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A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison after finding him guilty of obstructing authorities and destroying evidence following his failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon mobilised the presidential security service to block investigators from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration. Judges also found him guilty of fabricating official documents and bypassing the legally required cabinet process for declaring martial law. In delivering the verdict, the court said Yoon abused his authority as president by using state…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, presented her Nobel medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House on January 15, 2026. Machado said the gesture was made “in recognition for his unique commitment to our freedom,” and Trump confirmed he accepted the medal, describing the moment as a “wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” The offer was symbolic, as Nobel Peace Prizes cannot be transferred or shared once awarded, according to the rules of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The Nobel Institute has reiterated that while the physical medal can…

Aoi Fujino has died at the age of 27, just days after publicly announcing her retirement from the entertainment industry. Fujino shared an emotional farewell message with fans on December 31, saying it would be her final post and thanking supporters for their love over the years. She asked to be remembered occasionally and said goodbye to her audience. Five days later, on January 5, her mother confirmed her death in a statement posted on Fujino’s Instagram account. She thanked those who had supported her daughter throughout her life. Fujino, who was from Ishikawa Prefecture, had been battling a rare…

The Federal Ministry of Works has outlined plans to allocate more than N500 million for programmes aimed at training hairdressers and make-up artists, distributing grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and conducting anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns across selected states in Nigeria. Details of the proposed spending are outlined in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which was uploaded on the Budget Office’s website and accessed on Thursday. Analysis of the budget shows that these items and initiatives are distributed across various geopolitical zones of the country. According to the document, under budget item code ERGP 12234747, the ministry intends to spend N35 million on…

Update: Kindhearted people donated over $58,000 for the family of the late musician John Forté who died suddenly at age 50. The Grammy-nominated rap producer was found dead at his home in Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Monday, January 12. A neighbor found Forté unresponsive on his kitchen floor and called 911. Proceeds from the fundraiser, organized by Amber Knowles, will benefit Forté’s wife, freelance photographer Lara Fuller, and their 2 children. The description reads in part: “We are organizing this fundraiser to help support John’s children and Lara as they move through this incredibly difficult period. The funds raised…

In football, there are different metrics to measure a player’s legendary or iconic status. It could be goals they score for their clubs and countries, or trophies or individual achievements. In most cases, goals are often the determinants because goals are the most important things in a football match. Some players, despite how many trophies they win for their clubs, will forever be remembered for their goals, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and others. Some are also accorded the legendary status for their style of play, bringing new skills and dynamics to football. Ronaldinho Gaúcho and JayJay Okocha…

Morocco, the Atlas Lions, booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a dramatic semi-final decided on penalties The tense encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended level after regulation time, forcing the match into a shootout where Morocco held their nerve to prevail. The penalty shootout victory crushed Nigeria’s hopes of winning the tournament, as the Super Eagles fell just short of a place in the final. Morocco will now face Senegal in the AFCON final, with Senegal having earlier eliminated Egypt in the…

Grammy nominated rap producer and musician John Forté was found dead at his home in Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Monday, January 12. He was 50. Forté was discovered unresponsive on his kitchen floor by a neighbor who called emergency services. Police said there were no signs of foul play. Tributes quickly poured in from artists he worked with, including members of the Fugees, Wyclef Jean and the Refugee Camp All-Stars. Born in Brooklyn on January 30, 1975, Forté grew up in a financially stable household and studied violin and classical music at Phillips Exeter Academy. After graduating in…

The United States Department of State is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries as part of a sweeping crackdown on applicants considered likely to become a public charge. A State Department memo seen by Fox News Digital instructs consular officers to begin refusing visas under existing immigration law while Washington reassesses its screening and vetting procedures. The pause begins on January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely. Countries affected include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, Yemen and dozens of others across Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. The move follows…

British-Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested in Hollywood after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver. The Los Angeles Police Department said Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle in the early hours of Monday, January 12, physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats. Police said the driver was not injured. BBC News reported that the 24 star was released after posting a 50,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 2. Sutherland has a prior criminal record. In 2007 he was arrested for drunk driving after failing a field sobriety test. He later pleaded no contest to…