In the days that followed the devastating floods in the Libyan city of Derna, reports emerged of survival – a six-year-old boy plucked from the water from a third-floor balcony, a father saving his daughter by putting her in the fridge, an infant found alive floating in the water. Such stories are impossible to verify but are a … Continue reading Grief turns to anger in Libya days after floods killed thousands
People look at the new iPhone 15 as Apple's new iPhone 15 officially goes on sale across China, at an Apple store in Shanghai, China September 22, 2023. Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup hit stores Friday as people waited in long lines across China, Europe and the US to be among the first to get their … Continue reading Apple’s new iPhone 15 hits shelves around the world
British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Friday spoke of an “extraordinary and distressing week” in his first public comments since rape and assault allegations were aired against him, but did not address the claims. “Obviously it’s been an extraordinary and distressing week and I thank you very much for your support and for questioning … Continue reading Russell Brand speaks of ‘distressing’ week after rape allegations
Photo by Katie Godowski on Pexels.com Jessica Burgess, a woman from the US state of Nebraska accused of helping her teenage daughter acquire abortion pills, was sentenced today to two years in prison, the New York Times reported. Burgess and her daughter were charged with working together to end Celeste Burgess’ pregnancy last year. Jessica Burgess ordered … Continue reading US mom bags 2 years for giving teenage daughter abortion pills
The Biden administration is in talks with Vietnam over an agreement for the largest arms transfer in history between the ex-Cold War adversaries, according to two people familiar with a deal that could irk China and side-line Russia. A package, which could come together within the next year, could consummate the newly upgraded partnership between … Continue reading Biden aides in talks with Vietnam for arms deal that could cause diplomatic row with China
Chairman and Vietnam’s Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung delivers a speech during the 16th Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) in Da Nang today. — Bernama pic The 16th Conference of Asean Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) and related meetings which ended today has endorsed the Guidelines on Management of … Continue reading ASEAN Ministers Endorse Fake News and Disinformation Law
Firefighters push out a fire as police experts look for fragments of missile at a crater on an industrial area of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, after a massive overnight missile attack to Ukraine on September 21, 2023. — AFP pic Ukraine today said dozens including senior Russian navy commanders died or were injured when … Continue reading ‘Senior’ Russian naval officers killed in HQ attack – Ukraine
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma are welcomed upon their arrival at Hangzhou airport, China, September 21, 2023. — SANA/Handout via Reuters China and Syria will upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership, following a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and Syria's diplomatically-isolated leader Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou today. "In the face … Continue reading Xi: China is willing to work with Syria
Friends are an important part of life — they make your life better by providing social and emotional support, providing companionship, and lifting your mood. Over your lifetime, maintaining positive friendships can lead to improved health and well-being — and even lengthen your life. However, not all friendships are beneficial. Some are toxic and stressful. A bad … Continue reading BAD FRIENDS: Red flags you should look for
Buga" crooner Kizz Daniel has advised upcoming artistes for watch their desperation for fame, especially when considering offers from record labels. Kizz Daniel, who made the comment following the controversial death of Mohbad, says record labels are business outfits that care more about making money from upcoming artistes. In a recent social media post, he … Continue reading KIZZ DANIEL: Record labels don’t care about upcoming artistes
Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has opened up about suffering bullying as a child. MEZIESBLOG reports that the ‘Buga’ crooner disclosed this in the latest Afrobeats Podcast episode hosted by Adesope Olajide. Kizz Daniel said he had built his own world since he was much younger due to the bullying he suffered. … Continue reading BULLYING: Kizz Daniel opens up on his experience
Popular Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has revealed that it is difficult to stay sane in the entertainment industry particularly when you choose to stay clean. The singer made the submission on Thursday via a post via his account on the X platform. According to him, it is hard to stay sane in the industry and even harder … Continue reading Nigerian artistes frustrated, need encouragement – Koredo Bello
Pope Francis today condemned “belligerent nationalisms” and called for a pan-European response to migration to stop the Mediterranean, where thousands have drowned, from becoming “the graveyard of dignity”. Francis spoke out in favour of welcoming migrants, in a long speech that concluded a Church conference on Mediterranean issues in Marseille, a French port that for … Continue reading GRAVEYARD OF DIGNITY: Pope calls for pan-European action on migration
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing measures that would ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes, The Guardian reported on Friday, citing government sources. Sunak is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year, which include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after … Continue reading Sunak to ban cigarettes in the UK
Former gospel singer Kenny St. Brown has advocated for the establishment of a regulatory body to safeguard artists in the Nigerian creative industry. MEZIESBLOG reports that the call by Kenny comes as the music industry is still aggrieved over the sudden and shocking death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Following the controversial death of … Continue reading Nigeria’s Creative Industry Needs Strict Control – Kenny St Brown
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