Author: niyidaram

Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

Johnny Depp has delivered a powerful message to Hollywood, reflecting on the career-shaking allegations made by ex-wife Amber Heard and his battle to reclaim his name. In a candid interview with The Telegraph, the Pirates of the Caribbean star didn’t hold back, discussing how the fallout from Heard’s domestic abuse claims nearly derailed his decades-long career. Depp won a high-profile defamation case against Heard in 2022 after she described herself as a domestic abuse survivor in a Washington Post op-ed. Though she never mentioned Depp by name, the implication was enough to spark a global media firestorm and professional consequences…

Read More

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley is stepping into the world of high fashion as she joins the star-studded cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2. The highly anticipated sequel welcomes back original stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, with new additions including Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, and now, Ashley. Best known for her breakout role as Kate Sharma in Netflix’s Bridgerton, as well as appearances in The Little Mermaid and Sex Education, Ashley confirmed the news with a subtle post on Instagram, sharing a red high heel emoji—a stylish nod to her fashionable new role. Set nearly…

Read More

If you’re planning a trip to New York, applying to study in California, or heading to Atlanta for business, there’s a major update you need to know: the United States has implemented new visa rules for Nigerian citizens. According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to holders of Nigerian passports will now be single-entry and valid for just three months. This marks a significant departure from the previous policy, which allowed multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years. “Most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be…

Read More

Six U.S. Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay following the July 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn confirmed the disciplinary actions in a statement to CBS News, noting that the agents received penalties ranging from 10 to 42 days of unpaid leave. Upon returning, they were reassigned to less critical roles. The suspensions were issued in accordance with federal disciplinary procedures. “We’re not going to fire our way out of this,” Quinn said. “The agency is laser-focused on fixing the root cause of the…

Read More

Brad Pitt has filed a new court motion requesting access to private communications from his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, as part of their ongoing legal dispute over the French winery Château Miraval. According to the Daily Mail, the documents were filed on June 30 and reveal Pitt’s claim that messages between Jolie and executives at the Stoli Group particularly Alexey Oliynik are crucial to supporting his case. The 61-year-old actor argues that Jolie improperly sold her $64 million stake in the vineyard to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler, allegedly violating a prior agreement that neither party would sell their interest without the…

Read More

A Pennsylvania man on trial for the fatal shooting and beheading of his father, an act he later posted to YouTube, testified in court on Wednesday, July 9, that the killing was a backup plan after an attempt to arrest his father failed. Justin D. Mohn, 33, took the stand in a Bucks County courtroom on the third day of his trial, where he faces charges including murder in connection with the January 30, 2024, death of his father, Michael F. Mohn. Testifying in a calm, emotionless manner with his hands shackled to his waist, Mohn spoke for more than…

Read More

The Ogun State Government has refuted viral reports claiming that Ogbonna Ogboijonu was wrongfully imprisoned for over 26 years merely for purchasing a stolen generator. In an official statement released on July 9, 2025, the government described the circulating narrative as false and misleading. According to the statement, Ogboijonu was not just a buyer but an active participant in a violent armed robbery that resulted in the death of a security guard. The incident occurred on October 3, 2000, when a group of armed robbers attacked an ELF petrol station along the Abeokuta-Lagos road. During the robbery, one security guard,…

Read More

A Nigerian photographer, Adeleke, has shared a disturbing incident he witnessed during a wedding photoshoot, where a groom allegedly slapped his bride simply because she requested more photos. Adeleke revealed the incident on Monday via a post on X (formerly Twitter), while responding to a thread discussing how makeup artists often conceal signs of domestic violence on brides’ faces ahead of their wedding ceremonies. “Can’t believe I witnessed this just last month,” he wrote. “The groom literally slapped the bride during their personal shoot at the hotel, just because she asked him to wait a bit for more shots. I…

Read More

Speculation is mounting that Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs have called it quits after a short-lived romance that only recently became public. Fans began raising eyebrows when the rapper wiped her social media clean of any photos featuring Diggs. Adding fuel to the breakup rumors, Cardi posted a clip of herself getting her hair done on Instagram, captioned simply, “so tired”—a post many took as a cryptic sign that things may be over. Diggs had been making frequent appearances on Cardi’s feed in recent weeks. His social media debut came during a cozy Memorial Day yacht outing in…

Read More

Aaron Phypers has officially filed for divorce from actress Denise Richards, marking the end of their six-year marriage. According to court documents submitted on Monday, July 7, Phypers listed their date of separation as July 4 and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. Richards, known for her role in Wild Things, married Phypers in September 2018, just one month after his divorce from Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan was finalized. The couple does not share any children. Richards has three daughters from previous relationships: Sami, 20, and Lola, 19, with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, and her youngest daughter,…

Read More