Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky has confirmed his gender during his trial on charges of naira abuse in court on Friday.Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky has confirmed his gender during his trial on charges of naira abuse in court on Friday. Recall the crossdresser was handed a six-month jail sentence by Abimbola Awogboro, a judge of the federal high…

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday sentenced controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without an option of fine for abusing the Naira. The judge while sentencing the convict, said the judgment will be a deterrent to others that are found to be…

Former NFL star O.J. Simpson has passed away at age 76 after a battle with cancer, his family confirmed. A statement posted on his social media accounts reads: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition,…

A prominent Ethiopian opposition official from the sensitive Oromia region was found shot dead on Wednesday, few hours after being arrested by government forces, his party said. Bate Urgessa of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) party was released on bail last month following his detention alongside French journalist Antoine Galindo. The 41-year-old was arrested again…

The family of the late Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S. helicopter company involved in the February crash that claimed his life. Ogunbanjo was one of six people killed when the helicopter went down near the California-Nevada border. The other victims included Dr….

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has given a clearer picture of the number of people, casualties and survivors in the boat mishap that happen in Anambra State, which involved a popular Nollywood star, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as ‘Junior Pope.’ NIWA Area Manager Mr Suleiman Nicholas told Vanguard that contrary to the claim…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has stopped all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and three crew members. The guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024 and posted on social media on Thursday….

A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. A panel of three hand-picked jurors and two judges rejected all defence arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, who was found guilty…

A Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, is dead. The news of his death was shared on Wednesday, April 10, by filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji. He mentioned that the actor, along with three others, lost their lives when their boat capsized. “Four actors, including Jnr Pope, fell into Anam River on their way…

Leandro Trossard came off the bench to score the equaliser for Arsenal in a 2-2 draw at home to Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Bukayo Saka’s opener for the Premier League leaders was cancelled out by former Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry, with Harry Kane’s penalty putting Bayern…