The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution demanding that Israel withdraw entirely from Palestinian territories within the next year. Adopted on Wednesday, September 18, the resolution urges Israel to “end without delay its unlawful presence” in all “occupied Palestinian territory,” including the removal of soldiers and civilians. The …

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Mr. Yakubu Alkali, the proprietor of Mochu Memorial Clinic in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, and are demanding a huge sum of N58 million for his release and safety.  The incident occurred on Tuesday night, September 17, 2024, at his residence in Moroa community, located …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed a heartwarming conversation with his seven-year-old daughter, August, where he gently steered her away from wanting to become like popstar Taylor Swift wanting her to take another part.   The CEO speaking during an episode of the “Acquired” podcast, Zuckerberg explained how his daughter’s admiration …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …