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UK Charity Commission Freezes Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries’ Assets Over Governance Concerns

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The United Kingdom’s Charity Commission has frozen the assets of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) Ministries International, founded by Pastor Daniel Olukoya, citing serious concerns over transparency and governance. In a report released on Monday, the Commission said it launched a formal inquiry into the church after identifying “financial concerns,” including the alleged […]

White House: No Immediate Plans for Trump–Putin Meeting

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The White House said on Tuesday, October 21, that there are currently no plans for U.S. President Donald Trump to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite Trump’s earlier suggestion that the two leaders would soon hold talks in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Last week, Trump indicated that he expected to […]

Rapper Finesse2tymes Arrested on Multiple Charges in Texas

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

American rapper Finesse2tymes has once again run into legal trouble, according to a report by TMZ Hip Hop. The “Mob Ties” hitmaker was reportedly arrested by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas on Monday, October 20, and booked on eight separate charges. These include marijuana possession, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a […]

Former WWE Star Sir Mo Dies at 58

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former WWE star Sir Mo, real name Robert Horne, has passed away at the age of 58. Horne, best known as one half of the Men on a Mission tag team alongside Mabel (later known as Viscera), competed in the WWE from 1993 to 1996. The duo captured the WWE Tag Team Championship, marking Horne’s […]

Japan Approves Over-the-Counter Sale of Emergency Contraceptive Pill for the First Time

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Japan has officially approved the sale of an over-the-counter contraceptive pill for the first time, marking a significant policy shift in the traditionally conservative country. The pill, Norlevo, manufactured by ASKA Pharmaceutical, received government approval for manufacturing and marketing on Monday, October 20, allowing women to purchase emergency contraception without a doctor’s prescription. For years, […]

Madagascar’s President Confirms He Has Fled After Military Power Grab

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Madagascar’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, has for the first time confirmed that he fled the country following a military-led takeover that capped weeks of mass protests and plunged the nation into political turmoil. In a statement released late Wednesday, the presidency said Rajoelina left between October 11 and 12 after receiving “explicit and extremely serious […]

Body of Raila Odinga Arrives in Nairobi Ahead of State Funeral

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The body of revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday from India, where he died of a suspected heart attack. A large crowd gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the coffin of the veteran politician, whose passing has plunged the nation into mourning. Odinga, 80, reportedly suffered a heart […]

Displaced Palestinians Return Home as Landmark Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Gaza City — Thousands of displaced Palestinians began making their way back to their homes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially came into effect, bringing an end to two years of devastating conflict. The truce marks the launch of the first phase of a U.S.-backed peace […]