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Kanye West Apologises for Antisemitic Remarks, Cites Brain Injury and Mental Health Struggles

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Controversial rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has issued a public apology for his history of antisemitic remarks, describing his past behaviour as “reckless” and attributing it to an undiagnosed brain injury and serious mental health challenges. Over the years, Ye has made several antisemitic and racist statements, including publicly declaring himself a Nazi […]

Manchester United Confirm Casemiro’s Departure at End of Season

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Manchester United have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season. Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and has made 146 appearances for the club, bringing an end to a four-year spell at Old Trafford marked by silverware and memorable […]

TikTok Seals $14bn Deal to Create US Subsidiary, Averting Nationwide Ban

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

TikTok has finalised a $14 billion deal to establish a US-based subsidiary, effectively averting a nationwide ban on the popular video-sharing platform. Under the new ownership structure, US private equity firm Silver Lake, Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company MGX, and technology giant Oracle will each hold a 15 per cent stake in the US joint […]

Medical Degrees May Soon Be Pointless, AI Robots to Outperform Surgeons — Musk

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed that medical degrees could soon become obsolete, predicting that artificial intelligence-powered robots will outperform human surgeons in the near future. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said humanoid robots, including Tesla’s Optimus, could surpass the world’s best surgeons within the next three years. Musk made the remarks while speaking on […]

CAF Fines Algeria $100,000, Suspends Players After AFCON 2025 Clash With Nigeria

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a $100,000 fine on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and handed down multiple player suspensions following disciplinary breaches during and after Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria. The sanctions followed chaotic scenes at the end of the January 10, 2026 encounter in […]

Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the iconic Valentino fashion house, has died at the age of 93. The news was announced on January 19 via Valentino’s personal Instagram account and his foundation. “Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the statement […]

Mattel Unveils First Autistic Barbie to Expand Inclusive Fashionistas Line

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

American multinational toy and entertainment company Mattel has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie, further expanding its diversity-focused Fashionistas line. The collection already features dolls with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, and Barbie and Ken figures with vitiligo. Mattel said the new doll was developed over a period of more than 18 months in partnership with […]

Vatican Celebrates Archbishop Bernard Bober’s 75th Birthday With Unusual Outdoor Rave in Slovakia

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a striking blend of faith and contemporary culture, the Vatican on Saturday celebrated the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober with a large outdoor rave held outside the iconic St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. Organisers said Pope Leo XIV personally approved the unconventional celebration, which featured a popular priest-DJ headlining the event. The […]