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  Tragedy struck on Tuesday night as Nigerian music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, slumped and died after performing at a birthday party in Lagos. The music maestro, affectionately known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ died at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the private function. Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform, but immediately after, she returned to her seat and suddenly slumped. Emergency services were quickly called, and she was rushed to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed, but sources close to the family described the incident as “very sad.” Onwenu was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned over four decades, excelling as a singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, and politician. Her music often addressed social and political issues, blending genres like highlife, reggae, and pop. Some of her most popular songs include “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.” Beyond music,

Hollywood is in mourning as beloved actress Erica Ash, known for her roles in "Survivor’s Remorse," "Real Husbands of Hollywood," and "In Contempt," has passed away at the age of 46.  Ash, who also graced the screens in shows like "Mad TV" and a host of other films and TV series, succumbed to a long battle with cancer, her family confirmed. Though they did not provide further details, their heartfelt statement encapsulated her impact: "Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor, and genuine zest for life. Her memory will live eternally in our hearts." Professor Rel Dowdell, Director of Film Studies at Hampton University, expressed his admiration for Ash’s exceptional talent. "Ms. Erica Ash was a boundlessly talented actress whose range was superlative. Being a graduate of the prestigious Emory University, she could have pursued many prosperous career options, but she de

On Monday, July 29, the Nigerian federal government announced the establishment of centers nationwide where 50kg bags of rice are being sold for N40,000 each. This initiative is part of the Tinubu administration's efforts to address the high cost of living. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed this during a briefing on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Idris emphasized that these measures make the planned nationwide protest against the high cost of living unnecessary. Idris explained, "The FEC believes that most demands by the protesters are already being met by the federal government, making the protests redundant. The President is effectively 'protesting' on behalf of the people through various interventions." He highlighted that the government has implemented several initiatives, including distributing food and reducing the

Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira has been expelled from the Olympic Games after sneaking out of the Olympic Village to enjoy a night out in Paris with her boyfriend, fellow swimmer Gabriel Santos. The 22-year-old athlete left the Village on July 26 without authorization following Brazil's exit from the 4x100m freestyle relay. The couple's unauthorized outing led to severe consequences after the Brazilian Olympic Committee discovered their breach of protocol. Reports from Brazilian media indicate that when confronted about the incident, Vieira responded with abuse towards the committee, resulting in her swift expulsion and return to Brazil. The Brazilian Aquatic Sports Confederation described her reaction as "disrespectful and aggressively challenging." Gabriel Santos, who had also been eliminated in the heats of the men’s 4x100m freestyle, was disciplined as well and has since apologized for breaking the rules. "The Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports

American rapper and actor Chino XL, born Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, has died at the age of 50. The beloved music star passed away on Sunday, July 28, with no known cause of death at this time. A statement published on Chino XL's official Instagram page on Tuesday confirmed the heartbreaking news. "The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the news of his passing," the statement read.  "Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024, at home. He was 50. Chino is survived by his children, Chynna, Bella, Lyric, and Kiyana; his stepson Shawn; grandchildren Emmy, Emery, Chris, Luis, and Dyani; his mother, Carole; and his former longtime partner Stephanie." The post also included a heartfelt message from his daughters. "In a joint statement, his daughters reflect: 'Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most important one was Girl Dad. And what he gave us most in tha

The love affair between Paris and Rafael Nadal began almost 20 years ago, and the passion remains as fiery as ever. Paris and Rafael Nadal are a match made in heaven. In a riveting second set during the Olympic men’s singles tennis tournament's most anticipated match, the 14-time French Open champion seemed poised for an improbable comeback against his longtime rival, Novak Djokovic. The showdown, which started as the highlight of the Olympics, quickly threatened to become a lopsided affair. Djokovic dominated the opening set 6-1 and surged to a 4-0 lead in the second, looking nearly unstoppable. The once-deafening cheers of "Rafa! Rafa!" from Court Philippe-Chatrier had softened into desperate pleas. Sweat dripped from the King of Clay's brow between games, as he struggled against Djokovic's relentless power and speed. However, when Nadal won the fifth game of the second set, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. The crowd erupted when Djokovic netted the ball. Dj

