Music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal fees while defending himself in his nearly two-year federal criminal case in the United States. According to reports citing sources familiar with the matter, the legal costs covered a team of trial and appellate lawyers, including Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, …
A 15-year-old footballer has died after being shot in what Brazilian police believe was a case of mistaken identity following an amateur football match in Maceió, Brazil. Micael Leandro da Silva, a former youth player for São Paulo FC, was struck by gunfire on August 1 after taking part in a Taça das Grotas tournament …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a slight decline in the pass rate for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with 61.54 per cent of candidates obtaining at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. Speaking during the official release of the results in Lagos, the …
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has convened an emergency meeting of the organisation’s senior leadership in Rabat, Morocco, as mounting criticism continues over FIFA’s abandoned proposal to bring private investment into a company set up to manage its tournaments. The meeting includes FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the governing body’s management board. It …
Lifestyle entrepreneur and television personality Martha Stewart has revealed that she has no interest in getting married again, saying she is content with her life as a single woman. In an interview with People magazine while recreating the cover of her iconic 1995 issue, the 85-year-old reflected on how her outlook on relationships has evolved …
Singer Shawn Mendes has officially confirmed his relationship with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine, making their romance Instagram official with a heartfelt birthday message celebrating her 31st birthday. In the emotional post, Mendes described Marquezine as a positive influence in his life, writing: “A light and a mãe in every room you walk into.” He went …
The United States Department of Justice has launched legal proceedings to revoke the American citizenship of 25 naturalised citizens, including three Nigerians, over allegations that they obtained citizenship through fraud, identity concealment, or other forms of misrepresentation. The denaturalisation cases, filed in federal district courts between July 20 and August 3, 2026, involve individuals accused …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. WAEC announced the release in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and advised candidates to check their results through the WAEC result portal. In a statement, …
The president of Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, has accused Morocco of bearing responsibility for a mass border crossing that reportedly left more than 90 people dead, describing the incident as an “atrocity.” Spanish authorities said approximately 69,500 migrants who entered Ceuta late last week had since returned to Morocco, while an estimated 2,500 people …
Former Nigeria U-23 coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment over what he says is the Nigerian government’s failure to recognise or reward him for leading the country’s football team to a historic gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. In an interview with The Punch, the Dutch coach said that while members of …
