Author: Gloria Irabor

Margot Friedländer, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, is the cover star for the July/August edition of Vogue Germany. Born in Berlin in 1921, Friedländer’s family faced tragedy during World War II. Her mother and brother were arrested by the Gestapo in 1943 and later murdered at Auschwitz. Before their arrest, her mother left a message for…

A young man named Endwell Ahuize Ejindu was tragically shot dead in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at around 9pm along Ula-Upata Road in Ahoada main town. Ejindu, who was the Student Union Government President at Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt during the…

Reckitt, a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition, celebrated a significant moment for its operations in Nigeria. The Global CEO, Kris Licht, visited Africa, meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and marking the 44th anniversary of Reckitt’s Agbara Factory on May 29, 2024. The event saw the attendance of notable figures, including the Deputy…

The trial has commenced for two women accused of spreading false allegations that Brigitte Macron, France’s First Lady, was transgender. Brigitte Macron had filed a defamation lawsuit after a YouTube video surfaced in December 2021, just weeks before France’s 2022 presidential election, claiming she was previously a man named “Jean-Michel.” In Paris, Amandine Roy, identified…

Three individuals, Akingbade David, Michael Mayowa, and Ibrahim Mukaila, have been condemned to death by hanging by the Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division. Their conviction follows charges of armed robbery and conspiracy after they forcefully seized a Toyota Corolla from Gbenga Ajayi at gunpoint on March 1, 2019, along NTA Road, Ado Ekiti.…

In a significant legal development, the Akure High Court in Ondo state has made a ruling invalidating the establishment of 33 new local council development areas (LCDAs) by the former governor. Judge Adegboyega Adebusoye delivered this decision on Thursday, June 20. Previously, the Ondo state House of Assembly had passed a bill for the creation…

Justin Timberlake, the renowned American singer, has faced significant challenges recently as his comeback tour struggles to attract audiences. Starting his first tour in five years this April, the 43-year-old has been met with disappointing ticket sales across various cities, with many seats left unsold. This setback follows the release of his latest single, “Selfish,”…

The Nigeria Police Force has swiftly responded to a viral video showing police escorts assisting a young man in a lavish display of cash at an event. In the footage, officers are seen opening car doors and handling stacks of Naira notes as the man sprays money around. The video sparked outrage across social media,…

Rapper Travis Scott found himself in trouble with the law early Thursday morning in Miami, Florida, according to local police. The artist, born Jacques Webster, was arrested on charges of trespassing and disorderly intoxication, as reported by Local 10 News. Authorities disclosed that Scott has since posted a $650 bond and is anticipated to be…

The Kano State government has reaffirmed that Muhammadu Sanusi II is still the rightful Emir of Kano. This statement came in response to a Federal High Court ruling on June 20, 2024, which annulled Sanusi’s reinstallation. The court’s decision followed a case brought by Aminu Babba Danagundi, a kingmaker from the former Kano emirate. Justice…