Coroner attributes Sylvester Oromonis death to his parents' negligence

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  224 words  |  Tandra Barner

The Coroner Magistrate, Mikhail Kadiri, said the 12-year-old student died as a result of failed treatment for his enlarged liver. Recall that Oromoni, who died on November 30, 2021, was said to have been bullied by his schoolmates, who allegedly forced him to drink a poisonous substance. Before he died, Oromoni was reported to have mentioned five senior students of the College, whose names were Favour Benjamin 16, Edward Begue (16), Ansel Temile (14) Kenneth Inyang, and Micheal Kashamu, 16, son of late Senator, Buruji Kashamu. [Read More]

D'Nyra applies to be an 'Afro Lover' on new single featuring Tmaro

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  216 words  |  Billy Koelling

They both present their most vulnerable selves, singing highly of a certain jewel of a woman, appealing for attention and reassuring her of theirs. Runcheck is the credited producer who has tapped into this special line of Afropop that delivered hits for the likes of Davido with If and Tekno with Pana. Afro Lover carries the same DNA, bearing the same deep-seated groove that gives it both danceable and easy-listening qualities. [Read More]

Dead man shot 15 times attends his own funeral

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  297 words  |  Tandra Barner

Fernando de Jesus Diaz Beato, 26 died after he was shot 15 times outside his home in the Villa Carolina neighbourhood of San Juan on March 3. His family decided against laying Beato in a coffin, and instead chose to prop him up in a chair so that they could ‘remember him as he was’. He can be seen clad in designer gear while sitting in the chair with his legs crossed. [Read More]

Egg Claims Explained: Organic, Omega-3, Cage-Free, California Egg Rule

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  756 words  |  Kelle Repass

Whether you like your eggs sunny side up or hard-boiled, deciphering the claims on the carton has never been such a scramble. You’ve already seen everything from “organic” to “Omega-3-enriched.” Now, there’s a new designation that debuted on January 1, when California began requiring all eggs sold there to come from hens with room to move around without bumping into each other. While the law technically applies only to the Golden State, the new labeling is already popping up on eggs sold across the country. [Read More]

Elizabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio - The 2009 TIME 100

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  259 words  |  Martina Birk

Elizabeth Diller, 54, and Ricardo Scofidio, 74, once described architecture as slow and cumbersome. Their work is anything but. The husband-and-wife team's creative fearlessness results in design that defies categorization. The emergence of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (Charles Renfro was added as a name partner in 2004) on the global stage of built projects is something to be celebrated. At the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, the architects floated the galleries in the sky, creating a public space beneath that embraces the waterfront. [Read More]

Ex Anambra senator, Annie Okonkwo, is dead

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  233 words  |  Billy Koelling

Annie, who was said to be recovering from an ailment, died on Wednesday, a few weeks after celebrating his 63rd birth day. He was a member of the sixth National Assembly from 2007-2011. No official statement has been issued by his family. ADVERTISEMENT The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the death of Okonkwo, a great businessman, has thrown the people of his Community, Ojoto, in Idemili South Local Government Area, into mourning. [Read More]

Farmers, traders explain why food prices are dropping in Nigeria

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  512 words  |  Martina Birk

Some of them, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said the reduction was also a result of the sufficient rainfall which had enabled bumper harvests. Chidike Ukoh, the National Secretary, National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), said that although the prices of some food items were coming down, the purchasing power of most people was still low. Mrs Lizzy Igbine, the National President, Nigeria Women Agro Allied Farmers Association, said the drop in prices of food was due to farmers’ harvest season. [Read More]

First Day of Fall 2015 Is Wednesday, Sept. 23

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  286 words  |  Billy Koelling

September 21, 2015 3:45 PM EDT There are plenty of annual events that mark the beginning of fall: the Labor Day holiday, the arrival of Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks, the changing colors of the leaves, the first overwhelming urge to wear a sweater since the end of spring. But there’s only one official start of the season, and that’s the autumnal equinox, which arrives this Wednesday, Sept. 23., according to the U. [Read More]

George Floyd's Death: Photos From Brooklyn Protests

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  719 words  |  Tandra Barner

The last couple days have been very sad, and I was heartbroken, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. I couldn’t just sit and watch. I wanted to be part of the change and fight for all the black people who have lost their lives to police brutality. As a 23-year-old black kid living in New York City, since middle school I’ve always feared for my life. I’ve had a lot of uncomfortable experiences. [Read More]

Gymnast Sunisa Lee Earns Her Sixth Olympic Medal

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  636 words  |  Kelle Repass

The Team USA women continued their streak of standing on the podium in every event in Paris so far. In the uneven bars final, Sunisa Lee, the U.S.’s only entry, repeated as bronze medalist, earning her sixth Olympic medal, and third in Paris. China’s Qiu Qiyuan, who finished seventh in the all-around competition in Paris, laid down the gauntlet with a score of 15.5 with a routine that featured challenging release moves and a 7. [Read More]