Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates defended his actions while testifying before a US congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates told the US House Oversight Committee that meeting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a “grave error in judgment” and insisted he had never engaged in criminal conduct. In a closed-door interview on Wednesday, Gates said:…
Popular relationship coach Blessing CEO is facing another fraud charge as legal troubles continue to mount. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned social media personality Blessing Okoro before the Lagos State High Court over a fresh alleged fraud case involving ₦13 million. The anti-graft agency accused the defendant of falsely presenting herself as…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated again following a new round of military attacks and sharp warnings from both sides. US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will “pay the price” after recent hostilities, accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations and failing to reach a deal with Washington. Trump claimed Iran had…
Police have launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire in a Johannesburg informal settlement, leaving 12 people dead. At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in the Cleveland area of Johannesburg, according to South African police. Police said more than 10 armed suspects arrived in a white Toyota…
Myanmar’s military is regaining territory as forced recruitment strengthens its ranks and puts rebel groups under pressure. Rebel fighters in Myanmar say the military junta has gained momentum in the country’s civil war, largely due to a controversial conscription policy introduced in 2024. The policy requires eligible men to serve at least two years in…
A new civil lawsuit accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a minor during a Hollywood networking event in 2007. Disgraced music mogul Sean Combs has been named in a fresh lawsuit filed in California, where an anonymous former child actor alleges he was sexually assaulted while under the age of 18. According to the…
Nigeria has intensified its Ebola preparedness efforts with a new task force and emergency funding. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola. Also approved was the release of a ₦10 billion emergency intervention fund to strengthen the country’s response to potential outbreaks. The task force will be…
Public anger is growing after authorities failed to question a suspect previously accused of child sexual abuse. France is facing mounting public outrage following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose alleged killer had reportedly been the subject of multiple sexual abuse complaints that were never fully investigated. More than 60,000 people joined protests across France…
A Somali referee has reportedly been barred from entering the United States, adding to growing controversy surrounding the FIFA World Cup. Somali referee Artan has been denied entry into the United States ahead of the tournament. Reports also indicate that some fan tickets for the World Cup group stage have been revoked. The latest development…
The biggest tournament in football history kicks off tomorrow. And some of the world’s most iconic teams will be watching from home. FIFA expanded the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams precisely to give more nations a shot at the greatest stage in football. Yet somehow, five teams with serious footballing pedigree still did not…
