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American rapper, Kirshnik Ball popularly known as Takeoff, a member of the hip hop trio, ‘Migos’ which includes Quavo and Offset, has been shot dead while playing a dice game at a bowling alley in Houston.
According to TMZ, Takeoff and Quavo were playing dice at the bowling alley when an altercation broke out, someone started shooting and a bullet hit Takeoff.
The fatal incident happened early Tuesday morning and he was pronounced dead on the scene.
There was a fire incident on Adeola Odeku Street in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State on Tuesday.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire started from a structure housing a generator and spilled onto the road where it consumed a parked police car.
Some persons escaped the fire with injuries while some others lost their lives.
English TV personality, Lauren Goodger has sold everything she owned with her ex Charles Drury after he got arrested again.
A source told The Sun that Lauren who suffered a devastating loss of her newborn daughter Larose earlier this year, has made the decision for a fresh start.
The source said;
“Lauren has sold everything.”Selling all her stuff from the house she lived in with Charles has been therapy in itself.”
Builder Charles, 25, was arrested over alleged comments he made to the former Towie star.
He was already on bail for allegedly assaulting Lauren in August, and is said to have made the remarks at two hospitals this month.
WWE superstar, Carmella has suffered a miscarriage after spending 12 hours in an emergency room.
The 35-year-old shared the sad news on Instagram on Monday, October 31. Carmella said she went to the hospital after she felt “sharp pains on her left side”.
The wrestler disclosed that a series of medical tests revealed that she had an ectopic pregnancy and would lose her baby.
Carmella added that this is the second time she’s experiencing a miscarriage as she also suffered one in September.
Carmella got married to WWE commentator Corey Graves in April 2022.
Ifeanyi Adeleke, the 3 year old son of Music star, Davido and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland has sadly died.
The tragic death occured on Monday, October 31. Ifeanyi died by drowning at his dad’s Banana Island home.
He was rushed Evercare Hospital in Lekki where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The couple had traveled for a family gathering to Ibadan yesterday and had left Ifeanyi with his minders who can’t explain how he entered the pool without being noticed and drowned.
We gathered that quite a number of people at Davido’s House when the incident happened have been arrested.
A distraught and inconsolable Davido was removed from Evercare Hospital and taken to his father’s house where he remains as at press time.
Somalia’s president has issued an urgent plea for international help for wounded victims of devastating car bombings at the weekend that killed 100 people.
The attack on Saturday, October 29, wounded more than 300 people, and was the deadliest in the fragile Horn of Africa nation in five years.
The attack has been claimed by the Al-Shabaab jihadist group. During the attack, two cars packed with explosives blew up minutes apart near the city’s busy Zobe intersection, followed by gunfire.
Somalia has been mired in chaos since the fall of president Siad Barre’s military regime in 1991 and has one of the world’s weakest health systems after decades of conflict.
As at Monday, October 31, Bulldozers were still clearing the blast site in the capital Mogadishu in the hunt for bodies feared trapped under the rubble.
Al-Shabaab, an Islamist group linked to Al-Qaeda said it had targeted the country’s ministry of education. The explosions tore through walls and shattered windows of nearby buildings, sending shrapnel flying and plumes of smoke and dust into the air.
The attack took place at the same junction where a truck packed with explosives blew up on October 14, 2017, killing 512 people and injuring more than 290, the deadliest attack in Somalia.
“We appeal for the international community, Somali brothers, and other Muslim brothers and or partners to send doctors to Somalia to help the hospitals treat the wounded people,”
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement .“We cannot airlift all these numbers of wounded people… anyone who can send us (help) we request to send us,” said Mohamud.
“The Somali nation and these terrorists are at war, as I speak now, there is fighting ongoing in many parts of the country,” Mohamud said. “We are at war with them, and we are killing each other.”
“We must get united in providing assistance to the families, children and parents of those who were martyred,” he said, lauding donations of water, food and clothes to survivors.
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has ordered schools closed so that students can take part in national blood donation. Mohamud said he himself was among several hundred people who had donated blood to hospitals for the victims.
The World Health Organization said on Sunday it was ready to help the government treat the wounded and provide trauma care.
Al-Shabaab fighters have stepped up their attacks in Somalia since Mohamud was elected in May. After his election, Mohamud vowed an “all-out-war” on the Islamists.
In August, the group launched a 30-hour gun and bomb attack on the popular Hayat hotel in Mogadishu, killing 21 people and wounding 117.
Police in Buikwe District, Uganda are investigating circumstances under which a prison warder shot and killed his wife and a colleague.