Kamala Harris’s path to strengthening her support may lie in consolidating voters who agree with her on abortion. As the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Harris has proven to be a more compelling and effective advocate for abortion rights than President Joe Biden, whose support among pro-choice voters has waned since his 2020 election. Biden's diminishing support from pro-choice voters stems partly from concerns about his age and his less passionate stance on abortion, especially in the face of other pressing issues like inflation. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump’s efforts to minimize the importance of the abortion debate have also contributed to this shift. With Harris now leading the Democratic ticket, the party sees an opportunity to refocus voters on abortion rights and regain the support that has drifted from Biden. “She is able to talk about it in a way that, quite frankly, Biden was not,” said Democratic pollster Anna Greenberg, reflecting a common senti

Organizers of the Paris Olympics have issued an apology following backlash over a scene in the lavish opening ceremony on Friday that some critics likened to a parody of “The Last Supper.” The scene, which included drag artists and dancers, drew significant criticism from the Catholic Church and various Christian groups. The French Catholic Church condemned the performance, stating it "included scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity." “There was clearly never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group,” Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps clarified at a news conference on Sunday. “On the contrary, we aimed to celebrate community and tolerance. We believe we achieved this ambition, but if anyone took offense, we are truly sorry.” Despite the controversy, the opening ceremony also received praise from some quarters, with certain viewers suggesting the scene was more reminiscent of other artworks, such as “The Feast of the Gods” by Johann Rottenhammer and J

Wedding bells may soon be ringing for Lady Gaga. The actress and singer introduced Michael Polansky, her boyfriend of four years, as “my fiancé” to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. Lady Gaga met the Prime Minister while attending an Olympic swimming competition on Sunday, as seen in a video posted to the PM’s TikTok page. The Oscar-winner was in Paris over the weekend to perform during the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony. CNN has reached out to a representative for Lady Gaga for comment. Lady Gaga and Polansky, a tech entrepreneur, first went public with their romance on Instagram during Super Bowl weekend in 2020. While the pair have notoriously been private throughout their relationship, Lady Gaga has shared some insight into their romance on her social media pages. “When your boyfriend sends you all the flowers in Rome for your birthday,” she wrote on Instagram in 2021, showcasing an elaborate floral arrangement that Polansky gave her for her birthday. “I love you honey. I

Both Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his political opponent claimed victory in the country’s election on Monday, a vote that was marked by accusations of fraud and counting irregularities. With 80% of votes counted, Maduro secured more than 51% of the vote, beating the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, who garnered over 44%, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE). The United States and multiple global leaders voiced skepticism about the official results, which handed the presidential election victory to the strongman leader. Claims of election irregularities started to emerge on Sunday evening as the votes were being counted. Allegations included opposition witnesses being denied access to the CNE headquarters and the CNE allegedly halting the transmission of data from local polling stations to prevent more votes from being processed. The CNE has faced criticism from some international bodies for its lack of impartiality. The US D

Kamala Harris, once dismissing JD Vance as merely a Trump puppet, is now leveraging her status as the presumptive Democratic nominee to target the Ohio senator as a significant liability. Her campaign is spotlighting Vance's inexperience and controversial views to emphasize the risks of having him a heartbeat away from the presidency. Vance’s Elevation: A Weak Spot for Trump Harris’ team argues that Vance, lacking substantial government experience, is unprepared for the vice presidency. Highlighting his limited qualifications, they assert that Trump’s choice raises serious questions about his judgment. "Vance is one of the most unprepared people ever considered for the vice presidency," said Mitch Landrieu, Harris’ campaign co-chair. "His qualifications don't extend beyond the constitutional minimum." Questioning Trump's Judgment The campaign uses Vance’s candidacy to underline Trump’s age, suggesting that Vance’s proximity to the presidency is alarming

