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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been accused of authorising extreme punishments, including executions, for citizens caught consuming South Korean entertainment such as the hit series Squid Game, according to a new report by Amnesty International.The human rights group’s findings allege that North Korean authorities have carried out executions against individuals found watching South Korean dramas, listening to K-pop artists like BTS, or accessing foreign media labelled as “reactionary.” Alarmingly, the report claims that even children have not been spared from these harsh penalties.Based on testimonies from defectors, Amnesty says schoolchildren are sometimes forced to witness executions as a deterrent against engaging with banned content. While families with wealth or politica...

Popular Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, widely known as Aunty Ajara, has been buried amid tears and prayers.Naija News reports that the petite actress was laid to rest on Thursday in line with Islamic rites, as family members, colleagues, and members of her community gathered to bid her farewell.Videos from the burial ceremony that surfaced online showed mourners standing solemnly around her grave while a Muslim cleric performed the final burial prayers.The burial marked the final goodbye to an actress many described as humble, dedicated, and hardworking, whose impact on Nollywood will not be forgotten.Before her passing, Aunty Ajara had been battling a serious illness. During that period, several Nollywood colleagues, including Wunmi Toriola, Foluke Daramola, Mama Nonetwor...