Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Sultan of Oman and Arab world's longest-serving ruler, has passed away at the age of 79 after ruling for 50 years, leaving no designated successor or heir.   The royal court released a statement early on Saturday announcing, 'With great sorrow and deep sadness... the royal court mourns His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who passed away on Friday.'   The Sultan, who recently underwent a medical checkup in Belgium, was reportedly in poor health. There were unconfirmed reports of him suffering from cancer.     The royal court has declared three days of mourning for the unmarried Sultan, who had no children and did not publicly name an heir since he seized power in a 1970 palace coup aided by Oman's former colonial power, Britain.   ...

  It is reported that in 2020, Roger Federer is on track to become tennis’ first billionaire, becoming only the fourth sportsperson to achieve this feat alongside Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Floyd Mayweather. Federer's wealth comes from both prize money and endorsements with various global brands. According to Tennis.com, Federer has already earned £689 million and has a further £153 million guaranteed from sponsorship contracts. ATP figures state that Federer has amassed £98 million in prize money from singles and doubles tournaments, in addition to earnings from major competitions and a South American exhibition tournament during the off-season, contributing £7.6 million annually. Businessinsider.com highlighted his commercial suc...

The Iranian government has acknowledged that the Ukrainian airplane, which crashed on Wednesday, January 8, killing all 176 people onboard, was shot down "unintentionally."   In a statement broadcasted on state TV, the Middle Eastern country issued a formal apology to the families of the victims, including those of foreign nationals, and attributed the incident to "human error."   Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif expressed, "A sad day. Preliminary conclusions of internal investigation by armed forces: human error at the time of crisis caused by US adventurism led to disaster. Our profound regrets, apologies, and condolences to our people, to the families of all victims, and to other affected nations."   The country's military admitted that the airplane was mistaken for a hostile...

An image of a Nigerian man reuniting with his sister after a three-year separation has sparked varied responses due to the manner in which he embraced her.   While some have labeled the photo as inappropriate, others have accused those criticizing it of having impure thoughts.   Below are the photo and the responses it has elicited:  

After a Nigerian man's heartwarming reunion with his sister following a three-year separation, a viral photo of their embrace has evoked a range of responses.   Some have interpreted the embrace as inappropriate, suggesting an incestuous connotation, while others have dismissed such perspectives as reflections of a dirty mindset.   Here is the photo and various reactions to it below:  

Banky W, a musician, actor, and politician, has shared a heartfelt message with movie enthusiasts and supporters of the movie 'Sugar Rush', which has been removed from Nigerian cinemas.   Insider sources have indicated that the movie was pulled from cinemas in Nigeria due to its portrayal of the operations of the EFCC in a manner deemed unfavorable.   Regarding this situation, Banky W expressed, 'If you saw @sugarrushmovie and loved it, or if you planned to, please read our statements. We are very hopeful and optimistic that the film will be back on screens in a few days, so please don't give up on us, and please stay optimistic with us. Your love and support means the world to us. Thank you to @nfvcb for helping us rectify any issues. Pls stay tuned, by God's grace you will see o...