Josef Newgarden put his cheating scandal behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago and give Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Tennessean passed Pato O’Ward on the final lap of Sunday’s rain-delayed race to become the first…
Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin on Sunday hit turbulence, airport authorities said. Eight of the injured were hospitalized. Dublin Airport said in a statement that flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed safely as scheduled before 1 p.m. (1200 GMT). It said that upon landing the aircraft was…
Harrysong, the Nigerian singer, has accused Alexer Perez, his estranged wife, of infidelity during their marriage. Harrysong married Alexer in March 2021 in Warri. Their union is blessed with two children. Their marital crisis unfolded in January after an alleged WhatsApp chat between them surfaced on social media. The chat showed the singer asking his wife to abort a…
The management of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo has expelled some students of the institution for beating their colleague to death over alleged phone theft. In a now-viral clip, the expelled students were seen beating their colleague who was rolling on the floor while one of them can be heard shouting “harder, harder”. The victim was also…
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, has threatened to file a defamation suit against Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor of Kano State. He issued the threat over the comment of the deputy governor on the emirate tussle in Kano. While reinstating Sanusi, Governor Abba Yusuf had directed all the five Emirs affected by the…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “use the anniversary of your first year in office as an opportunity to demonstrate your oft-expressed commitment to democracy, accountability, and openness in government by immediately publishing your asset declaration form.” While urging him to encourage the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ministers, and…
Nollywood actor, Bigvai Jokotoye, teases fans with a preview of his upcoming movie, ‘ARUN (FIVE)’ creating buzz and excitement within the industry and among his followers. This sneak peek gives a glimpse into the actor’s next project, sparking anticipation and curiosity among audiences eager to see more. The actor’s promotional tactics, combined with the intrigue…
Ezinne Dora, the estranged wife of Olanrewaju Kayode, the Super Eagles footballer, has denied allegations of infidelity, paternity, and financial fraud levelled against her. In March, there were rumours that Ezinne had an affair with Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation). The reports alleged that Adegboyega “engaged in sexual affairs with Ezinne, who frequently…
In the village of Lyptsi, Ukrainian forces appear to have blunted Russia’s surprise offensive. A few weeks ago, they were rapidly advancing towards Kharkiv. But with the help of reinforcements Ukraine is slowly stemming the tide. The threat from the north though has not gone away. Lyptsi is still a target. There’s the heavy thud…
A new rollercoaster, claimed to be the tallest in the UK, has shut one day after it opened to the public. Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, says Hyperia is the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the country – exceeding 80mph (129kmph). The ride, which opened on Friday, includes 3,264ft (995m) of track, is 236ft (72m) tall and…
