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Former Ugandan university lecturer sentenced for sexually molesting female student

A former Makerere University Senior Administrative Assistant has been sentenced to a fine of Shs4m or two years in prison for sexually molesting a former student, Rachael Njoroge. Edward Kisuze, a registrar in the College of Computing and Information Science, was convicted on the count of indecent assault by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Miriam Akello on Wednesday, September 30. The...

Champions League 2021 Draw: Lionel Messi’s Barcelona to face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus in group stage (Full Draw)

The 2020/21 UEFA Champions League group stage fixtures have been released today with arch-rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to battle again in the group stages this season, after their clubs, Juventus and Barcelona were paired together in Group G. Both Juventus and Barcelona will face Dynamo Kyiv and Ferencvaros in their group stage.  Current champions, Bayern Munich will take...

Man films himself accidentally jumping to his death after mistakenly leaving boat in gear

A New Jersey man filmed himself accidentally jumping to his death in Lake Tahoe. Ryan Normoyle was making a video of himself diving off his rental boat but didn't realize he had left it slightly in gear. The camera shows the boat slowly chugging away and leaving the 29-year-old behind to drown in the rough water as he couldn't catch up...

African woman single-handedly renovates her own house and built extension

A 26-year-old South-African female engineer from Pietermaritzburg stood out last month when the country celebrated Women’s Month. Photos of her mixing the cement, measuring and stacking the building blocks without help, went viral on various social media platforms, warming hearts and provoking admiration The trained civil engineer Zama Philisiwe Zungu inherited the passion for construction from her father, who is also...

Netflix Shares Images Of New Movie Starring Late Actor Chadwick Boseman

The popular online streaming platform, Netflix has recently shared last images of a movie starring late ‘Black Panther’ actor, Chadwick Boseman. The upcoming drama titled ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ is anticipated to premiere on the 18th of December, 2020. It’s a new film based on August Wilson’s award-winning play from director George C. Wolfe and producer Denzel Washington. In the movie, we will discover the late Wakanda hero make the...

DJ Cuppy Shares Marriage Photo Of Her With Anthony Joshua, Nigerians React (Pictures)

Popular Disc Jockey and singer, DJ Cuppy recently stirred huge reactions among fans online after sharing a photo of herself with Heavyweight Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua. The “Jollof On The Jet” crooner recently took to social media to share images featuring her with AJ to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence. However, it didn’t turn out as expected as Nigerians dashed into the comment section to...

Barcelona Complete The Signing Of Sergino Dest From Ajax

Barcelona has confirmed the signing of United States international defender Sergino Dest from Ajax. The deal sees the Catalan club pay an initial transfer fee of 21 million euros, plus a potential 5m euros more in add-ons. Bayern Munich had emerged as contenders in the market, but Barcelona's tight relationship with Ajax saw the right-back move to the Camp Nou. What attracted...

Governor Seyi Makinde Walks 1.8km On Independence Day (photos)

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a ‘democracy walk’ in Ibadan. The 1.8-kilometer walk which took off from the Government House Arcade, Agodi, ended at the Total Garden roundabout in the ancient city. Mr. Makinde told reporters after the walk that 60 years was very significant in the existence...

BBNaija’s Erica Stuns In Adire Suit To Mark Independence Day (Photos)

Big Brother Naija 2020 star Erica Nlewedim on Thursday took her fashion sense a notch higher after posing in a chic suit to mark Independence Day, Igbere TV reports. The actress shared a photo of herself in the dress made of local fabrics on Instagram with the simple caption: “Happy Independence Day Nigeria ��.” In another post she wrote; “Independence With...

“Kleptocracy Must Stop” – Rapper CDQ drags Seyi Tinubu on Twitter

Nigerian Rapper, CDQ is currently dragging Seyi Tinubu, son of Lagos State elderstatesman on Twitter after an alleged face off with him last night AT Davido's house in Banana Island. In a series of Tweet, CDQ accused Seyi Tinubu of disrespecting him and he won't take any form of disrespect from anyone. He also said he is set to compose...

