Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke has reignited conversations about cosmetic surgery after a resurfaced podcast interview revealed why she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in 2018. Speaking candidly about her decision, Mercy admitted that beauty trends and peer pressure heavily influenced her choice, despite already being comfortable with…
A KwaZulu-Natal mass shooting has left 11 people dead, including a woman believed to have been pregnant, after three gunmen opened fire on a group gathered inside a house in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban. The attack happened shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Police said 14 people were inside…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 as an unprecedented early-summer heatwave continues to grip the continent with record-breaking temperatures. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Europe is warming faster than any other region globally, with the current heatwave exposing…
Global health authorities are responding to two major public health challenges as the Democratic Republic of Congo begins testing an experimental Ebola treatment while Europe grapples with a deadly heatwave that has claimed more than 1,300 lives. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first patients have been enrolled in a World Health Organization-backed clinical…
A man pretending to be a Department of State Services (DSS) officer has been arrested in Abuja after reportedly using a DSS uniform and a fake pistol to intimidate motorists and collect money from them. The suspect, identified as Moferewa Maiye from Kogi State, was arrested late Wednesday around NITEL Junction along Adetokunbo Ademola Way…
Fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran have placed their week-old ceasefire under severe strain, raising fears of renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The latest escalation began after Iran was accused of attacking the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ever Lovely in the…
A new chapter officially began at AC Milan as head coach Ruben Amorim led his first training session at Milanello, launching preparations for the 2026/27 season with an energetic atmosphere and a clear message of ambition. The 41-year-old Portuguese manager, who joined the Rossoneri after leaving Manchester United, is tasked with returning Milan to the…
Nigeria’s monthly federal allocations have entered territory that would have seemed almost impossible a few years ago. Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, distributions are now averaging more than ₦2 trillion per month, with the highest monthly distribution reaching about ₦2.8 trillion. The increase has been driven largely by changes in fuel subsidy policy, foreign exchange…
By Izuchukwu Okosi South Africa’s hopes of reaching the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup went up in flames Sunday evening as they lost 1-0 to Co-hosts Canada in the first round of 32 games. The clash at the SoFi Stadium in California was the second time both nations will faceoff in…
Governments in India and Australia have intensified regulatory pressure on social media platforms, unveiling tougher measures aimed at protecting children online and holding technology companies accountable for harmful content. In India, the government has issued a stern notice to Meta after reports that paid advertisements promoting or facilitating access to child sexual abuse material appeared…