The incident happened at around on Monday afternoon, October 31, at Bugungu Government Prison in Kanfunta, Nyenga Division in Njeru Municipal Council, Buikwe District.
Mr David Onyango, one of the leaders in the area said the warder had some domestic problems with his wife with whom they have an eight-month-old baby, but they were yet to bring the matters to the public.
“This morning we heard gunshots from the prisons and after running there, we found two dead bodies on the ground. The suspect who is a prisons warder had a misunderstanding with his wife who was also a prisons warder,” he said.
Some residents who spoke to Uganda Monitor on condition of anonymity said the man had suspected the wife of having extramarital affairs and that could have been the cause of this incident.
Ssezibwa Regional Police Spokesperson, Ms Hellen Butoto confirmed the incident and identified the suspect as Jacob Otim.
She identified the deceased as Eunice Abwot, 25, and Edward Namanya,30, all prison warders attached to Bugungu Prison in Buikwe District.
“The suspect has since been arrested and is under detention at Njeru Police Station as investigations continue. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Mortuary for postmortem,” she added.
The Uganda Prisons Services Spokesperson, Frank Mayanja Baine, also confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the two prison officers were allegedly shot dead by Wader No 16734 Otim Jacob who later tried to commit suicide but was subdued by other staff on duty and was detained.
According to the statement, the suspect Otim signed for a gun early morning to go for general duties but headed to the sentry where he first shot dead Abwot and when her colleague Nahamya heard the bullets and rushed to check what had happened, he was also gunned down.
Baine said that the Police was immediately called in and took over the management of the crime scene and the exhibits were recovered from the scene.
He did not disclose the possible cause of this unfortunate and sad occurrence and said that further details will be availed later.
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to leave for London today, October 31, for a medical check-up.
His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, announced this earlier today in a tweet on his verified personal handle.
He said the President will return to the country the second week of November.
Kanye West has claimed that he is being lynched by Masa (a terms used by black slaves to refer to their white masters) just because he expressed his frustrations.
The 45-year-old rapper shared a picture of Emmett Till, who was lynched for allegedly flirting with a white woman, and he said the same thing is being done to him by powerful businessmen.
He named Ari Emmanuel, the CEO of Endeavor, an entertainment and media agency that owns the UFC, and revealed that he and other powerful people have forced brands to drop him and dissociate from him.
He called it “economic lynching” and “digital lynching” and lamented that the students of his school, Donda Academy are suffering for it now because his school has also been boycotted and the kids are suffering for it.
Kanye’s woes started after he threatened Jewish people by saying he will go “death con 3” on them after saying they control the media and most businesses.
Diddy has become the second-richest hip-hop star, surpassing Kanye West and replacing him on the list of 2022’s wealthiest hip-hop artists.
The 52-year-old rapper and record producer is now officially declared a billionaire, with his net worth estimated at $1 billion.
The huge jump in Diddy’s earnings is attributed to his investment in Ciroc, which is valued at around $60 million.
Other assets, including Revolt and DeLeón Tequila, also contribute to his net worth.
The list is topped by Jay-Z, who has a net worth of $1.5 billion.
Kanye is now at the third spot on the list with a net worth of $500 million. Berner and Dr. Dre occupy the last two spots in the ranking with an estimated wealth of $410 million and $400 million, respectively.
The rapper apparently lost $1.5 billion last week after Adidas decided to part ways with him over his frequent antisemitic statements.
The brand pulled the plug on its deal with Ye’s apparel brand on October 25. The remaining of Kanye’s wealth now comes from his 5% stake in SKIMS, his ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s shape-wear brand, and through his earnings from his music career and real estate holdings.
The United States government on Thursday October 27, ordered its non-emergency diplomatic staff and their families to leave Abuja.
The US Consulate in Nigeria cited “heightened risk of terrorist attacks” as reason for the directive in its latest travel advisory.
The US State Department did not specify the threat, but its country summary for Nigeria warns that “terrorists may attack with little or no warning,” targeting malls, markets, hotels, restaurants, bars or schools.
It read;
“The Travel Advisory for Nigeria has been updated due to a heightened risk of terrorist attacks in Abuja.
“We recommend U.S. citizens do not travel to Abuja at this time.
“In addition, on October 27, 2022, the Department ordered the departure of family members of U.S. government employees from Abuja due to heightened risk of terrorist attacks, following on the October 25 authorization of departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members from Abuja due to heightened risk of terrorist attacks.
