The founder of ‘Chess in the Slum’ Tunde Onakoya who broke the Guinness World Record in April 2024 in new York where he played a 60-hour marathon chess is gearing for the secon attempt. However before the event, the Nigerian chess coach explained why he wears cap and also wear for his protégées. Onakoya who during an interview on Channels Television said growing up in poverty taught him empathy because the real pain wasn’t just lacking money, but being cut off from things like education and justice. He said this experience drives his passion to help others. In a Thursday...
Tennis Player Harriet Dart Apologizes For Advising Opponent To Use Deodorant Because She “Smells Really Bad.”
British tennis player Harriet Dart has apologized after asking the chair umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant because she “smells really bad.” Dart lost 6-0, 6-3 to French player Lois Boisson in the first round of the clay-court Rouen Open on Tuesday, and was picked up by a microphone during a changeover telling the umpire: “Can you tell her (Boisson) to wear deodorant? … Because she smells really bad.” After the footage spread on social media, Dart posted an apology on Instagram and said “it was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret.” “That’s not how I...
Myanmar Frees Around 4,900 Prisoners Including Political Detainees
The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new-year, state-run media reported Thursday, and an independent watchdog said they included at least 22 political detainees. At least 19 buses with prisoners aboard left Yangon’s Insein prison and were welcomed outside the gate by excited family members and friends who had been waiting since early morning. The Political Prisoners Network — Myanmar, an independent watchdog group that records violations of human rights in Myanmar’s prisons, said in a statement that by its initial count, 22 political prisoners had been freed. Senior Gen....
One Of Philippine’s Biggest Actors Nora Aunor, Dies At 71
Nora Aunor, one of the biggest stars died on Wednesday at age 71. This was revealed in a social media post by her children, with no details on the cause or place of her death adding that funeral plans and other details will be shared later “She touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade.” Her daughter Filipina actor Lotlot de León said on Instagram Aunor, born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor to an impoverished family in eastern Camarines Sur province, sold water in a train station...
“Social Media Is A Terrorist Organisation,” — Sultan Of Sokoto
While addressing the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, Borno State, on April 16, 2025, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, described social media as a “terrorist organization,” citing its role in spreading false information and inciting unrest. The Sultan emphasized the dangers of misinformation, “Social media is one terrorist organization. Somebody can sit in the comfort of their home and formulate stories, and you will consider that it is true. “Social media is a terrorist organization that we must deal with. Security agencies must deal with this terrorist organization called social media.”...
Troops Neutralize Two Terrorists, Dismantle Bandits Hideouts In Taraba
Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralized two terrorists and dismantled multiple bandits’ hideouts during a clearance operation in Taraba State. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle around the villages of Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan in Bali Local Government Area. According to a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, two terrorists were killed in the exchange, while several others fled with gunshot wounds. Recovered items from the operation include one AK-47 rifle with...
Berlin Doctor Charged With Killing 15 Patients, 75 More Cases Under Investigation
A 40-year-old palliative care physician in Berlin has been charged with the murder of 15 patients under his care between September 2021 and July 2024. According to authorities, the number of victims could rise significantly, as investigators are currently reviewing 75 additional cases. The 40-year-old doctor had been in custody since August 2024. Prosecutors allege that the doctor, identified as Johannes M., administered lethal combinations of anesthetics and muscle relaxants without the patients’ knowledge or consent, leading to respiratory arrest and death within minutes. Also, investigators noted that the patients were not in an acute terminal phase at the time...
Student loan scheme and the emerging sabotage – Dr.Muiz Banire
https://thesun.ng/student-loan-scheme-and-the-emerging-sabotage/Published: 17th April 2025 One of the policies of the present administration that is so far impactful but quietly and systematically executed is the student loan scheme. This scheme was launched by the federal government in May, 2024 with the basic aim of assisting indigent students to meet their financial obligations by way of tuition fees, charges and upkeeps while studying in tertiary academic institutions as well as vocational and skills acquisition institutions within Nigeria. The scheme was established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Repeal and Re-enactment Act, 2024. Although there was an initial Act passed in...
PRESS STATEMENT BY CORE MEMBERS OF THE FORMER CONGRESS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE (CPC) REAFFIRMING OUR LOYALTY TO THE APC AND SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFRDate: Thursday, April 17, 2025
We, the undersigned leaders and dedicated members of the former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), instrumental in the historic merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress (APC), issue this statement to reaffirm our unwavering loyalty to our great party and express our strong solidarity with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Recent misleading narratives suggesting defection or discontent among CPC stakeholders are baseless, mischievous, and should be disregarded. We remain a vital part of the APC, fully committed to its leadership and vision. Our Position: WE STAND FIRMLY WITH THE APCWe categorically state that we have neither left...