Author: Gloria Irabor

Richard Pryor’s last film appearance was in David Lynch’s Lost Highway (1997). Pryor became the first person to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center in 1998. Continuing to thrive professionally, Pryor worked with Mel Brooks on the screenplay for the western spoof Blazing Saddles (1974). His own work was…

American stand-up comedian and actor, Richard Pryor, suffered multiple sclerosis before his death in 2005. Pryor passed on after being taken to a hospital from his home in the San Fernando Valley. He had been ill for years with multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Pryor reached a broad audience with his…

Born on 12 October 1983, English writer, activist, and TV presenter, Katie Piper, was 25 when she was attacked. In March 2008, Katie was attacked with acid by her ex-boyfriend and an accomplice, causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye. Piper underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision. Both…

Ime Sunday Udoka is an American-Nigerian professional basketball coach and former player who is currently the head coach for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on August 9, 1977, In Portland, Oregon, Udoka attended Portland’s Jefferson High School, and represented the Nigeria national team during his playing career. Udoka played for…

Boston Celtics head coach is Ime Udoka. In March 2022, Udoka earned 2022 NBA Coach of the Year. On June 28, 2021, Udoka became the Celtics’ head coach after Danny Ainge was fired by the Boston Celtics. Udoka started his professional basketball career by playing in the NBDL with the Charleston Lowgators who drafted him…

The 130-ton Ever Forward cargo ship that has been mired in the mud of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland for more than a month was dislodged and refloated early Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The 1,095-foot cargo ship, which ran aground in shallow water 36 days ago, was yanked from a mound of…

The violence in Sweden was sparked by a series of rallies organised by the Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan. He says he has burned a copy of Islam’s holy book and wants to do so again. More than 40 people have been arrested after violent clashes between the Police and people angry at plans by a…

Clyde Champion Barrow and his companion, Bonnie Parker, were shot to death by officers in an ambush near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana on May 23, 1934, after one of the most colorful and spectacular manhunts the nation had seen up to that time. Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 – May 23, 1934) and Clyde…

A citizen can vote in Australian government elections. In most cases permanent residents can’t vote in Australian government elections. However, if a permanent resident was enrolled to vote (as a British subject) prior to 1984, they may remain eligible to vote. The fundamental principle of a democracy (which literally translates as “rule by the people”)…

How to Become an Australian Citizen: Check Your Eligibility. Prepare Your Supporting Documents. Make Copies. Prepare Official Translations (if needed) Complete your Application Form. Submit Application. Attend your Appointment & Sit for the Citizenship Test. Attend the Citizenship Ceremony. Documents required to apply for Australian citizenship: A current document with your photograph. and/or signature. Evidence…