Larry Householder, former Ohio House of Representatives Speaker, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme, according to prosecutors. Householder and former Ohio Republican Party chair Mathew Borges were convicted by a federal jury in March. The bribery case originated from a bill passed in 2019…
China’s leading online travel agency, Trip.com, is implementing a new childcare subsidy program worth 1 billion yuan ($138 million) to encourage its workforce of 32,000 employees to have children. Under the policy, employees who have been with the company for a minimum of three years will receive an annual bonus of 10,000 yuan ($1,376) for…
In his words; “Whether you like it or not Alcohol is medicinal, it’s God that created alcohol. St. Paul said to Timothy “Take it because it is medicinal”. Why didn’t St. Paul tell Timothy ”Go and pray against your ulcer. Have faith in God he has promised us divine healing.” “He said ‘take alcohol, take…
With an astonishing 13.88 cm (5.46 inches) tongue, Rocky, the 9-year-old male boxer from Illinois, USA, has broken the record for the longest tongue on a living dog. Follow us for more news to stay abreast.
The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, on Friday, slumped at a yet-to-identified airport over an undisclosed illness. The apostle, well known for his philanthropic gestures, has been in the news recently, one of which was sending the Happy Boys abroad after the Chicken Republic, where they worked as security personnel, sacked…
A 33-year-old woman, Olufumilayo Eriolowa, who was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting a police officer, Olufowobi Nureni, at the Ogombo area of Lagos State, has been freed of all the charges. Eriolowa, who had been remanded in custody since May 17, 2023, was freed by Magistrate M. O. Alao of the…
Oscar-winning actor, Alan Arkin, has died at the age of 89 in his home in California. Arkin’s three sons, Adam, Matthew, and Anthony confirmed the death of their father in a statement, Daily Mail reported on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving…
The US Supreme Court has struck a blow against gay rights after deciding in favour of a Christian graphic-designer who refused to serve same-sex couples based on their religious beliefs. The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith, who had argued a Colorado law that prevents discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other…
Portuguese coach Luis Castro is leaving Brazilian club Botafogo to become the manager of Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr, according to sources, ESPN said. Al Nassr had been looking for a new manager since April, and Cristiano Ronaldo personally contacted Castro to convince him to take the job. Castro will sign a two-year contract…
Point of Sale agents in Lagos State will soon begin to charge customers N500 for N10,000 cash withdrawals. This is after the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, announced a new price list for PoS transactions on Channels Television’s Business Morning programme by the Public Relations Officer, Lagos Chapter, Stephen…
