Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a staple for generations of Mexican schoolchildren, such as sugary fruit drinks, packaged chips, artificial pork rinds and soy-encased, chili-flavored peanuts. Announcing that the ban had become law, Mexico’s Education Ministry posted on X: “Farewell, junk food!” It encouraged parents to support the government’s crusade by cooking healthy meals for…

The body of a 28-year-old woman who went missing after she and her dog fell into a Washington state river has been recovered, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. Zuleika Witron’s body was found in the river by a civilian flying a drone in the area Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s department. She was found about two miles downriver from where she fell in, according to Deputy Carly Cappetto. She was identified by her family after her body was pulled out by recovery crews. Zuleika Witron has been missing since Tuesday after she and her dog…

Richard Chamberlain, the actor best known for his role in the 1960s medical drama, Dr Kildare and leading role in Shogun, has died aged 90, his publicist has confirmed to journalists. Chamberlain earned the title “king of the mini-series” for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. He died late on Saturday night local time (10:15 GMT Sunday) in Waimanalo, Hawaii, after suffering complications from a stroke, his publicist Harlan Boll confirmed – just hours before he would have turned 91. Martin Rabbett, Chamberlain’s longtime partner, called him an “amazing and loving soul” in a statement. In the…

A woman is facing multiple charges after she crashed into a family out for a walk in Brooklyn, killing a mother and her two children in what New York City Mayor Eric Adams described as a “tragic accident of a Shakespearean proportion.” Miriam Yarimi was charged hours after the Saturday afternoon crash with three counts each of criminal negligent homicide, manslaughter and assault in the second degree as well as several other charges. Police said Yarimi was driving on a suspended license and additional charges indicated she was speeding and failed to yield after stopping at a red light when…

The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry accused the royal on Sunday of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her out as she pushed back following his abrupt resignation from the organization. Sophie Chandauka, the Sentebale chair, took several shots at Harry on Sky News in which she described how the prince’s Netflix deal interfered with a scheduled fundraiser and how an incident with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, became a source of friction. The Duke of Sussex cited a breakdown in the relationship between board members and Chandauka when he resigned…

One of Nollywood’s best actresses, Monalisa Chinda is bereaved by the heartbreaking loss of her beloved mother, Dame Comfort Franca Chinda. The actress poured out her sorrow, honouring the woman who shaped her life with love, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion in an emotional tribute shared on social media. She wrote, her words carrying the weight of immeasurable loss, “Rest in peace, Mom – Dame Comfort Franca Chinda. You will forever be in our hearts. I’m thankful for the time we shared, for your selfless devotion to our family, for your unwavering love, and for the principles you instilled in us.”.…

A 14-year-old secondary school student, Nicknes Ayo, has reportedly died by suicide in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, after facing pressure from her mother to disclose the identity of the man responsible for her pregnancy. Sources say Ayo, who had been schooling in Otukpo, returned home on Thursday, where her mother noticed signs of pregnancy. When questioned, Ayo initially refused to reveal any details but was met with increased pressure and threats of being taken to a clinic for confirmation. According to a neighbor, Mama Enyi, the young girl fled after a heated exchange with her mother.…

Prominent Nigerians, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, have celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, commending his leadership, political courage, and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari described Tinubu as a key figure in Nigeria’s political history and praised his role in shaping the All Progressives Congress (APC), which led to Buhari’s two-term presidency. “The annals of the country will not be complete without recognizing Tinubu’s numerous roles as an entrepreneur, party stalwart, and serial winner of democratic elections,” Buhari said. Former…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian Senate’s Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, demanding that he retract alleged defamatory statements made during a recent television interview. In a letter dated March 27, 2025, with reference number WIC/W/AB/W3/25, the solicitors representing Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, a respected businessman and high chief in Warri Kingdom, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, accused Nwaebonyi of making damaging and false remarks during an interview aired on News Central TV and its affiliate platforms, including DSTV, GOTV, Startimes, and AVO. During the…

Reports making the rounds on social media suggest that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, recently collapsed during a meeting in Abuja. The incident, reportedly linked to excessive alcohol consumption, has sparked widespread concern, though no official confirmation has been issued by Wike’s aides or government representatives. An X (formerly Twitter) user, @ahanaelroi, claimed in a post that has garnered over 700,000 impressions that Wike was diagnosed with a partial stroke after the collapse. According to the user, the minister was rushed to the State House Clinic, where doctors allegedly discovered…