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A 16-year-old football player from Goodrich High School in Michigan, Eric Kilburn Jr., has officially set two Guinness World Records for having the largest feet and hands of any living teenager. Standing at 6-foot-10, Kilburn’s feet measure an astounding 13½ inches, equating to a size 23 in men’s shoes, while …

Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, has denied allegations of aiding banditry, calling on his accusers to provide proof of their claims. The former Zamfara State governor, in an interview on September 24, defended his decision to engage in dialogue with bandits, which he said led to the recovery …

Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has called on the federal government to immediately remove the petrol subsidy, arguing that it has become unsustainable for Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV on September 24, Dangote stated that continuing the subsidy burdens the government and distorts market …

Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that current Governor Godwin Obaseki is “politically dead” after the outcome of the recently concluded governorship election. Oshiomhole made this remark during an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today,” asserting that the election results reflect the will of the people and signal a …

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday, September 23, that Africa has recorded nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases this year, with over 800 deaths reported. The majority of these cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where testing resources have been strained. In neighboring Burundi, the …

Nollywood actress Toyin Adegbola, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, has advised married women to remain in their marriages regardless of how challenging or “mad” their husbands might be. Speaking in Yoruba during a recent conversation, the actress emphasized the importance of staying in one’s matrimonial home, urging women to endure …

With just four months remaining in his presidency, Joe Biden will deliver his final address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 24. His speech will come amid a series of global crises, including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as escalating …

Prophet Timothy Michael of a new generation church in Zimbabwe was arrested during a church service on Saturday, September 21, for allegedly kissing a female congregant without her consent. The unexpected arrest left many of his followers in disbelief, as some initially thought it was part of his sermon or …

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Tukur Sharme, who orchestrated the abduction of 121 students from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State in 2021, has been killed in a violent fratricidal clash with a rival group.  The Kaduna State Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the development in …

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has reportedly been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a serious cruciate ligament injury in his right knee during a 2-2 draw against Arsenal, his opponent team.   According to reports from Spain’s “MARCA,” the 28-year-old Spaniard suffered the injury in the early stages …

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed deep gratitude for the support the union has received from both national and international organizations during its recent struggles with the Nigerian government. Ajaero, who has been summoned by security agencies, including the Police and the Department of …

After spending seven months in captivity, students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State have finally regained their freedom and returned to their various homes. The victims were abducted by bandits during a violent attack in the Gusau area in February 2024. Their release, which was confirmed …

Three young men tragically lost their lives, and others were injured after a horrific collision involving two cars on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos State on Sunday, September 22. The crash, which occurred around 1 a.m., was reportedly caused by an 18-year-old unlicensed driver. According to witnesses, eight people …

Canadian singer Justin Bieber is reportedly prioritizing his role as a father and husband, choosing to distance himself from longtime collaborator Sean “Diddy” Combs, following the rapper’s recent legal issues. Sources close to Bieber, 30, told People that he is focusing on his wife Hailey and their newborn son, Jack …

In a shocking incident in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India, a 6-year-old girl was almost raped by an unidentified man who lured her to an abandoned house. The girl’s parents reported the incident, and the accused is on the run, charged under the Pocso Act. The girl’s parents claimed that the …