Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nathan Mithi, a Zambian musician, allegedly committed suicide after accusing his wife, Sabby Phiri, of infidelity. Mithi, a member of Ghetto Link, a well-known music group in the country, was laid to rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023.Mithi detailed the harrowing experiences of his marriage to Phiri in a lengthy suicide note published on Facebook, accusing her of infidelity, deception, and a desire for a lavish lifestyle. “If you are seeing this, then I am probably dead! Ati ‘I need space’ kansi ah nyegesa kunja (however, she is sleeping around). Don’t skip, but learn from me. Sabby, you are the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a multi-million-naira mansion in Lekki, Lagos, located at K-5A/2 Road 14, Victoria Garden City Estate. This was revealed in a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, and posted on the agency’s Facebook page on Sunday.According to the statement, Okenwa Chris Nzewi, a convicted drug baron, used the property as a clandestine laboratory for producing methamphetamine. Following Nzewi’s conviction, the mansion and his vehicle,  registered as EKY 496 DJ, were forfeited to the federal government.Nzewi, who was arrested alongside associate Sunny Okeh Ukah, pleaded guilty and…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the killing of three hostages in Gaza was heartbreaking; however, military pressure is required to bring the remaining captives home. “It broke my heart. It broke the whole nation’s heart,” Netanyahu said. While adding, “With all the deep sorrow, I want to clarify that military pressure is necessary both for the return of the kidnapped and for achieving victory over our enemies.” Protests have erupted in response to the announcement of their deaths, with relatives of the other captives expressing anxiety that their loved ones could be next and demanding the Israeli…

President Bola Tinubu wishes former President Muhammadu Buhari, an emblem of truth, justice, and patriotism, a happy 81st birthday. His wishes were detailed in a statement signed on Saturday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. Tinubu lauds the former president’s outstanding leadership qualities and achievements, commemorating his meritorious service to the nation as Head of State and President at various periods. Tinubu fondly remembers the former president’s aggressive push to modernize Nigeria’s defense architecture while working towards import substitution with the empowerment of millions of Nigerian farmers in his progressive initiative to enhance…

Premier League Champions Manchester City squandered a two-goal lead and ended up sharing the spoils at home with Crystal Palace. Jack Grealish opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 24th minute from inside the box after a great pass from Foden. His goal was confirmed after a VAR review for possible offside. Man City ended the first half with a goal in hand thanks to the opener scored by Jack Grealish, while the Eagles barely created any chances. The Pep Guardiola side, who were clearly the better side, boasted 14 shots at the start of the second half, while…

The game against Bournemouth was suspended after Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsed to the ground. The 29-year-old was spotted falling face-first to the ground with no one near him. As the medical staff worked on Lockyer, Luton manager Rob Edwards raced onto the ground to try to get his men away from the sight. Spectators in the stands screamed Tom Lockyer’s name when the game was called off with less than 60 minutes remaining as the score was tied at 1-1. The  Welsh international was then carried off the pitch on a stretcher. In addition, the Welsh international collapsed during the…

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s ruling emir, has reportedly passed away. He died on Saturday at the age of 86, according to the royal court. His death comes after three years in power that were marked by numerous political squabbles. “With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the death of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait,” said a statement aired on national television. Before the announcement, the channel had cut its regular programming and switched to a broadcast of a Koranic recital. According to the official KUNA news agency, Sheikh Nawaf was hospitalized “due to an…

The Confederation of African Football has disclosed that it has received over 5,000 media accreditation applications for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. On Saturday, the football governing body said on its official website that the applications received were 90% higher than those received for Cameroon in 2021. The deadline for media accreditation was November 24. According to the report, more than 70 nations have applied to cover Africa’s largest event. “The high demand has necessitated that CAF implement quotas for all the countries due to space demands. “CAF remains committed to ensuring that fairness is applied across the…

Hafize Gaye Erkan, the new head of Turkey’s central bank, said rampant inflation has priced her out of Istanbul’s property market, leaving the former finance executive with no choice but to move back in with her parents. “We haven’t found a home in Istanbul. It’s terribly expensive. We’ve moved in with my parents,” 44-year-old Hafize Gaye Erkan, who took up her post in June after two decades in the United States, told reporters. Erkan previously worked at Goldman Sachs and First Republic Bank and is now getting a crash course in the skyrocketing prices that have left many young people…

Popular Nigerian gospel singer and song writer Chidinma Ekile has advised people to put a limit on how they render financial help. Making allusion to Davido’s “We rise by lifting others” maxim, the “I recommend Jesus” crooner noted in a post on her verified Instagram handle that one can actually fall while trying to lift others.   She wrote, “You can actually fall by lifting others; put a limit on how you help people. Don’t do too much, and never allow them to trip you or manipulate you into getting money off of you.” The post, which has since gone…