Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, known as Omosexy, in a video has thanked God following a life-threatening health scare that left her battling for survival.In a thanksgiving post shared on Instagram, the veteran actress recounted her experience, detailing how she underwent emergency surgery after enduring severe back and chest pain, persistent vomiting, and stomach discomfort.Omotola revealed that her ordeal began while she was busy working on her films and attending the Academy Voting Members’ screening of Gladiator II. Despite her enthusiasm for the event, she struggled to remain upright during the screening as her symptoms worsened.The actress, who described her recovery...
PHOTO; GENERAL COUNCIL HAS APPOINTS DG WTO OKONJO-IWEALA FOR A SECOND TERM.
Congratulations are in order as the General Council has appointed Director-General World Trade Organization (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term, effective 1 September 2025. WTO made the announcement on Friday via its X handle.Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian Economist who became the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General. The seventh Director-General of the WTO took office on 1 March 2021. By; Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
BRITISH LAWMAKERS TO VOTE ON ‘ASSISTED DYING’ AFTER DEBATE
British lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a landmark bill that would for the first time help terminally ill adults end their lives.If passed, it would see the U.K. follow other countries such as Canada and Australia, as well as some U.S. states, and represent one of the most significant social reforms in a generation.The bill would allow mentally competent adults in England and Wales with fewer than six months to live to request and receive help to end their lives.Assisted suicide is currently illegal in Britain and carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years. That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty...
WHITE HOUSE PRESSES UKRAINE TO DRAFT 18-YEAR-OLDS TO INCREASE ITS MILITARY SIZE
President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18.A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that the outgoing Democratic administration wants Ukraine to lower the mobilization age to 18 from the current age of 25 to expand the pool of fighting-age men available to help a badly outnumbered Ukraine in its nearly three-year-old war with Russia.The official said “the pure math” of Ukraine’s situation...
Osimhen Rescues a Point for Galatasaray; Promises Fans the UEFA Europa League Title
Victor Osimhen scored in Galatasaray’s draw over Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. Sven Mijnans gave the Dutch side an early lead before Osimhen equalised for Galatasaray.18-year-old Dutch talent Kees Smit was sent off after he received a 2nd yellow in stoppage time.Osimhen thought he had won it for Galatasaray in stoppage time after the ball found the back of the net, but it was ruled out for offside.After the match, Osimhen promised the Galatasaray fans: “I said I would score a goal against AZ Alkmaar, and I did. I promise you one more thing: I will bring...
Nigerian Stars Nominated For The 2024 Best FIFA Awards, Football Icons Messi and Ronaldo Take Center Stage.
FIFA released the list of the The 2024 Best FIFA Awards. A lot of Nigerians were nominated for this year’s prestigious awards. Super Eagles captain Williams Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Asisat Oshoala, and Paul Onuachu were all nominated. Argentina and Portuguese captains Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were nominated, proving their impact and longevity on the pitch. Full Nominees The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees:Dani Carvajal (Spain), Real MadridErling Haaland (Norway), Manchester CityFederico Valverde (Uruguay), Real MadridFlorian Wirtz (Germany), Bayer LeverkusenJude Bellingham (England), Real MadridKylian Mbappe (France), Paris Saint-Germain/Real MadridLamine Yamal (Spain), BarcelonaLionel Messi (Argentina), Inter MiamiRodri (Spain), Manchester CityToni Kroos...