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Nairaland / General / Man Rescued A Trapped Crying Wild Horse. How It Thanked Him Is Unbelievable by Babanews(m): 10:32pm On Jun 04
An inspiring series of events occurred west of Calgary when a group of good samaritans rescued a terrified horse that was stuck in a dangerous marshland. The horse, which was a new addition to the herd, became lost in the muddy quagmire after it walked off during a period of severe rain.

In charge of the situation, Darla Connelly, expressed profound concern for the incoming herd because they were not accustomed to the difficult terrain during this exceptionally wet season. Her worries were realized when a two-year-old mare went too far and became stuck in the marsh.

The moment the imprisoned horse’s distress signals were detected, the rescue operation went into overdrive. Equipped with ATVs and specialized rescue gear, a group of volunteers from the Help Alberta Wildlife Society hurried to the scene. The horse was fighting for its life and could easily lose more ground to the muddy chasm.

One of the volunteers, Daryl Glover, risked the perilous mud to get close to the distraught mare. He offered assistance to lessen the horse’s struggle by carefully securing a rope around her hindquarters. The team’s concerted efforts stopped the issue from getting worse.
The rescue gear tightened the rope as the ATV’s engine roared, giving the horse a foothold and facilitating her rise. The horse’s rear legs found firmer ground in an amazing show of fortitude, and with each tug, she edged closer to safety.

Amidst the stress of the rescue mission, a surprising act of appreciation transpired. The horse gave a startling show of gratitude after she was back on firm ground. Instead of running away in terror, the mare came up to Daryl, gave him a nuzzle, and even gave him a scent of recognition.

The horse’s obviously appreciative behavior stunned the rescuers, notably Darla Connelly. The entire episode showcased the depth of understanding and emotion that cuts across species barriers, illuminating the extraordinary bond between people and animals.

After a successful and intensely felt rescue operation, the seemingly uninjured horse trotted off towards the tree line. The volunteers experienced a collective moment of amazement at the unanticipated relationship forged during the hardship, despite being coated in muck and feeling a sense of success.

Source: https://www.babanews.com.ng/2024/05/man-rescued-a-trapped-crying-wild-horse-how-it-thanked-him-is-unbelievable.html

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Politics / NSA Office Denies Backing Deposed Kano Emir by Babanews(m): 9:45pm On May 25
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has denied claims that the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, facilitated the return of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the ancient city on Saturday.

The spokesperson for the office of the NSA, Zakari Mijinyawa, described the claims as false.
Mijinyawa, who spoke in Abuja, was reacting to the state Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, who had accused the NSA of facilitating the return of the dethroned emir.

Earlier the deputy governor said the law was clear on the process for the coronation of an emir and that “nobody has any right to interfere or enforce anyone on Kano people”.

He had accused Ribadu of “using security” to intimidate the people of the state.

However, the NSA, through his spokesperson, stated emphatically that the office of the NSA did not provide the aircraft that returned Ado Bayero to the state.

Ado Bayero returned to the state early on Saturday, some 48 hours after he was dethroned by Governor Abba Kabir and replaced with Muhammadu Sanusi II | Baba News

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Sports / How Red Devils' Shock 2-1 Win Over Man City Seals UEFA Europa League Spot by Babanews(m): 7:03pm On May 25
Manchester United's surprise 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final has earned the Red Devils a place in the UEFA Europa League next season, and impacted both Chelsea and Newcastle United.

With Man Utd joining Tottenham Hotspur, who qualified by finishing fifth in the Premier League, in the Europa League, Chelsea will now play in the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2024/25.

The Blues qualify by virtue of their sixth-place finish in the Premier League, but seventh-placed Newcastle will now miss out on European football next season due to United's cup success.

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Sports / Manchester United Teenage Scorers Make History At Wembley FA Cup Final by Babanews(m): 5:53pm On May 25
Manchester United won the FA Cup on Saturday, defying the odds to defeat overwhelming favorite Manchester City 2-1 and deny its crosstown rival back-to-back league and cup doubles.

A week is a long time in soccer. On Sunday, Manchester City sealed a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title and was ready to cap a glittering season with another trophy at Wembley.

Pre-match there was a sense of inevitability about the result – United had lost six of its last seven matches against City and four of its last five finals, while City was enjoying another dominant season.

But United scored two first-half goals in quick succession – the first from Alejandro Garnacho, the second from Kobbie Mainoo – to rattle the Premier League champion and make this the first men’s FA Cup final with two teenage goalscorers.

City continued to press in the second half, creating several opportunities that only brilliant goalkeeping from André Onana or the woodwork could keep out, before Jeremy Doku scored in the 87th minute, halving United’s lead and setting up a frantic seven minutes of stoppage time.

But United clung on to its hard-fought lead and its bench emptied onto the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate winning a trophy after an often-miserable season for the historic club.

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Travel / You Won't Believe A Hotel Like This Exist In The Heart Of Singapore by Babanews(m): 11:53pm On May 10
The name of the Hotel is Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore

At its opening in 2010, it was deemed the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion (US$6.88 billion).

