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One year after the success of Fox’s The O.C., MTV took a look at the actual town, launching Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County in 2004. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. The reality show focused on the personal lives of then-high schoolers Stephen Colletti, Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Lo Bosworth and more. Laguna Beach was originally set to be a high school drama but was not allowed to film inside the actual high school, meaning that it was completely shifted to focus on the cast’s home life. Conrad led the first season as the narrator, as the main storyline…

The legendary historian, scholar, and anti-colonial activist, Samuel Osoba, has passed away. He died in his residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 92. Born on 9 January, 1935, Mr Osoba was a towering figure in African historiography for decades, holding tenure at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) from 1967 to 1991, where he revolutionised the study of History. In his pedagogy and approach to history, he was one of the pioneers of a perspective that analysed African history through socioeconomic and class dynamics, in a manner that fundamentally challenged the erstwhile…

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has forwarded 12 High Court Judges to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as Justices of the Court of Appeal ahead of the litigations that may arise in the 2027 general elections.  The recommendations of the judges to the Presidency for elevation into the intermediary Appellate Court Bench was made by the NJC at its just concluded 111th meeting presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Motomori.  NJC in a statement on Friday by its Deputy Director of Information, Mrs Kemi Babalola Ogedengbe said that the Court of Appeal Justices, when appointed,…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has met with aspirants from the State under All Progressives Congress, APC, seeking the  party’s tickets for different elective positions. He urged them  to embrace loyalty, discipline and sacrifice ahead of the primaries taking place from today, May 15, 2026. Speaking during the meeting  attended by the aspirants and stakeholders of the Party at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Owerri, the Governor described politics as not a lottery but a game of courage, stressing that some people will win while others will lose. Uzodinma, while warning against being  desperate, urged aspirants to remain committed to the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, has apprehended suspected vandals allegedly involved in the destruction of armoured telecommunications cables in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State. The suspects were reportedly arrested while carrying out the act after residents alerted operatives of the command to suspicious activities within the community. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the operation was successful due to credible intelligence provided by members of the community. Abolurin noted that the breakthrough formed part of the command’s ongoing…

Chelsea forward, João Pedro, has named the player he wants to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking recently in an interview with TNT Sports Brazil, the Brazilian international tipped Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the top individual award this year. Pedro explained that he will be rooting for the England international because he is a fantastic footballer. “He [Kane]  was already having extraordinary numbers in the Premier League, but now seeing him at Bayern, we can really get a picture of the quality that Harry Kane possesses,” Pedro said ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup final against Manchester City at…

Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah, has spoken about how unstable electricity supply in Nigeria shaped her childhood, saying many African children continue to face limited access to power and basic energy needs. Ayra Starr spoke on Thursday during a conversation on equitable energy access at Global Citizen NOW in New York City, where she was interviewed by Zain Asher. Reflecting on growing up in Nigeria, the singer said living without stable electricity influenced her upbringing and daily experiences as a child. “The experience for me definitely made me who I am today because I’ve had…

A Nigerian man, Charles Nnamdi Emesim, has been sentenced to 115 months in prison in the United States for conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to a decade-long romance and internet fraud scheme that defrauded at least 23 victims of more than $700,000. The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice. The statement said Emesim, 53, who is legally resident in Newark, New Jersey, was convicted for conspiracy to commit money laundering after authorities found that he received and laundered proceeds from…

Nigeria’s weightlifters have stamped their authority at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships and 16th Mediterranean Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, winning 10 gold and five silver medals after two days of competition. The championships, which also serve as qualifiers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, have seen Nigeria emerge as one of the dominant forces in the competition, with the women’s contingent leading the charge in spectacular fashion. Ruth Asuquo, Onome Didih and Rafiat Lawal were the architects of Nigeria’s golden run, each claiming three gold medals in their respective categories to account for nine of the country’s 10 golds. Asuquo…

Crypto company Gemini reported a 42% year-over-year increase in revenue in Q1 2026 as it continued its growth from a pure crypto exchange to a financial services company.Total revenue for the Winklevoss twins’ company grew 42% year over year to $50.3 million in the first quarter, while transaction revenue remained stable at $24 million, the company reported Thursday.However, its crypto exchange revenue decreased 27% year-over-year to $17.2 million, “reflecting lower spot trading activity and a moderation in crypto market volumes,” while total trading volume declined to $6.3 billion from $13.5 billion in Q1 2025. The biggest increase was in credit card…