Category Archives: WORLD NEWS

SocietyGists Editor, Wale Onifade Honoured with An International Award of Excellence

Wale Onifade, the editor-in-chief/Publisher of one of Nigeria fast rising news Portal, societygist.com has been named among top executives in the Nigerian Entertainment and Media Industry and honoured with an Award of excellence. Onifade was screened and picked as one

Turkish Airlines Plane Suffers Huge Bird Damage to Nose, Wings During Landing (PHOTOS)

A Turkish Airlines flight TK2004 from Istanbul to Nevsehir has suffered huge damage from a bird strike during landing at the destination. Most of the damage to the Boeing 737-800 was done in the nose cone and the wings. AirLive

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan Jailed for 5 Years for Killing Man With His Car

Court rules that the actor ran over five people with his SUV in 2002 while under the influence of alcohol Indian actor Salman Khan was convicted of culpable homicide on Wednesday and sentenced to 5 years in prison, almost 13

UNBELIEVABLE: Manchester City Striker, Emmanuel Adebayor Fire Shots At His Family Members

Tottenham striker, Emmanuel Adebayor has just taken to his Facebook page to air some serious accusations against his family. He claims the post is not to expose his family but rather act as a warning to other African families. He

Aliko Dangote Confirms Interest in Buying Arsenal

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote tried and failed to acquire a stake in 2010 but claims he has a “strategy” for investing in the Gunners Nigerian billionaire Dangote wants to own Arsenal one day, and has the funds Africa’s richest man,

Buruji Kashamu Begins Legal Battle Against Extradition

In a bid to forestall his extradition to the United states of America to face drug related charges, a Federal high court sitting in Lagos will today commence the hearing of a fundamental human right enforcement suit filed before the

Royal Baby Name Revealed: Kate Middleton, Prince William Name Daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

It’s here — and it’s perfect! After much anticipation, Kate Middleton and Prince William have finally revealed the name of their baby girl. Kensington Palace announced on Monday, May 4, that the little girl is named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. The

Duchess Of Cambridge, Kate Middleton ‘Safely’ Delivers A Princess

“The Duchess of Cambridge safely delivered a daughter at 8.34am,” Kensington Palace said. The princess is now fourth in line to the throne. The royal baby weighed 8lbs 3oz, slightly lighter than Prince George 8lbs 6oz. “Her Royal Highness and

Swiss Government to Help Nigeria Reclaim Abacha’s $370 Million Loot Discovered in Luxembourg

Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Hans Rodulf Hodel, has revealed that a new loot of $370 million has been traced to former Military Head of State, Sani Abacha. The funds were discovered in Luxembourg, and Hodel has promised that the Swiss

BREAKING: Indonesia Executes Four Nigerian Drug Traffickers

Defying intense pressure from the international community, the government executed eight death row prisoners early on Wednesday (local time) on Nusakambangan prison island near Cilacap in Central Java. The Eight drug convicts were executed by an Indonesian firing squad but