Update. Bishop of Liverpool steps down amid sexual assault claims

The Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, announced his resignation on Thursday following allegations of sexual assault and harassment aired by a British broadcaster. The claims were reported by Channel 4 News, where two women accused the bishop of “inappropriate behaviour.” In a statement, Perumbalath denied any wrongdoing but described the “rush to judgement” and “trial …

Dwyane Wade Reveals He Had 40% of His Kidney Removed After Cancer Diagnosis

Hall of Fame basketball star Dwyane Wade has revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his kidney. The 43-year-old retired NBA guard shared his health battle on the latest episode of his podcast, The WY Network, on January 30. Wade disclosed that 13 months ago, doctors removed 40% of his right …

No survivors expected in American Airlines and Military Helicopter collision

An American Airlines regional jet crashed the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night, with no survivors expected amid the extremely cold and windy conditions. Sixty-four people were on board the plane, which departed from Wichita, Kansas. The collision happened …

Mohbad’s father urges police to summon the late singer’s wife and brother

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has called on the Nigeria Police to summon the deceased’s wife Omowunmi and his brother, Adura to provide insights into the circumstances surrounding the late singer’s death. In a recent press conference organised by actor Yomi Fabiyi regarding justice for Mohbad, a video …

Napoli reject €65m Galatasaray’s permanent deal for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen

Italian club, Napoli has rejected Galatasaray’s €65 million bid for a permanent transfer of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen. Osihmen joined the Turkish club on loan for a season last September after the last-minute attempt to join Chelsea in the Premier League failed. According to Italian sports news outlet, Corriere dello Sport, Napoli rejected the …

“Not Good. It Looks Like It Should Have Been Prevented” – Trump Reacts to Mid-Air Collision Between US Army Helicopter and Passenger Plane

U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the devastating mid-air collision between a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane, calling it a “bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented.” The tragedy occurred early Thursday morning when American Airlines Flight 5342, a regional jet en route to Washington, D.C., …

Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery and Corruption

Former US Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted on bribery and corruption charges. In July, a jury found Menendez guilty on 16 counts, including accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury Mercedes-Benz in exchange for assisting foreign governments. Prosecutors had sought at least a 15-year sentence, emphasizing …

Princess Beatrice Welcomes Daughter Athena, Honoring Queen Elizabeth in Her Name

Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have welcomed their second child together—a baby girl named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. Buckingham Palace announced the birth on Wednesday, January 29, revealing that Athena was born at 12:57 p.m. on January 22 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. She weighed four pounds and five …

EFCC nabs ex-NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf, over alleged fraud involving inflated budgets and nepotism.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), over allegations of financial misconduct. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest during a phone interview with Channels Television. According to him, operatives raided Yusuf’s residence on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and …

Mid-Air Tragedy: American Airlines Jet Crashes Into Potomac After Collision With Army Helicopter

A U.S. passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River on Wednesday night after a mid-air collision with a U.S. Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, triggering a massive emergency response. American Airlines Flight 5342, a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet traveling from Wichita, Kansas, collided with the …