The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000-square-metre (1,300,000 sq ft) convention-exhibition centre, the 74,000-square-metre (800,000 sq ft) The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, a museum, a large theatre, "celebrity chef" restaurants, two floating crystal pavilions, art-science exhibits, and the world's largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines.

The complex includes three towers topped by the Sands Skypark, a skyway connecting 340-metre-long (1,120 ft) with a capacity of 3,902 people and a 150 m (490 ft) infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 66.5 m (218 ft).

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Celebrities / Harry And Meghan's Mental Health Speeches In Full by Babanews(m): 7:34pm On May 10
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left schoolchildren in raptures as the Duke talked about 'losing loved ones' while Meghan told them not to 'suffer in silence' during a visit to a school on the first day of their 72-hour tour of Nigeria.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with children at the Wuse Lightway Academy this morning, just hours after their arrival in Abuja in the early morning.

Wearing a flowing coral dress, Meghan told the gathered school - which is supported by the couple's Archewell Foundation - that she can 'see myself' in every one of them, as she asked them to 'be honest with each other'.

And Harry - who appeared alongside her on the green stage - championed the importance of mental health, and referenced when someone has 'lost a loved one in your family and you don't know who to turn to or who to speak to'.

The pair left the children cheering as they delivered their message,

Meghan told the children: 'As I look around this room, I see myself in all of you as well.

'So it is a complete honour to have our first visit to Nigeria, be here with all of you.

'We believe in all of you, we believe in your futures, we believe in your ability to continue telling your stories and to just be honest with each other.

'There is no need to suffer in silence. Just make sure that you're taking care of yourselves (and) your mental health.

'So thank you to all of you. Thank you to these teams, to our executive director of the Archewell Foundation, whose birthday is today.'

Prince Harry evoked memories of his suffering after his mother Princess Diana's death as he went on to speak to the school children this morning.

The Duke - who was 12 and his brother William 15 when Diana died in Paris in 1997 - added that there was 'no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day',

He said: 'In some cases around the world, in more than you would believe, there is a stigma when it comes to mental health.

'Too many people don't want to talk about it, because it's invisible - something in your mind that you can't see. It's not like a broken leg, it's not like a broken wrist, it's something we are still relatively unsure of.

'But guess what? Every single person in this room - the youngest, the oldest - every single person has mental health.'

He said that people had to 'look after yourselves to be able to look after other people, and other people have to be able to look after themselves to be able to look after you', adding: 'That's the way it works.'

The Duke continued: 'And there is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day, OK? That you woke up this morning feeling sad; that you were at school, feeling stressed; that you've lost a loved one in your family and you don't know who to turn to or who to speak to. All of these things you may even be led to believe are not for conversation.'

He said the Sussexes were 'here today to tell you that that is not the case'.

Harry continued: 'Every single one of those things is completely normal, it is a human reaction, whether it's grief, stress, whatever the feeling is. It comes from an experience that you have had - you can have it, she (Meghan) can have it, I can have it. They can have it. Every single one of us is likely to have it on any given day.

'So if you take anything away from today, just know that mental health affects every single person.'

The couple flew in together just before 5am following a secret reunion at London Heathrow's VIP Windsor Suite yesterday after the Duchess arrived from Los Angeles.

They then boarded the British Airways overnight flight to Abuja, which was slightly delayed after the scheduled pilot went sick and a replacement had to be scrambled.

The Sussexes, visiting Nigeria together for the first time, were seated in the first-class section of the Boeing 777 and were kept apart from other passengers by a curtain.

It comes after Harry said it was 'great' to be back in the UK this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Duke had been in London since Tuesday to attend events relating to the competition including a thanksgiving service.

Nigerian defence spokesman Brigadier General Tukur Gusau confirmed today that Harry and Meghan arrived in Abuja early this morning.

They will be meeting wounded soldiers and their families in what Nigerian officials have said is a show of support to improve the soldiers' morale and wellbeing.

Abidemi Marquis, the director of sports at Nigeria's Defence Headquarters, said: 'This engagement with Invictus is giving us the opportunity for the recovery of our soldiers.,'

Harry served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner, after which he founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to offer wounded veterans and service members the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics.

Nigeria was among the nations that participated in last year's edition of the games.

The Nigerian military has touted the Invictus Games as one which could help the recovery of thousands of its personnel who have been fighting the homegrown Boko Haram Islamic extremists and their factions since 2009 when they launched an insurgency.

'There is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day': Harry's full quotes in speech to children
Prince Harry spoke to children at Wuse Lightway Academy in Abuja this morning, saying the following:

'In some cases around the world, in more than you would believe, there is a stigma when it comes to mental health.

'Too many people don't want to talk about it, because it's invisible - something in your mind that you can't see. It's not like a broken leg, it's not like a broken wrist, it's something we are still relatively unsure of.

'But guess what? Every single person in this room - the youngest, the oldest - every single person has mental health. So therefore you have to look after yourselves to be able to look after other people, and other people have to be able to look after themselves to be able to look after you. That's the way it works.

