Will Smith resigns from film academy, says he's 'heartbroken'

                               

Actor Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying on Friday that his slapping of presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year's Oscars ceremony was "shocking, painful and inexcusable."

US lawmaker resigns after conviction of lying about campaign donation from Nigerian billionaire

Jeff Fortenberry, US congressman from Nebraska, has resigned from office after being found guilty by a California jury of lying about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

It is illegal in the US for foreign nationals to make contributions to campaigns.    

Why I dedicated white garment church –Adeboye

 

                 
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, said he dedicated a white garment church last September based on divine instruction.        

Jerusalem Marathon 2022: Ukrainian refugee wins full marathon

                                                 

The 11th annual Jerusalem Marathon began early Friday morning, kicked off by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion firing the opening shot for the half marathon at 6:45 a.m. and the full marathon at 7:00 a.m.
                   

Suspected N.Korea missile 'explodes in mid-air' after launch near Pyongyang

North Korea has begun testing its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system yet, U.S. and South Korean officials say, and may soon conduct a full ICBM launch for the first time since 2017.

Umahi withdraws stay of execution motion over Sack

               
Sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi, on Wednesday, approached a Federal High Court (FHC). Abuja, to withdraw a stay of execution motion he filed due to a mistake in the application.   

Biden plans first Europe visit since Ukraine invasion as refugees surpass 3 million

   

- U.S. President Joe Biden will make his first visit to Europe since the invasion of Ukraine to discuss the crisis with NATO allies next week, the White House said on Tuesday as the refugee tally hit 3 million amid more Russian air strikes.

Russians to give American astronaut ride to Earth in spite of tensions

                                           
A US astronaut will now be returning to earth - after fears his Russian lift home might not materialise.
It was originally thought Mark Vande Hei - who has been in space for 355 days - might be left behind due to heightened tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.    

2019 Audit Query: Auditor General Revealed 107 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Missing

                                   

Udora Orizu


The audit report of the Auditor General for the Federation has revealed that the defunct Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) failed to account for about 107,239,436.00 barrels of crude oil lifted for domestic consumption in 2019.
             

The Eiffel Tower grows even higher, thanks to new antenna

                              

The Eiffel Tower grew by six meters (nearly 20 feet) on Tuesday after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna at the very top of France’s most iconic landmark.  

Three EU leaders to visit Kyiv to show Ukraine support

Three European prime ministers rode a train for Kyiv on Tuesday, the first visit by foreign leaders to the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion, and a striking symbol of Ukraine's success so far in fending off Russia's assault.

Putin signs law to allow online voting at elections across Russia

                                       

An online voting system that was criticised by some defeated candidates at parliamentary elections last year will be rolled out for use across Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed electronic voting procedures into law on Monday.

Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day for terrorism, other offences

                          
Saudi Arabia executed 81 men including seven Yemenis and one Syrian on Saturday, the interior ministry said, in the kingdom's biggest mass execution in decades.    

Women begin taxi business as living costs rise in Saudi

            

Following the rise in living costs of Saudi Arabians, more women have forayed into ride-hailing businesses to make extra cash across the kingdom.     

Wrestler Big E breaks his neck live on SmackDown - WWE

                       

WWE wrestler Big E broke his neck during a botched stunt on “WWE SmackDown” on Friday night. Big E, whose real name is Ettore Ewen, was supposed to get flipped onto his back by his opponent Ridge Holland. But instead, Holland dropped Big E on his head.
   

Russian vodka removes from Supermarkets shelves

                                

Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda and Waitrose have all announced they will axe Russian products amid the war in Ukraine.

Man who allegedly boasted on social media about caging mentally ill wife - Chinese authorities investigate him

                           

Authorities in China's Shaanxi Province said they are now investigating a Chinese man for allegedly abusing his mentally ill wife and locking her in an iron cage.

Macron - The worst is yet to come' in Ukraine after talking with Putin, reports say

       

France's Macron thinks "the worst is yet to come" in Ukraine after talking with Putin on Thursday.

