Odd News
19 Jan
A man from the Caribbean island of Dominica says he survived 24 days lost at sea in a sailboat by eating ketchup before being rescued in Colombian waters, the country's naval authority said.
9 Nov 2022
US park officials have asked visitors to stop licking psychedelic toads, warning that anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.
26 Oct 2022
A Filipino athlete Ryan Alonzo has achieved a second Guinness World Record in the demanding sport of jump rope. The 35-year-old, known as "Skipman," completed 3,731 continuous crossovers, which are performed by crossing the arms in and out as the rope circles the body. Previously, there had been 2,405 continuous crossovers. Alonzo previously held the…
10 Oct 2022
Ashley Garner had given up hope of ever regaining sight of her wedding band. A few days before Hurricane Ian hit the coast of southwest Florida, she lost it in front of her Fort Myers house. She spent two days searching their yard and garage with the assistance of her husband and three young children,…
10 Oct 2022
After calling off her wedding, a woman caused controversy by listing her £13,500 engagement ring for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The Australian woman claimed that although her partner had given her a one-carat diamond ring from Tiffany, it had now been put up for sale for "obvious reasons." In light of the fact that she…
10 Oct 2022
Authorities in North Carolina were looking for a 700-pound runaway rodeo bull that was characterized as deadly and fiercely combative. The bull escaped from a stockyard in Norwood, North Carolina, on Wednesday, according to police in the town, which is situated approximately 50 miles east of Charlotte. But they swiftly clarified that it wasn't a…
20 Sep 2022
At least 21 people died in India’s eastern state of Bihar in incidents of lightning amid rains over the past 24 hours.
12 Sep 2022
An ancient human tooth discovered by archaeologists in Georgia dates back 1.8 million years, firmly establishing the area as the site of one of the first prehistoric human settlements in Europe and potentially the world outside of Africa. The tooth was found close to the village of Orozmani, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) southwest of…
29 Aug 2022
Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan, received treatment while under a special standing sedation technique, bringing relief to her pain from a fractured tusk and a dental infection. An eight-person team from the international animal welfare organisation Four Paws is caring for Madhubala, one of four African elephants, in Karachi. In 2020, Four Paws transferred…
17 Aug 2022
California cops rushed to a zoo after a 911 call -- only to find it had been placed by a mischievous monkey.
11 Aug 2022
Riders of the San Francisco Bay Area metro system in California may have seen a new station guard recently. Pac-Man, a 5-year-old Harris's hawk, has occupied the perch at El Cerrito del Norte station and is keeping an eye out for pigeons rather than fare-evaders. Pac-handler Man's Ricky Ortiz, a falconer with Falcon Force, started…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Few hours after embattled popular Nigerian singer Naira Marley decides to come back home and clear his name amidst various rumors about his involvement directly or indirectly in the demise of his former signee Mohbad. Fans have take to his comment section to air their opinion causing the singer to restrict his comment section due…
1 day ago
Although it’s easier now than ever to successfully make it as an independent artiste, one cannot deny the many perks of being signed to a record label. The perks of being signed to a record label are too many to mention however an artiste has to be mindful of whatever contract he/she/they sign. Many artiste…
1 day ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, two of the biggest names in their respective fields, have sparked dating rumors after being spotted together at a recent NFL game. Swift was seen cheering on Kelce and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, at their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 25, 2023. She was sitting…
1 day ago
In a post-eviction interview, evicted Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate Venita Akpofure spoke about her feud with evicted housemate Doyin. Venita said that she “doesn't really regard Doyin” as a housemate because she didn't really interact with her. She added that she doesn't know anything about Doyin. “She’s not a housemate that I’ve really interacted…
1 day ago
Whitemoney, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 6, has declared that Ilebaye’s time has come to win the BBNaija All Stars season. Whitemoney said this in the latest episode of Pulse’s One On One, hosted by reality star Christy O. “Ilebaye’s emergence as the last Head of House of the season shows that the…
Music
4 days ago
It’s very rare to find a 19-year-old today, as musically gifted as Nathan Otekelu-Aje, professionally known as Azanti. With three evergreen compilation records in his arsenal, he confronts the status of an emerging act.
4 days ago
For Oluwarotimi Samuel, growing up in an Anglican family and watching the church choir treat worshippers from different backgrounds and denominations with their hymnals, discipline, regality, and coordination fuel his love with music.....
4 days ago
As a way to encourage and foster cross-cultural creative exchange between Nigeria and the United States of America through hip-hop music and dance, the maiden Next Level programme, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, has graduated its first set of 46 participants.
22 Sep
It was another rewarding night for talents last weekend, at the glamorous 10th edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas, United States, where artists like Fally Ipupa, Spyro, and Kcee topped the awards chart. While Congolese singer/songwriter, Fally Ipupa bagged two diadems, including Lifetime Achievement Award and Best Francophone Award, his…
19 Sep
Just before performing his famous moonwalk dance for the first time, Michael Jackson tossed his hat to the side of the stage. Four decades later, it's up for auction in Paris. The sale at the Hotel Drouot in Paris takes place on September 26. The black fedora is expected to fetch between 60,000 and 100,000…
Film
1 day ago
Kunle Coker, a quintessential and consummate actor, is a man of all ages who could aptly be described as a bridge-builder between the ancient and modern of the entertainment and film industry. In a chat with TOPE TEMPLER OLAIYA, the University of Ibadan-trained award-winning actor takes a kaleidoscopic insight into his journey in Nollywood and…
22 Sep
Fans of the popular British teen dramedy "Sex Education" are in for a treat as the show returns to Netflix with its fourth and final season. This time, the students of Moordale Secondary School find themselves in a whole new place: Cavendish College. Cavendish College: Where Amsterdam Meets Space Cavendish College, the new setting for…
9 Sep
Critically acclaimed drama series, Shaka Ilembe has returned to the screen following the resounding success of its first season, which garnered a devoted fan base and widespread accolades.
9 Sep
BAP Productions has released the biopic on Nigerian heroine, ‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ at the Silverbird Cinema,Victoria Island, Lagos. The cinema run started yesterday. This landmark film marks a new era in the company’s illustrious journey and showcases its passion for creating captivating movies for global audiences.
5 Sep
Discover the Top 7 Must-See Korean films that redefined Korean cinema history. Korean cinema has evolved tremendously, with these 7 films playing a pivotal role in shaping its rich history. Here's for the fans of K-Drama, the top seven films that changed the cinema world forever, and if you haven't seen any of them, now…