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THE K9 WOULDN’T LEAVE HIS SIDE—EVEN AT THE FUNERAL I didn’t think I’d cry that hard. Not in front of all those people. But when Rex—my uncle’s retired K9 partner—jumped onto the casket, something broke in me. Uncle Mateo was a combat vet, tough as they come. He served two tours and came home with…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, South Africa was left reeling in May 2024 after the tragic killing of five-year-old Ditebogo “Junior” Phalane during a violent hijacking outside his family’s home in Soshanguve, located north of Pretoria. The incident not only shook the local community but also drew national attention due to the brutality of…
Four Republican senators collaborated with Democrats to issue a rare bipartisan criticism of President Donald Trump regarding his trade policies. The Senate approved a resolution with a vote of 51 to 48, aimed at preventing the Trump administration from implementing proposed tariffs on imports from Canada. The four Republicans who sided with the Democrats included…
After spending 5 months attached to each other, Nigerian conjoined twins got successfully separated in India. Obinna Ugwuoke from Ebonyi state is now a very happy man. According to media reports, on May 8 this year, his wife delivered conjoined twins, James and John, that were fused at the stomach at First Covenant Hospital in…
The police in Bauchi state has arrested a 32-year-old man identified as Isaac Ezekiel, of Rafin Zurfi Yelwa Bauchi Metropolitan, for allegedly plucking the eyes of a 16-year-old boy. LIB had earlier shared the story of how the victim identified as Uzairu Salisu, was employed to work on a farm and while carrying out the duty, was…
According to reports available to OccupyGh.com, the deceased claimed a coconut tree to plug the fruit. He unfortunately fell and stuck the back of his head into an iron rod that was stuck in a block on the ground. He is said to have died afterward. The rob can be seen protruding from the back…
While Taylor Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce seems to be flourishing, the pop icon isn’t entirely free from industry drama. Recent reports have reignited speculation about long-standing tension between Swift and fellow music superstar Carrie Underwood. Carrie Underwood, now a high-profile judge on American Idol, has once again found herself under scrutiny—not just for…
2024 has been a year filled with grief for South Africa, as the nation mourned the loss of numerous beloved celebrities. The year began on a somber note and only continued to claim the lives of well-known figures, shocking the entertainment industry and their fans. From sports legends to revered actors, the following is a…
On Monday, a devastating conclusion was reached in the case of two-year-old Khayone Xavier Pakeni, who had been missing for 10 days. The toddler disappeared on October 9, 2024, while playing in the yard of his home in Mbalenhle, Mpumalanga. Despite frantic search efforts by his family and community, Khayone’s body was discovered in an open…
