In late 2018, the companies behind the most widely traded cryptocurrency were struggling to maintain their access to the global banking system. Some of their backers turned to shadowy intermediaries, falsified documents and shell companies to get back in, documents show. One of those intermediaries, a major tether trader in China, was trying to “circumvent…
While Andrew Tate’s tweet about his appearance garnered support from many of his followers, there were also a number of comments that poked fun at his current look. One commentator attached a photo showing mostly skin on the top of Andrew Tate’s head, saying that “a full head of hair is kinda stretching it bro.”…
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate’s detention in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking has been extended by another 30 days by a court in Bucharest. Tate, 36, was initially arrested on Dec. 29 alongside his brother, Tristan, and two Romanian women after authorities descended on his Bucharest property, the Associated Press…
Andrew Tate remains in custody in Romania, despite rumors suggesting he had escaped jail. The social media influencer and former star of Big Brother U.K. has been arrested, alongside his brother Tristan Tate, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group which would exploit women. Both Andrew and Tristan deny all…
Former United States President Jimmy Carter has been moved to hospice care. The 39th President of the US was moved to hospice care on Saturday. According to Mayo Clinic, hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of healthcare professionals who maximise comfort for…
Former kickboxing world champion Andrew Tate, along with his brother and two other suspects, have been detained in Romania since late December. Tate lost his appeal earlier this month to have his detention lifted, and the two will remain in jail until February 17. All charges have been denied by the accused. In a shocking…
At least three more people, including two minors, have been incredibly pulled alive from the rubble of a devastating earthquake, 10 days after it struck parts of Turkey and Syria. A 17-year-old Aleyna Ölmez was dubbed the “miracle girl” when she was pulled alive from the rubble in Turkey on Thursday, 248 hours after the…
The BBC has acquired Vice’s explosive documentary about controversial influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate. Vice Distribution, the global distribution arm of Vice Media Group, has sold “The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate” to the British public broadcaster, where the hour-long documentary will air on youth-oriented channel BBC Three. The film is available on BBC…
At a government auction in Hong Kong, “EL0NMUSK” sold for the equivalent of $1,405.The namesake of the headline-grabbing tech titan is one of a number of selected vehicle license plates — including “BAD G1RL,” “LATTE” and “SHADYB1Z” — that went under the hammer at the end of January. The auction’s highest bid went to “1…
A large curvaceous, reflective sculpture by Anish Kapoor that was commissioned for a prominent street corner in Lower Manhattan back in 2008 has finally been completed. The yet-to-be-titled work, which shares many features with the British artist’s iconic “Cloud Gate” sculpture in Chicago — known colloquially as “the bean” — is now shining crisply at…
Le Le, a 24-year-old male giant panda, died at the Memphis Zoo earlier this week, according to officials. As reported by CNN, the panda died early Wednesday in his sleep after spending about 20 years at the facility, Memphis Zoo chief executive officer Matt Thompson said during a news conference Friday. “Le Le’s name translates…
A Mississippi woman who married a man 61 years her senior says she’s ready to start a family with her new husband — despite the fact he’s a decade older than her own grandpa. Miracle Pogue, 24, met hubby Charles, 85, while working at a laundromat in Starkville in 2019, with the pair forming a…
A judge in Romania has described the “particular dangerousness” of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in terms of their ability to target women. He also pointed to what he called their “capacity and effort to exercise permanent psychological control over the victims… including by resorting to constant acts of violence”. As reported by BBC,…
Italy celebrated the return of 60 ancient artifacts worth more than $20 million from the United States with a display in Rome’s Spadolini Hall on Monday. As reported on CNN, most of the items — which include a fresco of Hercules as a child fighting a serpent, which was stolen from Herculaneum, and a bronze…
Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will stay in custody until 27 February after a Romanian court extended their police detention. As reported by BBC, the pair have been held since late December as Romanian police investigate allegations of rape and exploitation. Tate and his brother both deny the allegations against them. Authorities claim…
Andrew Tate’s head of security has given a dismissive account of the women who surrounded the controversial influencer, in spite of a police investigation into claims of sexual assault and exploitation against him. Tate denies all the allegations. In an exclusive broadcast interview with the BBC, Bogdan Stancu said more than 100 women had passed…
China’s population has decreased for the first time in more than 60 years, official data shows — a historic turn for the world’s most populous nation that is now expected to see a long period of population decline. The country of 1.4 billion has seen birth rates plunge to record lows as its workforce ages,…
