Gifts
21 Nov
It’s Secret Santa season! A time for laughter, bonding, and awkward HR meeting? Probably if you don’t do it right. Yes, because some people forget that “secret” doesn’t mean “zero sense.” If you’re plotting your office gift exchange, here are 10 Secret Santa gifts that scream “I want to pack my load and go home”—and…
19 Nov
Today’s the day to celebrate the men in our lives! Whether it’s your dad, husband, or that best buddy who’s always got your back, show them some love with a gift that says, “You’re the real MVP.” Ditch the boring tie, boxers and singlet culture (seriously, he doesn’t need another one) and go for something…
1 Nov
European prosecutors confirmed Friday they have opened an investigation into accusations that a senior EU official improperly accepted luxury gifts from Qatar while his department was negotiating a major deal with the Gulf state. News outlet Politico revealed last year that the former head of the EU's transport department, Henrik Hololei, travelled a number of…
19 Mar 2024
Rapper Drake surprised a pregnant fan during his recent concert. The fan, who held up a sign that read, “I’m five months pregnant, can you be my Rich Baby Daddy?”, received an astonishing gift from the superstar. Drake paused mid-performance to acknowledge the sign. He leaned down from the stage, read the question out loud…
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Davido has revealed that he received a lavish gift from his friend, footballer Memphis Depay. The singer took to his Instagram story to share that Memphis Depay bought him a Rolex on his own birthday. Davido, who will be turning 32 on November 21, 2023, expressed gratitude for the gesture, saying he never receives gifts…
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