A senior French official said the 90-minute phone call did not yield any diplomatic progress.

People of colour fleeing Ukraine attacked by Polish nationalists

                                    

Police in Poland have warned that fake reports of violent crimes being committed by people fleeing Ukraine are circulating on social media after Polish nationalists attacked and abused groups of African, south Asian and Middle Eastern people who had crossed the border last night.  

Apple, Nike and Google join brands limiting services

                                     

Apple has become the latest major firm to halt all product sales in Russia, in a widening corporate backlash to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

The tech giant was said it was "deeply concerned" about the Russian invasion and stands with those "suffering as a result of the violence".      

Roman Abramovich prepares to end ownership of Chelsea

  
                                         
Roman Abramovich has slapped a £3bn price tag on Chelsea Football Club as the Russian tycoon prepares to end his near-two decade ownership of the winners of the Club World Cup.

South Africa authorities seize property of Zimbabwean vice-president's estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa

                   

South African authorities have seized property belonging to Zimbabwean vice-president Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa.

Supreme Court formally ends Trump's fight over Capitol attack records

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday brought a formal end to former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional panel investigating last year's deadly attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
  

Red alert about typhoid fever in SA

                               

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says investigations of typhoid outbreaks are ongoing in at least two provinces — the Western Cape and North West — after a spike of cases in these two regions this year.

Frank Murugi Exposed As A Fugitive Belgian Drug Lord

                                 
Frank De Tank, a Belgian national and TikTok star living in Kenya, has sparked outrage on social media following his arrest on drug trafficking charges.
He quickly amassed a large following of over 1 million followers while running a TikTok account under the name ‘Frank Murugi.’ However, following his arrest, his followers got to know the man behind the mask.

Sorry for toxic fuel, NNPC GMD begs Nigerians

    

The Group Managing Director of the NNPC Limited Mele Kyari has apologised to Nigerians over the importation of toxic fuel, which caused the current scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across major cities in the country.

Migrants Sew Their Mouths

     
A dozen undocumented migrants on Mexico's southern border sewed their mouths shut on Tuesday in a bid to convince the country's immigration authority to grant them passage toward the U.S. border.
       

Coronavirus: France eases Covid travel restrictions for vaccinated British travellers

      

Fully vaccinated Britons will no longer be required to undergo Covid tests in order to travel to France, opening up travel between the countries as the half-term holidays get under way.

UK fears Russian invasion is 'highly likely' despite talks to avert war

     

The defence secretary has warned it is "highly likely" that Vladimir Putin will order an attack on Ukraine, despite ongoing talks to avert a war.    

                                

Judges at the International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled that Uganda must pay $325 million in reparations to the Democratic Republic of Congo for its role in conflicts in Congo's resource-rich Ituri province.

     

Flight diverted when passengers spot loose snake on the plane

                        

A domestic flight in Malaysia made an emergency landing for fumigation when passengers on board the plane spotted a snake on the loose.

Fear politicians: As Okorocha, Uzodinma hug in public 《VIDEO》

A video of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and Senator Rochas Okorocha shaking hands and hugging each at a public function has gone viral online.

Pastor Blinks: Pastor Who Shaves W*men Private Parts In His Church

  

Pastor Blinks has been confirmed arrested after a video of him shaving the pubic hairs of women caused huge tension on the internet on 2017

A Nigerian UK Returnee Sleeps On Street After Her Tenant Allegedly Sold Her House

                                

The Nigerian woman identified as Florence Owanogo was said to have been deported from the United Kingdom after 25 years and found upon her return that her house was no longer hers.
This is as the woman's tenant sold off the property to someone else without her knowledge.

Excess Methanol Cause Of Fuel Scarcity, Says FG

                                    

The Federal Government says it has identified and subsequently dealt with what may have caused panic buying of petrol in some parts of Lagos and Abuja.

Rooney changed studs to ‘try and injure someone (John Terry) in 2006

               

Wayne Rooney has been contacted by the Football Association after claiming he set out to injure a player in Manchester United’s Premier League match at Chelsea in 2006.

