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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

A teenager who was deceived into attending boarding school in Africa has secured a significant legal victory against his own parents. The 14-year-old boy, whose identity remains undisclosed, was taken from London to Ghana in March 2024 under the false pretence that a relative was ill. In reality, his parents intended to relocate him from London due to their concerns about his potential involvement in criminal activities. In Ghana, the boy, who was feeling unhappy and homesick, sought legal counsel and filed a case against his parents in the High Court in London. However, the initial ruling in his favor…

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In a significant development, authorities discovered the black box of Air India’s Ahmedabad-London flight on Friday, a day after the aircraft crashed within minutes of takeoff, resulting in the tragic loss of 241 out of the 242 passengers onboard. The device was found on a “rooftop,” likely that of the hostel building located in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad. Tragically, the ill-fated flight had collided with the hostel mess shortly after takeoff. “The black box was found on the rooftop,” the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said. Ahmedabad Plane Crash | Contrary to some reports, the video recorder being circulated is not the…

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At least 290 people have lost their lives after a passenger plane crashed during takeoff at an airport in Ahmedabad, India, according to health officials. The plane, en route to London, collided with a hostel for medical doctors when it crashed, as evidenced by images showing its tail protruding from the building. The death toll includes both passengers and individuals on the ground, as reported by the police. The Air India flight, which had a total of 242 passengers, met its tragic end when it crashed. The airline confirmed that 241 passengers were killed in the crash, while only one…

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Controversial former NFL star Antonio Brown is facing attempted murder charges for a shooting that occurred at a celebrity boxing event in May. Brown, 36, is accused of firing two shots during a brawl between two groups of people in Miami’s Little Haiti airport, as detailed in a warrant obtained by The Washington Post. The warrant, signed by a judge in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday, mandates a $10,000 bond and house arrest for Brown pending trial. Witnesses corroborate the incident, including a security guard from the event who witnessed Brown physically confronting another man outside the venue. Multiple witnesses also…

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Media personality Oprah Winfrey has shared that the late Barbara Walters played a significant role in her decision not to have children. In an upcoming Hulu documentary titled Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything, Winfrey delved into the intricate relationship between Walters and her adopted daughter, Jacqueline. She discussed how this relationship profoundly influenced her own perspectives on motherhood. Walters, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 93, adopted Jacqueline in 1968 with her then-husband, Lee Guber. However, their relationship was often strained, with Jacqueline even running away from home for a month as a teenager. Winfrey recalled a…

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that three of Iran’s major nuclear sites, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Bushehr, have remained unaffected by recent Israeli airstrikes, as reported by Iranian officials. The UN nuclear watchdog reported that the Fordow, Isfahan, and Bushehr facilities are intact. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been in direct contact with Iranian authorities to assess the status of these sites. However, the Natanz nuclear facility, Iran’s largest, has been confirmed to have sustained damage. Satellite images and on-ground footage captured plumes of smoke rising above the site following the attack. Despite this, the…

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Have you watched “Straw,” the latest Netflix film by Tyler Perry? If you have, you’re already aware of its emotional and compelling nature. At some point, you likely found yourself wiping away tears, perhaps even more. That’s the power of the story. Taraji P. Henson’s performance was so impactful that it made viewers cry. Imagine the emotions that those behind the scenes must have felt when watching the film. In a recent interview, Taraji opened up about the emotional depth she had to tap into, particularly in the scene where her character attempts to rob a bank. She shared that…

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An Air India passenger aircraft carrying more than 240 people crashed on Thursday shortly after departing from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in India. Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London Gatwick, went down in the Meghani Nagar residential area just five minutes after takeoff at 1:38 p.m. local time, according to Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). A total of 242 passengers and crew were onboard at the time of the crash. Firefighters work at the site of an airplane that crashed in India’s northwestern city of…

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Ananda Lewis, a renowned MTV VJ and talk show host, passed away at the age of 52. On Wednesday, June 11, Lewis’ sister Lakshmi shared the news of her passing on social media. In a Facebook post, Lakshmi expressed her gratitude, saying, “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. Lord, rest her soul.” In 2020, Lewis revealed that she had been diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. She explained that her fear of radiation had prevented her from getting regular mammograms. Lewis participated in a roundtable discussion with CNN’s Sara Sidner and her college friend Stephanie Elam about breast cancer.…

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