News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
Image: PITCHFORK Anger and sorrow at the GQ and Pitchfork merger. Popular music website Pitchfork and men’s magazine GQ are merging, which will result in the layoff of numerous senior employees. Chief content officer Anna Wintour sent an email to Condé Nast’s employees on Wednesday informing them of the changes and subsequent layoffs. Many […]
Grzegorz Braun’s actions sparked a global outcry. Image: REUTERS Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun loses immunity. After the far-right politician lighted candles in honour of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah last month, Polish lawmakers decided to remove his immunity from prosecution. Grzegorz Braun’s acts caused a stir in the entire world. Following a lighting ceremony […]
Donald Trump. Image: GETTY IMAGES The appeal of Donald Trump’s ballot postpones-Maine’s top court. A Maine court has postponed making a decision on whether Donald Trump can run in the state’s presidential primary until after the Supreme Court renders a decision in a Colorado case that is comparable to this one. Citing the insurrection […]
With almost 30 million followers on Instagram, Chiara Ferragni is Italy’s top influencer. Image: GETTY IMAGES Tighter regulations will apply to Italian influencers. It’s possible that Italian social media creators may soon have to go by the same guidelines when sharing their work online as do traditional media sources. The Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Sunak faces uphill battle as controversial Rwanda migration plan sparks party rebellion UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak encounters a significant challenge as he strives to quell a Conservative Party revolt and secure parliamentary approval for his contentious proposal to send migrants to Rwanda. The Safety of Rwanda Bill faces a critical vote […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi President Tinubu advocates ‘Massive education’ to tackle kidnapping surge. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has announced plans for a “massive education” initiative as a response to the escalating wave of kidnappings for ransom, particularly affecting the capital city, Abuja, and the conflict-ridden northern regions. Despite winning last year’s election with a promise […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kenyan cult leader faces murder charges over shakahola deaths. In a harrowing revelation, Kenya is set to charge Paul Mackenzie, the leader of the Good News International Church, and 30 associates with murder, manslaughter, terrorism, and torture. Mackenzie allegedly ordered followers to starve themselves and their children to death, promising a passage […]
Survivor (Credit: Screenshot from Lagelu FM livestream) The explosion in Ibadan claimed my brother’s life. The explosion victim, Adeleke, who went by Adeleke, said he lost his older brother in the event on Tuesday night at Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State. A portion of the state capital experienced an explosion, as reported […]
Image: GETTY IMAGES Global phone sales, Apple surpasses Samsung. For the first time in a 12-year period, Apple has surpassed Samsung to take the lead in the global smartphone market. The International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that last year, the phone behemoth based in America accounted for over one-fifth of all phones shipped. With Xiaomi, OPPO, and Transsion, three Chinese phone manufacturers, trailing Samsung, with 19.4% of the market. Sales of smartphones have decreased because so many people upgraded during the outbreak. Apple’s ascent Nevertheless, Apple, which sold more than 234 million phones in 2017, was deemed “the biggest winner” by the IDC. “Not only is Apple the only player in the Top 3 to show positive growth annually, but also bags the […]
The former Real Madrid star now plays in Saudi Arabia. Image: GETTY IMAGE French Interior Minister is sued for defamation. According to local media, French football player Karim Benzema has filed a defamation case against France’s interior minister for allegedly having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. In October, Gérald Darmanin stated that Mr. Benzema […]