Naira Marley reminds Senator Abbo about hosting Laycon’s Victory Party

Olamilekan ”Laycon” Agebeleshe emerged winner of the season 5 edition of Big Brother Nigeria on Sunday, September 27, 2020, and many celebrities congratulated him. Barely 24 hours later, Elisha Abbo, senator representing Adamawa North in the Red Chamber, and a fan of Lekan, announced his decision to organize a victory party for the rapper. According to Abbo in a video shared...

Police Clamp Down On #RevolutionNow Protesters In Lagos, Osun (Photos)

Police on Thursday arrested about 30 #RevolutionNow protesters in Lagos after they took to the streets to express their displeasure against bad governance in the country, Igbere TV reports. In Lagos, the protesters marched from the streets of Ojota to Maryland, chanting songs of solidarity. In Osogbo, Osun State capital, security operatives dispersed protesters who converged at Nelson Mandela Park, Old...

Dorathy Drives Around With Customized Plate Number As She’s Spotted With Prince

The Big Brother Naija 2020 reality show was not too different from other seasons as a number of friendships and alliances were formed in the house. One friendship that caught the eyes of many on the show was the one between the first runner up, Dorathy and Prince. The duo seemed to get closer during their final days on the show...

“How Adesanya Celebrated His Victory Is Disgusting, I Want Revenge” – Paulo Costa

Brazilian UFC star, Paulo Costa has said that the way Israel Adesanya celebrated his victory against him is disgusting. Adesanya maintained his undefeated record by knocking Costa in the second round of their encounter in Abu Dhabi. While the referee moved in to end the match, Adesanya mocked Costa by pretending to have sex with him. This has forced a reaction from...

Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile That Could Destroy US Bases In The Gulf (Pix)

IRAN has unveiled its latest naval ballistic missile which doubles its military strike range and is capable of destroying US bases in the Gulf. State-backed Press TV published a video on Wednesday showing the third generation Zolfaqar-e Basir rocket. According to the report, the weapon can travel 434 miles - which more than doubles the country's current missile range. The US, which...

Body of missing 4-year-old South African girl found with multiple stab wounds; teen relative arrested

A 15-year-old relative of a slain 4-year-old South African girl, Sanelisiwe Mhlongo has been arrested in connection with her brutal murder. The body of Sanelisiwe was discovered with multiple stab wounds in a bush in KwaMashu, north of Durban last Friday. Police spokesperson Brig Jay Naicker, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, September 30, said Saneliwe was allegedly left in...

Sauti Sol’s Fancy Fingers and wife, Lady Mandy welcome their first child (Photo)

Sauti Sol band member, Polycarp Otieno who is popularly known as Fancy Fingers, and his wife Amanda a.k.a Lady Mandy have welcomed their first child. The boy band guitarist confirmed the arrival of their baby by sharing a photo of his wife and baby's legs. He also attached a caption in which he disclosed that his wife and baby are...

Toyin Lawani barely covers her naked body with a giant green flower to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th independence day (photos)

In celebration of Nigeria's 60th Independence Day, Toyin Lawani shared these set of racy photos of herself covering her modesty with a giant green flower. The fashion entrepreneur wrote in her caption: 'Happy Independence Day to Nigeria that’s nothing to write home About, But we will continue to strive and break boundaries internationally for our nation, open doors the Government couldn’t...

3 yr Old Girl dies from heart attack after ingesting her dad’s cocaine

A 3-year-old girl has died from a heart attack after ingesting cocaine brought into her home by her drug-dealer dad, a judge has ruled. The child, named in court only as K, was admitted to hospital with suspected sepsis or meningitis but collapsed and died on April 6, 2019. A post-mortem then revealed she had cocaine in her blood. Her parents...

Watch the Moment drugs worth over $27,000 concealed in handbag was intercepted at Indian airport (video)

In continuation of its crackdown on drug-smuggling, the Customs at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India on Wednesday, September 30, detected 400gm of Methaqualone worth Rs 20 lakh (over $27,000) in a parcel. The consignment, concealed in a leather bag, was addressed to an alleged Nigerian drug kingpin, who was already arrested in a recent case involving 1.98 kg...