'And there is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day, OK? That you woke up this morning feeling sad; that you were at school, feeling stressed; that you've lost a loved one in your family and you don't know who to turn to or who to speak to. All of these things you may even be led to believe are not for conversation.

'We are here today to tell you that that is not the case. Every single one of those things is completely normal, it is a human reaction, whether it's grief, stress, whatever the feeling is. It comes from an experience that you have had - you can have it, she (Meghan) can have it, I can have it. They can have it. Every single one of us is likely to have it on any given day.

'So if you take anything away from today, just know that mental health affects every single person.'

Source: https://www.babanews.com.ng/2024/05/Harry-Meghans-mental-health-speeches-Duke-talks-losing-loved-ones-Meghan-tells-children-not-suffer-silence-visit-school-day-Nigeria-visit.html

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Celebrities / It’s Not Her Teaching That Have Put Her Into The Limelight—it’s Her Wardrobe by Babanews(m): 11:46pm On May 06
In the age of social media, certain individuals manage to capture the public’s attention and become overnight sensations. One such figure is Lulu Menziwa, a South African teacher whose bold fashion choices and unapologetic attitude have made her a controversial yet fascinating personality.

Lulu Menziwa, also known by her birth name Lungile Buhlebenkosi Ntshangase, hails from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

She works as a teacher, but it’s not her teaching skills that have thrust her into the limelight—it’s her wardrobe.

Lulu’s fashion sense is anything but conventional.

She confidently flaunts figure-hugging outfits, often featuring low necklines, tight skirts, and bold patterns.

While some admire her confidence, others argue that her attire is inappropriate for an educator.

The debate rages on: Is it empowering self-expression or a breach of professionalism?

Source: https://www.babanews.com.ng/2024/05/meet-lulu-menziwa-teacher-breaking-the-internet.html

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Celebrities / R Kelly ‘prison Concert’ Sparks Outrage As Pics Go Viral – But All Is Not As It by Babanews(m): 11:21am On May 05
A series of pictures appearing to show jailed singer R. Kelly performing a concert in prison sparked outrage after going viral.

The disgraced R&B star is serving 31 years behind bars for offences including assaults on underage girls, sex trafficking and racketeering.

So when four images emerged on Tuesday, appearing to show the 56-year-old performing to thousands of inmates wearing orange jumpsuits in a correctional facility, it sent the internet into meltdown.

But it transpired that the images are deepfakes created using AI (artificial intelligence) technology.

In September 2021, Kelly was jailed for 30 years after being found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering in a New York court.

The following year, in September 2022, he was convicted of child sexual abuse at a second federal trial in Chicago.

Now deepfakes have come to light showing Kelly wearing an orange leather jacket and singing onstage in prison, with thousands of inmates gathering for the ‘concert’.

The final two shots showed the rapper in a prison orange hood and surrounded by five men as he seemed to be walking to a show.

One person on Twitter wrote: “Wow, who knew being a criminal could boost your music career?”

Another joked: “His tickets [are] cheap too, only cost 3 felonies for front row seats.”

A third added: “Aaah! I’ve seen enough in this world.”

AI-generated images are created using machine learning algorithms, analysing existing pictures.

With a slew of deepfake images cropping up across the internet, the authenticity of the Bump n’ Grind artist’s pictures was immediately questioned.

Later on Tuesday, MandyNews were quick to debunk claims that the images were real.

After their investigation, the outlet wrote: “We confirm that the claims surrounding R. Kelly’s alleged prison concert are false.”

One person wrote: “I see why people saying the AI s**t is dangerous now.”

A third studious person Tweeted: “AI generated images. Not real.”

Another wrote “Learning to discern between AI and real life is something many [people] will have to adapt to, or they’ll fall for any piece of news placed before them.”

It’s not the first time an AI deep fake photo has fooled the internet.

Last month, a picture of Pope Francis seemingly wearing a white puffer jacket and bejeweled crucifix went viral after being posted to Reddit.

Model Chrissy Teigen Tweeted: “I thought the pope’s puffer jacket was real and didn’t give it a second thought. No way am I surviving the future of technology.”

Initially duping the online world, it emerged that the image was AI generated using software, Midjourney.

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Travel / This Airport Says It Hasn’t Lost A Single Piece Of Baggage In 30 Years by Babanews(m): 9:02pm On May 02
This airport says it hasn’t lost a single piece of baggage in 30 years

While Singapore and Doha’s airports compete against each other for the title of “world’s best,” another aviation hub is focusing on a different achievement. Japan’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) is marking 30 years without losing a single piece of luggage.

In a press statement, Japan’s seventh busiest airport said that it had not lost any passenger bags since opening in September 1994. The airport averages 20-30 million passengers per year.

While airline passengers are probably happy to know their luggage will arrive at their destination with them, there’s one group of people who aren’t making a big deal out of the achievement: airport staff.

“We don’t feel like we have been doing something special,” Kenji Takanishi, a public relations officer for Kansai, told CNN.

“We have been working as we normally do. We only do our work on a daily basis and we are recognized for it. We are certainly happy to receive the award. I think our staff, especially those working on the ground, feel more pleased.”