  Former Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed shock and sadness over the the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South Senatorial District. Ubah, who was the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil, died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom, on Saturday. The late lawmaker, who was a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, died at the age of 52. In a tribute on X.com on Saturday, Obi revealed that he met with Ubah just last week at the burial of Chief Pius Onwuzo in Nnewi, Anambra State, where they shared a warm moment. Despite their political differences, Obi praised Ubah’s philanthropic efforts through the Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation, which had made a significant impact on the lives of the less privileged through education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation initiatives. He wrote, “I received a rude shock this morning, the news of the death of my dear younger brother, and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ife

  Billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. both criticized the parody during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony—while others were quick to point out the famous painting has been the target of satire for many years. A parody of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” composed of drag queens during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday sparked an uproar from some U.S. Catholic church leaders and right-wing pundits, echoing protests in recent years against drag performances. KEY FACTS Late into the opening ceremony of the Paris Summer Olympics Friday night, cameras cut to a long table overlooking the Seine River filled with drag stars made to resemble Jesus and the 12 apostles the night before his crucifixion in Da Vinci’s fresco masterpiece “The Last Supper.” Right-wing pundits and some lawmakers took to social media shortly after, questioning why the scene was included in the opening ceremony, with former CNN host Piers Morgan posting: “Would they have mocked any other r

  Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, went on “The Megyn Kelly Show” to address 2021 comments of his that resurfaced this week—and blew up on social media—in which he criticized Democratic leaders and referred to them as “childless cat ladies.” US Vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said was being “sarcastic” in 2021 when he made comments that have now exploded across the media—in which he referred to Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats as “childless cat ladies” who have no “direct stake” in the future of the country—but doubled-down on the point of his comments, telling Megyn Kelly on Friday that Democrats have become “anti-family and anti-child.” KEY FACTS Trump’s running mate has received a tidal wave of criticism in recent days over the resurfaced comments, though he said on “The Megyn Kelly Show” it was “obviously sarcastic.” But he also said the country has “become anti-family,” and “it is true that the left has become anti-child,” adding that “ it is simply true tha

It is unclear when exactly the new setting was implemented Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, quietly and automatically opted users into allowing their activity on the platform to be shared with its AI assistant, Grok, which is now being trained through public posts, interactions and more.  KEY FACTS Users can opt out of the setting through the “More” tab on the left side of their screens, going to “Settings and Privacy,” then “Privacy and safety” and scrolling down to and clicking, “Grok.” The setting seemed to appear around Thursday night or early Friday morning based on a flurry of user posts about it, some of which noted data sharing with Grok cannot be disabled on X’s mobile app. X’s safety page acknowledged the change Friday afternoon, saying in a post that all users “have the ability to control whether their public posts can be used to train Grok.” Those who opt in to the setting will allow their posts to be used to train Grok, which will also pull data from the interacti

  Speculation has gained traction in recent days that former President Donald Trump may not have been hit by a bullet, but by shrapnel, during an assassination attempt earlier this month Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former primary care physician, claimed on Friday there is “absolutely no evidence that it was anything other than a bullet,” citing an initial evaluation from Butler Memorial Hospital, the Pennsylvania hospital where Trump was treated after the assassination attempt. Jackson’s statement comes in direct response to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, when Wray argued an ongoing investigation into the shooting earlier this month has not yet determined conclusively whether the former president was hit by a bullet or shrapnel. In that statement, Jackson, a former Navy physician, said he “completely” concurs with that assessment, arguing Wray was “wrong and inappropriate to suggest anything else,” and urging Congress to “correct

