Court Summons Five Social Media Users Over Defamation of Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo
The Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, has issued summonses to five social media users for alleged “criminal defamation” of the reputation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa. Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna ordered the defendants – Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, DJ Spoiltkid, Terrence Ekot, and Samuel Agozie – to appear in […]
Gospel Minister Nathaniel Bassey Petitions IGP Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberstalking
Renowned gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has taken legal action against four individuals whom he accuses of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. Bassey, through his legal representatives, submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, urging for an investigation and prosecution of the offenders. The petition, filed on April 1, 2024, highlights an incident […]
Scotland’s Hate Crime Law: JK Rowling Defends Free Speech on Transgender Issue
JK Rowling has taken to social media to challenge Scotland’s new hate crime law, daring authorities to arrest her if they believe she has violated it. The acclaimed author, residing in Edinburgh, faced controversy as she referred to certain transgender women as men in various posts, which included convicted prisoners and public figures. Rowling asserted […]
Titanic Door Prop Sells for $718,750 in Auction
The iconic floating piece of wood that famously kept Rose alive in the film Titanic has been sold at auction for an impressive $718,750 (£569,739). Since the release of the blockbuster film in 1997, fans have speculated whether the panel was large enough to accommodate Rose’s love interest, Jack, potentially saving him from the frigid […]
Homeland Security Raids Sean Combs’ Properties in Three Major Cities
Federal agents conducted raids on properties associated with rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The searches took place in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, with two properties targeted in Los Angeles and Miami. While officials did not disclose the specific reasons […]
Nollywood Mourns: Actor Amaechi Muonagor Dies at 62
Renowned Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has passed away at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. The news of his demise was shared by social commentator Morris Monye through his X handle on Sunday. Monye shared this somber news expressing profound sorrow over the actor’s demise. “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s […]
Prominent Hong Kong Actor Gregory Wong Sentenced to Six Years in Jail
Gregory Wong, a prominent Hong Kong actor, along with 11 others, has been sentenced to jail for their involvement in the storming of the city’s legislature during the 2019 protests. Wong received a sentence of just over six years, one of the lengthier terms handed down by the district court on Saturday. Activists Ventus Lau […]
“Squid Game” Actor O Yeong-su Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
South Korea’s renowned “Squid Game” actor, O Yeong-su, has been convicted of sexual misconduct, the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court announced on Friday. The verdict comes after O was charged with assaulting a woman in 2017. O Yeong-su, aged 79, made headlines in 2022 as the first South Korean to win a Golden […]
Diversity Advocate Chioma Nnadi Takes the Reins at British Vogue
Chioma Nnadi acknowledges that she has significant expectations to meet as she steps into her new role as the head of British Vogue. Taking over from Edward Enninful, who spent over six years pushing boundaries and advocating for diversity at the renowned fashion magazine, is no small task. Yet, London-born Nnadi, the first mixed-race woman […]
“Iconic ‘All By Myself’ Songwriter Eric Carmen Passes Away at 74”
The renowned singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, celebrated for his hit song “All By Myself,” has passed away at the age of 74, as confirmed by his wife. The American star initially gained prominence as part of the power pop group the Raspberries before establishing himself as a solo artist. One of his notable solo successes, “Hungry […]
