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 EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged $35,000 Theft in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday,  July 31, 2025, arraigned one Olabode Rasheed Wale on a two-count charge bordering on stealing before Justice Mojisola Dada of  Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja,Lagos. He was arrested, following an intelligence report received by the Commission linking him to the fraudulent activities of an Organized Cyber Crimes Syndicate Network, OCSN. Count one reads: “That you, Olabode Rasheed Wale, sometime within August 2024 and March 2025, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with a dishonest intent, stole and converted to your own use the sum of $35,000.00 (Thirty Five Thousand United States Dollars), property of George Onyeaka, thereby committed an offence stealing, contrary to and punishable under Sections 280 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.” Count two reads : “ That you, Olabode Ra...

 "Three years of pure magic ✨ I still can’t wrap my head around how fast time is flying—my beautiful, sweet, loving, silly, smart, caring handsome boy is THREE.  Being your mommy is the greatest honor of my life. True and I are beyond lucky to have you in every way. Your energy and spirit is so familiar- we were all made to be together. God knew what we needed and it was always you. You make our world complete! Your love is what my heart was missing. Every moment, every memory, every giggle and bedtime snuggle is a blessing I will thank God for forever. Here’s to more happiness and more love than my heart can hold. Thank you for completing us my sweet angel boy 💙🩵" - Khloe Kardashian.  More photos below. 

 US hails first DRC-Rwanda talks since deal as 'significant step' The US has hosted high-level talks this week aimed at accelerating the implementation of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, as part of broader efforts to end tensions and foster economic growth in Africa’s Great Lakes region. The meetings, held in Washington from July 30 to August 1, focused on advancing security coordination and laying the groundwork for regional economic integration, the US State Department said, TRT Afrika reported. "These meetings focused on implementation of the security aspects of the agreement and building a framework for regional economic growth opportunities, which together are critical to achieving long-term stability and durable peace in the Great Lakes region," the department said in a statement. On Friday, officials from both nations initialed the Regional Economic Integration Framework Tenets, which call for joint action in are...

 Nigeria Brewerie reward super falcons with N50milion Naira The Super Falcons of Nigeria were graciously hosted by Nigeria Breweries PLC during a Trophy Tour in Lagos, culminating in a dinner at the Eko Hotel Sky Lounge on Wednesday.  Furthermore, a generous donation of ₦50 million was presented to the Super Falcons at the Nigerian Breweries Head Office in recognition of their triumphant achievement. More photos below. 

 Ron DeSantis proclaims August 1 ‘Hulk Hogan Day’ in Florida  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially declared Friday, August 1, 2025, as "Hulk Hogan Day" to honor the wrestling legend in his home state. In a letter released Thursday, DeSantis announced that state flags will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and public buildings in Pinellas County to mark the occasion. Although Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia, he moved to Tampa at a young age and began his wrestling career in 1977, eventually rising to international fame with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). DeSantis described Hogan as a larger-than-life figure and an icon for generations who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, calling him a “true Floridian through and through.” Hogan passed away recently at the age of 71, with his official cause of death confirmed as a heart attack. Medical records reveal he had a history of atrial fibrillation and was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, though det...

 CNY college graduate was shot and killed in NYC after leaving panic room The final victim of the Park Avenue mass shooting was briefly safe inside a panic room before stepping out during a pause in the gunfire and being fatally shot, according to authorities. Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell University graduate and associate at Rudin Management, had reportedly gone to the bathroom and did not hear the shooter, Shane Tamura, nearby when she exited the secure space. Tamura, armed with an assault-style rifle, had earlier fired at a cleaner upon entering the 33rd-floor office. Surveillance footage shows Tamura turning toward Hyman as she leaves the bathroom adjacent to the panic room. After being shot, Hyman collapsed in a nearby cubicle and died. Authorities revealed that Tamura, who believed he suffered a traumatic brain injury from playing high school football, had intended to target the NFL offices located on the lower floors of the same building but mistakenly ended up on the 3...

 Prosecutors respond after Diddy requests bail before sentencing Federal prosecutors have strongly opposed Diddy's request for bail ahead of his sentencing, challenging his efforts to minimize his convictions related to transporting male escorts across state lines for paid sexual encounters involving his former girlfriends. In court filings submitted Thursday, prosecutors argued that Diddy should remain in custody while awaiting sentencing after being convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act. Although he was acquitted of the more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, prosecutors maintain his conduct warrants continued detention. Diddy had filed a motion earlier, asking the judge to overturn his Mann Act convictions on the grounds that the law applies to transporting individuals for sex acts, which he denies having done himself. He claims he never engaged in sex with the escorts and only filmed his ex-girlfriends, Cassie and “Jane,” who arranged the encounters. ...