UN RELIEF AGENCY IN GAZA SAYS IT IS NOT EVACUATING EASTERN RAFAH
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said it is “not evacuating” eastern Rafah after Israel’s military urged residents to leave parts of Gaza’s southernmost city. In a statement on Monday, UNRWA said it “will maintain presence in Rafah as long as possible and will continue providing lifesaving aid to people.” […]
French bakers beat world record for longest baguette
French bakers set a new Guinness World Record on Sunday when they made a 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette in Suresnes, which is in the suburbs of Paris. The massive baguette beat the 132.62m (435ft) mega loaf baked in the Italian city of Como in 2019, which set the previous world record. Part of the baguette was […]
Wofai Fada’s Traditional Wedding Enmeshed in Family Controversy as Husband’s Family Disowns UnionÂ
Nigerian Entertainer, Wofai Ewu, popularly known as Wofai Fada, may be having an unhappy marriage even before it begins. It what some have termed a messy affair, Wofai had her traditional wedding to Taiwo Olakitan Cole, but it is now enmeshed in a family controversy, after the comedian announced her engagement to Taiwo on her Instagram […]
Lando Norris earns 1st career F1 victory by ending Verstappen’s dominance at Miami
McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with help from the safety car to take his first ever Formula 1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix. Norris’ victory in Miami is McLaren’s first since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix In addition to a bit of luck and timing, Norris’ victory was based on genuine […]
Canelo Alvarez beats Jaime Munguia on points to defend titles
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beat fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia by a unanimous points decision to retain his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas. Munguia was dropped for the first time in his career in the fourth when he was caught by a right uppercut before Alvarez went on to win on points […]
Ban on drumming and noise-making in Accra commences from May 6
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in Ghana, has announced the commencement of this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making, slated to run from May 6th to June 6th, 2024. The assembly in a press release outlined specific guidelines aimed at maintaining peace, harmony, and national security during the ban period, noting that religious houses are […]
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Chomzy, welcomes baby boy
Former Big Brother Naija star, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and her husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child, a boy. The reality TV star husband, Chinonso, with a heart of gratitude, took to his Instagram page to announce the birth of their child as he disclosed the gender of the child. He described the […]
Newcastle’s Tonali gets suspended two-month ban by FA for betting breaches
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a suspended two-month ban after admitting to breaches of Football Association betting rules. The 23-year old Italian, has also been fined ÂŁ20,000, but will not serve the ban if he does not commit further breaches before the end of next season. He is already serving a 10-month ban […]
Ayra Starr Unveils Artwork and Tracklist for Sophomore Album “The Year I Turned 21”
Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has thrilled fans with the revelation of the artwork and tracklist for her highly anticipated sophomore album, titled “The Year I Turned 21.” The Grammy-nominated singer took to her social media platforms to share the exciting news, generating waves of anticipation and excitement among her […]
Ryan Garcia denies steroid use after positive test report
Ryan Garcia has denied taking performance-enhancing steroids after testing positive for a banned substance before his win over Devin Haney. Sanctioning body the WBC confirmed it had “received notification” from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) that Garcia returned “adverse findings for ostarine” in tests taken in April. The samples were allegedly taken the day before […]
