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UPDATE 1/5/26 5:05 p.m. ET. Mickey Rourke’s alleged GoFundMe page has raised more than $82,000 one day after news broke on Sunday, January 4, that he was in need of financial help to pay off a “$59,100” rental bill. As of Monday, January 5, the fundraising page, which was reportedly set up by the assistant to Rourke’s longtime manager, raised $82,315 out of $100,000 — 83 percent of the page’s goal. Original story below: Mickey Rourke has reportedly turned to crowdfunding to avoid being evicted from his Los Angeles home. The Wrestler star, 73, “approved” a GoFundMe page that aims…

The journey into the abyss It was about two weeks after John Anozie buried his mother in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, south-east Nigeria, and returned to Lagos to be with his wife, Nnenna Anozie, and their four children, the eldest of whom was less than nine years old at the time. On the quiet morning of 15 June 2017, just before 8 a.m., Mr Anozie was set to drive out of their compound. As the security guard flung the gate open for him to hit the road, five armed men in mufti stormed in with their guns…

The management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has disowned students who participated in a protest against incessant kidnappings in the area, stating that those involved are not registered students of the institution. DAILY POST reports that Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, Principal Assistant Registrar/Head of Information, Protocol, and Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Aladenika said the university management has dissociated both the institution and its students from the protest. According to him, the individuals involved in the demonstration are neither registered students nor members of the University Students’ Union Government, and…

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed what he noticed at Old Trafford before the sacking of Ruben Amorim as the club’s manager. The Red Devils made a surprise announcement on Tuesday, confirming that Ruben Amorim had been dismissed as manager, less than a day after the team played out a 1-1 draw away to fierce rivals Leeds United. After the match, Amorim faced the media and appeared visibly angry, reportedly shouting, possibly in the direction of the club’s board. He stated that he accepted the role as a manager, not merely a coach. The Portuguese also indicated that…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is three goals away from equalling Rashidi Yekini’s goal record for Nigeria after netting a brace in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 win against Mozambique on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Meeting for the second time at the AFCON, Nigeria thrashed the Mozambicans 4-0 at the Fez Stadium, thanks to other goals from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams, who got his first AFCON goal. Osimhen scored in the 25th and 47th minutes to take his national team tally to 34 goals, three behind Yekini’s 37. He was however subbed off in the 63rd…

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 4, Makurdi, Zacharia Achinyan, on Monday, directed the Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenary, to immediately commence a diligent and thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the fire outbreak. The Mobile Police Force was gutted by fire Sunday morning, which burnt down some offices and the armoury. The AIG gave the directive when he visited the burnt Police Mobile Force Base in Makurdi for an on-the-spot assessment. The AIG during the visit reassured members of the public that the situation has been brought under control and urged them to remain calm and…

In Nigeria, losing your sight too often comes with something far worse than blindness: the loss of dignity. Across exam halls, hospital corridors, and government offices, visually impaired citizens are routinely denied basic accommodations, shamed for seeking help, and systematically shut out of opportunities that others take for granted. This is not a story of personal tragedy or misfortune—it is a damning indictment of a system that treats disability as a nuisance, not a matter of rights. Uche Olivia, a registered nurse licensed in 2022, says she experienced this cruelty firsthand. Diagnosed in October 2024 with optic nerve atrophy—a condition…

Nigerian boxing sensation Elizabeth Oshoba has entered 2026 as the world’s fourth-ranked super lightweight boxer, climbing one spot in BoxRec’s latest rankings, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old WBC silver featherweight champion now sits behind USA’s Alycia Baumgardner, Belgium’s Delfine Persoon, and Australia’s Mea Motu in the updated rankings released this week. “I’m grateful to God for this achievement, and I’m not stopping here,” Oshoba told PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “My eyes are set on the top three and ultimately the number one spot. With hard work and dedication, I know it’s possible.” The unbeaten boxer, who maintains a perfect…

A Nigerian digital platform is helping skilled workers access job opportunities across the country while promoting financial inclusion, Rent A Service Technologies has said. CEO Celebrate Agare explained that the platform is designed to address gaps in employment visibility, service delivery, and household financial flexibility by connecting artisans and service providers such as plumbers, electricians, and carpenters to a structured digital marketplace. “Rent A Service is not just an app; it is an economic system,” Agare said in a statement. “We are building a platform that allows everyday Nigerians to earn, transact, connect, and survive in a rapidly changing economy.”…

At last year’s CES, Eli Health announced the Hormometer — an at-home hormone test for cortisol that utilized saliva and a smartphone. For this year’s show, the company is back and expanding into testosterone and progesterone.Eli Health isn’t changing up how its Hormometer works. You still stick a thin cartridge attached to a wand in your mouth for about 60 seconds to collect saliva. After, the Eli app uses your phone’s camera to analyze the results. The entire test takes about 20 minutes. The difference is you can now track three hormones on the same platform for a low price.…