Jeff Baena, an acclaimed independent filmmaker renowned for directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees, has died at the age of 47. The Los Angeles County medical examiner confirmed that Baena passed away on Friday at his home in Los Angeles. According to 7 News, Baena had been married to White Lotus star …
Mike Johnson elected Speaker with crucial backing from Trump.
The United States House of Representatives has re-elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker, marking a critical test of party unity ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Johnson emerged victorious after a turbulent first round of voting, where initial opposition from some members of his party threatened his bid. Concerns …
Judge schedules Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for January 10
US President-elect, Donald Trump must be sentenced on Jan. 10 in the criminal case, a judge ruled on Friday, Jan. 3 In May 2024, Trump was convicted on charges involving hush money paid to a porn star. On Friday, Justice Juan Merchan said he denied Trump’s motion to dismiss the case due to his presidential …
Mystery disease outbreak leaves hospitals overwhelmed in China
A mysterious viral outbreak is overwhelming some hospitals in China and prompting people to wear face masks again. According to local news reports, a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been blamed. It normally causes a mild cold-like illness, including fever, a cough, runny nose, and wheezing. In severe cases, HMPV can lead to …
“US Surgeon General: Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk, Urges Warning Labels”
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an urgent advisory on Friday, January 3, highlighting the significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. He called for updated health warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform the public. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 …
‘This is My Last Year at Liverpool’ – Mohamed Salah
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has officially announced that the current season will be his last at the club. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Salah was asked whether he believed this would be his final season with the Reds. The Egyptian forward responded candidly: “So far, yes. It’s the last six months.” He added, …
Nasarawa Governor Sule sacks all commissioners and SSG
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the state executive council comprising his commissioners and he also sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Muhammad Aliyu-Ubamdoma. The announcement came during a special emergency meeting at the Government House in Lafia. This happened “shortly after the departure of Vice President Kashim Shetima, who was …
“We will no longer tolerate violence against police officers – IGP declares.”
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Friday, January 3, vowed that any assault on police officers will receive a calculated and well-deserved response. Egbetokun who was in Enugu police headquarters on a one-day official visit, said that the police would not tolerate any form of assault or killing of police personnel any …
Nottingham Forest Secure Ola Aina with New Contract Amid Manchester City Interest
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo remains confident that Nigerian defender Ola Aina will commit to a new contract at the City Ground, despite strong interest from Manchester City, who have identified the 27-year-old as a top target this January. Aina joined Forest as a free agent in the summer of 2023, with the club …
Fubara: No Governor Could Endure the Insults I Received from Pro-Wike Lawmakers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defended his decision to present the 2025 budget to only three lawmakers, declaring that the 27 members of the State House of Assembly who defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC) have permanently forfeited their seats. In a heated political feud with his predecessor …