“U.S. citizens should consider departing Abuja using available commercial options. U.S. citizens who wish to depart but are unable to secure commercial options to do so can contact the U.S. Consulate in Lagos at LagosFM@state.gov for assistance.
“The U.S. Embassy Abuja is only able to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Abuja. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is providing all routine and emergency services to U.S. citizens in Nigeria. U.S. Citizens in Nigeria who require assistance should contact LagosACS@state.gov or +234 1 460 3410.”
A Thai media tycoon and transgender woman has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, and will now henceforth host the international beauty pageant.
Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, the CEO of JKN Global Group PCL, a Thailand-based media distribution company, is known for her role in Thai versions of reality shows including her hit show “Project Runway.”But as a transgender woman, she has also been outspoken about her experiences, and has worked in advocacy for transgender rights in Thailand.
Her company, JKN Global Group have now announced the takeover of the beauty pageant, saying in a news release it planned to grow the Miss Universe Organization by expanding in Asia – and releasing new merchandise including skin care, cosmetics, lifestyle products, dietary supplements and drinks.Jakkaphong said the company was “incredibly honored” to buy the company.
“We seek not only to continue its legacy of providing a platform to passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions, but also to evolve the brand for the next generation,” she said.
In a joint statement, the CEO and president of the Miss Universe Organization said they were “excited to continue the evolution of the Miss Universe Organization with JKN.”
Thai transgender tycoon buys Miss Universe Organization for $20 million
The Miss Universe beauty contest, one of the world’s most-watched pageants, has been running since 1952.
With his deal to purchase Twitter for $44 billion set to close on Thursday, October 27, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk has appealed to advertisers saying that he is buying Twitter because it is a cornerstone of civilization and that it would help humanity.
Musk’s appeal comes amid claims that he will turn the company into a cesspool of free-for-all commentary, and that many people with extremist views may have freedom to post when he becomes the owner, a move that will put off advertisers.
Posting on his Twitter handle on Thursday October 27, Musk promised that Twitter will not be free for all after he acquires it.
‘Twitter obviously cannot become a free-for-all hellscape, where anything can be said with no consequences! In addition to adhering to the laws of the land, our platform must be warm and welcoming to all,” he tweeted via a note.
“Twitter aspires to be the most respected advertising platform in the world that strengthens your brand and grows your enterprise. To everyone who has partnered with us, I thank you. Let us build something extraordinary together.
“In his note, Musk comes across as a more serious owner of Twitter compared to his joke earlier in the day when he tweeted the video of him entering the Twitter HQ with a toilet sink. He captioned his tweet, let that sink in!
Around the same time, Musk also changed his Twitter bio to “Chief Twit.”Revealing why he is buying Twitter, Musk wrote,
“The reason I acquired Twitter is because it is important to the future of civilization to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence.”
“That is why I bought Twitter. I didn’t do it because it would be easy. I didn’t do it to make more money. I did it to try to help humanity, whom I love. And I do so with humility, recognizing that failure in pursuing this goal, despite our best efforts, is a very real possibility.” he added.
Musk launched his bid in April this year to buy Twitter for around $44 billion. However, he soon backtracked, saying that he was no longer interested in buying Twitter because according to him the company inflated its number of actual and active users.
Twitter denied the allegations and filed a court case against Musk. Later Musk told the court that he would complete the deal and the court asked him to do it by October 28.
Kanye West has reacted to losing his billionaire status after several brands cut ties with him because of his anti-Semitic comments. The rapper took to Instagram to write that he lost 2 billion dollars in one day but he is still alive.
In an earlier post, Kanye also shared an article claiming his Yeezy brand cut ties with him. “Ye has reportedly cut ties with Kanye West,” the headline reads. In the caption, Kanye wrote: “Had to cut ties bro.”
His caption got several laughing emojis from his supporter Candace Owens. This comes after multiple brands cut ties with the rapper.
The brands that have cut ties with Kanye so far include: Balenciaga, MRC (the entertainment studio shelved an already finished Ye documentary), his talent agency CAA, Adidas, Jaylen Brown and Aaron Donald, Foot Locker, The RealReal, T.J. Maxx, Madame Tussauds.
Also, his school, Donda Academy, was affected as they were dropped from a high school tournament because of Kanye’s utterances
Footwear company, Skechers USA Inc (SKX.N) said on Wednesday that its executives escorted Kanye West, out of a Los Angeles corporate office, after the rapper and fashion designer “showed up unannounced and uninvited”.
According to TMZ, Kanye showed up at Skechers headquarters in Manhattan beach to talk with the company’s executives in order to find a new spot for his Yeezy shoes, but immediately got turned away.
