News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ayra Starr’s apologies : Ayra Starr apologizes for greeting KSA, social media backlash ensues Popular Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, faced social media criticism after a video showed her shaking hands with Juju music icon King Sunny Ade (KSA) while standing. This led to online bashing as netizens accused the 21-year-old singer […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kollington Ayinla refutes death rumors, expresses gratitude for support. Legendary fuji musician, Kollington Ayinla, has dispelled rumors of his demise circulating on social media. The 75-year-old musician addressed the false claims about his health on Tuesday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja. In a video shared on social media, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tacha’s relationship advice: Faithfulness should wait for a ring. Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Tacha, shared her perspective on faithfulness in relationships, emphasizing that it should only be prioritized after receiving an engagement ring or entering into marriage. Speaking on the ‘Spill with Phyna’ podcast alongside her colleague Phyna, Tacha suggested that […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UNILAG’s best PhD thesis awardee triumphs over challenges University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrated its outstanding Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) student in Mathematics, Dr. Ige Aminat Olawunmi, during the 54th convocation ceremony. Dr. Ige shared the remarkable story of facing marital challenges, including divorce and remarriage, while diligently pursuing her academic dreams. […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Image: GETTY IMAGES Over an EU tax on luxurious watches: Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained. Due to suspicions that he neglected to declare a high-end watch that he intended to auction for charity, Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at a German airport. The Hollywood star was detained at Munich airport on Wednesday for three hours. […]
Pope Francis. Image: GETTY IMAGES Sex is “a gift from God,”-Pope Francis. According to Pope Francis, having sex is “a gift from God” that has to be “disciplined with patience.” In addition, he issued a warning about pornography, claiming that it may cause addiction and provided “satisfaction without relationship“. On Wednesday, the Pope gave […]
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 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 […]
Bobi was crowned the world’s oldest ever by Guinness World Records in February last year. Image: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Review of the ‘World’s Oldest Dog’. Last year, Bobi, a Portuguese dog, made headlines when he was recognised by Guinness World Records (GWR) as the oldest dog ever, shattering a record that had stood for a century. At the official age of 31 years and 165 days, Bobi passed away in October. However, as some vets questioned the data supporting Bobi’s age, his title is now in dispute. GWR has now put the title on hold while they look into it. Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed with a 12–14 year lifespan on average. According to GWR last year, his advanced age was verified by the Portuguese government’s pet database, which is run by the National Union of Veterinarians. However, mistrust grew along with the fast spread of word about his coronation. According to a Wired magazine investigation, Bobi was listed as being born in 1992 on Portugal’s pet database, but there was “no registration or data that can confirm or deny this statement.” Older images of the animal that displayed various fur markings raised concerns as well; some said the dog in the pictures was a different breed entirely. Some experts have said they doubt Bobi was actually 31. Image: REUTERS Scepticism among professionals has been on the rise. A Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons member named Danny Chambers stated to The Guardian, “Not a single one of my veterinary colleagues believes Bobi was actually 31 years old. “ Guinness World Records has now initiated an official inquiry. “While our review is ongoing, we have decided to temporarily pause applications on both the record titles for oldest dog living and (oldest dog) ever until all of our findings are in place and have been communicated,” a spokeswoman for AFP stated. Bobi was raised by the Costa family in the Portuguese village of Conqueiros, which is close to the country’s west coast. “An […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Mohbad’s management disputes claims of will after singer’s death The management of the late Mohbad, Ilerioluwa Aloba, refutes allegations that the artist left behind a will, asserting that he passed away without specifying how his assets should be distributed. Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, expressed shock in a recent TVC interview, insisting that […]