Several luxury cars have been seized from British-American influencer Andrew Tate’s property in Bucharest. As reported on BBC, Tate was detained alongside his brother Tristan last month as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and rape, which they deny. Cars, including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were removed from the property on…
A Romanian court has upheld the 30-day custody of divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate on charges of organised crime, human trafficking and rape, an official said. Ramona Bolla, a spokeswoman for Romanian anti-organised crime agency DIICOT, said on Tuesday that the court in the capital, Bucharest, rejected an appeal by Tate…
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma. In an interview with Bloomberg, a US Consumer Product Safety commissioner said gas stove usage is a “hidden hazard.” “Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned,” agency commissioner…
Andrew Tate and his brother have left a Romanian court after launching an appeal against their continued detention in connection with an investigation into human trafficking, rape and organised crime charges. As reported by Independent, the 36-year-old former kickboxer and controversial influencer were seen entering the back of a police van handcuffed to his brother…
After a well-deserved vacation or relaxing staycation, it can be difficult to return to work. Your emails have piled up in your inbox, each one demanding your immediate attention. Your colleagues needed answers two days ago. What’s more, your boss already has a long list of tasks waiting for you. And all this happens while…
Roads reopened in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continued searching for people who may have died or are stuck and suffering after last week’s blizzard. The driving ban in New York’s second-most-populous city was lifted just after midnight Thursday, Mayor Byron Brown announced. At least 40 deaths in western New York, most of them in Buffalo,…
Andrew Tate has replied to a Piers Morgan tweet claiming that the former was found shot dead in Dubai on Monday. As reported by MARCA, Morgan, 57, was hacked and the culprit had a field day with his account, offending countless famous people, from Queen Elizabeth II to pop singer Ed Sheeran. Tate, 36, joined…
Gal Gadot still does not know if she will continue to give life to Wonder Woman in the DC universe, and less with the changes that the new CEOs, Pete Safran and James Gunn, are making with the world’s most iconic superheroes. But at least next year she will be seen in one of the…
Nigeria and Rwanda have signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis Accords, becoming the first African nations to join the accords. As reported by Vanguard, Nigeria’s Minister of Communication and Digital Infrastructure, Professor Isa Pantami and Chief Executive Officer for Rwanda’s Space Agency CEO, Col Francis Ngabo signed the pact on behalf of…
At eight years old, Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi stormed to victory in the New York State Chess Championships while living in a homeless shelter. He rose to national stardom with that performance, which saw him defeat 73 of the best chess players in his age group and win his division. His success in 2019 came less…
American midfielder Gio Reyna almost was sent home from the World Cup because of a lack of hustle in training, for which he later apologized. As reported by Sun Journal, U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter revealed the team’s concerns about a player when he spoke last week at the HOW Institute for Society’s Summit on Moral…
Maria Telkes who is one of the first pioneers of solar energy is the subject of Monday’s Google Doodle. Nicknamed the Sun Queen, she was born on December 12, 1900, in Budapest, Hungary, and studied physical chemistry at Eotvos Lorand University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1920 and her PhD in 1924. The following…
Burna Boy has released the visuals in documentary style for one of the most moving singles off his “Love, Damini” album, “Whiskey” as reported by Bella Naija. In this riveting documentary, Burna Boy speaks to themes of spirituality and reality that are laced with sadness, sorrow, suffering, pain, death, resilience, and hope. Burna Boy’s musical…
The Nigerian music scene continues to produce hits that are recognized throughout the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. Here are the hottest tracks we picked to feature on your weekend playlist. Welcome to Week 2 of Afro Ondaground. 1. Asake – Organise Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut…
The Nigerian music scene continues to produce hits that are recognized throughout the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. Here are the hottest tracks we picked to feature on your weekend playlist. Welcome to Week 2 of Afro Ondaground. 1. Kizz Daniel, – Cough Odo (Official Video) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,…
Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has helped fund 120 life-changing operations for children in Nigeria. As reported by Daily Mail, Saka, 21, is preparing to take part in his first World Cup after earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad – but that hasn’t distracted him from matters elsewhere. In co-operation with youth…
The Nigerian music scene continues to produce hits that are recognized throughout the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. Here are the hottest tracks we picked to feature on your weekend playlist. Welcome to Week 1 of Afro Ondaground. 1. The Cavemen. – Adaugo Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit….
