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A British man Jeff Bradford initially thought his persistent sore throat was caused by dust from gym renovations where he worked as a personal trainer. But weeks later, when symptoms didn’t improve, he decided to seek medical help, a decision that ultimately led to a life-changing diagnosis. Doctors first treated him for tonsillitis with antibiotics, but the symptoms persisted. Months after the first signs appeared in 2016, he was referred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where further checks revealed something more serious. “I had no fever… a different doctor gave me stronger antibiotics… he was a bit suspicious of it and took some photos,” Jeff recalled.\ By June 2016, after surgery, he was diagnosed with stage three throat cancer. A week later, doctors delivered another sho...

The Katsina State Government has concluded arrangements for its first mass wedding programme, which will see at least 1,000 couples from across the state formally married as part of efforts to address social challenges. Speaking during a livelihood support and counselling training, the Director General of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, Malam Abu-Ammar, said the initiative is designed to support vulnerable individuals who are unable to marry due to financial constraints. “These 1,000 couples, comprising 2,000 individuals, were drawn from the 34 local government areas of Katsina State,” he said. He added: “This forthcoming mass wedding is one of the state government’s initiatives to reduce the burden of social vices in the state. This is because many widows, orphans, and vulnerabl...

Celebrity couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, are preparing for their lavish summer wedding. According to Daily Mail, the Karma hitmaker, 36, and the football player, 36, will say 'I do' in New York on July 3. The report also said that the power couple's guests were required to RSVP with a signed NDA when save-the-date invites were sent out, in an effort to keep wedding details under wraps. The singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end are said to be 'disappointed' that the information has leaked, but have no plan to pursue legal action. While the exact venue of their nuptials remains undisclosed, it's said to be an arena or museum-like space with rumours the big day could take place at Swift's $17 million Rhode Island mansion. Sources previously said preparations ...

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has shared insights into her spiritual life, revealing her commitment to growing in faith and living by Christ-like values. Speaking during a livestream with a content creator, the singer explained that her relationship with God goes beyond church attendance, describing it as a personal and daily experience rather than something confined to religious gatherings. Ayra Starr said she is striving to live as perfectly as Jesus Christ, acknowledging that she is still on a journey and has not yet reached that level but continues to do her best. She added that her connection with God and the Holy Spirit is deeply personal and not limited to traditional religious practices, noting that she has found a way of expressing her faith that feels authentic and meaningfu...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as false a viral image of a ₦5,000 note featuring Bola Tinubu circulating on social media. In a post shared on its 𝕏 account, the apex bank urged the public to ignore the image, stating clearly that it did not release any such note. “This content is fake. Let the public be guided,” the CBN said, putting to rest claims that the image was an official sample. The clarification followed widespread speculation online suggesting the bank had introduced a new ₦5,000 denomination with Tinubu’s portrait. In a related development, the CBN also refuted reports alleging that businessman Razaq Okoya is set to acquire Polaris Bank after a supposed liquidation process. The claim, which circulated on 𝕏, suggested Okoya had placed a bid for the...

A wild video captured two women fighting across the top of a coffin after realizing they had both been dating the man whose funeral was taking place The dramatic row erupted at the accused two-timer’s wake in Veracruz, Mexico, when the two mourning women learned they shared the same deceased lover, The Sun reported. One of the women was heard whispering, “Love, I’m going to miss you,” by the man’s casket. This raised suspicion in the other woman who was present at the service, the outlet reported.   The viral clip captured the women tussling over the coffin. As they fought, they dislodged the lid of the casket as onlookers could be heard yelling.   At one point, one of the women snatched a bouquet of funeral lilies while the other attempted ...

A Chinese zoo dancer was engulfed in fire during a live performance, causing her to run into a river to put out the flames. The dancer’s red dress caught fire soon after she started a fire dance – a Chinese ancient folk tradition – at the Nantong Forest Safari Park near Shanghai last Wednesday, April 1, video shared by Shanghai Daily shows. She was supposed to dance safely in between two fiery hoops — but the fires quickly raced up her dress.   After just two twirls, the terrified dancer raced toward a nearby river in a desperate bid to avoid being fully consumed by the flames. She made it to the water around 11 seconds after her dress caught fire.    Officials at the zoo, home to almost 20,000 animals and more than 300 species, sa...

Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed the ban on Wednesday morning,  citing rising anxiety, sleep problems, and the ​addictive design of online platforms, announcing it would begin on 1 January 2027. In a video message to Greek children, the PM said spending long hours ​in front of screens doesn't allow their minds to rest, and they faced growing pressure from constant ​comparison on social media and online comments. The Greek prime minister ​said he had spoken with many parents who reported that their children do not sleep well, ​become anxious easily and spend long hours on their phones. "Greece will be ​among the first countries to take ​such an initiative," Mr Mitsotakis said. "I am certain, ​how...

Popular Fuji musician Saheed Osupa has stirred controversy after openly stating that he uses traditional spiritual practices to enhance his success. The singer made the remark during a live performance at the 52nd birthday celebration of veteran actor Fatai Odua, also known as Lalude, on March 30, 2026. In a video that has since gone viral, Osupa was seen advising his backup singers to adopt similar practices to improve their performance, particularly their ability to keep up with his delivery on stage. He clarified that such practices are not meant for harm but as a means of personal advancement. The artiste further revealed that he had previously been advised to deny involvement in such practices but chose to be open about it, insisting he has never used them for wrongdoing. ...

A couple has been publicly flogged in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province after being found guilty of having s3x outside marriage. The punishment was carried out on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in a public park in Banda Aceh, where dozens of residents gathered to witness the caning. The man and woman, whose identities and ages were not disclosed, each received 100 lashes with a rattan cane.  Aceh is the only region in Indonesia that enforces a version of Sharia law, under which sexual relations between unmarried people are prohibited. "We implement Islamic law in Aceh, so whenever someone violates it, we have to carry out punishments like the caning we just conducted,” Rajesh Kana, an official from the local prosecutors’ office, told AFP. The pair were among six in...