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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,…

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…

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…

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,…

Tyler Perry is accused of turning a blind eye to reports of abuse at his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. Last month, a former “The Oval” cast member, Derek Dixon, filed a $260 million sixual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry. Now actor Braxton Wells, who appeared in 2 episodes of “The Oval” in uncredited roles, has accused Tyler of ignoring reports of abuse by studio head Mark E. Swinton. Swinton, 56, currently serves as Vice President of Tyler Perry Studios. In a series of posts on Instagram, Wells claims he gave Derek Dixon evidence for his lawsuit against Tyler. He said Dixon refused to…

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his former partner Cassie Ventura have been named in a federal lawsuit filed in New York by Clayton Howard, a former male escort who accuses the pair of sexual exploitation and abuse. Howard, who testified under the pseudonym “Dave” during Combs’ recent RICO trial, is seeking $20 million in punitive damages for what he describes as years of manipulation, trauma, and coercion. In court filings, Howard alleges that Ventura, 38, manipulated him into participating in explicit encounters—referred to as “freak-offs”—while Combs, 55, watched. He claims he was trafficked and used as “entertainment to satisfy…

Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37. Rakitić most recently played for Croatian club Hajduk Split, following a short stint in Saudi Arabia with Al Shabab. Confirming his decision in an emotional social media post, he reflected on a career that spanned nearly two decades and took him across some of Europe’s biggest leagues. “Football, you gave me more than I could ever imagine,” he wrote.“You gave me victories, defeats, lessons, and friends for life. You gave me a unique path and a thousand stories to tell.…

Zayn Malik is speaking candidly about the racism he says he endured during his time with One Direction, revealing deeply personal reflections in the lyrics of his upcoming song Fuchsia Sea. The 32-year-old British singer, who is of Pakistani, English, and Irish descent, shared a preview of the track on Instagram over the weekend. In the snippet, Malik raps about feeling like an outsider while being part of the globally successful boy band. “I worked hard in a white band, and they still laughed at the Asian,” he raps, followed by poignant lines such as:“Got my back against the wall…

A British teenager jailed in Dubai for having sex with a fellow UK tourist has been released after serving seven months in prison. Marcus Fakana, 19, from Tottenham, north London, was granted a royal pardon by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, according to the human rights group Detained in Dubai. He returned to the UK on Thursday, July 3. Fakana was arrested in 2024 following a consensual relationship with a British girl he met while both were staying with their families at a luxury hotel in Dubai. Though only a few months apart in age, the girl…

Liverpool star Diogo Jota was laid to rest today in a heart-wrenching funeral attended by his family, friends, and teammates. The 28-year-old striker and his 25-year-old footballer brother Andre Silva were buried just two days after their tragic deaths in a car crash. Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson led mourners with two touching wreathes emblazoned with Diogo’s number 20 and André’s number 30 Credit: The Sun Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (C) reacts as he steps out of the church after the funeral Credit: AFP Liverpool’s team players step out of the churchCredit: AFP James Milner leaves the…