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 Ex NBA Star, Lamar Odom now homeless Lamar Odom told to vacate LA home after 'failing to pay rent' despite earning over $114MILLION in NBA career! Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband and former NBA star and reality TV personality Lamar Odom has been evicted from his renting home for unpaid rent. He owes more than $45,000 in rent, according to documents The landlord, Executive Recovery Group. The landlord has filed a lawsuit since March, alleging Odom has not made any payments on his $15,000-month lease since signing a month-long agreement in December 2024. Lamar, who had success and money before couldn’t handle the fame and riches garnered during his professional basketball career, got hooked on coke, couldn't stay stable, and sober. He looks ruined now.

 PRESS RELEASE Former EFCC chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa unveils explosive book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has released a groundbreaking new book titled ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria's Petroleum Subsidy Fraud’.  This powerful exposé provides the most authoritative account yet of Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira fuel subsidy scandal, unraveling the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes. Drawing from his firsthand experience as a key investigator on the EFCC’s special team that probed the 2012 subsidy fraud, Bawa reveals the staggering scale, complexity, and audacity of the schemes used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments. His insider narrative chronicles how billions of naira were recovered and several culprits brought to justice, while also shedding light on how entrenched corruption allowed the fraud...

  Alleged N1.38bn Fraud:  Court Adjourns Ex-P-Square Manager,  Jude Okoye’s  Trial  till Oct 23 Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, adjourned till October 23, 2025 further hearing in the alleged N1.38bn fraud involving Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter Okoye. The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Okoye alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N1.38bn. One of the counts reads: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Limited, sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did directly acquire a landed property known as No 5, Tony Eromosele Street Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos worth ₦850,000,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Fifty Million Naira only), which money you knew or reasonably ought to have...

 PRESS RELEASE ENUGU POLICE ARREST ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT, RECOVER FIREARM AND AMMUNITION Police Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to the Thinkers Corner Division, in collaboration with members of the Neighbourhood Watch, on June 1, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m., arrested a male armed robbery suspect, one Nwachukwu Chukwuma aged 20. The suspect was apprehended while loitering suspiciously on a street within the Thinkers Corner area of Enugu. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of one locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. Investigation is ongoing to determine the suspect’s criminal intentions and involvement in armed robbery cases in the area. The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has directed the investigation to be meticulously conducted to identify and apprehend the suspect’s accomplices and recover additional exhibits. SP DANIEL NDUKWE, anipr, mnisma Police Public Relations Officer Enugu State Command GRA, En...

 PRESS RELEASE   IGP HOLDS STRATEGIC CONFERENCE WITH SENIOR OFFICERS, COMMENDS OFFICERS FOR EFFECTIVENESS   Rolls Out 2-Month Scorecard, Urges Proactive Measures Against Emerging Threats.    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., today, June 4 2025, convened a strategic conference with senior police officers from the ranks of CPs and above at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Building, Force Headquarters, Abuja.   The conference focused on addressing emerging security threats and reinforcing the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.  During the conference, the IGP commended the officers on their dedication to duty and their effectiveness, which had led to a significant achievement for the Nigeria Police Force in the last 2 months.  From April to May 2025, the Nigeria Police Force recorded the arrest of 1,774 criminal suspects for various offe...

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND EID-EL KABIR CELEBRATIONS: KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SISTER SECURITY AGENCIES FELICITATES WITH THE GOOD PEOPLE OF KANO STATE; REITERATES BAN ON ALL FORMS OF DURBAR ACTIVITIES The Kano State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the State congratulates Muslim faithful and all law-abiding residents of the State ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Kabir Sallah festivities. 2.  In an effort to ensure peaceful celebrations throughout the State, worshippers are enjoined to be law abiding and conduct themselves peacefully, as adequate pre-emptive measures have been taken to guarantee the peace and public safety across the state. 3.  It would be recalled that in the wake of 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations, the Command, in collaboration with all security agencies in the state, acting on credible intelligence, pronounced total ban on all forms of Durbar activities throughout the State, as part of collective ...

 OPERATIONAL VISIT: COAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO LASTING PEACE IN BENUE STATE 4th June, 2025      The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in Benue State and other parts of the country. He made this known during an operational visit to Benue State on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. On arrival, the COAS was received at the Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (JTF OPWS), where the Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara, presented a comprehensive briefing on the security situation. The briefing highlighted key operational achievements, ongoing challenges, and the continued efforts of troops in neutralizing criminal elements disrupting peace in Benue and neighboring states. Following the operational engagement, the COAS proceeded to the Government House in Makurdi, where he paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Exce...

