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A House Officer at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital(LUTH) has been stabbed to death. Dr. Urueye Stephen was attacked by robbers 24 hours after he graduated from the University of Lagos on Tuesday April 2nd. According to reports, he was walking along Idi Araba road where LUTH is situated when he was approached by the robbers who stabbed him before stealing his belongings. His friend and former UNILAG SUG president, Adeyeye Olorunfemi, who took to Facebook to mourn him, wrote; “And we lost Stephen. We lost this young Doctor who wants to save lives to insecurity. He died 24 hours…

Beyonce and Adidas have signed what’s being described as a “multi-layered” deal. Beyoncé will join Adidas as a creative partner as part of a new collaboration. It will find the pop star relaunching her Ivy Park clothing line. Just a day after it was revealed she has new music and a Netflix special in the works, Beyonce is making headlines once again today, in the sneaker sector. Beyoncé will become a creative partner for the brand which will include the launch of signature sneakers and apparel. “This is the partnership of a lifetime for me. Adidas has had tremendous success…

Logic has become the first rapper with a New York Times No.1 best-selling novel. He also released a soundtrack album of the same name. While the soundtrack to Supermarket didn’t fare too well when it comes to critical or commercial response, the book is successful. Bobby Hall’s Supermarket has topped the New York Times’ Paperback Trade Fiction Best Sellers list. Surpassing the three-week holder of the top spot, The Woman in the Window. In response to the news, Logic posted on his Instagram to thank his fans for their continued support. He wrote, “Humbled. Thank YOU all”. Logic has a…

The long-awaited film tells the origin story of the iconic comic book villain, the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix stars as the villain. This is the first time we have seen Phoenix properly as the clown and he looks very fit for the job. We are first introduced to Arthur Fleck, a struggling comedian who makes his money dressed as a clown, holding up signs on the sidewalk. Unlike many other portrayals of the clown, this follows his decline from adorable son to criminal. We then see him beaten by thugs before saying, “Is it me or are things getting crazier out…

A 19-year-old has given birth to a healthy baby girl despite not knowing that she was pregnant until 45 minutes before the birth. Emmalouise Leggate went to sleep as she normally would, but when she woke up she noticed that she had a bump on her stomach. She delivered the baby in the hospital car park, on her way to see a doctor. She had no idea she was pregnant and was even taking contraceptive pills at the time. Her stomach was flat too until right before she gave birth. The baby, Ciara Louise Lamont, was full term at the…

Britney Spears checks into mental health facility over her dad’s illness. Insiders have reported that this illness is quite serious and he’s not getting better. He has undergone two surgeries to fix major problems with his intestines and colon. These problems started late last year after his colon ruptured. Britney put her Vegas show, Domination, on hold to take care of him. “I am dedicating my focus and energy to care for my family. We have a very special relationship and I want to be with my family at this time just like they have always been there for me.…

US oil giant Exxon Mobil is planning to sell its assets in Nigeria three years after exiting its downstream sector. Reuters reports that the sales could yield up to $3 billion when finalised. Some of the assets listed in the planned sale include oil mining leases. This is where the company runs joint venture operations with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) through its subsidiaries. According to the company’s website, it is one of the largest oil and gas producers in Nigeria, with 106 operated platforms. Exxonmobil is said to have met with some indigenous oil firms to gauge their…

Juventus player Moise Kean suffered racial abuse from the stands during Tuesday’s match at Cagliari. The 19-year-old held his arms aloft after scoring Juve’s second in their 2-0 win, seemingly in response to chants, and was subjected to further abuse. Afterwards he wrote on Instagram: “The best way to respond to racism.” Boss Massimiliano Allegri and defender Leonardo Bonucci said Kean should take some of the blame for his celebration. However, in his post-match interview Allegri called the fans directing abuse at Kean, “idiots who do stupid things and ruin it for everyone else”. He also said the authorities don’t…

Kanye West will be performing his Sunday Service s the Coachella Festival. Hewill be doing it on Easter morning. He made the announcement on a flight he and Kim were on, getting on the intercom to tell the passengers that he had booked another show at Coachella. This performance will hold on the second week of the festival. The news comes as a surprise considering Kanye pulled on negotiations with Coachella event organizers earlier this year after he felt they were limiting his creativity. They did not give him the stage he wanted. Kanye West refused to perform on a…

An African American woman has been elected as the Mayor of the US city of Chicago for the first time. Lori Lightfoot is a former federal prosecutor who has not held political office before. She fought won 13 other candidates and dominated the final election with more than 74% when the votes were announced. Lori Lightfoot is also the city’s first gay African American woman mayor and celebrated on stage with her wife and daughter. “Out there tonight a lot of little girls and boys are watching. They’re watching us. And they’re seeing the beginning of something, well, a little…

The direction in which the rest of your day goes is usually dependent on how it starts. Here are 7 quick tips to start your day in a great way. Avoid Hitting The Snooze Button This could represent the literal and hypothetical snooze button. Study reveals that hitting the snooze button makes one more tired and irritable. Meditate Meditate on your life. Give thanks whoever and whatever you are grateful for and plan your day. Do all these even before getting out of bed. Make Your Bed Making the bed can be therapeutic. It calms you and is a relief…

