Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has been dismissed over a sex scandal that involves multiple videos of him being intimate with different women. Baltasar, who was originally taken into custody over suspected fraud allegations by the government, was found in
A 16-year-old Afghan student, identified as Arezou Khavari, tragically took her own life on Nov. 3, 2024, in Shahr-e Rey, Tehran. The incident reportedly followed an expulsion threat from school officials over non-adherence with the school’s dress code during a school field trip. The assistant principal reprimanded the Grade 11
The United States vice president and Presidential Candidate of the 2024 United States Elections, Kamala Harris, has conceded the elections, as her opponent Donald Trump won the polls. In a truly democratic manner, she urged Americans to accept the election result for a peaceful transition while mentioning that she had
Following the results of the United States 2024 Presidential elections, Americans who voted for Kamala Harris expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the polls while stating they are proud of the Democratic Party candidate for a great campaign. Donald Trump won the election with 295 votes and over 72
People whose heads are screwed on straight knew that Imane Khelif is a man. Now, a leaked Algerian report confirms his male sex. Khelif isn’t trans, but his win in women’s boxing is often attributed to the trans movement. The true story is far more complicated: Despite being unable to
According to live updates in the United States of America (USA), Kamala Harris is closing behind the race with a score of 224 and over 64 million voters. Donald Trump is leading with 43 scores. He has a score of 267 and over 69 million voters. Upon the development, Cedric
An Iranian student’s protest at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University has captured international attention on Iran’s compulsory veiling laws on women. In a daring move, the young woman identified as Ahoo Daryaei stripped to her underwear after being confronted for not wearing a hijab by members of the Basij, an Iranian
In the final election campaign of Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Nov. 4, 2024, Actress, Producer and TV host Oprah Winfrey urged citizens of America to vote for Kamala as she made a stop in Philadephia, state of Pennsylvania. The rally, which was also graced by other celebrities like
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif‘s gold medal win at the Paris Olympics has come under scrutiny following the leak of a medical report revealing that Khelif possesses testicles. This report was exposed on Nov. 4, 2024, months after Imane faced intense backlash online for contesting in the women’s category. This report,
The National Economic Council (NEC) has advised the withdrawal of the current Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly, recommending a more thorough consultation process with key stakeholders. The move, announced during the 145th NEC meeting held on Oct. 31, 2024, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, aims to foster
Nigerians were thrown into shock on September 5th when the death of Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), was reported. Christianah was murdered by Ayomide Adeleye, 23, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU). She had gone missing on August 19
On Nov. 6, 2024, Senator Ireti Kingibe joined a panel of distinguished leaders and changemakers at the 2024 Anglophone West Africa Social Norms & Agency Learning Collaborative Summit, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The summit, which brought together influential voices from across the region, including thought leaders, policymakers, and
Hilda Dirisu, ex-girlfriend of Big Brother Naija star Soma Anyama, has taken to social media to call him out for stalking and physical abuse. On Nov. 6, Hilda responded to Angel Agnes Smith fans who accused her of stealing a bracelet (pink cat collar) belonging to Angel. Angel and Soma
In a major health policy shift, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced that Caesarean sections will now be free to all Nigerian women in need. This announcement was made on Nov. 7, 2024, on Day 2 of the ongoing Joint Annual Review (JAR) of
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has been dismissed over a sex scandal that involves multiple videos of him being intimate with different women. Baltasar, who was originally taken into custody over suspected fraud allegations by the government, was found in
A 16-year-old Afghan student, identified as Arezou Khavari, tragically took her own life on Nov. 3, 2024, in Shahr-e Rey, Tehran. The incident reportedly followed an expulsion threat from school officials over non-adherence with the school’s dress code during a school field trip. The assistant principal reprimanded the Grade 11
The United States vice president and Presidential Candidate of the 2024 United States Elections, Kamala Harris, has conceded the elections, as her opponent Donald Trump won the polls. In a truly democratic manner, she urged Americans to accept the election result for a peaceful transition while mentioning that she had
Following the results of the United States 2024 Presidential elections, Americans who voted for Kamala Harris expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the polls while stating they are proud of the Democratic Party candidate for a great campaign. Donald Trump won the election with 295 votes and over 72
People whose heads are screwed on straight knew that Imane Khelif is a man. Now, a leaked Algerian report confirms his male sex. Khelif isn’t trans, but his win in women’s boxing is often attributed to the trans movement. The true story is far more complicated: Despite being unable to
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