  The lawsuit was filed Friday in New York. Warner Bros. Discovery sued the NBA on Friday for breach of contract after the league said the TNT owner did not match Amazon’s $1.8 billion bid for an 11-year distribution rights deal, according to multiple outlets, though Warner Bros. Discovery has claimed provided a valid match and is arguing the NBA cannot deny its offer because it has matching rights enshrined in its 2014 deal with the league. KEY FACTS The suit was filed under seal in New York County Supreme Court, according to Yahoo Finance, which obtained a copy Friday. Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement Friday the “NBA’s unjustified rejection of our matching of a third-party offer” spurred them to sue the league, adding it believes TNT Sports’ broadcasting of NBA games is their “contractual right.” The lawsuit reportedly aims to maintain TNT’s broadcast rights for live NBA games over Amazon, which can show 66 NBA regular-season games and more on Prime Video through the 2035-3

A television displaying Kamala Harris' likeness at the New York Stock Exchange.  Kamala Harris has a host of high-profile backers in the world of corporate finance, despite a sometimes contentious history with Wall Street, including a “fight” with the chief of the nation’s largest bank, and analysts’ expectations for weaker performance across financial company stocks should Harris prevail over former President Donald Trump. KEY FACTS Among the financiers reportedly backing Harris are billionaires  Jonathan Gray , president of asset manager Blackstone,  Marc Lasry  of credit investment firm Avenue Capital Management and hedge fund baron  George Soros , while billionaires a degree removed from Wall Street supporting Harris include media magnate  Barry Diller  and construction tycoon  Bob Clark . Other major finance figures reportedly behind Harris include bank  Lazard’s  CEO and President Peter Orszag and Ray McGuire, tech-focused investment bank Evercore ISI cofounder  Roger Altman

Former President Donald Trump, who has not appeared at an outdoor rally since the assassination attempt on July 13, said he will hold more outdoor rallies. Former President Donald Trump wrote Saturday he will continue to hold outdoor campaign rallies, just two weeks after a gunman nearly assassinated him at an outdoor rally in Pennsylvania, a shooting that grazed Trump’s ear and sparked an outcry over Secret Service safety measures. KEY FACTS In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Secret Service agreed to “SUBSTANTIALLY STEP UP THEIR OPERATION,” saying the security agency is “VERY CAPABLE OF DOING SO.” Trump added: “NO ONE CAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR IMPEDE FREE SPEECH OR GATHERING!!!” Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since the assassination attempt, though he spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week—an indoor event with heavy security from local, state and federal law enforcement, including the Secret Service—and an indoor rally on Wednesday i

Vice President Kamala Harris trails two points behind former President Donald Trump in a HarrisX/Forbes poll. Former President Donald Trump’s lead in the presidential race narrowed considerably in the latest Forbes/HarrisX poll and in the new Wall Street Journal poll on Friday, showing his advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris at two points—significantly less than the lead he had earlier this month over President Biden, who dropped out and made Harris his presumptive replacement. KEY FACTS The HarrisX/Forbes online poll of over 3,000 registered voters (margin of error +/- 1.8) found Harris trailing behind Trump 45% to 47% (9% undecided), though when including independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s lead narrows to one point, with Harris trailing 42% to 43% behind Trump, and Kennedy securing 9% of the vote (6% undecided). The Wall Street Journal poll of 1,000 registered voters has Trump ahead of Harris 49% to 47%, though the poll’s margin of error of plus or minus 3.1

A groundbreaking study has revealed that twice-yearly injections to treat HIV/AIDS are 100% effective in preventing new infections in women. This revolutionary finding was published on Wednesday, July 24. The study, conducted in South Africa and Uganda, involved approximately 5,000 young women and girls. None of the participants who received the injections contracted HIV. In contrast, about 2% of the group taking daily prevention pills contracted HIV from infected partners. “To see this level of protection is stunning,” commented Salim Abdool Karim, the director of an AIDS research center in Durban, South Africa, who was not involved in the study. The injections, known as Sunlenca and produced by U.S. drugmaker Gilead, are approved in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, but only as a treatment for HIV. Gilead is awaiting the results of testing in men before seeking approval for the injections as a preventative measure. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at an AIDS