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Golden Toilet Worth KSh 660 Million never found after it was stolen two years ago.
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Golden Toilet Worth KSh 660 Million never found after it was stolen two years ago.

On September 14 2019, a golden toilet was stolen from the Blenheim Palace in the UK, prompting investigations into the incident. However, two years later, no one has been charged in court over the daring theft, and the toilet is yet to be recovered. The functional toilet was part of an art exhibition when it went missing. The BBC reported that seven people had been arrested for the theft, but no formal charges have been filed. Two years ago, a gang broke into the palace and removed the toilet during the daring theft, causing significant damage and flooding. Soon after, a reward of KSh 1.5 million was announced for anyone with leads about the thieves. A police officer who spoke to the publication regarding the theft said recovering the toilet would be an uphill task. According t...
Nick Cannon denies  Claims that He  Proposed to Singer Ashanti
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Nick Cannon denies Claims that He Proposed to Singer Ashanti

Well, his response came after the world thought he had gone on his one knee to propose to the revered music star Ashanti, during the MTV VMAs gala. Nick Cannon, however, denied that the man who jokingly proposed to Ashanti was him. Nick Cannon, however, denied that the man who jokingly proposed to Ashanti was him. According to Page Six, Cannon, 40, said he was not the man who was photographed on a bended knee while kissing Ashanti's hand during the 2021 VMAs. Turning down the ''accusations'', Nick took to Instagram where he shared a side-by-side photo of himself and his alter ego, Murda Count Harlem, who showed up at the VMAs and actually proposed to Ashanti. In his caption, Nick Cannon jokingly explained that the man who was seen with Ashanti was not really him but hi...
Matatu Owners Association Deny Planning Nationwide Strike in Protest of Fuel Prices
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Matatu Owners Association Deny Planning Nationwide Strike in Protest of Fuel Prices

The Matatu Owners' Association (MOA) has dismissed reports of a pending nationwide strike against the fuel price increase. The Matatu Owners' Association (MOA) has dismissed reports of a pending nationwide strike against the fuel price increase. Consequently, the association's chairperson Simon Kimutai asked members of the public to disregard social media reports warning of the disruption of public transport beginning Thursday, September 16. Kimutai faulted the government over fuel price but assured the public that the association would lobby for alternative ways to address certain challenges arising from fuel price. "As the association, we are not going on strike but then we are lobbying for an enabling work environment, we feel the governmrn is not considerate but we are...
TikTok rolls out support to combat suicide searches
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TikTok rolls out support to combat suicide searches

TikTok has announced a set of features to help users struggling with mental health issues and thoughts of suicide. The features include guides on wellbeing and support for people who are struggling with eating disorders. There is also a search intervention feature that directs users to support resources if they look up terms such as "suicide". The move comes as rival platform Instagram comes under fresh scrutiny over its impact on users' wellbeing. In the announcement TikTok said: "We care deeply about our community, and we always look for new ways in which we can nurture their well-being. "That's why we're taking additional steps to make it easier for people to find resources when they need them on TikTok. The new resources, which the company said will be rolle...
How Nigerian Instagram influencer engaged in Cyber Crime and got away with billions.
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How Nigerian Instagram influencer engaged in Cyber Crime and got away with billions.

Ramon Abbas - known to his 2.5 million Instagram followers as Hushpuppi - is considered by the FBI to be one of the world's most high-profile fraudsters and faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years in the US after pleading guilty to money laundering. The BBC has used newly available court documents to uncover the man behind cyber heists that have cost his victims millions, from his humble beginnings as a "Yahoo Boy" hustler in Nigeria to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master" living a life of luxury in Dubai before his arrest last year. The 37-year-old began his career in Oworonshoki, a poor coastal area in the north-east of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital. Local driver Seye told the BBC that he remembered Abbas as a young boy working alongside his mother in the Olojojo ...
Governor Kivutha Kibwana and  Beautiful Wife Celebrate 43rd Marriage Anniversary
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Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Beautiful Wife Celebrate 43rd Marriage Anniversary

The elated governor penned a sweet message to his lovely wife, telling her he would do it all over again. Kibwana and his wife got married in 1978. His wife, Kivutha, is passionate about youth mentorship, especially in drug abuse and hygiene. The happy husband recalled how he got married at 24 years old. His comments section is flooded with people congratulating the couple and wishing them the very best in the coming years. Simon Musila said: "Congratulations Clapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands sign Prof. in your marriage anniversary. Your marriage inspires us the young generation to remain faithful to our marriage vows. It inspires hope again that marriage life work...
CELEBS KEEP THE PARTY GOING AFTER MTV VIDEO AWARDS.
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CELEBS KEEP THE PARTY GOING AFTER MTV VIDEO AWARDS.

If an awards show isn't followed up by a slew of celebs hitting up afterparties all over town ... is it even an awards show at all??? Attendees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards made the night official by celebrating around NYC afterward ... with events hosted by the likes of Travis Scott, Dave Chappelle and Doja Cat. Other celebs spotted toasting to success included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Madonna, Pete Davidson and the night's big winner -- Lil Nas X, who won Video of the Year for "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)." There was also a couple's dinner sighting, as MGK and Megan Fox shared a "future baby daddies" meal at Cipriani with Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian ... before MGK and company made it over to...
MET GALA 2021 STARS ARRIVE, HIGH FASHION IS BACK!
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MET GALA 2021 STARS ARRIVE, HIGH FASHION IS BACK!

The Met Gala is back after a year off due to COVID, and it looks like the stars were chomping at the bit to put on their best suits and dresses in a return to normalcy. This year's hosts include Keke Palmer, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothee Chalamet and Naomi Osaka -- and they've already arrived in with their own getups ... which were eye-popping and extravagant.Getty Some of the stars expected to show include Rihanna, J Lo, Kim K, Emily Ratajkowski, Camila Cabello, Lupita N'yongo, Beyonce, Addison Rae and more. This year's theme is "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" -- so we'll see wears to rep that. We know what you're thinking ... what about the Delta variant? There are strict protocols i...
Tyler Perry Says He Pays His Hairstylists K Sh 6500 per Hour
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Tyler Perry Says He Pays His Hairstylists K Sh 6500 per Hour

Actor Tyler Pery has said he pays hairstylists on his set KSh 6500 per hour to work 10-12 hours a day doing hair. The actor and film director was reacting to criticism about wigs shown on his series ‘Sistas. He told critics to stop blaming it on him as he has no expertise in doing hair. This is what he said: “I want all of y’all to stop talking about hair to me, please. I swear to you, these are the things I can do. I can run a company, I can build a house, I can go on stage. I do all of this stuff. I know what I do. I don’t know how to do hair. I don’t know anything about it.” Perry said he hires people to handle wigs and styling for his movies and shows and believes they are doing a good job. He added, “I hire people to do hair. Pay them KSh 6500 an hour. You heard that right, K...
Kansiime, Akothee and Zari Hassan among Celebrities who Congratulated  Singer Vannesa Mdee on Her Pregnancy
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Kansiime, Akothee and Zari Hassan among Celebrities who Congratulated Singer Vannesa Mdee on Her Pregnancy

Vanessa Mdee and fiancé actor Rotimi announced they are expecting a baby boy, and the news instantly went viral. The couple has received well wishes from many fans and celebrities, who are proud, especially for the East African girl. Going on the comment section of Mdee's Instagram post, many female celebrities congratulated the singer while lauding her relationship with the revered actor and rapper. They included the likes of Akothee, Kansiime, Kate Actress, Zari Hassan, among others, who went to different posts on Mdee's Instagram to share their joy.