 NASARAWA POLICE FOIL MAJOR ARMS TRAFFICKING - TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH CACHE OF WEAPONS 4th June, 2025     The Nasarawa State Police Command, under the decisive leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has recorded a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal arms trafficking. On June 4, 2025,  at about 0309hrs acting on credible, actionable intelligence, the Command intercepted two suspected gunrunners traveling through Lafia in possession of a large cache of high-grade firearms and ammunition en route to Ilorin, Kwara state Following swift deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, an intense and meticulously executed operation led to the arrest of the following suspects: Lawal Sani, male, 40 years old, a commercial bus driver from Makwalla area, Funtua LGA, Katsina State. Dahiru Abdullahi, male, 75 years old, a cattle trader from Angwan Dosa, Kaduna North LGA, Kaduna State, known to operate within Keffi Cattle Market, Nasara...

 Press Statement   FG Backs National Campaign for Measles-Rubella Vaccine Rollout The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit to his office by the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) on Tuesday.  Idris praised the team’s commitment to public health and child wellbeing. He affirmed the Ministry’s readiness to champion public sensitization efforts that will ensure the campaign’s success. “You have come to the right place,” the Minister said. “The Ministry of Information and National Orientation exists to support and amplify initiatives like this. We will work with you and relevant agencies under our Ministry—including the National Orientation Agency and public media institutions—to ensure Nigeria...

 Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he's "glad" his son Patrick never changed his name to avoid nepotism claims in Hollywood.  During an emotional father-son interview for Variety's "Actors on Actors" series, Patrick admitted he once considered going under an alias early in his career. But after his standout performance in The White Lotus season 3, Arnold proudly declared, "now I can take credit." The conversation highlights how Patrick carved his own path without ever asking his famous father to make calls to studios or agents. 

 SNL star Ego Nwodim shares the behind-the-scenes panic she felt when the studio audience broke decades of tradition by actually responding during her Miss Eggy Weekend Update segment.  The seven-season veteran admits she was so thrown off, she wondered if the crowd could somehow see her cue cards.   What was supposed to be a scripted call-and-response became genuine improv when the audience yelled "Play!" and even got bleeped for shouting profanity. Nwodim's quick thinking and improv skills saved the moment, creating one of the season's most memorable sketches.

 Anambra Assembly Urges Soludo To Direct Monitoring Of Damp Proofing To Curb Mycotoxin Growth In Structures Leading To Building Collapse  By Chizoba Okeke  Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Commissioners for Works and Infrastructure, Housing Managing Director Awka Capital Territory Development Agency and Chairman Anambra State Physical Planning Board to carry out a comprehensive check and monitoring of damp proofing in structures across the state.  The Member representing Orumba South Constituency and the Chairman House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Emma Nwafor, who moved the motion during plenary session, said that the move is aimed at curbing the alarming spread of mycotoxins in buildings, resulting from Moisture, Dampness, and Capillary (MDC) issues. According to Engr. Nwafor, mycotoxins are products of fungi generated from MDC menace in buildings, and have contributed to about ...

 The numbers are jaw-dropping: Disney invested $650 million in just 24 episodes of 'Andor,' making it one of the most expensive television series ever produced. But creator Tony Gilroy revealed something even more shocking at the ATX Television Festival - during Season 2 negotiations, Disney executives told him "streaming is dead" and tried to slash the budget. Despite the financial drama behind the scenes, Gilroy fought hard to maintain the show's quality and creative vision. The series, which wrapped last month to widespread critical acclaim, pushed boundaries that other Star Wars content couldn't, tackling mature themes like genocide and assault while maintaining the franchise's core appeal. This revelation raises important questions about the sustainability of high-budget streaming content. 

 In a major copyright battle that could reshape social media, Eminem's music publisher Eight Mile Style has filed a lawsuit against Meta seeking over $1 million in damages. The suit alleges that Facebook and Instagram have been allowing billions of users to access and use Eminem's catalog  including his Oscar-winning hit "Lose Yourself"  without proper licensing agreements.   The legal filing claims Meta engaged in "rampant infringement" by storing Eminem's songs on their servers and making them available through features like Reels Remix and Original Audio. Despite removing some tracks after complaints, the lawsuit states that unauthorized cover and instrumental versions continue to circulate on the platforms.   This case highlights the ongoing tension between social media giants and music rights holders. 

 Lizzo is taking her legal battle to the next level with a bold new strategy. The Grammy winner has filed an appeal claiming that the sexual harassment lawsuit brought by her former backup dancers is actually an attack on her First Amendment rights to artistic expression and body positivity advocacy.    The case stems from allegations including a controversial incident where dancers claim they were pressured to attend a sex show in Amsterdam's Red Light District. However, Lizzo's legal team, led by prominent Hollywood attorney Marty Singer, argues this was an optional team-building exercise that was part of her creative process - and therefore protected under free speech laws. A judge previously dismissed some claims, including fat-shaming allegations, but allowed the core harassment accusations to proceed toward trial. Now Lizzo's team is asking an appeals court to throw out the entire case, arguing that judges shouldn't be "dissecting the creative process" o...