Skytrax, a UK-based aviation ranking and rating website, recognized Kansai as having the world’s best airport baggage delivery in awards given out in April.

It’s worth noting that according to the airport, their baggage handlers and ground staff have never lost a bag. But if one did get lost on the way to or from KIX, it could be the fault of the individual airline, not the airport itself.

Kansai, built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, serves the Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe regions. For 2024, Kansai was ranked the 18th best airport in the world overall, behind its neighbors in Tokyo, Narita (fifth place) and Haneda (fourth).

Timely baggage arrival is just one of the factors looked at when naming a “world’s best” airport. Food and drink offerings, percentage of on-time arrivals and departures, and cleanliness are also considered.

Currently, Kansai is going through upgrading efforts to get ready for Expo 2025 (formerly known as the World’s Fair), which will take place in Osaka.

Source: https://www.babanews.com.ng/2024/05/japan-kansai-airport-no-lost-luggage-.html

Sports / Re: What Odion Ighalo Revealed About Manchester United In 2017 by Babanews(m): 9:12pm On Feb 01, 2020
There is also a possibility that Ighalo could wear the number 19, number 25 or number 27 shirt for the English giants.

It seems unlikely that the Nigerian will be handed a number outside of the top 30, though, and '11' could well be on the back of Ighalo's shirt when he first takes to the field for Solskjaer's side.
Sports / What Odion Ighalo Revealed About Manchester United In 2017 by Babanews(m): 4:07pm On Feb 01, 2020
Odion Ighalo Revealed In 2017 It Was His Dream To Play For Manchester United

Odion Ighalo was the surprise signing of transfer deadline day but even in 2017 the Nigerian striker was talking about the move to Manchester United being a dream.

For much of Friday it looked like United might re-sign former striker Joshua King to the club, to fill the void left by Marcus Rashford's injury, but late on in the day the club's attention turned to a loan move for Ighalo.

The 30-year-old moved to the Chinese Super League in 2017 but he revealed back then in an interview that United were his childhood club and he still dreamed of playing for them, with the interviewer asking if the club were listening.

In 2015 he said it would just be a dream playing against the Red Devils. When asked where he was most looking forward to playing after Watford's promotion he said, "Old Trafford. It'll be a dream come true to play against Manchester United, the team I supported in my youth"

United have needed a striker since the summer. They sold Romelu Lukaku to Inter, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer preferring Anthony Martial as his starting number nine and faster forwards to compliment the system.

Alexis Sanchez followed the Belgian to the San Siro, only on loan, leaving only Martial, Marcus Rashford and teenager Mason Greenwood as options up front.

Rashford picked up an injury in January after coming on as a substitute in the FA Cup win against Wolves and could be out for several months.

Ighalo scored 15 goals in 37 games in his first season in the Premier League for Watford in 2015/16, though his form fell away in the first half of the next season before he moved to China.

He joined Changchun Yatai and scored 36 goals in 55 games in CSL before moving to Shanghai Shenhua where is good form continued with 10 goals in just 17 games last season.

The 30-year-old has joined Solskjaer's team on loan till the end of the season and was the second player to join the team in the transfer window after club finally got their hands on midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

He wasn't the most likely signing of the window, or United's first choice, but he won't care having landed the move of a lifetime.

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2020/02/odion-ighalo-revealed-in-2017-it-was.html

Crime / Re: How I Was Kidnapped On The Kaduna Expressway by Babanews(m): 10:09am On Apr 24, 2019
Kaduna - Abuja express way is indeed a nightmare

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Celebrities / Family From Viral Notre Dame Cathedral Photo Found by Babanews(m): 9:09am On Apr 20, 2019
The “magic” of social media has connected an American tourist with the family she spontaneously photographed about one hour before the Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames on Monday in Paris.

The bittersweet image has since been declared a “historic” shot, perhaps prompting the man in the image to elect to remain anonymous in the wake of the unbelievable tragedy.

On April 15, Twitter user Brooke Windsor took to the social platform to publicize her search for the two people, in a post that went wildly viral with over 469,000 likes, 224,000 shares and 2,400 comments to date.

In the image, a smiling man is about to lift and swing a toddler-aged little girl a few yards ahead of the 800-year-old landmark – less than an hour before flames engulfed the Gothic, 12th-century cathedral.

“I took this photo as we were leaving #NotreDame about an hour before it caught on fire. I almost went up to the dad and asked if he wanted it. Now I wish I had,” the Michigan woman captioned the pic. “Twitter if you have any magic, help him find this.”

After days of silence, the mission has been accomplished. On April 18, Windsor announced the good news that the family had been found.

“The search is over! The photo has reached the dad & family,” the 23-year-old traveler exclaimed. “He has chosen to remain anonymous in the wake of tragedy, and writes: ‘Thanks again for that beautiful photo, we will find a special place for it.’”

“Thank you to everyone who has shared the picture and for your kind words,” the do-gooder added, detailing that the father had contacted her through Twitter.

Commenters, meanwhile, were largely overjoyed to learn of the update.

