Guardian Life’s Weekly Catch Up

Guardian Life carefully picked the most captivating stories that trended throughout the week, ensuring that you stay both entertained and well-informed.

Miracle Passes Flight Examination In Flying Colours
Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe, the former winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, has successfully passed his flight instructor examination in America. In an Instagram post, he shared a screenshot of his Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane examination results and expressed his excitement about being able to play Grand Theft Auto.

Miracle had been offline for several months after winning BBNaija Season 3, with his last post dating back to December 2019. However, before participating in the reality show, he was already in aviation school and resumed his training soon after winning the grand prize.

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Ed Sheeran Sued For Copyright Infringement
In Manhattan Federal Court, Ed Sheeran has been sued for alleged copyright infringement by the family of Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye’s writing partner, who claim that Sheeran used parts of Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ in his song ‘Thinking Out Loud’. Sheeran denied the allegations and plans to testify in court.

The Townsend family has, however, sought an injunction to prevent Sheeran from performing ‘Thinking Out Loud’, as well as monetary damages that could exceed millions of dollars. Sheeran’s legal team argued that the Townsend family lacked legal standing to file the lawsuit and that the claims are time-barred by a statute of limitations.

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‘Verified Accounts Are Now Prioritised’
Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has expressed his opinion on the platform’s recent policy developments. In a tweet, he stated that verified accounts would now receive priority going forward. Specifically, he wrote, ‘Verified accounts are now prioritised’. Musk has been at the centre of discussions regarding Twitter’s verification process.

In the past, he removed the blue checkmark from verified accounts belonging to famous people from different parts of the world. This move attracted criticism from various celebrities. It’s possible that Musk’s decision to restore the blue tick was influenced by negative feedback.

Ayra Starr Finally Responds To Critics
Ayra Starr, the Nigerian musician and songwriter, also known as Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, has responded to critics who have been attacking her clothing choices. The artist has faced significant backlash on social media for her short skirts and revealing outfits.

However, during a recent interview with ‘Kiss FM’ in London, the popular artist fired back, stating that her critics do not have the authority to offer her advice on what to wear, except her pastor, mother and Jesus. She also wholeheartedly embraced her unique style. In her words, “You are not my pastor, you are not Jesus, you are not my mother, so, keep it to yourself. I don’t wanna know. I don’t give a damn.”