Bad Habit: Elderly nun sentenced to prison for gambling away elementary schools funds

                             

A disgraced nun who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Los Angeles Catholic elementary school and went on Vegas gambling sprees will be reciting her penance from inside a federal prison cell.

Aboubakar Maybe Heading to Premier League

2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, top scorer, Vincent Aboubakar, is set for a shock move to the Premier League, with West Ham United and Leicester City said to be interested in his services.

          

U.S. troops arrive in Poland to reinforce Eastern Europe allies

                         

U.S. troops arrive in Poland to reinforce Eastern Europe allies
A plane carrying U.S. troops landed in Poland on Sunday, a Reuters witness said, as Washington reinforces its NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border.
         

Tinubu returns to Nigeria from UK

               

Former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria from London, The United Kingdom after a consultation trip.
        

The former Head of Interim National Government (ING), Ernest Shonekan, Buried In Lagos Amid Tribute

Minneapolis mayor ends no-knock warrants after fatal police shooting

   
Andre Locke and Karen Wells, parents of Amir Locke, addresses the media at a news conference 

Regarding the death of their son, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Feb. 4, 2022.Tim Evans / Reuters

Minneapolis’ mayor on Friday ordered an immediate halt to “no-knock” warrants after the fatal shooting of Amir Locke in his home this week. 

US Army to discharge soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The US Army announced Wednesday it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to comply with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rule.
“Unvaccinated Soldiers present a risk to the force and jeopardise readiness,” Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth said in a statement.

Yad Vashem invites Whoopi Goldberg to visit, learn about Holocaust

                                      
ACTRESS WHOOPI GOLDBERG

 wears a pair of Israeli designer Levi’s 

100% handcrafted banana shoes.(photo credit: Courtesy)

Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem chairman on Tuesday invited talk-show host Whoopi Goldberg to visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum to learn more about the causes of the Shoah. The invitation came in the wake of a controversy that exploded on Monday after Goldberg stated on ABC‘s “The View” that “the Holocaust isn’t about race.”

Laser defense system will be ready to intercept missiles in a year - Bennett

Police officers check a unit at a laser system aimed to intercept incendiary balloons, 

near the Gaza border. 

(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

Israel will surround itself with a defensive “laser wall,” with new missile interception technology to be ready within a year, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced in a speech at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv on Tuesday.

Woman Delivered Of Baby Boy During Flight From Ghana To US

              

Ghanaian broadcaster, Nancy Adobea Anane, who was onboard shared the good news on her Instagram page.

Universal health care bill fails to pass in California

 Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.

Long queues as UK embassy resumes visa processing in Lagos

                                             

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UK government had suspended walk-in service for visa applicants in Nigeria citing safety concerns.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal wins record-breaking 21st grand slam after beating Daniil Medvedev in epic final

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-breaking 21st grand slam title after beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 7-5 in an Australian Open final for the ages.

Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license (See Video Amazing)

                                       
In June, the flying car completed a 35-minute test flight between airports in Nitra and the capital Bratislava in Slovakia. After landing, the aircraft converted into a car and was driven to the city center.
The vehicle can fly at a maximum operating altitude of 18,000 feet.

Very Much To Banks: NCC Warns Against TangleBot Malware Targeting Android Phones, Especially Bank Apps

                               
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised the alarm over a new malware called TangleBot disguised as SMS which targets Android phones.

Actress fired after ranting about street closures for NYPD Detective Jason Rivera’s funeral

                                         

A New York City actress was fired from her theater company for mouthing off about the inconvenience of street closures for slain cop Jason Rivera’s funeral — a vile online rant she quickly deleted after it went viral.

Patrick Shai's widow Mmasechaba pours out her heart: 'It was his time' (WATCH)

Photo Veli Nhlapo Image: VELI NHLAPO

Breaking her silence for the first time since discovering the body of her husband, veteran actor Patrick Shai, last Saturday, Mmasechaba Shai opened up about her loss and cautioned her children not to allow social media to shame them.