Elizabeth Omojenrola Oso is a Communications and Language Arts graduate, content writer, and reporter with a focus on thoughtful, human-centered storytelling. She is passionate about crafting clear, compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.
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…
Manchester United legend, Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as the frontrunner to fill the managerial vacancy at Leicester City following the dismissal of Steve Cooper. Van Nistelrooy, whose managerial stock has risen after a recent interim spell at Manchester United, is reportedly in advanced talks with Leicester City. He was thrust into the interim role at United in October after Erik ten Hag’s departure and impressed with three wins in four games, including back-to-back victories over Leicester. Despite his success, his tenure ended with the appointment of Ruben Amorim as United’s new head coach. Leicester City parted ways with Steve…
Alabama A&M has retracted their announcement of the death of football player, Medrick Burnett Jr. and said the redshirt freshman is in stable condition. Burnett, a linebacker, sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State. He has been hospitalized at UAB Hospital ever since. The school’s athletic department said that on Tuesday evening, they were informed of Burnett’s reported death by “an immediate family member,” and “acted accordingly to the wishes of the family member” to inform the public. On Wednesday, the department said it had heard from a hospital representative and learned that Burnett remains alive.…
Actor Julien Arnold tragically passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, following a medical emergency while performing in a Christmas carol at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. He was aged 60. Despite multiple attempts at resuscitation, Arnold was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Alberta Health Services spokesperson, Kerry Williamson. The Citadel Theatre expressed its deep sorrow over Arnold’s passing, with executive director, Jessie van Rijn and artistic director, Daryl Cloran saying, “His presence brought joy, heart, and depth to every role. His artistic contributions will be deeply missed.”
The theft of 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($17 million) from the Bank of Uganda has sparked widespread controversy and raised questions about responsibility for the breach. Reports from New Vision suggest that hackers, allegedly from a Southeast Asian group called “Waste,” breached the central bank’s systems. The stolen funds were reportedly transferred to accounts in Japan and the UK earlier in the week. However, Daily Monitor provides a slightly different figure, noting that 47.8 billion shillings were taken. The report hints at an internal conspiracy, with both central bank and finance ministry employees under investigation. An audit by the Bank…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested notorious fraudster, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, alias Bobo Chicago for allegedly scamming several companies and individuals of monies totaling $2.8 million. Bobo Chicago, also known as ‘Bola Flexx’ due to his extravagant lifestyle, was arrested on November 26 in Illinois, Chicago, based on an arrest warrant issued in Oklahoma following several criminal complaints filed against him and corroborating an investigation that deemed his activities suspicious. Bobo Chicago, 25, was said to have terrorized Nigerians living in the Houston metro area before fleeing to Chicago to take up residency. From Chicago, he was transferred…
Chinedu Ngwaka, a self-proclaimed Bureau de change (BDC) operator, has been arrested by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) for alleged fraud to the tune of N320 million. FCID spokesperson in Lagos, Aminat Mayegun, in a statement posted on her X page, said Ngwaka also used a fraudulent presidency number plate on his Toyota Hilux vehicle. The FCID spokesperson said the suspect was also apprehended with a fake identity card. Mayegun said the police received a petition on September 9 addressed to Ayodeji Ogundele, assistant inspector general of Police (AIG), FCID annex in Lagos. The statement reads, “On…
Following its recent joint major cybercrime operation with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), tagged Operation Serengeti, INTERPOL has arrested over 1,000 cybercrime suspects from Africa. A total of 19 countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon and Algeria, participated in the operation between September and October. The others were Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. According to INTERPOL, Operation Serengeti clamped down on criminals who were behind ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion, and online scams. These crimes were all…
