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Popular videographer TG Omori has made a heartbreaking plea for prayers after revealing that his kidney transplant surgery failed.   The videographer took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the devastating news, disclosing that his only brother had donated a kidney to him, but the transplant at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos was unsuccessful.   “One year after my kidney crashed, I …

NFL stars Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce, have secured a monumental $100 million podcast deal with Amazon’s podcast studio, Wondery, for their popular show “New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce.”   The agreement grants Wondery exclusive ad-sales and distribution rights for all audio and video episodes, including the entire back catalog.   The Kelce brothers, who have worked tirelessly …

Five lives were tragically lost after a canoe capsized in Gantsa town, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The boat, carrying five passengers, was attempting to navigate a flood-submerged road when it overturned, leading to the immediate drowning of all on board. The incident, confirmed by the State Police Command, highlights the ongoing risks …

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rapper Tyga have been hit with a lawsuit by Miami jeweler Leonard Sulaymanov, who is seeking over $3,883,657.00” in unpaid balances for high-end watches and jewelry. The suit, filed on August 23 in a federal court in Miami, alleges that Mayweather and Tyga violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act, along with accusations of …

The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of veteran Yoruba actor Yusuf Olorungbede, who passed away on Tuesday, August 27, after a prolonged illness.   Olorungbede, who had been on life support in the days leading up to his death, was a beloved figure in the industry, known not only for his acting skills but also for his …

The monkeypox outbreak has rapidly spread across Nigeria, now affecting 30 local government areas in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 40 confirmed cases reported. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), there are also 802 suspected cases across 33 states, highlighting the urgent need for intervention. The spread of the virus has …

Russia has issued a stark warning to the United States and its Western allies, accusing them of “playing with fire” by considering Ukraine’s request to lift restrictions on using foreign-supplied weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory. This comes after Ukraine’s significant incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6, the largest foreign attack on Russian soil since World War …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has admitted that the ongoing conflict with Russia will ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue, despite the current reluctance from Moscow to engage in peace talks. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, August 27, Zelenskiy outlined his plan to bring an end to the war, which includes diplomatic and economic strategies alongside Ukraine’s recent …

The United States government has demonstrated its commitment to global health by donating 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria to assist in the fight against monkeypox. The donation, which was officially handed over on Tuesday, August 27, in Abuja, comes at a critical time as Nigeria struggles with an ongoing public health crisis. The Jynneos vaccine, approved by …

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her husband, politician Prince Okojie, are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary today, August 27. The couple, who tied the knot in 2011 and have been blessed with four children, took to social media to express their deep gratitude for the journey they have shared together. Despite the demands of their high-profile careers, the couple has …

At a recent event, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo turned a potentially awkward situation into a moment of humor and grace. As he was called to the podium to deliver his address, a Kenyan government official placed a wooden piece on the stage, assuming that Obasanjo might need the elevation to reach the microphone. However, upon reaching the podium, Obasanjo …

The Federal Government’s recent decision to set the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Examination (JAMB) at 18 has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. While some educators, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), support the policy, arguing that it will ensure students are emotionally mature before entering higher …

 Singer Scout Willis, the 33-year-old daughter of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis and actress Demi Moore, stirred up attention on social media by sharing a provocative topless photo on her Instagram Story. In the image, Scout, who is also a singer, posed in front of a mirror wearing only a piece of fabric draped low on her hips, captioning the post, …

Neo Akpofure, a former Big Brother Naija star, has hit back at critics who doubted the authenticity of his grass-to-grace story. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Neo shared photos from five years ago when he was working as a Bolt driver, including one where he picked up Nigerian singer MC Galaxy. However, some users on the platform …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook and Instagram to censor content related to COVID-19, including humor and satire, during the pandemic. In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg admitted that the White House’s actions were “wrong” and expressed regret for not being more outspoken against the censorship at the time. …