Nicki Minaj has publicly reignited tensions with Jay-Z, accusing the music mogul of owing her a massive payout from the sale of Tidal, his former streaming platform. In a bold tweet posted on Tuesday, July 8, Minaj claimed she was short-changed after holding a 3% equity stake in the platform. She alleges she received …
Chinese politician sentenced to death over $37.8M bribery scandal
A Chinese politician has been sentenced to death over a $37.8M bribery scandal. Wang Yong, a former vice-chairman of the government of the Xizang autonomous region, received a suspended death sentence for taking bribes, a court in Hunan province announced. The Chenzhou Intermediate People’s Court sentenced Wang to death for bribery with a two-year reprieve. …
Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17 Million for Express Entry applicants
The Canadian government has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for prospective immigrants applying under the Express Entry system. According to the new guidelines, effective July 7, 2025, a single applicant must now demonstrate access to at least CAD $15,263 (about N17 million), up from the previous requirement of CAD $14,690. For a family of …
New US Visa Rule Limits Nigerians To 3-Month, Single-Entry Visas
United States Department of State has announced a new non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, effective immediately. According to a press release from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians will now be single-entry with a validity period of three …
2025 BECE Results Officially Released By NECO
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to a statement from Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Public Affairs at NECO, a total of 179,201 candidates sat for the examination, which covered 12 subjects. The exams were conducted from …
Bayern Munich Agree To Personal Terms With Liverpool’s Luis Diaz
Bayern Munich could beat Barcelona to the signing of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz this summer after the Bundesliga club struck an agreement on personal terms. Diaz is yet to negotiate a fresh deal with the English champions and has reportedly assured Bayern Munich officials that he would consider moving to Germany in the summer. According …
Enabulele Hails Edo Cyclists For Medal Haul At African Para Cycling Championship
Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has warmly congratulated Edo cyclists who participated in the recently concluded African Para Cycling Track Championship held in Cairo, Egypt. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele described the performance of Team Edo cyclists as exceptional — …