Sir Bartholomew White Ebe, Author at SNOW TV

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban waive child support as divorce is finalized

7Jan

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Life Style

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban waive child support as divorce is finalized

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have finalized their divorce, reaching a settlement just three months after Kidman filed, citing irreconcilable differences. Both 58, the actress and the country music star agreed to waive all child and spousal support, with each covering their own legal fees. Under the parenting plan for their daughters, Faith, 15, and Sunday, 17, both parents are required to maintain a loving, stable, and nurturing relationship with the children despite the divorce. The agreement also specifies that neither parent will speak negatively about the other or their family members and that both will encourage the children to maintain strong relationships with both parents. Faith and Sunday will primarily reside with Kidman for 306 days of the year, while Urban will have them...

Nigerians may need to post visa bonds up to $15,000 under new US rules

7Jan

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NEWS

Nigerians may need to post visa bonds up to $15,000 under new US rules

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that may require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The exact amount will be determined during the visa interview, according to a notice from the US State Department. Applicants must also complete additional steps, including submitting Department of Homeland Security Form I-352 and agreeing to the bond terms via the Treasury’s Pay.gov online platform. The notice emphasized that paying a bond without instructions from a consular officer does not guarantee visa approval, and fees paid without authorization are non-refundable. For Nigerians, the policy takes effect on January 21 and applies to all application locations. Visa holders who post bonds must enter the US through specific air...

“We know the Super Eagles well” – Riyad Mahrez previews Nigeria vs Algeria showdown

7Jan

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Sports

“We know the Super Eagles well” – Riyad Mahrez previews Nigeria vs Algeria showdown

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez has predicted that his side’s AFCON quarter-final clash with Nigeria won’t be easy. According to Mahrez, anything is possible when Algeria tackles Nigeria in Saturday’s quarterfinal tie. Recall that the last time Nigeria and Algeria met at the AFCON was in the 2019 edition, where Mahrez’s semi-final dramatic last-minute free-kick knocked the Super Eagles out of the tournament. Speaking after Algeria defeated DR Congo in the Round of 16 yesterday, Mahrez told reporters that the North Africans know Nigeria well. “Nigeria? We know them well, the match won’t be easy,” Mahrez, a former Leicester City player, said. “Another last-minute free kick? We will see, anything is possible.”

AFCON 2025: Ndidi, Onyeka, Bassey at risk of suspension

7Jan

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Sports

AFCON 2025: Ndidi, Onyeka, Bassey at risk of suspension

Super Eagles captains, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey are on suspension alert ahead of the team’s quarter-final clash with Algeria. Ndidi, Onyeka, and Bassey were booked in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique. Should any of the trio be cautioned against Algeria, and the Super Eagles beat the Desert Foxes, they will be suspended for the semi-final. Morocco or Cameroon awaits the winner of Nigeria versus Algeria clash in the last four. The encounter between Nigeria and Algeria will hold at the Marrakech Stadium on Saturday. It will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.

19 Nigerian banks comply with CBN recapitalization rules ahead of March deadline

7Jan

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Business

19 Nigerian banks comply with CBN recapitalization rules ahead of March deadline

As of January 6, 2026, nineteen Nigerian banks have fulfilled the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirements ahead of the March 31 deadline. This was revealed in data released on Tuesday by The Cable Index. Among banks with international licences that have met the benchmark are Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, GTBank (GTCO), United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Zenith Bank. For institutions holding national and regional licences, Citibank Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria, Globus Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, PremiumTrust Bank and Providus Bank have also complied with the CBN directive. In addition, two non-interest banks—Jaiz and Lotus—as well as three merchant banks, FSDH, Greenwich and Nova, have reached the required capital thresholds. Howeve...

Osimhen–Lookman dispute: NFF plays down tension in Super Eagles camp

7Jan

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Sports

Osimhen–Lookman dispute: NFF plays down tension in Super Eagles camp

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has played down reports of unrest in the Super Eagles camp following Victor Osimhen’s outburst toward teammate Ademola Lookman. Nigerian Travel Packages In an official statement released through Dayo Enebi Achor, the Administrator, the NFF shut down insinuations and dark innuendoes of a rumpus in the team following Monday night’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique’s Mambas, which progressed the three-time champions to the last-8 of the 35th AFCON in Morocco. In a tense scene in the encounter against Mozambique, striker Victor Osimhen was seen confronting forward Ademola Lookman just before a corner kick which according to the NFF , had been ‘conjectures of various complexions in the legacy and digital media’. ...

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine turns himself in at Brooklyn jail to begin three-month sentence

7Jan

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Entertainment

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine turns himself in at Brooklyn jail to begin three-month sentence

American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, January 6, reporting to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, at his scheduled time of 2 p.m. The rapper is set to serve a 90-day jail term after being sentenced for violating the conditions of his supervised release. The facility is the same detention center currently holding several high-profile inmates. Hernandez was originally indicted in 2018 in a federal racketeering case involving a criminal group he was associated with. He later pleaded guilty to conspiracy and related charges and testified against other members of the group in exchange for leniency. He was accompanied by streamer Adin Ross when he arrived at the jail to begin his sentence. His lawyer said t...

Reaction as Regina Daniels takes drug test amid controversy {VIDEO}

7Jan

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Entertainment, Life Style

Reaction as Regina Daniels takes drug test amid controversy {VIDEO}

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed recent controversies surrounding her personal life by undergoing a drug test, a step she revealed in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday. The actress explained that her decision followed months of intense pressure and public scrutiny, describing the period as deeply challenging and emotionally draining. Reflecting on the experience, Daniels said she was able to pull through because of the love, patience and support she received from her family, friends and members of the public, for which she expressed profound gratitude. She noted that after much self-reflection, she chose to take the test not only for her own peace of mind but also out of respect for those who stood by her and those who look up to her, stressing that integrity ...

Court grants N500m bail to Malami, wife, son

7Jan

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NEWS

Court grants N500m bail to Malami, wife, son

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abdulaziz Malami, his wife and son bail of ₦500 million each, with strict conditions including the submission of landed property documents and travelling papers. As reported by Channels TV, the Judge ruled that each defendant must provide two sureties in like sum, and the sureties must own landed property in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa. He added that they must submit their travel documents to the court. The documents of the properties are to be verified by the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court, while the sureties are also to depose to an affidavit of means. Malami was also ordered to deposit his travel documents with the court and must not tra...

Trump says 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to be sold for US benefit

7Jan

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Business

Trump says 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to be sold for US benefit

Global oil prices extended losses on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would hand over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. Crude prices, already volatile following Washington’s move to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and assume control of the country, fell by more than one percent after Trump’s comments, adding to losses recorded a day earlier. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the interim authorities in Venezuela would transfer “between 30 and 50 million barrels of high-quality, sanctioned oil” to the United States. He added that the oil would be sold at market prices, with proceeds managed by the U.S. government to benefit both Venezuela and the United States. Analysts said the planned ship...