The global population will reach 8 billion today in a historic milestone for humanity, the United Nations (UN) projects. As reported by Newswire, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said, “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet.” Issuing a statement, the UN said on 15…
The world’s population will reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, representing a “milestone in human development” before birth rates start to slow, according to a projection from the United Nations. In a statement, the UN said the figure meant 1 billion people had been added to the global population in just 12 years, as reported…
Last month police said they made one of the largest seizures of 3D printed firearm components in the UK. Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command had discovered what they alleged was a “suspected makeshift 3D firearms factory” at a home in London on 7 October.Officers said it demonstrated how “the emerging threat of…
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, which starts later this month, Brazil’s head coach, Tite has announced his official list of 26 players for the tournament. As reported by Marca, what stands out the most from his selection is that there are nine forwards in the squad, namely Neymar, Vinicius, Richarlison, Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo,…
50 Cent is again making jokes at Madonna’s expense. This time, Fif is poking fun at the 64-year-old pop star for lip syncing Kendrick Lamar lyrics as reported by XXL. The “Like a Virgin” singer has earlier shared a video of herself on Instagram. In the clips, Madonna is intensely rapping the chorus to Baby…
Nike has suspended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, the company announced in a statement on Friday. As reported by CBS Sports, this comes a day after the Nets suspended Irving for a minimum of five games for his promotion of a film containing antisemitic material and his subsequent choice not to offer…
American singer, Selena Gomez says that her new documentary – “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” has changed the way she feels about her body. The 30-year-old singer referred to the film as “therapeutic.” According to CNN, Selena told Entertainment Tonight how helpful the documentary was to her.She said, “In a weird sense, I feel…
Canadian rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham best known as Drake has dragged retired tennis star, Serena William’s husband, Alexis Kerry Ohanian calling him a ‘groupie’ in his new song. Recall that Williams and Drake were rumored to be dating. As reported by Vanguard, Drake had been flirting with Serena on Twitter and attending frequently many of…
A United States Central District Court in California has sentenced alleged Nigerian cyber fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi to 11 years imprisonment for cyber fraud. As reported by Leadership, Hushpuppi, who had already spent two years in prison, is now expected to spend nine more years behind bars in the US. The controversial…
The CANEX WKND 2022 is set to play host to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie where she is expected to share her experiences as a creative writer. As reported by Leadership, the globally acclaimed author who was recently decorated with Harvard University’s iconic WEB Du Bois Medal will take part in a fireside chat called When Giants…
Images of students wearing so-called “anti-cheating hats” during college exams have gone viral on social media in the Philippines, sparking amusement. Students at one college in Legazpi City were asked to wear headgear that would prevent them peeking at others’ papers. Many responded by creating homemade contraptions out of cardboard, egg boxes and other recycled…
Kelly Rowland shared how Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson once poked fun at her for a “bad parenting moment”. The 41-year-old singer opened up about her bond with Knowles-Lawson in an upcoming episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, shared exclusively with Newsweek. Rowland first formed her friendship with the 68-year-old fashion designer in the ‘90s when…
Nicki Minaj is head over heels in love with being a mother. As reported on Yahoo Life, the “Super Freaky Girl” rapper, 39, opened up about her motherhood journey to Jada Pinkett Smith in Interview magazine, where she also talked about still being “Nicki” and the childhood fears she is working on through her son….
Nigerian Beauty content creator and entrepreneur, Dodos Uvieghara is gearing up for an all-new role—mum! The melanin queen and her husband, Tolu Iteboje, have revealed they’re expecting their first child in a surprise Instagram post. “Coming soon… 🧸” she wrote on Instagram while sharing a video of herself and her hubby. View this post on…
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. The banking tycoon founded The Tony Elumelu Foundation after he retired as chairman of the United Bank for Africa to prove that the African private sector…
Rescuers continue to comb for survivors in devastated Florida communities following the Hurricane Ian impact in South Carolina after the storm’s second landfall. As reported by NBC News, at least 23 people have been killed in the storm in Florida, according to state officials, but that number looked set to grow. Ian made landfall in…
