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Your phone buzzes at 6 a.m. It’s ChatGPT: “I see you’re traveling to New York this week. Based on your preferences, I’ve found three restaurants near your hotel. Would you like me to make a reservation?” You didn’t ask for this. The AI simply knew your plans from scanning your calendar and email and decided to help. Later, you mention to the chatbot needing flowers for your wife’s birthday. Within seconds, beautiful arrangements appear in the chat. You tap one: “Buy now.” Done. The flowers are ordered. This isn’t science fiction. On Sept. 29, 2025, OpenAI and payment processor Stripe…
11 Killed as Antisemitic Shooting Rocks Hanukkah Event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach New South Wales Police say at least 11 people were killed and 29 others injured, including a child, after a gun attack at that authorities believe targeted the Jewish community. According to , the shooting occurred during a beachside gathering attended by more than 1,000 people to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. Emergency services rushed dozens of victims to hospital as the area was locked down. Investigators said several improvised explosive devices were later found and removed from a nearby vehicle linked to the deceased attacker. One gunman…
Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin Sparks Reactions as He Buries Mother in Alleged ₦150m Gold-Plated Casket Popular Nigerian cleric has laid his mother, Mama Asetu, to rest in a gold-plated casket said to be worth about ₦150 million. Mama Asetu reportedly passed away in May 2025 at the age of 104, with her burial ceremony held months later in December. Footage circulating online from the event shows the gleaming gold-coloured casket in which she was interred. The atmosphere at the ceremony was solemn as the late matriarch was committed to the earth following the funeral service. However, attention quickly shifted online to…
Kidnap Survivor Recounts Four-Day Ordeal, Exposes Gang Operations on Enugu Highway A young man who recently survived a kidnapping along the Ugwogo Nike–Opi–Nsukka Road in has recounted his harrowing four-day ordeal, shedding light on how criminal gangs operate along the busy highway. In a Facebook post shared by , the victim, identified as Peter, said he was abducted at about 5pm on November 29, 2025, close to the final police checkpoint before Ugwogo Roundabout while travelling from Nsukka to Enugu. Peter explained that the attack began without warning when gunmen opened fire from both ends of the road, causing vehicles…
Outrage as Family Alleges Missing Organs in Deceased’s Body at Benin City Mortuary Tension reportedly erupted at a mortuary in after relatives of a deceased man alleged that some of his organs were missing, sparking outrage and chaos at the facility. According to reports, the family had arrived at the mortuary to collect their loved one’s body when they noticed something was wrong. They allegedly discovered that vital organs had been removed, leaving them shocked and distressed. In a video circulating online, a woman filming the scene claimed that the man’s chest cavity was empty and that nylon had been…
Nollywood Actress Accuses Clergyman of Destroying Her Life as He Plans New Marriage Nollywood actress has publicly accused of destroying her life and attempting to move on as though nothing happened between them. In a tearful video shared on her Instagram page, the actress alleged that the clergyman is preparing to get married, a development she said has reopened deep emotional wounds. Ogala appeared visibly distressed as she spoke about the pain, heartbreak and sacrifices she claims to have made during their relationship. She accused him of abandoning her after everything she said she endured, including severe emotional trauma that…
Manhunt Under Way After Deadly Mass Shooting at Brown University Leaves Two Students Dead A large-scale manhunt is ongoing after a mass shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured in Providence, Rhode Island. The gunman opened fire inside a classroom at around 4:00pm local time on Saturday, in a building where examinations were being held. The incident triggered an immediate lockdown at as police launched an intensive search for the suspect, who is still at large. Students in parts of the campus have been ordered to shelter in place, with officers escorting people out of…
Raphinha Double Fires Barcelona Seven Points Clear at Top of La Liga A second-half brace from Raphinha powered past a resilient , extending their advantage at the summit of La Liga to seven points over . The defending champions had dominated proceedings but struggled to turn pressure into goals, outshooting Osasuna 21-3 before finally breaking through in the 70th minute. The Brazilian winger opened the scoring with a precise effort into the bottom corner from the edge of the box, then sealed the win late on by finishing at the back post after a deflected cross fell kindly into his…
Maresca Opens Up on “Worst 48 Hours” Despite Chelsea’s Win Over Everton head coach said the build-up to Saturday’s win over was the most difficult period he has faced since taking charge at the club. Despite Chelsea’s 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, sealed by goals from and , Maresca struck a reflective tone in his post-match press conference, delivering a pointed and somewhat cryptic message. The result lifted Chelsea back into the Premier League’s top four and ended a four-game winless run that had followed a Champions League defeat to . However, when asked about Gusto’s contribution, Maresca unexpectedly spoke…