphne Morrison on Friday at the NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja Marwa, while appreciating the cordial working relationship and partnership between NDLEA and DEA, Ms. Morrison who was recently posted to Nigeria…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to continue collaborating with sister states in the Southwest towards harmonizing economic and social policies that reflect shared values and common aspirations. He noted that the Southwest is at the forefront of Nigeria’s economic development, adding that if the economic development drive of the region becomes lethargic, the entire nation will bear the brunt. Governor Abiodun stated this in a goodwill message at the presentation of a book, “Proposed Action Plan for the Economic Development of Southwest Nigeria,” authored by the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent…