“They offered me $5 million to shoot Ibrahim Traoré from behind specifically when he bends to pray to Allah. They even promised my family and me citizenship in their country. They called it ‘an offer I couldn’t refuse.’ To them, money matters more than humanity. But I asked myself. Is $5 million worth carrying a guilty conscience to my grave? Will that money make me a king in a foreign land, or a fool mocked by their sons and daughters? I’d rather live as a lion in the wild than as a dog in their city.” Ibrahim Traoré’s guard
Don Jazzy Gifts Woman N6million For Having An Unhealthy Account
Don Jazzy is trending because he gifted ₦4million to four lucky fans who randomly mentioned him on an audacious post. Tomisin asked tweeps to tag one random celebrity to send them money a few boldly tagged Don Jazzy. Hours later, he came online and started crediting people, the lucky lady showed appreciation and screenshot her account details, which revealed she previously had nothing less than N67. However her destiny helper wasn’t happy with her account balance and had to add another 5 million naira and has sent ₦1million to four lucky fans.
Football Legend David Beckham Clocks 50
Did you know Becks scored 85 goals and provided 152 assists in 394 appearances for United? He also holds the Premier League record with 18 direct free-kick goals. Photo credit: X|@ManUtd
Gaza Community Kitchens Warn Food Is Running Out After Two Months Of Israeli Blockade
A hot meal is hard to come by in the Gaza Strip, but a lunch for needy families in the south is about to be delivered by donkey and cart. Today’s dish is koshari – made with lentils, rice and a zesty tomato sauce – in a set of huge cooking pots in one of two community kitchens run by American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), a US-based humanitarian organisation. “People rely on our meals; they have no source of income to buy what’s left in the local markets and many foods are not available,” says Sami Matar, who leads...
Israel Fires Largely Controlled After Mass Evacuations
Fires that have ravaged large parts of central Israel since Wednesday have largely been extinguished, the country’s Fire and Rescue Authority says. More than 150 teams have been battling the blaze, which has scorched around 20 sq km (7.7 sq miles) of land in the Latrun area – between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Israel’s ambulance service said at least 12 people had been treated for smoke inhalation, but no fatalities have been reported. Seventeen firefighters were injured, according to Israeli broadcaster Kan. Authorities said hot and dry conditions, with strong winds, made controlling the fires more challenging, and a senior...
How Jurors Will Be Chosen For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sex Trafficking Trial
Hundreds of New Yorkers who have been summoned for jury duty will appear in federal court in Manhattan this week to complete questionnaires ahead of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who is overseeing the case, scheduled jury selection for next Monday. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs’ legal team and federal prosecutors submitted proposed voir dire questions to the court in separate motions Friday. The two sides had been at odds about what prospective jurors should be asked. Prosecutors argued that a...