Richard Allen, a US man convicted last month of killing two teenagers in the state of Indiana, has been sentenced to 130 years behind bars for their deaths.The bodies of teenagers Liberty German, who was 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were found near their hometown of Delphi in 2017. The case that went cold for years and became a focal point for true-crime enthusiasts.It gained national attention as one of the victims recorded possible evidence on her phone, including audio and a Snapchat video of a possible suspect.Allen, 52, was given 65 years for each victim, according to media reports.Libby’s...
U.S Government Passes Bill to Avert Shutdown, Biden Signs into Law
The Democratic-controlled US Senate has voted to pass a budget deal to avert what would be the first US federal government shutdown since 2019, only hours after the House of Representatives approved the same legislation.The budget deal was passed shortly after a midnight deadline passed.It does not include a demand from President-elect Donald Trump that lawmakers increase how much money the federal government can borrow, showing the limits of his ability to command lawmakers from his own party.The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. A statement from Biden’s spokeswoman released earlier on Friday night...
Rema, Asake, Jordan Adetunji, Others Make Former President of U.S. ‘Favorite Music 2024’ List
United State Former president, Barrack Obama released his favorite music of 2024, Nigerian artists Rema, Asake, Jordan Adetunji and Shaboozey made the list.Obama had posted on his social media handle: “Here are my favorite songs from this year! Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
Ademola Lookman Ranked 22nd Best Footballer in the World by The Guardian Sports
Ademola Lookman has been rewarded for his exceptional 2024 season, adding to his impressive collection of awards. Lookman played a crucial role in Nigeria’s run to the AFCON Final and helped his club win their first European trophy in history, scoring a hat-trick in the final. Lookman’s outstanding form has seen him accumulate 43 goal-scoring contributions from the start of last season to this year. The full list of Ademola Lookman’s 2024 awards: The Guardian Sports has ranked Ademola Lookman as the 22nd best footballer in the world, to round of his achievements in 2024.
Carabao Cup Semi-Final Draw: Tottenham Faces Liverpool, Newcastle Takes on Arsenal in Battle for First Trophy of the Season
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw has been announced, with Arsenal set to face Newcastle and Liverpool taking on Tottenham. The ties will be determined over two legs, with the winners earning a spot in the final at Wembley on March 16, 2025. The Carabao Cup semi-final ties are scheduled to take place over two legs, with the first legs commencing the week of January 6 and the second legs taking place the week beginning February 3, according to Sky Sports. Newcastle United’s head coach, Eddie Howe, will be hoping to secure a win against Arsenal, as he seeks to end...
Breaking News: THREE NIGERIANS MAKE FORBES LIST OF 50 WEALTHIEST BLACK AMERICANS 2024
Only three Nigerians made it to the list Adebayo Ogunlesi, Tope Awotona, and Wemimo Abbey. Forbes has unveiled its 2024 ForbesBLK 50 list, celebrating the achievements of the wealthiest and most influential Black Americans. What Forbes said Adebayo Ogunlesi, with a net worth of $1.7 billion, stands out as a pioneering force in global infrastructure investment. As chairman and co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Ogunlesi led the private equity firm through a transformative acquisition by BlackRock in 2024 for $12.5 billion. Tope Awotona, the founder and CEO of Calendly, has redefined efficiency in scheduling and holds a net worth...
Tottenham Hotspur Beats Manchester United in Seven-Goal Thriller to Reach Carabao Cup Semi-Finals
Tottenham Hotspur knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup in a thrilling 4-3 victory. Dominic Solanke gave Tottenham the lead after capitalizing on an error from Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir. Dejan Kulusevski doubled Tottenham’s advantage immediately after the start of the second half. Solanke then scored his second and Tottenham’s third in the 54th minute. The introduction of Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee in the 55th minute sparked life into the Manchester United side. Fraser Foster’s misplaced pass was intercepted by Bruno Fernandes in the 63rd minute, who then passed the ball to Joshua Zirkzee, allowing him to...
Court Grants Farotimi Bail, Says He Must Not Grant Interview among Other Conditions
The Ekiti magistrate court granted Dele Farotimi the human activist bail on Friday with conditions attached to it. Bail conditions are: 30million naira,He must drop his passport so he can’t travel outside Nigeria.He must get 2 guarantors.He must not grant any media interviews
