Odd News
11 Dec
Dinosaurs have been a topic of fascination for decades, and every new discovery brings us closer to understanding their lives. Recently, scientists uncovered the remains of a 75-million-year-old tyrannosaur, and the findings are nothing short of amazing. The well-preserved fossil, belonging to a juvenile gorgosaurus, a close relative of the fearsome T. rex, has provided…
1 Dec
Meet Larry Alden Brown, Lon Bernard Brown, and Gene Carol Brown, the world's oldest living triplets (male), turning a remarkable 93 today. Originally from Kalvesta, Kansas, USA, born during the Great Depression, these brothers have quite a story to tell. Larry, the firstborn, recalls, "We were a late-in-life BIG surprise to our parents." Despite being…
23 Nov
Meirivone Rocha Moraes, a 37-year-old Brazilian woman, has captured headlines by marrying a rag doll. Her unconventional love story has been a rollercoaster of rumours, twists, and turns, from cheating speculations to unexpected adventures.
22 Nov
Tyler Young, a 29-year-old father battling schizophrenia, committed a horrific murder-suicide, taking the lives of his wife, 24-year-old Skylar Young, their four-month-old son, Bandin Young, and Skylar's nine-year-old daughter, Angel Isaac. The tragic event unfolded in their home on East 9th Street in Lorain, Ohio. Police were alerted to the scene at 10 am on…
20 Nov
Kelsey Hatcher, a 32-year-old woman from Alabama, shares her extraordinary experience of being born with two uteruses and the unexpected joy of carrying a baby in each. Kelsey, diagnosed with uterine didelphys, a condition known as a double uterus, discovered during a routine ultrasound that she was pregnant with twin girls. This condition, occurring in…
3 Nov
Callixte Nzamwita, a 71-year-old man from Rwanda, has spent the last 55 years in isolation due to an extreme fear of women. He began isolating himself at the age of 16, living in confinement where he did everything from sleeping to cooking and even urinating. This fear, known as gynophobia, is considered a specific phobia…
20 Oct 2023
A school in the United Kingdom has appointed an AI robot as principal.
17 Oct 2023
Cottesmore School, a prestigious institution located in West Sussex, has taken a unique step by appointing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot as an integral part of its leadership team. The chatbot, named Abigail Bailey, is designed to work in tandem with human headmaster Tom Rogerson, sharing responsibilities and assisting in various aspects of school management.…
27 Sep 2023
An Indian great-grandmother, aged 92, has learned to read and write after going to school for the first time and inspiring others to join her, media and officials said Wednesday.
20 Sep 2023
A baby girl born in India with 26 fingers and toes is being called "divine" by her family, who believe she is the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess. The newborn, from Bharatpur in the northern state of Rajasthan, has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Medical experts have said that…
12 Sep 2023
A rhinoceros attacked and killed one zookeeper and severely injured another in its enclosure in the Austrian city of Salzburg, authorities said Tuesday. The deadly attack occurred in the early morning hours, when a keeper was carrying out routine tasks in the Salzburg Zoo's rhino cage, police said in a statement. "For reasons still unknown,…
6 Sep 2023
In a remarkable twist of fate, Ahmed El-Husseini, a resident of El Salam City in Cairo, attests to have discovered a stone with a striking image resembling the Virgin Mary, along with what appears to be a tree trunk within it. Ahmed El-Husseini's journey began with a vivid dream he had when he was just…
Guardian Life
5 hours ago
With its Sip & Paint that gave rise to the discovery of artistic skills, Spotify unveiled its daylist in Nigeria in a grand style at the Muson Centre Lagos recently.
6 hours ago
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
6 hours ago
It’s a season of double awards for Darren Davies Properties (DDP), a fast growing real estate company in Nigeria, as the firm won the Property Company of the Year award, at the prestigious Nigerian Real Estate & Property Awards, to solidify its position as an industry leader.
7 hours ago
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
Music
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.
12 Apr
The highly anticipated unveiling ceremony of Fortune Kingsley, a.k.a. GyC , to the Bullion Records took place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the South East Asia Restaurant, Ikeja, Lagos. The event unfolded with grandeur and excitement, marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian music industry. Esteemed guests, including international music promoter Alhaji Ademola A.J…
6 Apr
MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled the trio of Omawumi, 9ice and Ric Hassani as judges for the 9th edition of Africa's prestigious music talent show, the Nigerian Idol, and also announced dates for its premiere.
6 Apr
I don't really think that I started my musical career or it had a beginning; because as long as I remember my mom has always pushed for me to be in the choir and attend dance rehearsals and all of that. So it wasn’t like there was a point in my life where I tried music or I decided that I would do music fully.
30 Mar
Wande Coal, Rugar, Magneto, Guchi, Eltee Skhillz, Qing Madi, DJ Picasso, DJ Nana and Hypeman Best have been named as headliners for the maiden edition of the African Independent Television (AIT) Music Plus Festival schedule for Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Good Beach Victoria Island, Lagos.
Film
1 day ago
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
4 days ago
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.
31 Mar
RX FRANCE has announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to to hold from February 24 to 27, 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday, February, 23.
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