GIST OF THE DAY

 Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn alongside the families affected by a vicious knife attack in Annecy early this morning.  According to local officials. Eight young children and one adult were injured in what can only be described as a senseless act of violence.  All eight children attacked were around three years old; tragically.  Three are currently in life threatening condition receiving medical attention for their injuries.  The perpetrator has been detained by authorities following swift action from police.   Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed via Twitter that "several people including children have been injured" in Annecys' central square today due to a lone attacker armed with a knife." An investigation into this abominable event is now underway.  French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne is on her way to survey the scene and walk beside those impacted by todays' events. Meanwhile.  Lawmakers gathered together today holding ...

In front of a judge presiding over a court case related to phone-hacking accusations made against The Mirror group newspaper publisher, Prince Harry spoke frankly about his awareness regarding conceivable hack attempts aimed at his private communication channels.  Prince Harry voiced concern about potential miscarriages of justice stemming from lacklustre efforts to pursue accountability within media outlets for illegal activities like hacking into individuals' phones.  When addressing questions posed by Andrew Green KC representing The Mirror Group Newspapers as part of cross-examination at Rolls Building concerning hard facts or material proofs supporting allegations made against TMGN employees involved in possible phone hacking attempts aimed at Prince Harry's devices.  "I cannot confirm whether my devices were attacked or not.  That is one of the reasons why I am here in court," Harry replied, frustrated that he did not have evidence that could support his alleg...

Femi Gbajabiamilas' addressed new lawmakers at a valedictory session before departing as Speaker of the House of Representatives.  He highlighted Nigerias' problem of losing bright youths as he spoke about how these youths lack trust in their home country.  Due to this severance of trust youngsters are chasing life and aspirations outside Nigeria.  In his words: "We cannot afford to let these bright minds escape our country; if we don't act now it will be painful for us all when they're gone. " Gbajabiamila stressed that both government arms must be proactive in tackling these issues and save Nigeria from further losses. In conclusion he charged Nigerian leadership with critical questions; how will a robust economy emerge which offers opportunities galore through hard work and creativity?  How will Nigerians' safety against marauding criminals be guaranteed?And lastly: “How do we make our young people believe enough in Nigerian institutions so they won’t f...

With immense authority on religious matters due to his position as a Catholic priest within the Abuja Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Chinenye Oluoma recently voiced his concerns regarding high-performance fees from acclaimed gospel artists like Mercy Chinwo when performing in church settings.  In a trending video shared across social media platforms, Fr.Oluoma criticized rising numbers of Christians who measure the value of worship through wealth rather than authenticity and strength of faith. “We have made religious worship expensive. If I have to bring Mercy Chinwo to come here and sing, how much will I pay her? How much does a gospel artiste of Mercy Chinwo’s status charge to come to an event or in a Church, it has reached N10m now. This is the tragedy that we have turned Christianity into, that an artiste will come to a church and lead in ten minutes praise and worship for N10m, N5m. So if that particular artiste doesn’t sing Jesus you love me too much, that means God didn’t love you to...

Numerous reports suggest that Donald Trump has received communication indicating he's currently being targeted in a criminal investigation concerning how classified materials have been handled at previous points during his tenure in charge.  Contentions from Politico stated numerous days ago, the Justice Department sent out several notifications directly addressing this latest development towards the embattled politician's lawyers team who are managing their headway towards finding out what exactly they're now dealing with presently.  Though official confirmation from Trump appears solidifying through social media statements on Truth Social website, no clear idea can stipulate if authorities notified him one way or another regarding him being targeted and investigated further.  Unnamed insiders confirmed finally however through Fox News broadcasts that updates have indeed successfully issued status changes.  Typically when federal prosecutors assume these kinds of i...

