Author: Feyisayo Helen

American rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West better known as Ye, has revealed that his addiction to pornography destroyed his family. The controversial rapper spoke about his pornography addiction and family during a recent Instagram rant. In the now-deleted posts, Kanye West called out Kris Jenner, his ex-mother-in-law, for allowing Kylie and Kim Kardashians, her daughters, to get involved in the Playboy magazine shot. “Don’t let Kris make you do playboy like she made [Kylie] and Kim do,” he wrote while addressing Victoria Villarroel, Jenner’s former assistant. West also described Hollywood as a “giant brothel,” while vowing not to allow…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Team Nigeria may be stripped of the women’s 4x100m relay gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, after a member of the quartet failed a doping test. The gold winning team comprises Tobi Amusan, Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ofili and Grace Nwokocha. It was learnt that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria had been notified of the development by the World Anti-Doping Agency, as the confirmation of the B sample is still being awaited. As a rule, the team would be stripped of the medal and the performance, if the athlete is not exonerated. AFN president…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday met with United States Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in Washington D.C. The Vice President arrived the United States on Wednesday, to seek global partnerships and support for Nigeria’s $140 billion Energy Transition Plan. The two leaders recognized the strong cultural ties between the American and Nigerian people, noting the remarkable vibrancy of the Nigerian diaspora. VP Harris underscored the importance of Nigerian leadership to tackle shared global challenges. VP Harris reiterated the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to address the global food crisis, noting…

Andy Murray bowed out of the third round of U.S. Open on Friday night after losing to 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The tennis ace was eliminated with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (1), 6-3 loss to Berrettini, a big hitter who reached the 2019 semifinals at Flushing Meadows. The three-time major champion still thinks he can go toe-to-toe with the best in men’s tennis — even after two hip operations, even as the years without a trip past the third round at any of the sport’s biggest events stretch on. “I’ve got a metal hip. It’s…

American actress, Jane Fonda announced on Friday that she has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. According to Mayo Clinic, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in your lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system. In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow abnormally and can form growths (tumors) throughout the body. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a general category of lymphoma. “So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments,” the “Grace and Frankie” star, 84, wrote in an Instagram…

Earnie Shavers, one of boxing’s hardest punchers, has died. He was 78. Shavers’ thunderous punches stopped 68 fighters and earned him heavyweight title fights with Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes during his boxing days. His death came a day after his 78th birthday. He died on Thursday in Virginia at the home of one of his daughters, according to Kenny Rainford. Kenny Rainford, a former British boxer and close friend, told The Associated Press in a telephone call from Liverpool, England, that a funeral is planned for 17 September in Warren, Ohio. “He had a hard career, traveled a lot…

Serena Williams tried to mount one last classic comeback, earn one last vintage victory, with fans on their feet in a full Arthur Ashe Stadium, cellphone cameras at the ready but she was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round by Ajla Tomljanovic. The tennis legend lost to No. 46 Ajla Tomljanović 5-7, 7-6 (4),1-6 on Friday night in a game that surpassed the three-hour mark. Williams has 366 career major match wins, 102 of which have come on Ashe, the most of all time. She announced her impending retirement from the sport last month. After Friday’s loss…

Serena Williams’ bid for a 24th Grand Slam title in singles officially came to a close after losing to Ajla Tomljavonic on Friday night, 2 September. The tennis legend staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, but could not do more. She was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round by Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 on Friday night in what is expected to be her final contest. Williams dominated the match from the get-go, taking a 5-3 lead in the opening set. However, Tomljanović rattled off four straight games in a Herculean effort…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Two masqueraders have been arrested for allegedly killing a man from Umuopu community, in Enugu Ezike, Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The deceased identified as Hyginus Ezeja from Umuopu, was macheted to death by the suspects alleged to be from Ette on 31 August. Ette is a border community between Enugu and Kogi states. Facebook user Philieramps Ekele, who confirmed the development on Friday, 2 September, said the suspects were arrested by Neighbourhood Watch and handed over to the police for further investigation. Also confirming the incident, another user Samuel Ejo…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Two female Twitter users are causing ruckus on the social media platform after sharing photos of hair on their armpits and other parts of their body. It was gathered that the duo are attempting to break “society standards” by refusing to shave. Sharing an insight on their journey, @laetiky said their decision is hinged on being told by the society that your natural self is dirty, disgusting, not good enough and that to be accepted you have to submit to grooming rituals that can be discomforting, painful or expensive. The tweets read; “Most women can…