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World marathon running record holder, Kelvin Kiptum has passed away after driving his car into a big tree, it has been revealed. Kiptum, the marathon runner, died on Sunday at the age of 24 in his native Kenya, with his coach, Rwanda’s Gervais Hakizimana, 37, also killed in the road crash near Kaptagat, an area […]
Continue ReadingMichael Render, also known as rapper Killer Mike, has been taken away from the Grammys in handcuffs, after winning three awards. The 48-year-old American rapper won Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance for ‘Scientists & Engineers,’ and the Best Rap Album for Michael. However, shortly after he posed with his awards, the police arrived and […]
Continue ReadingLagos, Nigeria has been ranked as the 19th best city to visit in the world, according to Time Out, a British media and hospitality company that publishes guides and magazines. According to Time Out, the conclusion was drawn from a survey of more than 20,000 city dwellers around the world with its network of editors. […]
Continue ReadingJapan’s robotic SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft touched down on the lunar surface Friday morning, January 19, notching a huge success for Japan. This made the Asian country the fifth nation to land softly on Earth’s nearest neighbor, the moon. Yamakawa Hiroshi, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), said during a […]
Continue ReadingThe Henley Passport Index (HPI) report has listed the most powerful passports in the world on Thursday. Forty five countries were also listed that the Nigerian green passport can take Nigerians to without applying for visa. HPI is a global passport-ranking website with an original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the […]
Continue ReadingThe net worth of the 10 wealthiest individuals on earth has increased by $30 billion in just one month, reaching a total of almost $1.47 trillion as of January 1, Forbes reports. Mark Zuckerberg made a significant jump in the rankings, moving up to the No. 5 spot from his previous position on December 1 […]
Continue ReadingDespite the multi-dimensional challenges that faced Nigerians this year, one of the most notable trends that swept the country in 2023 was attempts by several people to challenge and break world records. It all started in January with a 17- 17-year-old pupil, Philip Solomon, who attempted to break the Guinness World record for most skips […]
Continue ReadingJesus meek and gentle, son of God most high, as we celebrate your birth, may we begin to see the world in the light of the understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May […]
Continue ReadingNorth Korean maximum ruler, Kim Jong Un, cried as he called on women to have more children, saying that it was their duty to halt the country’s declining birth rate in order to strengthen national power In his seemingly highly choreographed emotional plea, the authoritarian leader was seen dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief while […]
Continue ReadingCriticisms have greeted the high number of delegates Nigerian govt. under Tinubu sent to the ongoing Conference of the Parties, COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at a time of austerity that the Federal Government was urging the citizenry to make more sacrifices. Africa accounts for only 4 per cent of global […]
Continue ReadingFormer United States (US) Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. Kissinger served as America’s top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. In spite of leaving office in the mid-1970s, […]
Continue ReadingIn the realm of boxing, the roar of the crowds and the knockout punches often translate into multi-million dollar paychecks, propelling fighters into the upper echelons of wealth. Standing tall among the world’s wealthiest active boxers is the British-Nigerian heavyweight powerhouse, Anthony Joshua, commanding a staggering net worth of $80m (N80bn), making him the second-richest pugilist […]
Continue ReadingThe 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, Elizabeth Oshoba, has emerged as the new International Boxing female super-featherweight champion after defeating Italian boxer, Martina Reighi on Saturday. Oshoba, in what was her first title fight in her sixth professional bout, secured a unanimous decision win over Reighi at the MECA Regent Circus in Swindon, Wilshire, United […]
Continue ReadingMiss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned 2023 Miss Universe. The 23-year-old TV host and model bested 19 semi-finalists to win the annual beauty pageant to make history as the first-ever Miss Universe from her country. Palacios takes the crown from R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States, who served as last year’s Miss Universe. The winners of 84 […]
Continue ReadingWorld Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a new commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social connection as a priority and accelerate the scaling up of solutions in countries of all incomes. The WHO made this known in a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. Co-chaired by […]
Continue ReadingA wigmaker from Lagos, Nigeria, Helen Williams, has entered the Guinness World Records’ (GWR) book as she created the world’s longest handmade wig. The wig measures an astounding 351.28 meters (1,152 ft. 5 in) with Helen dedicating 11 days and over two million naira (£2,031; $2,493) to craft this remarkable wig. GWR acknowledged her feat, […]
Continue ReadingUN refugee agency says no fewer than 114 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes by the end of September, due to conflict, persecution, and human rights violations. War in Ukraine and conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Myanmar, drought, floods, and insecurity in Somalia, as well as […]
Continue ReadingUS House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its Speaker on Wednesday October 25, after a turbulent three weeks that left the chamber unable to carry out any of its basic duties. Johnson, 51, was elected after getting 220 to 209 votes to move to the Speaker’s chair that […]
Continue ReadingDianne Feinstein, a centrist Democrat who served as California’s senator since 1992, has died. The passionate advocate for liberal priorities who broke gender barriers was the oldest member of Congress. She was 90. Three people familiar with the situation confirmed her death to The Associated Press (AP) on Friday. Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan has emerged as the winner of the Diamond League trophy for a third consecutive time. Amusan, on Sunday night in Oregon, United States, finished first with a time of 12.33s to emerge winner of the keenly contested 100m hurdles event. Her eternal rivals in the […]
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