Driver lucky to be alive after sinkhole swallowed car during Storm Ciara
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Driver lucky to be alive after sinkhole swallowed car during Storm Ciara

The incident of a car being swallowed by a sinkhole during Storm Ciara in Brentwood, Essex, has left the driver lucky to have survived. The sinkhole emerged in the early hours of the morning, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents by emergency services. Photos depict a partially submerged Toyota in the sinkhole, with emergency services present at the scene to recover the vehicle. Ollie Watson, 50, discovered the submerged car outside his house around 2:30 am. He mentioned that he didn't initially hear the crash and only went outside to investigate after his daughter heard a disturbance. Watson's initial impression was that it was a road accident, but upon inspection, he realized that the car was sticking out of the hole. He also expressed his belief that the car will likely remain...
Sister of Ooni of Ife finds love again, marriage set for March (with photos)
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Sister of Ooni of Ife finds love again, marriage set for March (with photos)

Princess Adesola, the sister of Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has found love once again and is preparing to tie the knot with her partner, Ayoola.    According to The Nation, the 47-year-old sister of the Ooni of Ife will be getting married to her boyfriend on March 8.    A quick look on Instagram also reveals that she has been sharing affectionate photos with her soon-to-be husband.    Below are some of the photos:     Princess Adesola was formerly married to a Pastor. Their marriage produced one child before it ended in divorce. 
Billy Porter’s Unique Inspiration for His Oscars Look (Photos)
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Billy Porter’s Unique Inspiration for His Oscars Look (Photos)

At the 92nd Annual Academy Awards, American actor Billy Porter, known for defying gender norms on the red carpet, made a bold fashion statement.   The openly gay 50-year-old actor donned a sleeveless, high-neck, gold-foil-feathered bodice and billowing graphic skirt that drew inspiration from Kensington Palace.   He completed the look with towering gold metallic strappy boots adorned with gold embellishments by Jimmy Choo.     'The Oscars are a royal event, so naturally we took inspiration from Kensington Palace. I’m officially a Queen with a KW,' Porter wrote on Instagram.    Porter's stylist, Sam Ratelle, who visited Kensington Palace in 2019, remarked, "I thought, 'The Oscars are kind of a royal event.'" He then reached out to British designer Giles Deacon, with whom he had r...
NTA will compete with CNN, if we get $500m loan- Lai Mohammed
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NTA will compete with CNN, if we get $500m loan- Lai Mohammed

According to Lai Mohammed, Nigeria's Minister of Information, NTA will be able to compete with CNN if the $500 million loan that his ministry is seeking is approved. The Minister made this statement during his appearance before the senate committee on local and foreign loans to emphasize the importance of the $500 million as part of the $30 billion loan President Buhari is requesting the national assembly to approve. Mohammed emphasized that the approval of the fund would enable the upgrade of NTA to transmit signals equivalent to CNN. He also highlighted Nigeria's potential to achieve this milestone with its manpower. Additionally, he mentioned that if the project is approved, it would result in increased visibility for Nigeria's music, fashion, and film industries. The Minister illustr...
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APC chieftain beaten to death in Imo APC chieftain beaten to death in Imo

Over the weekend, Damian Ali, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, was reportedly beaten to death by the owner of a pharmaceutical store in Owerri, the Imo state capital.   SP Orlando Ikeokwu, the state police command spokesperson, confirmed the incident and stated that the deceased was attacked by the owner of a pharmacy and his staff when he attempted to park his vehicle in front of their outfit located at Umuguma Roundabout.   Ali, who had no intention of purchasing anything from the pharmacy, tried to park his vehicle and informed the pharmacy workers that he wanted to do something nearby. The pharmacy worker's refusal to allow him to park his vehicle led to an argument which escalated into a physical altercation.   At the scene of the incident, ...
Kenyan Anglican Priests Boycott UK Forum Due to Gay Church Leaders’ Presence
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Kenyan Anglican Priests Boycott UK Forum Due to Gay Church Leaders’ Presence

Several Anglican clergies from Kenya have chosen to boycott the Lambeth Conference in the UK as a form of protest against the participation of gay senior church leaders.   Anglican Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit (pictured) expressed the Church's disapproval of homosexuality while addressing worshippers during the consecration of Kerugoya St Thomas Anglican Cathedral in Kirinyaga County. “We are having the Lambeth Conference in the West this year, but some of us have boycotted because of the invitation of practising gay bishops. We can’t be mixed,” he mentioned.   The conference, held every 10 years, serves as a platform for discussing theological and social issues affecting the global Anglican communion.   Contentious topics such as the ordi...
Banke Meshida Lawal and husband, Lanre, celebrate 13th wedding anniversary
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Banke Meshida Lawal and husband, Lanre, celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

Banke Meshida Lawal and her husband, Lanre Lawal, are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary today, February 10th. Banke shared a beautiful video online with different photos of herself and her hubby and wrote "13. Where did the time go??? Wow! @mrsmith70. The Bestestest Man Thank you for Loving me the way I want to be loved. Patient, All knowing, So Handsome, The Best Dad, Lets me have my way , always a goooood Laugh, Curates the best Movies , A Perfect Gentleman. Happy Anniversary My Lanray." Happy anniversary to them.
Janelle Monae’s Wardrobe Mishap at the 2020 Oscars
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Janelle Monae’s Wardrobe Mishap at the 2020 Oscars

At the start of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards, American singer and actress Janelle Monae experienced a minor wardrobe malfunction during her high-energy performance.   As she walked onto the stage, the button on her tuxedo shirt popped open, but she swiftly handled the situation with composure, quickly fixing her shirt and continuing her performance seamlessly.     During her performance, Janelle fearlessly spoke out against the Oscars' lack of recognition for female directors in this year's awards.     Watch @JanelleMonae kick off the #Oscars with "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" pic.twitter.com/qYT0GmdStq — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 10, 2020
Opening of Kari-Care Marks the Start of Operations with Plans to Train 2 Million Nigerians
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Opening of Kari-Care Marks the Start of Operations with Plans to Train 2 Million Nigerians

From left to right: Sabastine Okocha, Business Development Executive of KariCare Technology Limited, Miss Wamide Egunjobi, General Manager, CEO of KariCare, Daere Akobo, and Miss Christina Oyawoye, Experience Centre Manager, at the official launch of KariCare Experience Centre at Oko-Awo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos last Friday.   Essentially, Kari-care Technology Limited, a multi-billion naira company specializing in the sales and services of quality electrical equipment, is set to commence training for technicians in Nigeria. The objective is to ensure they provide world-class services to Nigerians and diminish time and money wastage in procuring electrical materials for home and office use. During the official launch of the company in Victoria Island, Lagos, the Ch...
Stripper who suffered injuries after falling from a dancing pole
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Stripper who suffered injuries after falling from a dancing pole

Following her fall from a pole, a viral video star, Genea, shared an update on her condition.   Genea revealed that she suffered a broken jaw and lost some teeth during her performance on the stripper's pole.     Despite the painful fall, she continued with her performance, concealing her injuries. She admitted to being in severe pain and sought medical attention after her act.   Genea also sustained a sprained ankle in addition to the broken jaw and lost teeth. She received stitches and is now preparing for jaw surgery.   Sharing an update video on her condition, she expressed gratitude for the concern and support, clarifying that the video was not for attention but to appreciate the outpouring of love.     Watch the video below.             View this post on Instagram ...