Gunmen Kill 3 People In Borno

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  79 words  |  Martina Birk

Two policemen and a civilian were on Wednesday night killed in Gubio town about 87 kilometres from Maiduguri the Borno State capital. Sources said that the incident happen around 8:30pm on Wednesday when the gunmen stormed a police station and a local government secretariat in the town. The state commissioner of police, Bala Hassan who confirmed the incident to newsmen said attackers stormed a police station and local government secretariat on Wednesday night in the town. [Read More]

Halle Berry Hated That Catwoman Backlash Got All Put On Me and Its My

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1200 words  |  Martina Birk

Halle Berry recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly to mark the 20th anniversary of “Catwoman” and admitted that she’s always hated being the sole target of the movie’s backlash. The infamous comic book movie was a box office flop, and Berry was awarded a Razzie for her performance. [Read More]

Japanese Couple Didnt Speak a Word to Each Other for 20 YEARS, and the Reason Is Shocking

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  452 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

The key to a long and successful marriage has been debated time and time again. While good communication might be one of the common denominators in most cases, a Japanese couple managed to stay married for 2 decades without speaking to each other. And the reason behind their silent marriage is even more surprising. A Japanese husband took the “silent treatment” to a whole new level. The silent treatment involves refusing to engage in verbal communication with an individual attempting to communicate and prompt a response. It is not uncommon to take a communication break following an argument. [Read More]

Thanks to 'Emily in Paris,' the Kir Royale Is the New "It" Drink

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  395 words  |  Martina Birk

What is the Kir Royale drink featured in 'Emily in Paris'? Unpacking the delicious beverage that was spotlighted on the hit television show. Source: NetflixEver since it first premiered in 2020, Emily in Paris has become a quick fan-favorite amongst Netflix users. Following the escapades of Emily Cooper (Lilly Collins), an American who takes a job in Paris, the show juggles comedy, drama, and all the trimmings one would expect from a fish-out-of-water show like Emily in Paris. [Read More]

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Shopping: Why FDR Moved the Holiday

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  634 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Thanksgiving had been an official national holiday for decades when, in 1939, Franklin Roosevelt decided to mix things up. The November calendar that year was an odd one: the month had started on a Wednesday, so there were five Thursdays rather than four Thursdays. Though Thanksgiving had been celebrated on the last Thursday of the month since the time of Lincoln, that August Roosevelt “broke his umptieth [sic] precedent,” in the words of TIME, and declared that he was moving the national Thanksgiving day up a week, the the second-to-last Thursday in the month. [Read More]

WAEC Announces Commencement Date For 2024 May/June SSCE

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  403 words  |  Martina Birk

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria said the May/June SCCE in 2024 will commence on Tuesday, April 30The head of WAEC Nigeria office, Dr Amos Dangut said a total of 1,814,344 candidates from 22,229 schools registered for the examinationDangut added that the candidature for the 2024 May/June SCCE increased by 192,948 compared to the previous yearLegit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide [Read More]

We Believe He Can Fly Straight to Prison Here's the Update on R. Kelly's Sentencing

 Posted on October 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  633 words  |  Martina Birk

R. Kelly has been convicted on a wide number of charges after facing trial in New York, but many want to know how many years the singer got. Source: Getty ImagesFollowing a heavily covered trial, singer R. Kelly has been convicted on a wide range of charges by a federal jury in New York. Kelly faced nine counts in the case, including one count of racketeering with 14 underlying acts that included kidnapping, sexual exploitation of a child, kidnapping, bribery, and sex trafficking charges, and eight additional counts for violations of a separate sex trafficking law. [Read More]

'She's Hurting' - Georgina Onuoha, Daddy Freeze, Others React As Yul Edochie's Daughter 'Disrespects

 Posted on October 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  461 words  |  Martina Birk

Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, Victoria Inyama and popular OAP Daddy Freeze have reacted after Daniella Edochie ‘disrespected’ her father and Nollywood actor Yul, in a social media post. Naija News earlier reported that amidst the cheating scandal of Yul Edochie, his daughter Danielle took to her Instagram page to issue a warning to those tagging her on social media posts related to her father. She refuted the claims of being an actress or having any business with Nollywood, stating that people should not force any career on her. [Read More]

11 inspirational quotes in Spanish

 Posted on October 1, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1055 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Nothing says you’re fluent quite like an ability to call upon inspirational quotes in Spanish. Whether you’re texting with a friend or giving a speech at work, uplifting and motivational quotes in Spanish are a must-have in your lexicon.  When learning a new language, we all have challenging days. Maybe you accidentally ordered a moco (booger) at the cafe when you meant to say “mocha.” Don’t get down on yourself! These inspirational quotes in Spanish — along with their English translations — will help you tackle the day with positive energy. [Read More]