 LEADERSHIP OF THE INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FEDERATION - NIGERIAN CHAPTER (FIABCI-NIGERIA) PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON WEDNESDAY, 4TH JUNE, 2025   L-R: President, International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Nigeria chapter, Mr. Akin Opatola; FIABCI President, Africa and Near East Region, Mr. Adeniji Adele receiving the Lagos State government plaque from the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025.    L-R: Past President, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr. Bode Adediji; President, International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Africa and Near East Region, Mr. Adeniji Adele; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President, FIABCI - Nigeria chapter, Mr. Akin Opatola during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025.    L-R: President, International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI...

 Lagos LG boss suspends Epe monarch’s installation, cancels Sallah prayers The chairperson, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has suspended the installation of the new Olu of Epe. Two individuals are currently laying claim to the stool. Animashaun, who also suspended all Eid-al-Kabir celebration and Jumat prayer in the local council’s central mosque and eid ground, made this known in a letter addressed to the the community’s Grand Chief Imam on Tuesday. According to her, after the demise of the immediate Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale, two popular chiefs in the community, Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji, have been parading themselves as his successor. The LG chairman said her decision was to forestall security issues, unforeseen circumstances that may arise from the followers of the two self-acclaimed monarchs. The statement read, “Sequel to the dual installation of the new Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom on the 2nd of...

 LAGOS INFORMATION COMMISSIONER DEMANDS DIGITAL DOMINANCE FROM PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS  The Lagos State Commissioner for Information & Strategy has issued a clarion call to Public Affairs Officers (PAOs), urging them to embrace innovative thinking and leverage digital technology to effectively communicate the Sanwo-Olu administration's THEMES Plus Agenda. This directive was the central theme at the Ministry's Y2024 Management Retreat, currently underway at The Orchid Hotels in Lekki, Lagos. The three-day retreat, themed: "Image Management in a Digital Contemporary World," brings together officers on Grade Levels 13-17 and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday. The Information Commissioner emphasised that it is time for Public Affairs professionals to "step up and dominate the digital space," signaling a strategic pivot towards modern communication methodologies. Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Media and Publicity, furth...

 EFCC Docks Two Chinese for Alleged Illegal Dealing in Mineral Resources in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.    The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources.    One of the counts reads: “That you, ZHANG HONG LIN, GAO PEI HAI AND GAO PEI YU (AT LARGE) sometime in 2025 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, conspired between yourselves and with intent to defraud the Federal Government of Nigeria of the revenue accruing therefrom and without the permission of the appropriate authority, engaged in the exportation of "Mica Products, Copper bearing and Lithium bearing mineral resources" out of Nigeria, and you thereby c...

 EFCC Arrests Three for Alleged Internet Fraud in Uyo Three alleged internet fraudsters are currently being held at the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate. The all-male suspects were arrested on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, during an early morning sting operation at Mbierebe, Stadium Road, Akpasak Estate, and Oron Road, all in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Items recovered from them include: 4 mobile phones, a desktop computer, a laptop and 2 cars. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

 CBN Deputy Governor Institutes Scholarship Scheme To Honour Mom, Help Brilliant Students By Chiedu Uche Okoye Chief Philip Ikeazor, a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) and son of the late Chief Chimezie Ikeazor of the free legal aid fame, has instituted Marina Chikezie Ikeazor scholarship award scheme to honour his mom and help brilliant students realize their educational aspirations.  The Marina Chikezie Ikeazor scholarship award scheme is dedicated to Ogbueshi Marina Chikezie Ikeazor, spouse of the legal luminary, Chief Chimezie Ikeazor(deceased), for her inculcation of the love of education into her children.  Chief Ikeazor instituted the Marina Chikezie scholarship award scheme for youths of Umu Nnakwa kindred in Ire village, Obosi, Anambra State, in order to help them achieve their lofty educational aspirations, rekindle their waning interest in education, and reduce their parents' financial burden of sponsoring their education in schools.  Th...

 Igwe Omasi ,Ezenwaka Canvasse Orderliness Ahead Of June 11 Flag Off Of Election Campaigns By Michael Ezenwata Ahead of the June 11,  2025 flag off of election campaigns in Anambra State,,the Deputy Chairman state Traditional Rulers Council representing the Anambra North Senatorial zone, Igwe Benjamin Okeji has called for civility and orderliness across political divides. In a press statement in Awka,Igwe Okeji who doubles as the Traditional Ruler of Omasi ,warned against political hooliganism and brigandage to ensure  hitch free campaigns. He urged all political actors to leverage on the sound security network put up by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to conpunct themselves creditably. The royal father charged all security agencies to be at alert to ensure that criminal agents do not hijack the exercise. Igwe Okeji urged communities in his area of jurisdiction to avoid being used as  thugs to destabilize the electoral process. In a related development,the President General...