“So glad you found them and have respected their privacy as asked for,” one fan gushed. “I’m sure this photo will become a part of that family’s history with quite a story to pass down.”

“Awww so it was a dad and daughter after all,” another agreed.

“This is amazing that social media was able to help you pass this beautiful photo on to them,” another opined. “So kind of you to want to share this moment of joy before tragedy.”

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/family-from-viral-notre-dame-cathedral-photo-found.html

Sports / Champions League: Check Out The Barcelona ‘killer Squad’ Against Man United by Babanews(m): 1:04pm On Apr 16, 2019
Barcelona have released a strong squad to face Manchester United in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

The La Liga champions have the upper hand in the tie after defeating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side 1-0 in the first leg encounter at Old Trafford last Wednesday.

Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde released a list of 18 players through the club’s official Twitter page on Tuesday morning.

Barcelona reached the Champions League last eight after beating Lyon 5-1 in the round of 16 second-leg encounter, while Man United defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1.

Below is Barcelona’s squad against Man United:

Ter Stegen, N. Semedo, Pique, I. Rakitic, Sergio, Coutinho, Arthur, Suarez, Messi, Dembele, Cillessen, Malcom, Lenglet, Jordi Alba, S.Roberto, Vidal, Umtiti and Alena.

The kick-off time for the match is 8pm.

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/champions-league-check-out-barcelona-killer-squad-against-man-united.html

TV/Movies / How To Stream And Watch Game Of Thrones Season 8 Online From Anywhere by Babanews(m): 9:32pm On Apr 14, 2019
Tonight marks the return of Winter in Westeros 0 Game of thrones season 8

Well the day has finally arrived - Game of Thrones returns, with the first episode of season 8 airing tonight. We've seen trailers, spoilers and theories to get us excited for tonight's season premiere, and we'll show you how and where to watch Game of Thrones online as it airs where you are.

Game of Thrones season 8: when and where to watch?

April 14 (aka tonight) is the night so get ready. Depending on where you live, there is a different streaming or TV service to watch Game of Thrones online - you can see a list of English-speaking countries here.

Episodes will be streaming live at 9pm ET, 6pm PT in the US, which means it may end up airing early in the morning depending where you live (2am on April 15 in the UK, for example). So it might be quite a late night for some.

Depending on where you're watching the show from, there will be a different time to tune in (pesky time zones!). For example, US fans will get a more comfortable live viewing time of 9pm ET and 6pm PT on April 14, whereas other locations such as the UK and India will be getting very very early live viewing options on April 15.

With six new episodes and a total of almost seven hours of viewing to be consumed, the 8th and final season is one not to miss. Rumours are now suggesting the biggest battle in the history of TV and film, so you just know this is going to be big.

So with the show finally airing tonight, this is the place to be for all your how to watch Game of Thrones online know-how. We've tracked down the locations to watch each and every episode, no matter where you live - US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or India? We've found all of your best options and listed in link below.

But, if you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstances, then things get a bit more difficult. For those unlucky fans whose countries are blocked from watching online all hope isn't lost yet.

Don't worry, you'll still be able to watch the show, it just gets a little bit harder. By using a VPN, you will still be able to catch the show by changing your IP address to a location back where you live, allowing you to watch it all (assuming that doesn't breach any TS&Cs, of course).

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/watch-game-of-thrones-online-how-to-stream.html

Travel / Stratolaunch, The World’s Largest Airplane Takes First Flight by Babanews(m): 9:08pm On Apr 13, 2019
Stratolaunch, the world’s largest airplane and built to launch rockets, takes first flight

Aviation has a new number one in size, as a one-of-a-kind airplane completed its first test flight on Saturday morning above California’s Mojave desert, people familiar with the flight told CNBC.

The test makes the immense Stratolaunch the largest airplane in the world to fly, with a wingspan measuring 385 feet -- wider than a football field is long. With two fuselages and six Boeing 747 engines. Stratolaunch is built to launch rockets from the air.

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/stratolaunch-worlds-largest-airplane.html

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Romance / Re: Having Feelings For My Ex Despite Being Married by Babanews(m): 5:50pm On Apr 12, 2019
samysmoothfresh:
One question,

why did you marry your wife?


I mean, why you con marry your wife in the first place? undecided

Good question
Celebrities / Re: This Instagram User Calls Out Celeb Church Pastors For Their Pricey Sneakers by Babanews(m): 8:12pm On Apr 09, 2019
GavelSlam:
They deserve but the sheeple don't.

How?
Celebrities / This Instagram User Calls Out Celeb Church Pastors For Their Pricey Sneakers by Babanews(m): 3:07pm On Apr 09, 2019
One of the Bible’s most well-known verses urges Christians not to “store up for yourselves treasures here on earth” (Matthew 3:19). But one anonymous social media user is calling out America’s most influential pastors for doing just that.

