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by Staff writer Aretha Franklin’s estate are being sued by her lawyer. Gregory Reed claims he had trouble collecting what was owed to him by the Queen of Soul – …

by Staff writer Apparently movie makers now don’t just have to worry about the physical elements of a production but also the supernatural. Some very strange circumstances have led many …

by Staff writer A black-colored cat named Julie from Carmel, a suburban city in Indiana, United States, went missing since 2012. At the time, Lorinda Roberts, the mother to the …

by Staff writer Silas Adekunle has become the highest paid person in the field of robotic engineering after building the world’s first gaming robot. Adekunle’s ground-breaking success came after signing …

by Daniel Nkado When we hear someone mention they are a freelancer, we often conjure glamorous images of working from home, freedom from all the stress of a 9-to-5 job …

by Staff writer In 1981, millions of people all over the watched Princess Diana and Prince Charles wed each other, but 13 years later, the couple infamously divorced. The Queen …

by Staff writer Today’s Google Doodle honors late Nigerian doctor, Stella Adadevoh. Dr Stella Ameyo Adadevoh was a Nigerian physician best known for her brave act and sacrifice in curbing …

by Staff writer A man and woman were found dead below a popular viewpoint in the California’s Yosemite National Park on Thursday. Park rangers said they believe the visitors had …

by Staff writer Nigerian transgender woman Rabiu Bamanga (popularly known as Rabina) has been reportedly murdered in her home in Abuja. Rabiu’s decomposing body was found buried in her small …

by Staff writer The history of Halloween goes all the way back to an ancient pagan festival called Samhain. Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest …

by Staff writer Having a miscarriage can be devastating. Los Angeles-based psychologist Jessica Zucker, PhD, was 16 weeks pregnant with her second child when she had a miscarriage in 2012. …

by Staff writer For the first time in more than 80 years, researchers have discovered and named a new crocodile species. The newly classified aquatic reptile named Central African slender-snouted …

by Staff writer Usually, dog owners send their dog away if it was too aggressive or ill-behaved, but that is not the case of a dog named Binx who was …

by Staff writerLast week Friday, a Nigerian university professor, Frank Onyezili, killed himself by drinking a lethal substance suspected to be poison. Professor Onyezili whose wife and children are living …

by Staff writer Nigerian-American writer Nnedi Okorafor has been criticized for replying an upcoming writer with a seemingly discouraging comment. The US-based professor and writer of fantasy stories responded to …

by Staff writer One of WWE’s biggest names, Roman Reigns, revealed on Monday night’s episode of Raw that he is battling leukemia. Reigns (real name Joe Anoa’i) had previously battled …

by Staff writer With the number of websites springing up on a daily, blogging is becoming increasingly competitive. These 5 essential tips will help you stand out as a blogger: …

by Staff writer In a recent interview, America’s most famous drag queen, RuPaul Charles, reveals what it means growing up without a father. “The first half of my career was …

by Daniel Nkado As if to be sure her online message hadn’t been discarded as fluff, Vanessa was around on Sunday. Richard was away at a meeting in Ikoyi. Mma …

by Staff writer Recharge Plus is a recharge promotion that gives FREE DATA as a reward for recharge. Customers can enjoy 250MB every week (up to 1GB every month) by …

by Staff writer A new HBO documentary called “Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram” started airing on Monday night. The documentary looks at what happened to the 276 school girls …

by Staff writer Earlier this year, Ethiopia (a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa) banned foreigners from adopting children from the country. The ban happened amid reports that the …

by Staff writer Durban-based Nigerian pastor Tim Omotoso was arrested last year in South Africa after being accused of molesting young girls. Timothy Omotoso, 58, a senior pastor of Jesus …

by Staff writer We all know the bad blood between singers Katy Perry and Taylor Swift had come to an end when earlier this year Katy sent Taylor an olive …

by Staff writer During their recent visit to Sydney, Australia, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Macarthur Girls High School. While there, Meghan gave a quick speech to students and …

by Staff writer On the 24th day of March, 2015, a German co-pilot named Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the plane he was flying, killing everyone on board. All 144 passengers …

by Staff writer We weren’t joking when we said Lady Gaga’s fiancé Christian Carino (read all about him here) is so much into her. Luxury value experts have analysed the …

