2709 Updates

Mercy Aigbe reacts to Kazim’s first wife’s latest accusation

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has reacted to the accusation that she had an extramarital affair with her now-husband, Kazim Adeoti while she was married to ex, Lanre Gentry. Kazim Adeoti’s first wife, Oluwafunsho had accused Aigbe of sleeping with Kazim when her son was 5 months old and she was still married. But reacting to…

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Russia vs Ukraine: EU freezes assets belonging to Russian billionaire linked with Everton

Russia vs Ukraine: EU freezes assets belonging to Russian billionaire linked with Everton

Alisher Usmanov, who has sponsorship links to Everton FC, has had his assets frozen as part of sanctions enforced by the European Union (EU) in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Uzbek-born billionaire’s USM Holdings sponsors Everton’s training ground, with an initial 5-year deal announced back in 2017. It also has an option on…

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Russia-Ukraine war: Train carrying Ghanaian students attacked

Russia-Ukraine war: Train carrying Ghanaian students attacked

A train carrying some Ghanaian students in Ukraine has been reportedly attacked by some Russians in Ukraine, according to Africanews. The students, however, were said to have escaped unhurt. The International news organisation quoted a member of the Ghanaian Parliament representing North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to have disclosed this in an interview with…

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Former Miss Ukraine takes up gun to fight against Russia’s invasion (photos)

Former Miss Ukraine takes up gun to fight against Russia’s invasion (photos)

A former Miss Ukraine has swapped glamour for guns in the fight against the Russian invasion.  Anastasiia Lenna, Ukraine’s 2015 representative in the Miss Grand International beauty contest, shared a post on social media showing herself armed up and ready to defend her home. Anastasiia is no stranger to wielding a weapon albeit those that…

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International Judo Federation suspends Vladimir Putin as Honorary President

International Judo Federation suspends Vladimir Putin as Honorary President

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF). The IJF announced the suspension on Sunday, Feb. 27, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This means Putin has temporarily lost his most senior official position in world sport. The IJF said in a statement posted online: “In light of the…

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