Created two weeks ago and already boasting nearly 70,000 followers, @PreachersNSneakers features photos of celebrity ministers — among them Carl Lentz of New York’s Hillsong Church (who baptized Justin Bieber), John Gray (who stars in his own reality TV series on Oprah’s OWN network) and Rich Wilkerson Jr. (who officiated Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s 2014 wedding) — wearing expensive sneakers and other fashion items that cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

In one post, Gray is seen dressed in the much-hyped Nike Air Yeezy 2 Red October hightops, which sold out on Nike’s website in a mere 11 minutes following their February 2014 release and at the time were being auctioned on eBay for a staggering $2,000 to $12,300.

Wilkerson, meanwhile, is featured in several posts wearing coveted styles such as the Nike Air Fear of God 1s and Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runners.

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Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/this-instagram-account-calls-out-celeb-pastors-for-pricey-sneakers.html

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Health / How Technology Is Revolutionizing Health Care by Babanews(m): 2:22pm On Apr 04, 2019
One of technology’s biggest potential opportunities for health care is providing patients with better preventive care so that some medical emergencies, like heart attacks, can be averted.

Bruce Broussard, CEO of health insurer Humana, explained Tuesday at Fortune‘s Brainstorm Health conference in San Diego, that he believes technology will help patients receive help during medical crises.

For instance, he cited the growth of Internet-connected devices—smartwatches among them—that can track heart rates as potentially revolutionary because they allow for monitoring of vital signs in daily life. By getting up-to-date patient data, medical companies would be better equipped to understand a “360-degree” view of the patient.

Broussard also pointed to the importance of telemedicine technologies, like video conferencing that let doctors virtually visit patients in their homes. He cited a hypothetical scenario of a patient who lives in a rural area taking a virtual meeting with a specialist doctor that’s complemented by an in-person visit from a nurse. This combination of virtual doctors and physical nurses could let health care providers do “all the things you could do in a physical office, in a home.”

“This extends the healthcare system,” Broussard said.

Despite the rise of telemedicine, Paul Jacobs, the former CEO of Qualcomm and now the CEO of wireless tech company XCOM, argued for medical professionals visiting their patients’ homes.

Jacobs recalled the case of a telemedicine patient who mistakenly believed that he or she had a migraine and wanted a prescription for a specific medication. Eventually, a doctor visited the patient’s house and discovered black mold. After the mold was removed, “the migraines went away,” Jacobs said, concluding: “The personal touch—the human touch—is still really important.”

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/how-technology-is-revolutionizing.html

Crime / Re: Winners Pastor Kingsley Emeka Mokwunye In Sex Scandal, Defiled An Underage Girl by Babanews(m): 1:11pm On Apr 04, 2019
Rallyray:
set up

Nothing like set up. Read the whole details here
Celebrities / Hot Dad Goes Viral At 45 Trying To Start Modeling Career by Babanews(m): 8:46pm On Apr 03, 2019
Dad’s gone viral!

Collin Hayslett, a junior at the University of Toledo, shared a series of photos from his dad, Clint Hayslett’s, very first fashion photoshoot — and the internet went wild over Clint’s Hollywood good looks.

“My dad is 45, pursuing a modeling career, and I’ve never seen him happier. He told me he’s just waiting for a chance to blow up. So, Twitter, meet my dad,” Collin captioned the photos of his dad modeling for the up-and-coming sunglass brand, Donahue Eyewear.

Immediately after posting, his tweet instantly became a meme on the internet and has garnered 81,236 retweets and 376,241 likes since sharing it last Thursday.

See tweets and more pics below...

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/04/hot-dad-goes-viral-at-45-trying-to-start-modeling-career.html

Politics / Re: Rivers Governorship Election Results: Wike Leads As INEC Continues Collation by Babanews(m): 11:47am On Apr 03, 2019
IkennaDavid1:
I am not even bothered by the results.. What beats my imagination more is the DOUBBLE STANDARDS of APC, both the leadership and followers.
They are quick to applaud Rotimi Amaechi for using AAC to give Wike a good fight, but these same people supported the suspension of Rochas Okorocha and Ibikunle Amosun for anti-party activities

Imo and Ogun - APC had candidates

Rivers - APC had no candidate

Have you seen the difference? There was clearly anti party activities in Imo and Ogun States.
Celebrities / A Celebrity Chef’s X-rated Chicken Recipe Goes Viral by Babanews(m): 7:17am On Apr 01, 2019
A cooking instructional has turned social media upside down after some thought the stuffed chicken dish resembled something more suggestive.

The two-minute instructional, shared by popular Facebook page Chefclub, was for a Cordon Bleu.

But people on Facebook were quick to suggest the stuffed chicken dish resembled a vagina.

“I have a dirty mind I think,” Gavon Smit wrote.

People on social media believed the way this meal was prepared was pretty suggestive.

But he wasn’t alone.

Everything from the way the chicken was cut to the pouring of the white sauce was up for discussion.

“The finger in the slit is so f****** vile I don’t care what comes after it,” model Chrissy Teigen commented on Twitter.

Others pointed out there wasn’t “an ounce of seasoning”.

When plated with potatoes and some greens the end result seems pretty innocent.

But it hasn’t stopped the clip going gangbusters online.