After a “brief discussion,” West was escorted off the corporate offices’ premises, Skechers said in a statement.
“Skechers is not considering and has no intention of working with West.” “Considering Ye was engaged in unauthorized filming, two Skechers executives escorted him and his party from the building after a brief conversation.
We condemn his recent divisive remarks and do not tolerate antisemitism or any other form of hate speech.”
Skechers is owned and operated by a Jewish family — Robert Greenberg founded it, and his son Michael is currently the President.
Skechers’ comments come a day after sportswear brand Adidas AG ended its partnership with West, following a series of antisemitic comments from Kanye.
Clothing company Gap Inc , which terminated its deal with West in September, is also taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap products from its stores and shut down YeezyGap.com.
Nigeria has failed to qualify for a spot in the final of this year’s U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.
Wednesday’s tie was a historic moment for both Nigeria and Colombia as it was their first Semi-final game ever in the history of the competition.
The Flamingos lost 6-5 to Colombia on penalties in their semi-final clash on Wednesday, October 26.
The game had ended 0-0 after regulation time, as both teams failed to score any goals.
The Flamingos will play the winner of the second semi-final match between Germany and Spain on Wednesday. Before the game at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, the Flamingos were runners-up in Group B of the competition.
They lost to Germany in their first match, dispatched New Zealand, and defeated Chile to earn a last-eight ticket.
Kanye West’s Donda Academy basketball team will not be able to showcase their talents this year at a high-profile high school basketball tournament.
Following Kanye’s anti-Semitic comments, the Kentucky Play By Play Classic announced that the Christian prep school founded by Kanye is no longer invited to the annual tournament in Louisville on Dec. 11.
“Kanye’s words and actions violate our values as a company and a country, and what we seek to ensure at all of our events — a spirit of diversity, sportsmanship, inclusion, equity and mutual respect,” tournament organizer Scholastic Play By Play Classics said in a press release.
Donda Academy was originally scheduled to play North Laurel on Dec. 11 and will now be replaced by Imhotep Charter. The press release continues:
“While we are firm in our reasoning for this decision, it does not diminish our heartache and regret for Donda’s hardworking athletes who will lose out the most as a result of Kanye’s actions.”
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, met with the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-Yeol, at the Korean Presidential Villa Seoul, South Korea.
Buhari is in South Korea to participate in the First World Bio Summit
Barely 48 hours after its embassy in Nigeria issued a security alert of a possible terrorist attack in Nigeria, especially Abuja, the United States government (US) has authorized the evacuation of “non-emergency” employees and their family members in Nigeria.
The US state department announced the approval in an update on its Nigeria travel advisory on Tuesday evening, October 25.
The update noted that the US embassy in Abuja will have “limited ability” to provide emergency assistance to US citizens while the consulate in Lagos is still providing routine and emergency services.
“On October 25, 2022, the Department authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks.
The U.S. Embassy Abuja continues to have limited ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Nigeria. The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is providing all routine and emergency services to U.S. citizens in Nigeria.”
The advisory also indicated that Nigeria is rated Level 3 which means citizens should reconsider traveling to the country. It advised Americans to shelve travel plans “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime”.
Although Nigeria is a Level 3 country, some states are said to have a higher risk of attacks, and as such, are Level 4 — which means Americans should not travel to such places.
Americans were warned of possible terrorist attacks and kidnapping in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara states. Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers states — with the exception of Port Harcourt — were also listed as Level 4 “due to crime, kidnapping, and maritime crime”.
The US state department warned that terrorists may attack with little or no warning, and will target public places like shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, and transportation hubs.
English actress, Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she can’t read or write due to suffering from advanced macular degeneration.
The actress, 87, who is known for her role in films including the Bond franchise, opened up about her health battle to BBC’s Louis Theroux, according to The Sun.
The Academy Award winner refused to give up on acting, saying she won’t be retiring anytime soon despite the condition but admitted ‘it’s bad’. ‘I don’t want to retire. I’m not doing much at the moment because I can’t see. It’s bad,’ Judi said.
Judi said she’s determined to ‘teach’ herself a new way of learning. ‘I have a photographic memory so a person saying to me, ”This is your line…” I can do that,’ she said.
Judi revealed that while out for dinner recently with her partner David Mills, he had to cut up her food for her as she couldn’t see it on her plate. ‘He cut it up and handed something to me on a fork and that’s the way I ate it,’ she explained.
According to the NHS, ‘age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects the middle part of your vision. It usually first affects people in their 50s and 60s’.