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Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi A statement by Omawumi Ogbe said he passed on yesterday after a brief illness. The statement reads, “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & Dr Ivara Esege’s twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed on Wednesday, 7th of January 2026, after a brief illness. He was 21 months old. “The family is devastated by this profound loss, and we request that their privacy be respected during this incredibly difficult time. We ask for your…

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent sh0t and k!lled a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday during a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation, a deadly incident that was captured on video and has sparked backlash and protests. The US citizen, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was in her vehicle near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue when federal agents approached during the ongoing operation in the city, authorities said. Multiple videos shared by bystanders and on social media show the encounter unfolding, including sh0ts being fired by an ICE agent as the SUV attempted to move forward. The…

And the nominees are … The nominations for The Actor Awards were announced Wednesday in Los Angeles by Abbott Elementary’s Janelle James and Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie. Formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — or SAG Awards — 2026 marks the first time they’re running under their new name, after Netflix picked up the ceremony in 2023. The ceremony takes place Sunday, March 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in LA, with Netflix streaming it live; No host has yet been announced, while Harrison Ford will be presented with the lifetime achievement award. On the film side, One…

A woman was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Wednesday during a major Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation. Officials in the Trump administration confirmed the incident, saying the woman was a rioter who tried to run over ICE officers with her vehicle. According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, ICE officers in Minneapolis were carrying out “targeted operations” when rioters began blocking them. McLaughlin said one rioter used her vehicle as a weapon and attempted to run over law enforcement officers in what she described as an act of domestic terrorism. An ICE officer then fired what officials called defensive shots,…

Benny Sagi, president of the Beersheba District Court and a senior judge linked to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption proceedings, died in a traffic crash on Route 6 in southern Israel. Police said a vehicle traveling off-road suddenly entered the highway and struck Sagi’s motorcycle near Kibbutz Kfar Menachem. Emergency responders said he showed no signs of life at the scene. Investigators described the incident as highly unusual and have launched a full inquiry into whether negligence, mechanical failure, or other factors were involved. Sagi, who became acting court president in June 2024 and assumed the role permanently last April,…

This is a U.S. State Department notice explaining mandatory “visa bonds” for some B1/B2 (visitor) visa applicants from specific countries. Here is what it means, plainly. Who it applies to Nationals of the listed countries who apply for U.S. tourist/business visas (B1/B2) and are otherwise eligible. It does not apply to every applicant automatically, but consular officers decide case-by-case. What the bond is The traveler must pay a refundable cash bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 before a visa can be issued. The amount is set at the interview. Why the U.S. is doing this The rule targets countries with…

All the quarter-final fixtures of the ongoing AFCON in Morocco has been confirmed. This follows the conclusion of the Round of 16 fixtures played on Tuesday. Recall that Algeria defeated DR Congo 1-0 to setup a quarter-final clash against Nigeria’s Super. Ivory Coast will now face Egypt in the quarter-finals this weekend. AFCON quarter-finals fixtures: Senegal vs Mali (Friday) Morocco vs Cameroon (Friday) Nigeria vs Algeria (Saturday) Egypt vs Ivory Coast (Saturday)

Morocco star, Brahim Diaz is the current top scorer at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Diaz is one goal ahead of the likes of Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen. This is coming ahead of the AFCON quarter-final fixtures starting this Friday. AFCON top scorers ahead of the last-8 stage: Brahim Díaz (Morocco) – 4 goals Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – 3 goals Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) – 3 goals Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) – 3 goals Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 3 goals Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) – 3 goals Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)…

President Donald Trump says interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States following the U.S. military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the oil — described as “sanctioned oil” — will be sold at market prices, with proceeds controlled by the U.S. government. He wrote that the money would be used “to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States,” and said Energy Secretary Chris Wright had been instructed to implement the plan immediately. According to Trump, the oil will…

Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican from Northern California and a prominent advocate for agriculture and rural communities, has died at age 65, House GOP leaders announced Tuesday. LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer and business owner, chaired the Congressional Western Caucus and was deeply involved in federal responses to California’s devastating wildfire seasons. His sprawling district included Chico and large swaths of rural Northern California. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, a close friend, called the death sudden and devastating, describing LaMalfa as a devoted husband, father, and unwavering champion for rural America. Rep. Richard Hudson praised him as a principled conservative…