Category: Foreign

Rapper Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson dies at 69 after cancer battle

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Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem and a prominent figure in his early music, has passed away at the age of 69. The news was confirmed by Eminem’s representative, Dennis Dennehy, though no cause of death has been disclosed. Nelson was known to have been battling lung cancer. Eminem has not yet issued a public statement on her passing. Nelson’s often contentious relationship with her son was a recurring theme in his early music, most notably in the 2002 hit Cleanin’ Out My Closet. In the song, Eminem made…

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Mayor Yemi Mobolade under investigation in US for plotting racist attack to win election

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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is facing scrutiny over alleged ties to Derrick Bernard, who was recently indicted for orchestrating a staged hate crime during Mobolade’s mayoral campaign. Bernard, who is Black, allegedly vandalized a campaign sign with a racial slur and burned a cross in an incident authorities have labeled a hoax intended to garner sympathy and support for Mobolade’s candidacy. According to the indictment, Bernard communicated with Mobolade about the plan, including a message on the day of the incident predicting his victory. While Mobolade initially denied any…

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Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to be deported from UK over alleged £1.87m fraud

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A Nigerian controversial pastor based in the United Kingdom, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega whose church was shut down over alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his case against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. The UK immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, the cousin of John Boyega, the Star Wars actor, should be deported back to Nigeria after investigations over misuse of funds by his church. Adegboyega was the head of SPAC Nation. The church was shut down after failing to properly account for more than £1.87…

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Biden Urges Ukraine to Lower Conscription Age to 18 to Bolster Forces Against Russia

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The outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden urged Ukraine on Wednesday to reduce its minimum conscription age from 25 to 18 to address a manpower shortage as Russian forces continue their offensive. The suggestion comes amid speculation that incoming President Donald Trump may adopt a different approach, potentially encouraging Kyiv to pursue a peace deal with Moscow. A senior U.S. official stated that Ukraine faces a critical recruitment challenge as it contends with a larger and better-equipped adversary, while its pool of willing volunteers diminishes. “The reality is that…

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Guinness World Record: World’s Oldest Man Passes Away at 112

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John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man and a British citizen, has passed away at the age of 112. He died on Monday at the care home where he resided in Southport, northwest England, according to Guinness World Records, which cited his family. Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, Tinniswood earned the title of the world’s oldest man in April, following the death of 114-year-old Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez. “His final day was filled with music and love,” his family shared in a statement, expressing gratitude to everyone who had…

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Two US-based Nigerians sentenced to 30 years imprisonment over $3.5m romance scam

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A United States federal court has sentenced Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu to a combined 30 years in prison for defrauding American citizens of $3.5 million. According to a statement from the US Department of Justice, the two orchestrated a romance scam, deceiving victims with false claims about inheriting substantial fortunes that required upfront payments to access. The statement noted that a covert investigation by law enforcement uncovered the fraud schemes. It explained: “An undercover investigation led to federal prison sentences for two Nigerian nationals living in Chicago suburbs who…

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UK based Nigerian man dumps lady after family requested N3.5m bride price list

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A matchmaker who specialises in connecting males and females for relationship via her social media handle, Princess Adeola on X(formerly known as Twitter), explains how a Nigerian man living in the UK reportedly backed out of a marriage proposal due to an expensive traditional bride price list presented by the woman’s family. The explains the man’s emotional challenges and how it affects cultural practices that might discourage potential suitors. The bride price list, intended to honour the bride’s family, had sum of N500,000 as father’s bride price and mother’s, N300,000.…

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staged attack overturned

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American actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned on Thursday due to due process violations. The Illinois Supreme Court determined that Smollett, 42, should not have been recharged after a prior agreement resulted in the dismissal of more than a dozen initial charges. This marks another chapter in Smollett’s legal saga, which began with his claim in January 2019 that he was attacked on a Chicago street. Smollett, then starring in the television series Empire, alleged that two masked…

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Four Nigerian students in UK jail for involvement in a violent fight

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The UK government has sentenced four students of Nigerian descent for their involvement in a violent disorder that took place in Leicester during the early hours of November 4, 2021. The fight involved knives and a baseball bat, and it escalated into a large one on New Park Street, leaving an 18-year-old man with four stab wounds requiring hospital treatment. After a comprehensive investigation which involved CCTV footage analysis, phone tracking, and public appeals, the suspects were identified and charged. A six-week trial concluded in October, with the following sentences…

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2024 Africa’s Next Super Model Competition: How Chol Nyang won US$5,000 cash prize

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Kenya’s capital, Nairobi was agog recently when the 2024 edition of Africa’s Next Super Model Competition held its grand finale. The runway queen and star girl of African fashion, Chol Nyang emerged the winner. She walked away with a cash prize of $ 5,000 among other goodies. The event which had all the trappings of glitz, glamour and razzmatazz was held at the Broadwalk Mall saw other 17 talented contestants from across the continent. It was indeed, a sight to behold. All the contestants put had put forward their best…

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