Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and drug distribution. He is accused of exploiting women through coercion and orchestrating explicit parties involving commercial sex workers. If convicted, Diddy faces decades in prison.

NECO has released the 2024 SSCE results, with 60.55% of candidates passing with five credits, including English and Mathematics. Out of 1.37 million candidates, 828,284 achieved this benchmark. Additionally, 8,437 candidates were involved in exam malpractices. #necoresult #ssce

The World Bank is set to approve a $1.7 billion loan for Nigeria on September 26, 2024, aimed at healthcare, human capital, and infrastructure development. This brings Nigeria's total loans from the bank under President Tinubu's administration to $6.65 billion. #worldbank #loan

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka refuses to use text correction software, preferring to edit his own work. He thrives in isolation for his creative process, avoiding modern technology when possible. #newsinnigeria #nigeriannews #gisthounds #gistlover #newsupdate #wolesoyinka

The Federal Government has warned private companies that failure to implement the N70,000 minimum wage law can lead to imprisonment. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Alhaji Ismaila, stressed that paying less than N70k is a punishable offense. #miminumwage

Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail again and will remain at Brooklyn's MDC while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The detention center is known for its poor conditions and high-profile inmates like R. Kelly and Sam Bankman-Fried. #rkelly #seandiddy #worldnews

Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF heavyweight title. Dubois dominated the fight, consistently landing powerful punches. Joshua briefly showed resilience but was ultimately overwhelmed by Dubois' relentless pressure. #danieldubois

Ololade Ayelabola, a final-year University of Lagos student, aims to break the 41-year-old catwalk distance record in a 96-hour challenge starting September 29. Her effort promotes inclusivity in modeling by featuring diverse models and inspiring others to overcome stereotypes.

Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC won the Edo State governorship election, defeating PDP's Asue Ighodalo. The PDP rejected the results, citing vote manipulation and irregularities. Governor Obaseki criticized the election but urged residents to remain calm. #edoguber #edostate

Donald Trump said he will not run for office again if he loses the upcoming election, stating "That will be it" in an interview with Sharyl Attkisson. Trump faces a tight race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, with polls showing them nearly tied in key states.

Speculations arose that Usher and P!nk deleted their tweets after Diddy's arrest. Usher clarified that his account was hacked, while P!nk had previously removed most of her posts. There is allegedly no connection between P!nk and the Diddy case. #diddy #usher #p!nk #pdiddy

The Central Bank of Nigeria increased the Monetary Policy Rate to 27.25%, up from 26.75% in July 2024. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the unanimous decision to tighten monetary policy further. The Cash Reserve Ratio for deposit banks was also raised to 50%. #cbn #cardoso

Asake has teased a documentary about his rise to stardom, narrated by Idris Elba, following his recent O2 Arena sell-out. The film explores Asake's journey from Lagos to global success and accompanies his third album, Lungu Boy. #newsinnigeria #nigeriannews #asake #idriselba

The US commended the peaceful conduct of Edo State's governorship election, where Okpebholo of the APC won with 291,667 votes. U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills highlighted the importance of transparency and due process in maintaining public confidence in democracy. #Edoelection

Ayomide Adeleye, a 23-year-old student, confessed to murdering 21-year-old Christiana Idowu for money after luring her to his home. He was arrested after extorting her mother for ransom, and expressed remorse for his actions. #newsinnigeria #nigeriannews #ChristianaIdowu

Aliko Dangote regretted not buying Arsenal Football Club, prioritizing his refinery project instead. Initially considering the club's $2 billion value, he noted it has since risen to around $4 billion, which he cannot afford. Despite this, he remains a loyal supporter.

The EFCC is investigating bribery claims by Bobrisky, who alleged officers took N15 million to drop charges. He denies the allegations, calling the audio recording fake. The EFCC plans to question those involved and will share the investigation's findings. #EFCC #bobrisky

Nigerian workers have started receiving the new N70,000 minimum wage, with labor unions urging other establishments to implement the increase. This wage hike comes amid high inflation, affecting the cost of goods and services #newsinnigeria #nigeriannews #gisthounds #minimumwage

Former Taraba State governor Darius Ishaku has been arrested by the EFCC over an alleged N27 billion fraud, with 15 charges filed against him. His arrest follows a covert investigation into financial misconduct during his tenure. #newsinnigeria #nigeriannews #ishaku #tarabastate

The #EndBadGovernance Movement has requested police security for their October 1st protest against the government's "anti-poor" policies. The protest addresses issues like fuel price hikes, rising inflation, and worsening living conditions under President Tinubu's administration.