Algeria has reported its first case of Coronavirus, making it the latest African country to be affected by the outbreak. The announcement was made by the Algerian Health Ministry.   The Minister of Health, Shamsuddin Shitor, stated that the virus was detected through the country's vigilant monitoring system at all entry points via land, air, and sea.   The confirmed case involves an Italian man who arrived in Algeria on February 17. He has been placed in isolation, and Algerian citizens are urged to be cautious about sharing unverified information online.   Shitor confirmed, "One case was confirmed positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), out of two suspected cases (both) of Italian nationality."   Earlier, an individual in isolation at an Egyptian hospital tested negative for the viru...

In a heartfelt post, singer-songwriter Duffy has revealed to her fans the traumatic experience of being held captive, raped, and drugged.   Accompanied by a black and white photo of herself, the 35-year-old from Bangor in Wales expressed that she had initially hesitated to show the "sadness in her eyes," but now feels empowered and liberated by sharing her story.     In her own words:   The thought of sharing this crossed my mind countless times. How to put it into words, and what emotions would follow.  Surprisingly, I can't pinpoint the exact reason for choosing to speak now, but the idea of it feels empowering and liberating. I can't fully explain it. Many of you have wondered about my absence, and what became of me. During the past summer, a journalist managed to contact me, an...

A lamentation has been made by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, the Executive Director of Cubana Group. He expressed his dismay over his family’s lackadaisical approach towards achieving financial independence.   Posing a rhetorical question on whether it is a crime to attain success, he took to his Instagram to declare that his family members will not receive anything from him unless they reciprocate his support.   Cubana Chief Priest asserted that his family desires to deplete him, and further emphasized that they will vanish once they succeed in bankrupting him.   He stated;  

Jussie Smollett insists on his innocence and vows to continue asserting the truth as he faces renewed charges for allegedly lying to authorities about the hate crime he claimed occurred in Chicago a year ago. TMZ approached the actor for comments as he departed from Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, February 25. Reiterating his plea of not guilty, Smollett affirmed his innocence when questioned about the new charges, accompanied by his lawyer who expressed confidence in his resilience. When asked if he maintains his innocence, Jussie straightforwardly stated, "I don't claim to be innocent. I am innocent." In response to the filing of a motion by Smollett's legal team to dismiss the case citing double jeopardy, the TMZ photographer inquired whe...

An astonishing £400m bid is being prepared by Saudi Arabia's royal family to secure the hosting rights for Tyson Fury's upcoming fight. Members of the Royal Family, having been present at the Gypsy King's dominant victory over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas over the weekend, are reportedly keen on bringing the heavyweight spectacle to the kingdom.   Fury's triumph over Wilder on Sunday morning saw him clinch the WBC Heavyweight belt. Wilder has since declared his intent to trigger the rematch clause in their contract within the next 28 days. However, fans are eager to witness a showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to determine the undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world.                                      An encounter between Joshua and Fury would undoubtedly be a majo...

Upon sentencing Olisa Metuh, his former course mate at the Nigerian Law School, to a 7-year jail term in the N400m fraud case against him, Justice Okon Abang revealed some interesting insights. He recounted how Metuh's lawyers challenged the court and even brought the matter to international attention. Abang also mentioned that his prayers for the case to be reassigned to another judge were not answered by God. Before ruling, Justice Okon Abang emphasized that he acted objectively despite facing hostility from Metuh's legal team. He expressed gratitude to God for sustaining him throughout the ordeal and mentioned the challenges he endured during the case. “I cannot in this forum state all the negative things I passed through in this matter. God has been ...