The Nigerian police has revealed the identities of the Policemen suspected to have carried out the shooting of Kolade Johnson. This information was made known via the Nigerian Police official twitter page @PoliceNG The men suspected to have carried out the shooting of Kolade Johnson have been apprehended and subjected to internal disciplinary procedures. The CP has revealed the identities of the policemen as (1) Insp Ogunyemi Olalekan and (2) Sgt Godwin Orji attached to Anti Cultism Squad. More From The Case (previously posted): Kolade was reportedly murdered by FSARS operatives who had reportedly visited his residential area on Sunday…

Maisie Williams accidentally dropped a major Game of Thrones spoiler last night on Jimmy Fallon’s show. The 21-year-old actress was promoting Game of Thrones when she was asked to share a tiny spoiler and she did. Sadly. At first she was having none of it, explaining to host Jimmy Fallon “I’ve decided to just keep a tight lip on everything. HBO have sent out a lot of memos recently about just saying nothing. So, there’s really nothing I could say, they would absolutely kill me.” Fallon kept pushing, “You couldn’t give one little spoiler, one little hint. A crumb is…

Five Nigerian men have been arrested for robbery in Dubai. The Police in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) say they “stormed a money exchange in Sharjah and fled with Dh2.3 million”. The equivalent in Naira is about N225.4million. The suspects were nabbed within 48 hours after the robbery was committed. Giving details of the incident, the Commander-in-chief of the Sharjah Police said, “Four of the suspects entered the exchange and attacked its employees, while the fifth was waiting for them in a car outside”. “The suspects also threatened the employees with sharp weapons before taking away cash. The whole…

World Autism Awareness Day is observed on the 2nd of April. The day is meant to raise awareness about autism, a developmental disorder which impairs your ability to communicate and interact. Autism can be defined as a complex neuro behavioral condition which causes problems with language and communication skills. It also causes a person to have repetitive and rigid behavior. Autism is characterized by a range of symptoms and is thus also known as autism spectrum disorder. We know that there are many sub-types of autism. Most influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Because autism is a…

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian has won the most votes in the first round of the Ukraine elections. With half the ballots counted, Volodymyr Zelenskiy got about 30%, with current leader Petro Poroshenko on 16%. The two (who have expressed largely pro-EU opinions) are set to take part in a run-off election next month. Meanwhile, the former prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko appears to have been eliminated from the Ukraine elections. Zelenskiy is aiming to turn his satirical TV show Servant of the People – in which he portrays an ordinary citizen who becomes president after fighting corruption – into reality. He…

Goal.com announced this morning, that Alex Iwobi has signed a contract for Barcelona. We think it is an April Fools’ prank. The Nigeria international will continue his campaign at Camp Nou. Barcelona have completed the signing of Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on a four year contract for an African record transfer fee of £90m. He has declined to clarify his own future as the Barcelona reports grew stronger. After weeks of denials, he has finally been confirmed as the Spanish topflight club’s latest signing on Monday morning. Iwobi flew into Barcelona by private jet on Sunday evening to complete a…

33 year old rapper, Nipsey Hussle has been shot dead outside his clothing shop. He was shot a number of times and pronounced dead on arrival at hospital Two other people were wounded in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing in South Los Angeles. Nipsey Hussle’s album Victory Lap received a nomination for best rap album at this year’s Grammy Awards. His Life and Career The 33 year old rapper was celebrated for his socially conscious lyricism. He was a member of the Crips gang Rollin 60s as a young man. “It was like living in a war zone, where people…

The US government has extended the temporary leave to remain of thousands of Liberians by 12 months. They were facing deportation by Sunday. President Trump, extended a temporary immigration program for Liberians who have lived in the United States lawfully since 2002. The move came just days before the protection would have expired, leaving more than 800 residents subject to deportation. Most of them fled Liberia’s two civil wars between 1989 and 2003 and were allowed to live in the US under a scheme called Deferred Enforced Departure. The US government, in Trump’s administration has extended the scheme, following pressure…

Nicolas Cage files for an annulment after getting married to Erika Koike 4 days ago … according to court records obtained by TMZ. Nicolas and Erika tied the knot Saturday in Las Vegas, the very same day they applied for a marriage license. It sounded impulsive at the time, and turns out it was. Because on Wednesday, Nicolas went back to court and asked a judge for an order making it so the marriage never happened. Nicolas and Erika have been together since April 2018. He has been married three times before to Alice Kim, Lisa Marie Presley and Patricia…

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has been declared the winner in the Adamawa state Governorship election. PDP won with 376, 552 votes, while the APC candidate Mohammadu Jibrilla Bindow followed closely with 336,386 votes. As declared by the Returning Officer, Prof. Haruna Andrew. Earlier, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the governorship poll inconclusive. According to the Returning Officer, the margin of the lead of 32,476 between the PDP and the APC candidates was less than the 40,988 votes that were cancelled. He explained that he was constrained to return a winner by such a situation and therefore declared the…