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A California jury has ordered former comedian and actor Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million in damages to a former waitress who accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her more than five decades ago. In the civil case decided in Santa Monica, the jury found Cosby liable for a 1972 incident involving Donna Motsinger, now 84. Motsinger told the court that Cosby picked her up in a limousine and gave her wine and a pill she believed was aspirin before taking her to one of his shows. According to court filings, she said the substance left her incapacitated. “Next…

The newly sworn-in President of the Command Secondary School Lagos Old Students Association (CSSLOSA), Kayode Ogunsola, has expressed optimism and a strong commitment to repositioning the institution through strategic alumni engagement, infrastructure development, and value-driven leadership. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Nigeria Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) Hall, featured the swearing-in of new executive members drawn from various graduating sets. Highlights of the event included the presentation of certificates of return to the president and other members of the executive committee. The newly elected leadership is expected to serve a two-year tenure. The event was marked by nostalgic…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into an Enugu-based man accused of defrauding victims of nearly ₦20 million through fake visa deals. The suspect, Osogu Christian Ogbonna, is being probed by the EFCC’s Enugu Zonal Directorate for allegedly obtaining ₦19.9 million from three individuals under the pretence of securing international travel documents. Three petitioners, Osmond Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Ugwu Chidubem and Amadiani Gilbert Chinedu, reported the alleged fraud to the commission. Ugwu told investigators he met Ogbonna in 2018 while seeking to travel abroad. The suspect allegedly posed as a visa agent and offered…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Andrew Odekina before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged ₦9,873,215 fraud. Odekina was brought before Justice Mojisola Dada on Monday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the anti-graft agency, sitting in Ikoyi. He faces a one-count charge bordering on retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, contrary to Section 17(a) and (b) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004. According to the prosecution, Odekina and others still at large allegedly received and retained the sum of ₦9,873,215 in his account with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in 2025.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the £746 million Nigeria-UK port redevelopment agreement, warning that the deal may favour the United Kingdom at Nigeria’s expense. The agreement, finalised in London, was announced following talks between Keir Starmer and Bola Tinubu at Downing Street. It is aimed at supporting the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes in Lagos. Nigeria’s minister of finance, Wale Edun, said the deal aligns with the government’s focus on infrastructure, energy, and industrial development. He added that strengthening bilateral partnerships would attract investment, stimulate economic growth, and create jobs. Under the arrangement,…

Leo Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died aged 43 following a battle with cancer. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news, saying the Ukrainian-American businessman “passed away peacefully” after a prolonged illness. His family has requested privacy. An online obituary indicated that Radvinsky died in Pompano Beach, close to his residence in Boca Raton, where he lived with his family. Radvinsky built a vast fortune through his majority stake in Fenix International Limited, the firm that owns OnlyFans. His net worth was estimated at $4.7 billion. He acquired the platform in 2018 from the Stokely family in…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports claiming that Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all police units and tactical squads across state commands. The force described the report as misleading, clarifying that no such sweeping directive was issued. In a statement released on Sunday, force spokesperson Anthony Placid said the claim was a “misrepresentation” of the IGP’s actual instructions following a virtual meeting with senior officers. According to Placid, the IGP is aware of growing public concerns over the operations of tactical squads and the unchecked creation of multiple units by commissioners of police and…

The global economy could face severe consequences if the Middle East conflict continues for more than six months, according to TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne. Speaking to Chinese broadcaster CGTN in Beijing, Pouyanne said Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already disrupted oil supplies, with about 10 million barrels per day stuck in the Gulf. “All the economies of the world will be damaged” if the conflict drags on, he warned. In normal times, around 20% of global oil passes through the strait. Currently, inventories are helping cushion the impact, but a prolonged war would put economies under serious…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to step up efforts to tackle insecurity across Nigeria, warning that the threat remains a major barrier to development. The president made the remarks on Sunday while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos residence during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Tinubu described insecurity as the “next phase” of the country’s challenge, stressing the need for coordinated action. “Insecurity is an enemy of development, progress and prosperity,” he said. Tinubu seeks international backing The president revealed ongoing efforts to secure international support, particularly in military equipment and logistics. He cited recent engagements…

President Bola Tinubu has warned that the escalating tensions in the Middle East could worsen inflation in Nigeria, putting further pressure on citizens’ purchasing power. The president spoke on Sunday while hosting Vice-President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos residence to mark Eid al-Fitr. Tinubu said the ongoing crisis involving the United States, Israel and Iran is likely to trigger higher global energy and transportation costs, with direct consequences for Nigeria’s economy. “We should care more for the vulnerable. I know this Middle East crisis will spike inflation and affect our purchasing power,” he said. He urged…