by Staff writer Lady Gaga has finally acknowledged that she’s about to be a married woman soon. And the lucky man is her 49-year-old talent manager, Christian Carino. In fact, …

by Staff writers Talking without a filter is nothing new to American rapper Cardi B. This time the 26-year-old mother of one took to her Instagram Live to explain why …

by Staff writer Menstruation is still a taboo subject in many cultures, so you can imagine how awkward it must be for transgender men to talk about having periods. After …

by Staff writer Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o wears what she likes and is not swayed by public opinion or criticisms. This endearing personality coupled with her exceptional talent have made …

by Staff writer Yes, Google does pay bloggers but you first must apply to Google Adsense and get approved before Google can start paying you. When you have a blog …

by Staff writer The 1932 Summer Olympics that took place in Los Angeles, California, was notable for a lot of things. One, it was so sparsely attended that only 1,332 …

by Staff writer A 21-year-old Russian man was arrested last year for reportedly murdering his older lover and then frying and eating her brains. Dmitry Luchin, 21, is said to …

by Staff writer The final book of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has come to an interesting conclusion. The book, which was completed by Hawking’s family after his death and published …

by Staff writer With tears streaming down his cheeks, the 9-year-old black boy wrongly accused of grabbing a white woman’s backside in a corner store had spoken out. Teresa Klein, …

by Staff writer Talk about the ex effect! Justin Bieber may have married model Hailey Baldwin, but new reports suggest the star might not be completely over his ex, Selena …

by Staff writer Swiss woman and mother of three married to a Nigerian man from Anambra State has left him a cute birthday message on Twitter. In the message, Nwanyi …

by Staff writer Coincidences happen all the time, but sometimes they could become so unbelievable you’d want to scream! Here are 3 of the world’s most shocking coincidences capable of …

by Staff writer Some 15 years ago, an Indian preacher known as Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh reportedly convinced 400 men to cut off their own testicles to bring them closer …

by Staff writer Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Monday afternoon. His personal company, Vulcan Inc., announced that he died in Seattle at 65 years …

by Staff writer Kensington Palace’s announcement that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expecting their first child has thrown the internet into great excitement. But here’s some bummer news: …

by Staff writer A new study suggests that people of a healthy weight, especially with more fat in the hips, thighs and legs could be at a lower risk of …

by Staff writer Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child. Kensington Palace announced the news on Twitter early Monday. Markle is about 12 weeks pregnant, according …

by Staff writer While French president Emmanuel Macron is still struggling to reshuffle his government after the resignations of two high-profile ministers, one of whom complained on television that his …

by UJ Sizzle I’ll keep this short and simple. I couldn’t decide if it was an action movie with the Robin Hoodesque theme, or a comedy considering the cast, or …

by Staff writer Irish students have successfully campaigned to save their classmate, Nonso Muojeke, from being deported to Nigeria. 14-year-old Nonso is a student at Tullamore College in County Offaly, …

by Staff writer US First Lady Melania Trump has finally admitted the jacket emblazoned with the words “I really don’t care, do you?” she wore during a trip to a …

by Staff writer A woman was left with a punctured lung after trying to save her husband from a savage kangaroo attack. Linda Smith, 64, and her family were feeding …

by Staff writer A white Brooklyn woman has come under fire for accusing a 9-year-old black child of groping her inside a Brooklyn store. Teresa Klein, 53, accused the unnamed …

by Staff writer Chinese movie legend Chow Yun-fat is set to give away his entire net worth, a whopping $714 million, to charity. “My dream is to be a happy …

by Pranav Vasanthi At some point in your life, getting a PhD may seem like the best possible to do but there are a couple of things which many PhD …

by Daniel Nkado A very, very long time ago, all man ever desired is to find food to eat and protect itself from wild animals. Life was simple and we …

by Staff writer Supermodel Naomi Campbell dressed to kill at Princess Eugenie‘s wedding to her long-term partner Jack Brooksbank yesterday. Campbell, 48, wore a metallic black ombré Ralph and Russo …

by Staff writer Director Ryan Coogler, who directed the first Black Panther movie, has signed on to direct its upcoming sequel. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Coogler has “quietly closed …