Author: niyidaram

“My real mom still lives here,” my stepson whispered one night. I laughed it off, until I started noticing strange things around our home. I respected the deep love he still held for her, knowing it was tied to the memory of his first love and Lucas’ mother. I wasn’t here to replace her, just to create something new. The first few months as a family were everything I had hoped for. Lucas welcomed me warmly, with none of the hesitation I had feared. I spent hours playing games with him, reading his favorite bedtime stories, and helping him with…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. ‘’President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.” the statement in part reads Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Further details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed. INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. Signed. Garba Shehu 13 July 2025 — Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) July 13, 2025

Friends of La’Teasha “Tee” Macer have confirmed rumors that her father, rap icon Jay-Z, bought her a million-dollar lakefront home in Maryland. Before receiving the keys, Tee reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement. She hasn’t spoken publicly about their relationship since. The last time she addressed it was back in 2020, in a video where she first claimed Jay-Z was her father. According to Tee, it wasn’t Jay-Z who first told her the truth—it was his close friends. They said she looked just like him, like a mirror image of the man behind The Blueprint. Tee’s mother, Lisa Macer, lives with…

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially informed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the United States will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian exports, effective August 1. The announcement came via a formal letter sent on Thursday, marking the latest escalation in Trump’s aggressive trade strategy. This move places Canada among several nations now facing steep tariffs from the U.S., amid a broader shake-up of global trade dynamics led by Trump. USMCA Under Pressure as Talks Reset The decision disrupts ongoing negotiations between Canada and the United States, which were originally targeting a resolution by July 21. Both Canada and…

R&B star Chris Brown has appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for a plea hearing relating to a bottle attack at a Mayfair nightclub in February 2023. The 36-year-old American singer, known for hits like Run It! and Go Crazy, previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to Abraham Diaw at Tape, a private members’ club in Hanover Square. Court Appearance Amid Legal Proceedings Brown arrived at the courthouse this morning wearing a brown suit paired with a red and white tie, walking past a crowd of reporters and photographers…

In a story that sounds almost unbelievable, Ramesses II, the legendary pharaoh of Egypt’s 19th Dynasty, was issued a modern Egyptian passport in 1974 more than three millennia after his death. Jokes aside, this wasn’t a publicity stunt. Ramesses II ruled Egypt for 66 years and is considered one of its greatest pharaohs. But in the 1970s, his mummified remains began to deteriorate, affected by fungal damage. Egypt lacked the resources at the time to properly treat the body, so the government arranged to send it to France for preservation and scientific study. To comply with international regulations and ensure…

Greece has suspended asylum applications from North African nationals for three months following a sharp increase in migrant arrivals by sea. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that all new arrivals from the region will be arrested and detained, describing the situation as an emergency requiring urgent measures. “We are sending a message of determination—to traffickers and their customers—that the money they spend may be wasted, because reaching Greece by sea will be extremely difficult,” Mitsotakis said. The Greek government says the legal basis for this suspension is similar to that used in 2020, when Greece blocked thousands of migrants…

The United States has introduced significant changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia, reducing the validity and limiting conditions for most travelers from these countries. According to the US Department of State, nearly all non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of these nations will now be single-entry and valid for just three months. This marks a notable departure from previous terms, which often allowed multiple entries over periods of up to two years. The State Department says the move is part of a “global reciprocity realignment,” aiming to align US visa policies with those of other…

Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, found herself unexpectedly pulled into the ongoing online drama involving Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z. She made it clear she wants no part of it. The situation began when Nicki Minaj alleged that Jay-Z owes her $200 million, claiming it was her unpaid share from the sale of the TIDAL streaming platform. Jay-Z has not responded publicly to the claim. However, social media users took notice when Tina shared a message on Instagram that many interpreted as a subtle reference to the controversy. In the now-deleted post, Tina wrote: “Good morning, it feels good to wake up…