U.S. President Joe Biden has appointed two Nigerian-Americans as advisors. Osagie Imasogie and Chiney Ogwumike are among the 12 members appointed to the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, as officially announced on the White House website. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), expressed her enthusiasm…
A woman opened fire on her husband after he insisted on divorce, following her two-hour drive in an attempt to salvage their marriage. Christina Pasqualetto, 62, stands accused of shooting her 80-year-old husband, Jon, on September 20. In her booking photo after her arrest for Jon’s attempted murder, she wore a wide, eerie grin despite…
The mayor of Derna in eastern Libya, along with several other officials, has been taken into custody on suspicion of mismanagement and negligence in relation to the dam failures that led to catastrophic flooding in the city two weeks ago, as confirmed by Libya’s attorney general’s office on Monday, September 25. Based in the capital,…
Charles Granville, a notable figure in Nollywood filmmaking, has passed away. His demise occurred on Thursday, September 21, following a prolonged illness. According to a statement from his family, details regarding his funeral arrangements will be disclosed at a later time. May his soul find eternal rest. Amen.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, now 69, has tied the knot for the third time. He exchanged vows with Sky Daily, a mother of three, in an intimate ceremony held on the evening of September 22 in Clearwater, Florida. The wedding was a low-key affair, attended only by their closest family and friends. Hulk Hogan, known…
American actor and comedian, Anthony Anderson, is set to pay his former spouse, Alvina Stewart, an annual spousal support of over $200,000 as part of their divorce settlement. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the star of “Black-ish” will provide Stewart with a base monthly payment of $20,000. However, if his annual earnings…
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has a new romantic interest in her life. The 33-year-old performer, known for her iconic Eras Tour, is reportedly in a relationship with 33-year-old football star Travis Kelce, who plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. According to insiders, Taylor and Travis have been discreetly spending time together,…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself compelled to prolong his stay in India following the G20 summit in New Delhi due to a plane malfunction, as confirmed by Canadian authorities in an official statement. Trudeau had initially arrived in India last Friday to participate in the G20 leaders’ meeting and had intended to return…
Kevin Spacey, an American actor, has appeared in court to face trial on accusations of sexual offenses. Spacey, aged 63, arrived at Southwark Crown Court dressed in a dark blue suit, light blue shirt, and pink tie, traveling in a black taxi. The trial involves 12 sexual offense allegations against him, made by four men.…
Julius Maada Bio, the incumbent, has been declared the winner of Sierra Leone’s tense presidential election by the country’s election commission. The commission’s chief, Mohamed Kenewui Konneh, announced on June 27 that Bio secured 56.17 percent of the vote on Saturday. His primary challenger, Samura Kamara of the All People’s Congress (APC), came in second…
