An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison following a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while both were on vacation with their families. The case has brought renewed scrutiny to the strict laws governing personal relationships in the UAE and the potential pitfalls for...
The tragic case of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl subjected to unimaginable abuse and ultimately murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle, has left the nation in shock and sorrow. After enduring over two years of relentless cruelty, Sara’s body was discovered in her home in Woking, Surrey, last year, bearing dozens of injuries, including...
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has formally contested his extradition to New York during a tense court appearance in Pennsylvania. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, was arrested on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer recognized him and notified staff. As Mangione entered the courtroom, he was...
A call to ban first-cousin marriages in the UK has sparked debate in Parliament, with Conservative MP Richard Holden introducing the proposal to protect public health. Citing evidence that children born to first cousins are at higher risk of birth defects, Holden argued for legislative action during a speech under the 10-minute rule process. “This is...
TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app with over 170 million users in the U.S., is facing a potential nationwide ban. The platform, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under intense scrutiny amid fears that it could pose a national security risk. Recent legal developments have intensified the pressure on TikTok, leaving its future in...
In a shocking development, hip-hop icon Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit accusing him and fellow music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed by an unnamed plaintiff, the suit alleges the assault occurred at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
Nigerian superstar Banky W has embarked...
In a surprising turn of events,...
In a recent interview, Africa’s richest...
Nigerian superstar Banky W has embarked on an exciting new chapter of his life. Known for his incredible achievements in music, film, and even politics, Banky W recently announced that he, along with his family, is moving to Washington, D.C. for a year. The reason? He’s pursuing a Master’s degree in Policy Management at the...
In a surprising turn of events, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into serious bribery allegations involving popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. The allegations came to light after social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, claimed...
Nigerian music video director TG Omori, known for his iconic visuals that have redefined the Afrobeats scene, recently revealed a personal battle that’s left his fans in deep concern. Omori, who underwent a kidney transplant, disclosed that the surgery did not succeed as planned. However, in a recent series of Twitter posts, the creative powerhouse...
In a recent interview, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, opened up about a major regret—missing the chance to buy Arsenal Football Club when it was valued at around $2 billion. Dangote, known for his business empire, shared that his passion for football led him to consider purchasing the English club. However, his focus on completing...
In a recent ruling, a US judge has decided that Prince Harry's visa application will stay private, despite his open admissions of past drug use in his memoir Spare. The Duke of Sussex candidly shared his experiences with marijuana, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms in the book, which was released in January 2023. The legal push to...
In an incredible fusion of art and sustainability, Toyeeb Ajayi has created Nigeria’s largest sculpture—a 24-foot-tall Godzilla, made entirely from recycled tires. Yes, you read that right—discarded tires transformed into a towering masterpiece! Ajayi’s sculpture isn’t just a visual spectacle; it’s a symbol of how art can turn waste into wonder. His use of recycled materials...
With over half a billion fans and a multi-million-dollar fortune, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, seems untouchable as YouTube's top influencer. But a recent lawsuit could mark the biggest challenge of his career yet. Five female contestants from the upcoming Prime Video reality show, Beast Games, have filed a lawsuit against MrBeast’s production company (MrB2024),...
