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Kodak Black gets prison transfer after suing over alleged torture

American singer, Kodak Black has been transferred from Kentucky prison where he claimed he was being tortured to USP Thomson, a high-security prison in Illinois.  Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen confirmed the development weeks after the rapper filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons for alleged torture, claiming his life was a living hell at the Kentucky prison.  TMZ reported that the rapper was…

Nigeria is only African country barred from 2022 US visa lottery

Nigerians have been barred from participating in the United States’ visa lottery in 2022. This was disclosed in a document titled ‘Instructions for the 2022 diversity immigrant visa program (dv-2022)’ obtained from the US’ website on Thursday, October 15. “In Africa, natives of Nigeria are not eligible for this year’s Diversity Visa program,” the document stated. It stated that Nigeria was barred…

22-year-old footballer dies after he was assaulted by teammates over poor defending

Police in Uganda has commenced investigation into the death of a 22-year-old local football player who died after he was reportedly assaulted by his teammates.The deceased identified as Churchill Owaci was allegedly assaulted by his teammates in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda, last Saturday Oct. 11, after he made an error that led to a goal during…

“I’m lucky” Offset writes as he celebrates Cardi B with loved-up photo of them together

Offset is still celebrating Cardi B and he appears to insinuate he’s still in her life. The Migos rapper shared a loved-up photo of him and Cardi to mark her 28th birthday. He captioned the photo: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY @iamcardib you are amazing woman you the best! Me and Kulture are proud of you!!! over came every obstacle in front…

Dr. Dre wins legal divorce battle as judge rules that he doesn’t have to pay $6.5M his estranged wife Nicole requested for legal and living expenses

Dre has secured a major victory in his divorce battle after a Los Angeles judge ruled that the hip-pop mogul doesn’t have to pay his estranged wife Nicole Young the $6.5 million she requested for legal and living expenses amid their split.  Nicole Young had requested Dr. Dre pay $5 million for her lawyers’ fees and…

FG lifts ban on Emirates Airlines as UAE agrees to begin issuing visas to Nigerians

The Federal Government has lifted the ban on Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria. This development comes after the United Arab Emirates UAE agreed to start issuing visas to Nigerians. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the decision to lift the ban on the airline via his Twitter handle this afternoon, Wednesday, September 30. “UAE has written…

Usher and girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea welcome their first child together, a baby girl

Usher Raymond is now a proud father for the third time. The 41-year-old R&B singer and his girlfriend, record executive Jenn Goicoechea, 37, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, named Sovereign Bo Raymond.  He took to Instagram to announce the birth of his daughter with an adorable photo of him holding hands with the new child.  “We…

Chinese tycoon who called President Xi a ‘clown’ is jailed for 18 years

A Chinese property mogul and critic of President Xi Jinping, has been jailed for corruption after calling the president a clown. Ren Zhiqiang, the former chairman of Huayuan, a state-owned real estate group, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for corruption, bribery, and embezzlement of public funds. He was also fined 4.2million yuan (£484,485) fine, Beijing…

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