Aceh, Indonesia – A young couple has been subjected to 140 strokes of the cane in a public punishment session in Aceh province, after being found guilty of having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol both offenses under Sharia law. The punishment, carried out on Thursday, January 30, 2026, is…
Eldoret, Kenya – The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has confirmed the tragic deaths of three recruits during a scheduled training activity at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, January 30, 2026, the KDF…
Nairobi, Kenya – Singer Kevin Kioko, popularly known as Bahati, has reaffirmed his love and commitment to his wife, Diana Bahati, in a heartfelt message shared on social media. The post comes amid swirling speculation about the state of their relationship following recent online activity that raised eyebrows among fans.…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan singer Jovial has sparked conversation online after admitting that she enjoys going through her partner’s phone, describing the act as part of her approach to openness in relationships. In a candid Instagram post on Friday, January 30, 2026, Jovial made it clear that she has no…
Nairobi, Kenya – Popular comedienne Millicent Ayuwa, better known by her stage name Dem Wa Facebook, has revealed that she is expecting a child, sharing the news through a stunning maternity shoot and an emotional statement on Friday, January 30, 2026. The entertainer described her pregnancy as a deeply personal…
Mombasa, Kenya – Six Iranian nationals who had earlier pleaded guilty to trafficking narcotic drugs worth an estimated Ksh 8.2 billion have now reversed their pleas, denying the charges before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mombasa. The accused Jasem Darzaen Nia, Nadeem Jadgai, Imran Baloch, Hassan Baloch, Rahim Baksh, and…
Milan, Italy – With just one week to go before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin on 6 February, the United Nations and the Games’ organisers have renewed their call for a 52-day pause in wars worldwide. The appeal, known as the Olympic Truce, is a tradition dating back to…
Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa’s leading cinema chains have abruptly withdrawn the documentary “Melania”, centered on US First Lady Melania Trump, just days before its scheduled international release. The film, which was set to premiere on January 30, was removed from listings on both Nu Metro and Ster Kinekor…
London/Lagos – British boxer and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to his two close friends who died in a car crash in Lagos, Nigeria, in December. Joshua, who also holds Nigerian nationality, was sitting in the back of the vehicle when it collided with…
Lagos, Nigeria – Thirty years after his passing, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammy Awards, becoming the first African artist to receive the accolade since its introduction in 1963. A Pioneer of Afrobeat Kuti, alongside drummer Tony…