A 57-year-old British man, Barry Griffiths, tragically lost his life after accidentally stabbing himself while attempting to separate two frozen burgers with a knife, an inquest has revealed. The incident occurred in his flat in Wales, UK, and Griffiths was found fully clothed in his bed several days later after concerns about his welfare were raised. The post-mortem report indicated …

Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has proudly declared himself the finest-looking artist in the country with all authority, boldness, and confidence.   The statement, made on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the artist, came as a response to a fan who complimented his looks, saying, “Blaqbonez so fine.” She responded to the text as a fan …

New York police have dismissed social media rumors claiming explosives were found in a car near the site of former US President Donald Trump’s rally in Uniondale, Long Island, as they have claimed.   “There’s no credibility to that,” a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson told Anadolu on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, his view on the incident.  Trump is scheduled to …

The football world is mourning the loss of Italian legend Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, who passed away at the age of 59 after a brave battle with colon cancer. Schillaci’s death is a tremendous loss to the football community, and his legacy will be deeply missed by fans globally. However, his impact on the sport will continue to inspire future generations. …

Big Brother Naija star Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, who is a hype woman, entertainer, and actress, has voiced her frustration over men who complain about women expecting them to provide things their fathers couldn’t, which is an irrational statement from the onset.  In a post shared on X this morning, the reality TV star called out men …

Tragedy struck in Zamfara State once again as a boat carrying 46 passengers, mostly children, capsized in Mashayar Garba Rogo, Bukkuyum Local Government area Zamfara State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The incident, which occurred just days after a similar mishap in Gummi Local Government claimed over 30 lives, resulted in the death of four children, with two bodies …

The Georgian parliament has passed a law on “family values and the protection of minors,” introducing extensive restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights totally in the community.  The legislation, which was approved on Tuesday, was proposed by the ruling populist party, Georgian Dream, and includes prohibitions on same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, gender-affirming care, and the public display or endorsement of …

Instagram has introduced “teen accounts,” a new feature aimed at enhancing the safety of users under the age of 18. In an announcement on Tuesday, September 17, Meta, Instagram’s parent company, revealed that accounts belonging to users under 18 will be automatically converted to private by default and will include restrictions to limit interactions with strangers and exposure to sensitive …

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following a series of earth tremors recorded in the area that were recorded recently.   According to a statement by the NGSA’s Director-General, Professor Olusegun Ige, the tremors have been monitored closely and found to be of low intensity, posing minimal risk to …

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has voluntarily surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 18, following allegations of fraud and corrupt enrichment during his tenure. The EFCC had previously declared Bello wanted on a 19-count charge of money laundering amounting to N80 billion. In spite of being summoned for questioning on multiple …

Nigerian comic actor and social media sensation, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has revealed that he recently faced a life-threatening situation but was fortunate enough to come through it and be given a second chance at life again.   While marking his birthday, Shaggi expressed immense gratitude for being alive and healthy to see this great day, though he …

The former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has raised concerns over the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, calling on the government to act swiftly to alleviate the suffering of its citizens. Speaking at his residence in Minna during a birthday visit from the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights, Abdulsalami emphasized that Nigerians are struggling to afford …

Bisi Alimi, a gay rights activist, has lashed out at Christians, criticizing the testimonies of members of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church for their shocking reviews of how God has helped them, but it seems very funny and unnecessarily exaggerated to most people.  Alimi took to his Instagram page to point out that other Christians, in spite of mocking …

The Presidency has swiftly denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu asked the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to resign due to the ongoing depreciation of the naira, which seems to be more confusing due to different responses.  The statement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President …

Michael Blackson A Ghanaian-American comedian has voiced his frustration with the Ghanaian government, accusing them of diverting funds he had invested in a free school project aimed at helping underprivileged children into what they feel is the most paramount to them.  The comedian claims that the $1 million he had allocated for the school was misused by the government to …