See video clip below:

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/03/chefclubs-x-rated-chicken-recipe-goes-viral.html


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Cc: lalasticlala

Celebrities / Meghan Markle Will 'give Birth In Windsor', Breaking Royal Tradition Once Again by Babanews(m): 10:56pm On Mar 31, 2019
The Duchess has chosen not to give birth in the Lindo Wing like sister-in-law Kate Middleton
BY Hannah Mellin

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be welcoming their little one any day now (she revealed her due date is around the end of April or early May), but they have so far remained very coy as to where The Duchess has chosen to give birth.

But according to new reports in The Sun, the couple have officially decided not to have their baby at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington and have instead opted for a maternity unit closer to their home in Windsor.

The Lindo Wing has been the swanky choice of Kate Middleton for the births of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, in a tradition that was started by Princess Diana.

The source told the publication: 'This child will not be born at the Lindo.

'The talk of all the senior clinicians there is that Meghan doesn’t want to copy what Kate did.

'Harry and Meghan realise there is intense public interest but this baby is not a direct heir to the throne and they want the birth to be as private as possible.'

'Meghan is nervous about complications such as an emergency Caesarean and doesn’t want the pressure of having to look immaculate on the hospital steps just hours later.

'Like any anxious first-time mum, she’s worried about the birth itself.'

Unlike Kate, Meghan is apparently not keen to take part in the famous 'post-baby' photoshoot (to be honest, we don't really blame her. Who would really want to have the world's eyes on them just hours after the most stressful experience of her life!?) and has been urged to avoid the whole thing altogether.

The Duchess was advised by Fridababy CEO and mother-of-three Chelsea Hirschhorn to skip the usual photoshoot immediately after the birth of a royal baby.

"Bringing a new life into the world usually starts with your vagina, and the aftermath is a mess," she wrote in a letter to Meghan.

The source added that Meghan just wants a 'normal' birth and wants 'to bond with her baby, without being primped and blow-dried to within an inch of her life just for the pictures.'

Sounds fair enough.

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/03/meghan-markle-will-give-birth-in-windsor-breaking-traditions.html

Celebrities / Kylie Jenner Seemingly Shades Jordyn Woods, Promotes Another Eyelash Brand by Babanews(m): 9:07am On Mar 31, 2019
While Jordyn Woods is in London promoting her false eyelash brand, Eylure x Jordyn Woods, her ex-BFF Kylie Jenner is spreading the love to another set of falsies.

On Friday, March 29, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 21, posted a photo on Instagram Stories of her sporting a fresh face with a bath towel around her hair.

She tagged the pic, “@star_lashextensions” with an eyelash emoji underneath.

The timing of the promotion of Star Lash Extensions, a competitive eyelash brand, could be seen as subtle shade from the self-made billionaire to her estranged friend, also 21.

The fallout between the besties occurred after Jordyn Woods was caught “making out” with Khloé Kardashian’s then-boyfriend Tristan Thompson in late February.

Afterwards, the lip kit mogul distanced herself from the drama. A source told Us Weekly exclusively on Thursday, March 28, “Kylie doesn’t want to get involved with the Jordyn thing. She doesn’t really want to talk about it.”

Another source revealed that Jenner took a break from filming Keeping Up With the Kardashians and only returned to work on the reality show recently. “It’s been a struggle and difficult. She was very upset about the situation with Jordyn and also just didn’t want to deal with it and have to address it.”

In the meantime, another insider told Us that the model misses Kylie’s daughter, 13-month-old Stormi Webster, even more than her former BFF.

“Jordyn is still very upset but trying to push on with her career and get her life back,” the insider says.

“She misses Kylie as a best friend but is telling friends she actually misses Stormi the most. She looks at old pictures of Stormi and misses her every day.”

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/03/kylie-jenner-seemingly-shades-jordyn-woods.html

Celebrities / Has Cristiano Ronaldo Had Plastic Surgery? PHOTOS by Babanews(m): 2:12pm On Feb 21, 2019
The Portuguese superstar has often been praised for his good looks as well as his footballing ability, but how much of that has he paid for?

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the finest footballers on the planet and one of the most well-groomed celebrities in the public eye. Many joke about the Juventus striker's fascination with his image but would he choose plastic surgery to make himself look as good as possible?

It is no secret that Ronaldo loves his looks just as much as he loves scoring goals. Stories have popped up throughout CR7's career surrounding his self-admiration time and time again.

"Rio Ferdinand would tell us stories about how Cristiano Ronaldo would stand in front of the mirror naked, running his hand through his hair, and say, 'Wow. I'm so beautiful!'" Crouch told the Daily Mail.

"The other United players would try to wind him up, [saying] 'Whatever. Leo Messi is a better player than you'. And he would shrug his shoulders and smile again. 'Ah yes. But Messi does not look like this...'"

cosmetic surgeon Alex Karidis looked at Ronaldo's transformation since arriving at Old Trafford as an 18-year-old in 2003.

“It looks like he has had Botox around the eyes and forehead. His skin is now almost immaculate,” said the expert.

Karidis would go on to say he may have had fillers at some point to make his skin look better.

