A retired welder from Scotland, Alan Hattel, revealed that he is indeed alive, despite his ex-wife erecting a gravestone that led his friends to believe he was dead for months.   Speaking from Tayside, Scotland, 75-year-old Alan Hattel, shared, "People think that I'm dead. My phone hasn't rung for three or four months. I've been confused by it all but now I know why nobody has been calling."   He emphasized, "I don't even want to be buried - I plan to be cremated." Mr. Hattel declared: "I'm still alive," as he stood beside his headstone and refuted reports of his death.   Realizing that something was amiss due to the lack of phone calls, Mr. Hattel discovered that his gravestone was erected in Newmonthill Cemetery in Forfar without his knowledge.   Now, he is setting the record stra...

Today, January 22nd, Singer Peter Okoye and his wife Lola shared some adorable new photos of their daughter, Aliona, who is celebrating her 7th birthday. The doting father posted a series of photos on his Instagram page and wrote a heartfelt message: Congratulations to my Beautiful and Amazing Daughter, Aliona Amarachi Okoye🎈🎊🎈🎉🎈🎊🎈 You have brought an abundance of joy, sunshine, and beauty into our lives beyond our wildest dreams🥰🤗 Love you! Happy Birthday Sweetheart💋🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂#AlionaIsSeven #7yrsOld Lola, on her part, expressed her feelings with this special message: Today, my heart overflows with happiness! Happy 7th Birthday to my loving and precious daughter, Aliona-Marie! You are cherished today, tomorrow, and forever. The world is unquestionably a better place with yo...

Amid concerns that the deadly coronavirus, responsible for 17 deaths in China, could already be present in the UK, an isolation program has been initiated for passengers arriving in London from the affected country.   The health threat level of the coronavirus has prompted UK health experts to raise an alarm, drawing parallels with the global Spanish Flu pandemic that claimed more than 50 million lives in 1918.     An expert in mathematical biology at Imperial College London, Professor Neil Ferguson, conveyed the startling possibility that as many as 10,000 people may have already been infected by the new strain of coronavirus, which is as deadly as the "Spanish flu epidemic". He indicated that the UK might have already had its first victim of the virulent virus to which humans have...

Following her survival of a gas explosion, a burn victim has taken the courageous step of sharing photos of her transformative journey to mark her birthday.   Yinka Matthews sustained severe burns on June 8, 2013, during a kitchen gas cylinder explosion while she was cooking.   Her injuries were extensive, and she remained in a coma for 2 days. Upon awakening, she battled suicidal thoughts and pleaded with the doctor for a lethal injection.   Today, she has healed remarkably, with no visible traces of the past burns on her skin.   In a poignant reflection on her experience, she shared images of herself in the hospital shortly after the gas explosion alongside recent photos. She expressed:   I've posted many pictures of my burns, but I lacked the courage to share the first picture af...

South Korea’s initial transgender soldier has been expelled from the army after undergoing gender reassignment surgery to transition into a woman. Sgt. Byun Hui-su, who underwent the surgery in Thailand while on leave last year, had expressed her desire to continue serving in the female corps. However, she was voted out by a military panel today. The army stated that despite efforts to safeguard soldiers' rights and prevent discrimination, Byun's surgery rendered her unfit for service. In response, Byun vowed to contest the decision. During a press conference at the Center for Military Human Right Korea, Sgt. Byun Hui-su declared, “I will continue to fight until the day I can remain to serve in the army. I’ll challenge the decision until the end, to the Supreme Court.” Describing her...

Guidance has been provided by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to Nigerians on actions to take in the event of a hacked Facebook account.   Prior to contacting the EFCC regarding a hacked account, the commission advises individuals to take these precautionary steps.   The following information was shared:   Reporting a Hacked Facebook Account Before contacting the EFCC to report about your hacked Facebook account, ensure you've followed these steps: . Try changing your password . If you are unable to do that, inform your family and friends about the compromise on your account . Report the hacked account to Facebook (the EFCC cannot take down your Facebook account) by: asking your contacts to report the hacked profile or create a new profile and report the old acc...

The world is mourning the loss of Monty Python star Terry Jones, who passed away at 77 after a prolonged battle with a rare form of dementia that took away his ability to speak. The actor and comedian's family announced the sad news, expressing their deep sadness at the passing of their beloved husband and father. Jones' family paid tribute to his unique individuality, intellect, and extraordinary humor that brought joy to millions for more than six decades, and they extended their gratitude to his medical professionals and caregivers. The statement also acknowledged the hope for the complete eradication of the disease in the future. Many tributes have been pouring in for Jones, with Sir Michael Palin describing him as kind, generous, and passionate about living life to the fullest. Fello...