A Tunisian court has sentenced a student to a year behind bars on charges of homosexuality, in a judgement condemned by local rights groups, his lawyer said Thursday. The youth had been detained on September 6 in the Mediterranean resort area of Sousse for questioning in connection with a murder after his telephone number was found on the victim, lawyer Fadoua Braham said. (more…)
Former Secretary to the Nigerian Government (SGF) and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Olu Falae, has been released. Though details of his freedom is still sketchy but Vanguard gathered that the former presidential candidate is on his way to his country home in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Chief Olu Falae was Monday kidnapped on his farm at Ilado Village in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State. Coincidentally, the incident took place on his birthday.
Forbes has released it’s list of highest earning rappers for 2015 and Nicki Minaj once again is the only lady on the list. This clearly places Nicki as the Queen of rap (no arguments needed) as she emerges 9th position with $21 million from touring and endorsements. Beating Jay Z and Drake for the top spot,is the dude with many names, Rapper Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs is leading with an estimated $60 million made between June 2014 and June 2015 , from investments outside of music, such as his TV network Revolt and Ciroc vodka. Jay Z is in second place with an estimated $56 m
At least 717 people have died and 863 more have been injured in a stampede during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia Thursday, the directorate of the country’s civil defense said. Some 4,000 pilgrims were helping with the the response, and some 220 ambulances were dispatched to the scene, the directorate said. Pilgrims have been advised by officials to take alternative routes. (more…)
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