R Kelly convicted of multiple child pornography, gets a 30-year jail sentence

A Chicago jury has convicted the Famous American multiple Grammy Award Winner, Robert Sylvester Kelly, popularly known as R. Kelly of multiple child pornography and child sex abuse charges in the second federal trial. The 55-year-old former R&B singer was found guilty on six out of 13 counts. R.Kelly was found guilty of three child … Continue reading R Kelly convicted of multiple child pornography, gets a 30-year jail sentence

2023: Why Peter Obi visited Goodluck Jonathan

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has visited Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, ahead of next year’s presidential election. According to Obi, he and Jonathan exchanged views on issues of national importance during the meeting. Sharing pictures of the visit on his Twitter page on Thursday, the former Anambra governor maintained … Continue reading 2023: Why Peter Obi visited Goodluck Jonathan

Relatives of Abuja train victims beg for Mamu Tukur’s release

A family member of the remaining Kaduna-Abuja train abduction victims, currently in captivity, has cried to the federal government to prevail on the Department of State Services to urgently release the arrested bandit negotiator to assist in the release of his relative. Speaking to the media in Kaduna, Yusufu Musa begged the federal government to … Continue reading Relatives of Abuja train victims beg for Mamu Tukur’s release

Buhari meets security chiefs to discuss challenges related to banditry and kidnapping

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with security chiefs, including other managers in the security value chain, where he commended them on recent feats achieved in taming issues of banditry and kidnapping in the country. Buhari, who presided over the Security Council Meeting at his office in the Presidential Villa, however, told them to consolidate … Continue reading Buhari meets security chiefs to discuss challenges related to banditry and kidnapping

What Raheem Sterling thinks of Graham Potter, new wing-back role

Raheem Sterling stated he enjoyed playing as a wing-back in Graham Potter's first match as Chelsea manager. After joining Chelsea at the start of the season, Sterling played in the forward line under Thomas Tuchel, either as a winger or a false 9, but Potter gave him a new role for the match against Red Bull Salzburg, … Continue reading What Raheem Sterling thinks of Graham Potter, new wing-back role

Rashford to miss England’s September friendlies

Marcus Rashford Marcus Rashford is set to miss out on a recall to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the September internationals due to a muscle injury. The 24-year-old has not been picked for the Three Lions since November 2021 in part due to his poor form last season - his return of five goals in … Continue reading Rashford to miss England’s September friendlies

Haaland: I’m unstoppable

Erling Haaland has praised Borussia Dortmund for how they defended against Manchester City, but was keen to point out that they still couldn't find a way to stop him. Man City struggled to break the Bundesliga side down in what was an eventual 2-1 Champions League win on Wednesday, not having a single shot on … Continue reading Haaland: I’m unstoppable

Gareth Southgate names England’s 28-player squad for September internationals

Gareth Southgate has named his 28-player squad for England's September internationals, with Ivan Toney receiving a maiden call-up. The Brentford striker has not represented the Three Lions at any level before but will have a chance to in their upcoming Nations League fixtures away to Italy and at home to Germany - any appearance would … Continue reading Gareth Southgate names England’s 28-player squad for September internationals

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with her beloved Prince (funeral details)

Buckingham Palace has released the full details for Her Majesty's funeral, including plans for a burial alongside her beloved husband Prince Philip. The Queen's coffin will be carried during the procession to Westminster Abbey on a 123-year-old gun carriage towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria. National Health … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with her beloved Prince (funeral details)

Conte threatens to punish players, says no one is irreplaceable

Antonio Conte has warned his Tottenham stars that no one is undroppable in the aftermath of their sloppy Champions League defeat at Sporting Lisbon. Conte's side crashed to their first loss in eight games in all competitions this season as Sporting scored twice in stoppage-time to win 2-0 on Tuesday. Although Tottenham had been in … Continue reading Conte threatens to punish players, says no one is irreplaceable

NO DOUBLE STANDARD: China slams US for taking sides with Ukraine and Taiwan

China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces invaded. A day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden in a phone call against playing with fire over Taiwan, deputy UN Ambassador Geng Shuang reinforced the message during … Continue reading NO DOUBLE STANDARD: China slams US for taking sides with Ukraine and Taiwan

PUBLIC MORALITY POLICE: Iranian woman suffers heart attack and brain seizure, falls into a coma after arrest

A young Iranian woman is in a coma and fighting for her life after being arrested in Tehran by the Islamic republic's morality police, campaigners said Thursday. The Islamic hijab has been compulsory for women in Iran since shortly after the 1979 Islamic revolution ATTA KENARE AFP The woman, named as Mahsa Amini, 22, was on … Continue reading PUBLIC MORALITY POLICE: Iranian woman suffers heart attack and brain seizure, falls into a coma after arrest

Roger Federer retires from tennis

Wimbledon paid a fulsome tribute to Roger Federer after he announced he will retire after next week's Laver Cup on Thursday, thanking the Swiss legend who won a record eight men's titles there for "the memories and joy". "Roger, Where do we begin?" tweeted Wimbledon. "It's been a privilege to witness your journey and see … Continue reading Roger Federer retires from tennis