Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

An Arizona produce company is recalling whole cucumbers distributed in 26 states and Canada because they could contain salmonella. In a filing posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, SunFed said the recalled cucumbers were sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 and are being pulled from store shelves over possible contamination by the bacteria. Salmonella can cause fatal infections in young children, elderly people or other individuals with weakened immune systems. The recall applies to all sizes of SunFed whole, fresh cucumbers. The produce came packaged in bulk cardboard containers with a “SunFed” label, or could also…

The remains of a World War II airman were identified 80 years after his plane was shot down during a bombing mission in Germany, military officials said this week. In the spring of 1944, U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was assigned to the 732nd Bombardment Squadron in the European Theater, according to a news release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Roy and several other airmen were aboard the B-24H Liberator “Little Joe” on a bombing mission to Brunswick, Germany on April 8. The plane was shot down by German forces and other…

A boat carrying over 200 passengers capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi stretch of the River Niger, leading to multiple fatalities in the early hours of Friday. According to eyewitnesses, the vessel, owned by Musa Dangana, was en route to the Katcha weekly market in Niger State with market women and farm laborers on board. Rescue teams and local divers have recovered eight bodies so far, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining passengers. Initial reports suggest that the absence of life jackets contributed to the high casualty rate. This incident echoes a similar tragedy on October 1, 2024, when a boat…

Bruce Willis’ daughters Scout and Tallulah Willis celebrated Thanksgiving by spending time with their father at home. The “Die Hard” star’s daughters cozied up to their dad for a rare family photo shared via a joint Instagram post on Thursday. “Grateful 🫂,” they captioned the carousel of snapshots with the 69-year-old actor. Bruce Willis posed with daughters Scout and Tallulah Willis for a Thanksgiving family photo shared via Instagram. Instagram/buuski His daughters, whom he shares with ex-wife, Demi Moore, presented him with a plaque that read “Best Dad Ever.” In the post, Tallulah, 30, sweetly held onto Bruce’s ear while…

A report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has disclosed that an estimated 5.5 billion people worldwide are using the Internet in 2024, according to the ‘Facts and Figures 2024.’ This represents a significant increase of 227 million individuals compared to revised figures for 2023. The ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs.) The report found out that while global connectivity continues to rise, now reaching 68 per cent of the world’s population, about one-third of the population, or 2.6 billion people, remain offline. The report highlights persistent digital divides, particularly in low-income…

Two police officers and an immigration operative has been sentenced to seven years in prison over N1.6 million employment fraud by a federal high court in Gombe. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned Yusuf Abdulkarim Bature and Musa Philip—the police officers—on a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretences and intent to defraud, and Nasiru Mohammed—the immigration personnel—on a one-count charge of obtaining by false pretences. The charge sheet reads, “That you, Yusuf Abdulkarim Bature and Musa Philip, while being public officers with the Nigerian Police Force, sometime in 2022 in Gombe, within the Gombe Judicial…

President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged lighthearted greetings on social media on Thursday, with both leaders communicating in pidgin English. Tinubu arrived in France on Wednesday evening for a state visit. After a meeting on Thursday, Macron reminisced about his days at the French embassy in Nigeria as an intern. Writing on X in Nigerian Pidgin, an English-based creole language spoken as a lingua franca, the French president gushed over Tinubu’s visit. Macron wrote, “Na big honor for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis State visit as one big partner and friend…

French Open champion Iga Swiatek has been handed a one-month suspension following a positive doping test, though the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that the violation was not intentional. The Polish tennis star tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) in an out-of-competition sample taken in August 2024. However, the ITIA determined that the positive result was due to contamination, leading to a reduced penalty.

After surviving a life-threatening health scare, legendary Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has given thanks to God for saving her life. Fondly called Omosexy, the delectable actress detailed how she underwent emergency surgery after enduring severe back and chest pain, persistent vomiting, and debilitating stomach discomfort in a lengthy post on Instagram. The actress revealed that her ordeal began while she was busy working on her films and attending the Academy Voting Members’ screening of Gladiator II. She said despite her enthusiasm for the event, she struggled to remain upright during the screening as her symptoms worsened. The actress, who described…

Sean Combs popularly known as “Diddy,” has been denied bail for the third time in connection with charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. A court filing on Wednesday confirmed the judge’s decision, citing concerns over witness tampering and unauthorized communications while in custody. Prosecutors argued that Combs, despite being incarcerated, has allegedly contacted witnesses and used unapproved platforms, raising risks of interference with the judicial process. His legal team, however, maintains that he should be granted bail, emphasizing his commitment to cooperate with authorities. “For the following reasons, Combs’s motion is DENIED — no condition or combination of conditions will…