Worst landlord’ in New York City gets jail time for ignoring repairs, is attacked at Rikers Island
The man known as one of New York City’s “most notoriously negligent landlords” was briefly hospitalized following an attack at Rikers Island. Daniel Ohebshalom turned himself in to police on Thursday after allegedly failing to perform hundreds of court-ordered repairs…
Shohei Ohtani scandal could focus more attention on the ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say
Two lawmakers who are pushing bills aimed at reining in the sports betting industry say there is a silver lining to the scandal that has ensnared the Japanese interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani: It will shine…
Upcoming solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for scientific experiments
April’s total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes — and cosmic chance. The moon will be extra close to Earth, providing a long and intense period of darkness, and the sun should…
Court bars actress Omo VC from defaming MC Oluomo
The High Court of Justice, Ikeja Judiciary Division, has issued a restraining order against Yoruba actress, Mariam Muftaudeen, popularly known as Omo VC, barring her from releasing further defamatory content against the Chairman of the Lagos State Park Management Board,…
Israel Adesanya launches real estates business
Israel Adesanya launches real estate business in New Zealand Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has announced his newest venture into a real estate business in New Zealand. Adesanya took to his Instagram page to share a video of the property…
Sania Mirza receives major win after her divorce from Shoaib Malik
Sania Mirza adds a new feather to her cap as she wins NDTV’s Indian of the Year award! The NDTV Awards saw numerous A-listers flaunting their grace and poise, from politicians, and business leaders to film and sports personalities. The…
BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Amaechi Mounagor Is Dead
Nollywood legend Amaechi Muonagor has passed on. Amaechi Muonagor suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise came just few days his viral video was seen, where he solicited for funds to help him have…
U.N. chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
RAFAH CROSSING, Egypt — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres stood near a long line of waiting trucks Saturday and declared it was time to “truly flood Gaza with lifesaving aid,” calling the starvation inside the enclave a “moral outrage.” He urged…
Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
ROME — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health….
Infrastructure money is helping airports add toilets, gates and boarding bridges
If construction cranes are looming over your local airport or “Please Pardon Our Appearance” signs are decking out the terminal, it may be partly thanks to Congress and the White House. U.S. airports say money from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure…