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California was hit by an earthquake Friday, Jan. 10, as the state battled deadly wildfires.  A 3.7 magnitude quake was detected near the San Francisco Bay area around 7:02am PT.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of 8.4 kilometers and struck three miles east of the San Francisco zoo.  So far, no damage has been reported at this …

Five suspects, including the grandson of former South African president, Nelson Mandela, were arrested following the recovery of a hijacked Uber vehicle at Mandela’s historic Houghton residence in Sandton.   The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.   Four of the suspects, excluding Mandela’s grandson, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s court on Friday, January 10.    The grandson, …

Supermodel Heidi Klum turned heads during her tropical vacation in St. Barts, confidently embracing her European roots by going t0pless while enjoying the ocean with her husband, Tom Kaulitz.     Klum, known for her bold fashion choices and body confidence, was seen splashing around in the water without a bikini top, exuding effortless self-assurance. Kaulitz, the guitarist for Tokio …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force will commence the enforcement of third-party insurance compliance for vehicle owners across the country.   In a statement released on Friday, January 10, in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun made the declaration while receiving the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Department of State Service (DSS) the go-ahead to detain 10 suspected terrorists, who had planned to launch a Boko Haram/ISWAP cell in Osun State, for 60 days pending conclusion of investigation.   Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by DSS lawyer, Y.I. Umar, held that the …

A young woman named Chinagorom Lucy has been murdered at her home in Asaba, Delta State. Chinagorom failed to show up at work on Jan. 5 and when her calls were not answered, a colleague went to her house to check up on her. The knocks on her door went unanswered and the colleague peeped in to see the dcomposing body of …

Kidnappers have k!lled two young men, Babangida and Usama, in Sokoto State after collecting ransom.    Unconfirmed reports stated the victims were k!lled by notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, after their families paid the ransom he demanded.    Crisis and conflict journalist, Bakatsine, who confirmed the sad incident on Friday, January 10, 2024, said the victims were held captive for …

A forensic audit investigation into the financial management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has led to a significant demand for refunds.    The committee, established by Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has directed three former Vice Chairmen of the club to refund ₦2.445 billion to the club’s coffers.   The investigation was initiated on October 7, 2024, under …

The Nigeria Police Force has taken swift action in response to the growing issue of fake news and disinformation, apprehending a suspect for allegedly spreading false and inciting content on social media.    On December 8, 2024, operatives in Edo State arrested 38-year-old Destiny Ekhorutomuen in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. Ekhorutomuen is accused of using multiple social media accounts to …

Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has struck a deal with American authorities in his hush money case.    McMahon has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle allegations related to payments made to silence former employees about misconduct involving him and his company, WWE.   The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed on Friday that McMahon made two undisclosed …