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Rockson A. Igelige, Esq Everyone who encountered Rockson knew how passionate he was about intellectual property rights and entertainment law. Long before these emergent areas of law became familiar, even to lawyers here in Nigeria, he had gone to the University of Westminster in the United Kingdom and obtained a Master’s in the field. His zeal was almost missionary and soon we were talking about how to popularise IPR beyond the courtroom. He had, in fact, gone as far as conceiving a non-governmental organisation for the purpose. He was the moving spirit behind Friends of the Creator (Artistic) Foundation, the…
Manchester City are preparing a fresh move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with the Premier League champions expected to test Chelsea’s resolve before the transfer window closes. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, City have identified the Argentina international as a priority target as manager Enzo Maresca looks to strengthen his midfield following several major departures. Chelsea have placed a £120 million valuation on Fernandez, although reports suggest the club’s position on a potential sale remains dependent on securing a suitable replacement. The 25-year-old has reportedly attracted strong interest from City despite an earlier deadline set by Chelsea for…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Meghan Markle is always stylish, but if there’s one department where the Duchess always shines, it’s her accessories. And while her jewelry often comes with price tags in the tens of thousands, if not more, I was surprised to find a designer‑inspired watch that looks strikingly similar to her pricey gold Cartier timepiece. Even better: the Amazon accessory is only $26! The Gaofan Hour gold watch has an identical silhouette and presentation to the Royal’s nearly $30,000 accessory — so…
A state agency has praised residents of the Bajallabe community in Kano metropolis after reportedly rejecting a ₦10 million bribe and exposing an alleged drug trafficking network in the neighbourhood. The state’s Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Substances’ spokesperson, Lamara Garba, in a statement, said the incident happened on Tuesday when community members noticed a Volkswagen Golf vehicle loaded with suspected illicit substances, alongside a motorcycle, near a residential building. Suspicious of the vehicle’s contents, residents approached the driver for clarification. In a desperate bid to evade scrutiny, Garba said the suspect allegedly offered a ₦10 million…
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi made a flying start to his first full appearance for Coventry City, scoring once and providing an assist as the Sky Blues defeated Plymouth Argyle 4-2 in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Awoniyi needed just three minutes to announce his arrival, breaking the deadlock with a composed right-footed finish from the left side of the box into the bottom-right corner. The Nigerian striker quickly turned creator two minutes later as Coventry doubled their advantage, setting up Jack Rudoni with a well-weighted assist. Rudoni made no mistake, finding the bottom-right corner with a left-footed…
The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned Nigerians against relying on misinformation from so-called visa agents when seeking information about visa applications. The embassy issued the warning in a post on its official X account on Wednesday, urging Nigerians to obtain visa-related information directly from official sources. “Beware of misinformation. Save yourself the hassle & just ask us directly,” the embassy said. The mission also encouraged Nigerians to share claims they had heard from “visa agents” in the comments, saying it would address some of the claims in upcoming posts. “Tell us some of the things you’ve heard from ‘visa…
As Rebel Wilson fights a Hollywood producer’s claims that she tried to damage her reputation, new legal documents have linked the legal battle to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s now-settled It Ends With Us case. According to documents filed with the Superior Court of the State of California on Tuesday, August 25, and obtained by Us, Amanda Ghost has provided alleged correspondence sent by Wilson, 46, to the same PR company who Lively, 39, alleged orchestrated a smear campaign against her led by Baldoni, 42. In the documents, texts allegedly sent by Wilson to entertainment publicist Melissa Nathan, suggest that…
Nigeria Health Watch has launched a tool to track and assess healthcare promises made by political parties and candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as it pushes for clearer and measurable commitments to the country’s health sector. The organisation unveiled the Health Manifesto Tracker in Abuja on Tuesday during its Health as a Political Issue Breakfast Meeting, themed “Driving Accountability and Citizen Engagement Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections.” The meeting brought together policymakers, political actors, civil society organisations, development partners, health advocates and media representatives to discuss how health can be positioned as a priority in political campaigns and…
The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims about the entertainer’s legal proceedings in the United Kingdom. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Poco Lee is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom and is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on 15 September 2026, at 10 a.m. The team, in a statement issued on Tuesday, and dated 25 August, 2026, specifically denied reports linking the case to alleged “drink spiking”, saying the claim does not form…
Nigeria’s world record holder Tobi Amusan will headline a strong Nigerian contingent at the final Diamond League meeting of the season in Zurich on Thursday, with compatriots Ezekiel Nathaniel and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi also set to compete against some of the biggest names in global athletics. The iconic Zurich meeting will span two days, with the women’s pole vault taking place at Zurich train station on Wednesday before the main programme moves to the Letzigrund Stadium on Thursday. For several athletes, the meeting represents the final opportunity to collect valuable points and secure qualification for the Wanda Diamond League Final, scheduled…
