Lifestyle Archives - Page 63 of 141

Aug

10

2024

CREATIVE ESCAPE: Cuban Refugees Arrive Florida on Modified Truck-Boat Hybrid

In an extraordinary display of ingenuity and determination, a group of 12 Cuban refugees arrived on the Florida coast on July 16, 2003, after crossing the treacherous waters from Cuba to Key West, Florida, in a modified 1951 Chevrolet truck. The resourceful group had converted the truck into a makeshift boat, equipping it with 200-gallon drums for buoyancy and a propeller attached to the gimbal bar for propulsion. The unusual vessel reached a speed of 20 km/h as it traversed the ocean. Upon spotting the unusual craft, the US Coast Guard was astonished by the refugees' creativity and determination. Instead…

Aug

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

TRAGEDY STRIKES BRAZIL: Plane Crash Claims Lives of 62 Onboard

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAccident, Brazil, RIP

A devastating plane crash has occurred in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, leaving 62 people feared dead. The Voepass airline confirmed that flight 2283, a twin-engine turboprop plane, crashed in the town of Vinhedo while en route from Cascavel to São Paulo city. Eyewitness footage shared on social media shows the plane descending vertically and spiraling out of control before impact. The crash site was engulfed in flames and smoke, as captured by Brazil's TV GloboNews. The airline has yet to confirm the status of those onboard or the cause of the accident. The plane was carrying 58 passengers…

Aug

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rudeboy Reveals Selfless Act of Caring for Mr. Ibu during illness.

Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle, NewsEntertainment, Health, Mr. Ibu, RIP

In a heartwarming display of kindness, Rudeboy, one half of the iconic music duo P-Square, has revealed that he took care of veteran actor Mr. Ibu for over five months during his illness. In an exclusive statement, Rudeboy shared that he abandoned his businesses to be by Mr. Ibu's side, even sleeping in the hospital to ensure his comfort. He made it clear that his good deed was not for public recognition, emphasizing that "good deeds shouldn't be displayed on camera." Rudeboy's selfless act was a gesture of gratitude for Mr. Ibu's unwavering support for P-Square's hit song "Bank Alert,"…

Aug

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Phyno Hails Brain Jotter as the Ultimate Influencer, transforming lives

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Music, NewsBrain Jotter, Entertainment, Phyna

Nigerian music sensation, Phyno Fino, has praised Brain Jotter as the biggest influencer he has ever seen, citing his remarkable impact on people's lives. According to Phyno Fino, Brain Jotter has changed the lives of three individuals in less than three months, a feat that surpasses any award or recognition. Brain Jotter's philanthropic efforts have been making waves, with his recent concert raising funds for a woman whose life was transformed by his kindness. He also made a significant impact on Gentle Man Mike's life and catapulted a gospel artiste from obscurity to social media stardom, amassing over 60,000 followers.…

Aug

02

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Halifax to host DAM Global Summit in 2025; Check Details

CHAMA, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, News, SponsoredCHAMA, Nigeria, World News

Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…