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I thought my husband was working tirelessly to secure a better future for our disabled sons. I didn’t know that the truth about his “late nights” would set off a reckoning led by the one person he never expected. I used to measure time by my sons’ medications.Seven in the morning meant muscle relaxants for Lucas. Fifteen minutes later meant Noah’s seizure medication, and by 8 a.m., it meant stretching exercises before breakfast.By 9 a.m., I already felt as if I had worked a full shift.You see, three years ago, Lucas and Noah, my twin boys, were in a car…
Reading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of publishing today. Marjane Satrapi — the author, artist, and activist best known for the graphic novel Persepolis — has passed away. She was just 56 years old. Director Marjane Satrapi attends the ‘La Bande Des Jotas’ Photocall during the 7th Rome Film Festival at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images) News of her death comes courtesy of a statement from the Elysee Palace: “Her passing marks the loss of a leading figure in French culture…
GistReel Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has claimed that votes cast for the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general election may ultimately work in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Okonkwo made the statement during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, where he emphasised the need for opposition forces to come together under one political platform if they hope to unseat the president. According to him, a divided opposition would only weaken its chances and increase Tinubu’s likelihood of securing another term in office. He explained that supporting different opposition…
Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian graphic novelist, artist and film director whose landmark animated feature Persepolis earned a Cannes Jury Prize and an Oscar nomination and made her one of the most distinctive voices in world cinema, has died. She was 56. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,” members of her family said in a statement sent to AFP. Ripa, a Swedish producer, actor and screenwriter, died April 8, 2025. A series of posts on Satrapi’s Instagram page in the weeks before her…
Oyo state lawmakers have rejected suggeestion to negotiate with bandits abducting teachers and students in Esiele communityThe state assembly demanded security audits for schools near forests and border settlements amid rising insecurityThe lawmakers called for enhanced rescue operations and the installation of security measures in vulnerable schoolsLegit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ibada, Oyo State – Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have rejected suggestions to negotiate with bandits who abducted teachers and students in Esiele community in Oriire local government area of the state.The lawmakers urged…
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club’s new manager on a two-year contract.The 43-year-old Spanish manager has done an exceptional job at Bournemouth, and he helped them secure European football for the upcoming campaign. He has been brought in as a replacement for Arne Slot after a disappointing season.Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League table despite spending substantial sums last summer. The Netherlands manager was criticised heavily for the lack of identity and playing style last season. He was criticised for his handling of young players as well. Slot seemed uninterested in working with young…
Reading Time: 2 minutes UPDATE: According to documents obtained by Page Six, the Okanogan County Coroner in Washington has ruled that Matt Brown’s manner of death was a suicide “caused by a single penetrating gunshot wound to the head.” The medical examiner’s report added that contributing circumstances were subsequent immersion in water and the fact that Matt was under the influence of methamphetamine. Read on for initial coverage of this heartbreaking situation: During a YouTube livestream, Matt Brown smoked, rambled, and partially disrobed while in a public park. It got worse than this. (Image Credit: YouTube) The tragic search for…
GistReel Activist Livinus Nwosu has spoken publicly following his reported release from detention, alleging that he received a warning while in custody. Recall that Verydarkman had taken to social media yesterday to raise alarm after the activist was picked up by armed men allegedly over PVC sensitisation. According to Nwosu, he was approached by a woman at the DSS office who allegedly told him that if he were detained again, he could disappear and that continuing his public awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts could have serious consequences. The activist, who recently drew attention for his voter sensitisation activities and civic…
Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing the Burnley defender, Maxime Esteve.The 23-year-old defender has done quite well for the Clarets, and he is expected to be on the move this summer. Burnley have been relegated from the Premier League, and the French defender will not want to compete in the second division of English football next season. It makes sense for him to join a big club where he can fight for trophies.According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool and Chelsea are hoping to secure his signature, and it remains to be seen whether they make an official offer…
The BBC, the U.K. public broadcaster, is doing well and remains trusted despite much debate and recent scandals. That was among the messages shared by BBC editorial director Rhodri Talfan Davies at the Enders TMT Leaders Live conference in London on Thursday. The executive, who served as interim director-general of the BBC until former Google exec Matt Brittin took over recently. He also discussed the “corporate noise” that tends to hit the BBC every now and then, “this is an organization that is winning” because audiences want “a bedrock” of trust, he argued. He highlighted that the kind of news…