Indian Man Sentenced to Death for Burning Wife Over Dark Skin
An Indian court has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife, Lakshmi, by setting her on fire due to her dark skin tone. The 2017 attack, now resurfacing in headlines, highlights the country’s ongoing struggles with colourism. Lakshmi had told authorities before her death that her husband, Kishandas, routinely mocked her complexion, calling […]
Guardiola Frustrated After City Collapse; Wins for Liverpool and West Ham
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced frustration after his side’s late collapse in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in Sunday’s Premier League clash. City took an early lead through Erling Haaland, who marked his 100th Premier League appearance with a goal. But Brighton turned the game around, with 2 goals to […]
DHS Proposes Shorter Visas for Students, Journalists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposal to reduce the duration of visas issued to international students and foreign journalists. According to the new rule, F visas—which allow international students to study in the United States—would be limited to a maximum of four years. Currently, these visas are typically issued for […]
NHS Administrator Steals ÂŁ80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals ÂŁ80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole ÂŁ80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
Kemi Badenoch: “I Don’t Identify as Nigerian”
UK Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch has reaffirmed that she no longer identifies as Nigerian, emphasizing her primary identity as British despite her Nigerian heritage and upbringing. In a GB News interview shared Tuesday on TikTok, Badenoch stated, “My main identity is as British… Nigeria is a nationality, not an ethnicity,” adding that there’s no single […]
2Face Idibia’s Wife Natasha Shows Off Wedding Ring
Just days after their private traditional wedding, singer 2Face Idibia’s new wife, Natasha, has taken to social media to show off her wedding ring. Natasha, who serves as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, was seen wearing the ring during a legislative session held on August 1. She later shared the images […]
DJ Dimple Nipple Alleges Racial Abuse by Philippine Immigration Officials
Nigerian disc jockey Rachel Oluwabukola Martins, widely known as DJ Dimple Nipple, has accused immigration officials in the Philippines of racial discrimination, harassment, and degrading treatment during a recent visit to Manila. In a statement titled “My Manila Immigration Nightmare” shared on Instagram on Monday, Martins recounted how she and her best friend were allegedly […]
IGP Meets with Retired Officers at Force HQ
In fulfilment of his earlier promise, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrived at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is currently addressing retired police officers who gathered peacefully to express their concerns over retirement benefits. The IGP’s presence is a demonstration of the Police leadership’s commitment to listening to […]
Arsenal Break Women’s Transfer Record with Olivia Smith Signing
European champions Arsenal shattered the women’s transfer record by signing Canadian forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool, for a fee of one million pounds, making the 20-year-old the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier. Arsenal’s blockbuster move eclipses the previous record set by American defender Naomi Girma’s 900,000-pound transfer from San Diego Wave to […]
UK To Lower Voting Age To 16 In General Elections
The British government says it plans to lower the national voting age to 16, marking a historic shift that would make the UK one of the countries with the youngest voters in general elections. This follows a campaign promise by the Labour Party before it came to power last year. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended […]