American Actor Terrence Howard revealed that he refused to portray Marvin Gaye in a potential film because of the Motown singer’s alleged homosexuality, saying he’d cut his lips off if he ever kissed a man. The former “Empire” star made the comment during an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast. Howard told Maher he turned town a chance to...
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Mixed-Status L.A. Couple Self-Deports, Fearing Husband’s Detention
Alfredo Linares and his American wife left Culver City, California, eight weeks ago fearing arrest, detention and deportation. “Today is my last day right here in the United States after 20 years. It’s time to go,” said Linares, who is undocumented. “I just felt very emotional and sad that I’m leaving,” said Linares, who opted...
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Seoul Reports Hundreds Of North Korean Troops Killed While Fighting Ukraine
About 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine out of a total deployment of 15,000, South Korean lawmakers said Wednesday, citing the country’s intelligence agency. North Korea has suffered some 4,700 casualties so far, including both injuries and deaths, though its troops have shown signs of improved combat capabilities over about six months by using modern weapons like drones, the lawmakers said. In return...
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Harvard University President Apologises, Following Internal Reports Of Prejudice On Campus
Harvard University President Alan Garber has apologised following the release of internal reports into antisemitic and anti-Muslim prejudice at America’s oldest university. The reports included testimony from students who described feeling alienated and pressured to conceal their identity from their peers and educators. In response to the findings, Harvard pledged to review its academic offerings...
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EFCC Arrests Popular Lagos Socialite E-Money For Abusing Naira And Spraying U.S. Dollar At Party
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel (a.k.a. E-Money), for allegedly abusing the Naira note. He was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos. Sources within the commission on Tuesday said E-Money was arrested for allegedly spraying United States...
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Fourteen People, Two Children Inclusive Killed In India Hotel Fire, P.M. Narendra Expresses Grief and Promises Financial Aid To Victims’ Families.
A deadly fire broke out at Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata’s Burrabazar area on Tuesday evening, killing at least 15 people, including two children and a woman. The blaze erupted around 7:30 PM in the densely populated neighborhood, quickly spreading through the six-story building. At the time, 88 guests were staying at the hotel. Many victims...
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Sweden Shooter Escapes On A Scooter, Three People Dead
Police confirmed three people have been killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala. According to local media report, the shooting took place at a hair salon close to Vaksala Square in the centre of the city and the shooter, who fled on a scooter, is still on the run. The incident happened...
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KING SUNNY ADE DENIES ALLEGED KIDNAP, SAYS HE’S ALIVE, WELL
Legendary Juju musician Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade has debunked rumours of his disappearance and alleged abduction. In a press statement on his official Instagram account, he attributed the false claims to his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her associates. The music icon assured his fans and the public that he is...
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Lagos State Empower 1,700 People Through MESI To Tackle Grass Root Poverty
“One of my deepest commitments is ensuring that no one is left behind, especially our most vulnerable residents and today, in furtherance of that goal, we empowered over 1,700 Lagosians through the Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI), an initiative driven by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to equip our people, especially women,...