Author: Barbara Quarshie

Lawyers representing Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson have filed a supplementary affidavit to support their motion for a mistrial, injunction, and/or stay of proceedings in the ongoing ambulance case. The affidavit includes a trending recording of a phone conversation between Richard Jakpa, the third accused, and Attorney General Godfred Dame, which purportedly contains evidence of criminal…

Ed Mann, the longtime percussionist for Frank Zappa, has reportedly died at the age of 70. Mann passed away on June 1, 2024. Mann’s passing was announced on social media by fellow musician and Zappa collaborator Chad Wackerman. “Rest easy my old friend Ed Mann,” Wackerman wrote. “A masterful and brilliant percussionist. He could read…

Natasha Ryan, who became famous for hiding in her boyfriend’s cupboard, leading her family and police to believe she had been murdered, has died in Rockhampton, central Queensland. She was found dead by police at a Rockhampton golf course on June 2, 2024, at the age of 41. Ryan disappeared in August 1998 at the…

Carl Cecil Cain, a renowned American basketball player and former Hawkeye All-American, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Freeport, Illinois, Cain made his mark in college basketball playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a key member of the “Fabulous Five” and his outstanding performance led to his…

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41. Burrow passed away at Pinderfields Hospital on June 2, 2024, due to complications from motor neurone disease (MND). He was surrounded by his family and close friend Kevin Sinfield. Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019, just two years after retiring from a…

Chioma Okoli, who has been incarcerated since 2023 for allegedly posting a review of tomato paste, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ruling, dated Friday, May 31, 2024, was made by Justice Peter Lifu, who granted the defendant bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties in…

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has decided to postpone its planned nationwide strike following a recent development in negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). The FWSC has secured financial clearance for two out of the 13 items under negotiation for the Conditions of Service of the union. While this move…

Segun Arinze, the veteran Nollywood actor, has candidly shared insights into his personal life, particularly concerning his failed marriage and the emotional journey thereafter. At 58 years old, Arinze, known for his roles in various Nigerian films, reflected on his past relationship experiences during an interview with media personality Chude. He revealed that his first…

Michelle Troconis, a Connecticut woman convicted of assisting her boyfriend in the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, in 2019, has been sentenced to 14½ years in prison. The sentencing, delivered by Stamford Superior Court Judge Kevin Randolph, followed an emotional hearing that lasted for hours. Troconis, aged 49, was found guilty earlier this…

Aisha Yesufu, a prominent activist, has stirred controversy after publicly rejecting the newly adopted national anthem, expressing her disapproval by refusing to stand during its recitation at a recent event. In a video that quickly went viral, Yesufu can be seen seated while the anthem is being recited, signaling her objection to the anthem’s reintroduction.…