“Fillers plump up an area where time has deepened the lines, such as smile lines around the mouth.

“Ronaldo’s face is smooth there now which could be because of fillers which are injected in fluid form into the skin.”

The surgeon also speculated that Ronaldo could have had work done on his nose but she says it could just be a natural progression.

“It is possible he has had a tweaking to the tip of his nose although it isn’t drastic.

“His nose looks smaller than it was ten years ago but that could just be his face evolving.”

More...

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/02/has-cristiano-ronaldo-had-plastic.html

Sports / Pogba's One Of The Best Midfielders In The World – Solskjaer by Babanews(m): 5:25am On Feb 19, 2019
The Manchester United star earned more praise from his manager following his man-of-the-match display against Chelsea in the FA Cup

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Paul Pogba is one of the best attacking midfielders in the world following his performance in the FA Cup fifth-round victory at Chelsea.

United star Pogba scored a goal and set up another as he was named man of the match in Monday's impressive 2-0 win away to Chelsea.

Pogba teed up Herrera for the opening goal in the 31st minute before the World Cup winner got on the scoresheet with a towering header on the stroke of half-time.

The 25-year-old, who was sent off against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie, has been directly involved in 15 goals since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December – scoring nine goals and tallying six assists.

"He had a tough game against PSG but he was probably our best player then," Solskjaer told reporters. "He had two or three players around him all the time.

"Tonight [Monday] was a great response, playing against one of the best defensive midfielders in the world with [N'Golo] Kante next to him.

"We know he's one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. He has vision, so the cross for Ander's goal was fantastic.

"Then the way he plays the ball out to Marcus [Rashford] and gets into the box for the second was fantastic, too."

15 - Paul Pogba has been directly involved in 15 goals in 12 games in all competitions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (9 goals, 6 assists), six more than he managed in 20 games under Jose Mourinho this season (5 goals, 4 assists).

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/02/pogbas-one-of-best-midfielders-in-world.html

Celebrities / Frozen Pants Viral Video Shot By Virginia Native by Babanews(m): 1:36pm On Feb 12, 2019
What do you do in minus 50 degree windchill? Toss your pants up in the air and hope it sticks the landing.

At least that's what Danika Brinda and her daughter Piper did.

They both braved the cold to do some cool tricks, one which consisted of tossing a pair of frozen pants into the air which literally stuck the landing!

The video has since gone viral and is being dubbed the "Frozen Pants Challenge."

The video, taken in slow motion, shows Brinda’s 10-year-old daughter Piper launching a pair of frozen-stiff leggings into the air, where they flip and twist before sticking a perfect landing, standing straight up in the snow.

Brinda posted the video to her Facebook page the evening of Jan. 30, with the hashtag #FrozenPants.
Her former baby-sitter, Vicky Merten of Mountain Iron, saw the video and asked Brinda to make it a public post so others could share it.

And the flying frozen pants craze took off from there. Brenda thought it was “insane” when the post had been viewed and shared thousands of times, she said by phone Friday.

Now, it has about 10 million views “on my Facebook account” and has been watched some 25 million times via various social media and news outlets, she said.

The video has aired online on BuzzFeed. It was shown on ABC’s “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” Brinda has been interviewed by news and radio stations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan and Germany — “all over,” she said.

See The 30 Sec Viral Video Below:

Source: https://www.babanewsline.com.ng/2019/02/frozen-pants-viral-video-shot-by.html
Politics / Re: Onnoghen: ‘CCT Boss, Umar, Has No Pending Criminal Charge’ ~FG by Babanews(m): 6:58pm On Feb 05, 2019
Deepthoughts:
This all in attempt to safe guard the agenda,what was keyamo's response to the query issued him,what was magu's response too,is it possible for keyamo to have just independently file charges against Umar,why has this been kept under wrap till now?, this has always been the pattern of buhari/Apc, always doing whatever it takes to shield associates while destroying others.look at the petitions against fashola, Amaechi, oshiomole etc,you will. ever hear or see any tangible actions towards it,only to be told years later that they were cleared by in house procedures,the government is now putting the cart before the horse by forwarding a petition against onnoghen at the NJC through proxies after realizing their folly,but this act alone clearly shows malicious intent towards a predetermined target, onnoghen should just stand firm n the NJC should act with out most fairness n merit, because by cheaply capitulating they would be validating the precedence that whenever the president wishes to do away with the CJ all he needs to do is falsely precipitate a crisis of confidence by raising bogus allegations against the CJ using the media n state apratus.

grin grin ;

Donnoghen should just stand firm?

Is he above the law?
Politics / Re: Onnoghen: ‘CCT Boss, Umar, Has No Pending Criminal Charge’ ~FG by Babanews(m): 6:48pm On Feb 05, 2019
labusinessguide:
... And you guys still think that we have a judiciary?

Now,the executive decides who is corrupt and who is innocent.

Well,it is obvious that we're sinking below the basic expectation of democratic government,funny enough we are joking about it.

Yes, we have a judiciary...one that should be rid of bad and corrupt elements.

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