Reports suggest that Al Hilal arranged private transportation via jets for Lionel Messi and his father Jorge prior to their recent decision making process.  Even though they had options such as an impressive offer from Saudi Arabia of approximately £2billion or returning back home by joining Barcelona once again; however.  They turned down both opportunities and decided on playing for David Beckhams' Inter Miami which competes in Major League Soccer instead.  Another player who also found himself moving towards the Arab country was Karim Benzema who sealed an enormous deal with Al Ittihad amounting up to £258million spread over three years during which he will earn almost thrice as much as Messi. Similarly.  N'Golo Kante completed his medical in London and made a transfer to the Saudi Arabian club as well on a two year deal worth £172m.

 Snowdonia in Wales is host to an extraordinary new addition: The Deep Sleep Hotel - officially declared as having captured world’s record as being deepest hotel yet discovered-125 meters (or 1375 feet) beneath ground level! Delving deep into an abandoned Victorian slate mine with your guide directing you along ancient miner staircases, old bridges and scrambles -all while providing rich historical insights.  The accommodations for guests include a grotto outfitted with a double bed and four private twin-bed cabins -where prices begin at £350 and go as high as £550 respectively.  Admissions for single travelers are calculated by room capacity, regardless of the guest count.  Guests of The Deep Sleep hotel are accepted only on Saturdays, with departures scheduled for Sunday mornings.  After meeting the guide at Tanygrisiau Base near Blaenau Ffestiniog on Saturday evenings at five o'clock, guests must trek 45 minutes up into the mountains before further proceeding...

  CNN Chairman Chris Licht announced his resignation from his position effective immediately according to an official statement released today by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.  The enterprise has arranged for four senior executives - Amy Entelis (EVP talent & content development).  Virginia Moseley (EVP editorial).  Eric Sherling (EVP US programming) and David Leavy (COO) to assume interim leadership positions until Chriss' replacement is appointed.  Prior to leaving office last week. Chris served exactly thirteen months in his role.  The move followed criticism leveled at CNN after they broadcasted a contentious town hall meeting featuring former President Donald Trump on May 10th earlier this year. In the interview Trump made baseless accusations regarding cheating in relation to last years' election result; he also promised a pardon for anyone who was charged over their involvement in the January Capitol attack were he elected again as presi...

 The wrestling world mourns the loss of a true great with the passing of The Iron Sheik at age 81.  His contributions as former heavyweight champion and WWE Hall Of Famer are immeasurable.  Born in Iran back in '42.  The Iron Sheik quickly climbed up wrestling ranks for being one of its most fearsome heels. Winning over Backlund earned him the prestigious championship title in 1983.  He formed a formidable tag team with Nikolai Volkoff and together they won the WWF Tag Team title in '85. Few rivalries were as memorable as The Iron Sheik and Hulk Hogans' . Their battles remain highlighted in fans' minds till this day.  Until Hogan emerged victorious against the Iranian superstar for the championship belt. His contributions to wrestling earned him induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2005 by longtime rival and former partner Sukhjit "Sgt." Slaughter.    We extend our heartfelt condolences to The Iron Sheiks family, friends, and fans after th...

A recently circulated recording illustrates how an individual who had supposedly taken someone's mobile phone was exposed to humiliating misconduct by people who apprehended him in the act.  The suspected culprit was compelled by locals of the vicinity he targeted to drink and submerge himself in unsanitary water, as well as being subjected  physical violence, ostensibly intended at extracting details of his trading cell phone whereabouts .  Check out this footage for further insight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)

 In DC federal court today, a judge ordered DHS to respond within one week regarding the Heritage Foundation’s Freedom of Information request for Prince Harry’s visa records amid claims by the foundation of his past drug use, specifically in his memoir Spare.  According to reports from The Independent, while DHS has yet to respond officially or expedite its process for responding based on urgency or irreparable harm claims by Heritage Foundation lawyers during previous proceedings, Judge Carl Nichols took action this week due in part to concerns over whether decision-makers showed any bias or favouritism towards Prince Harry during their visa approval process given these possible past indiscretions which may have led them to overlook his eligibility status requirements: “I don’t think any agency should have any other factors weighing into decisions aside from what’s presented at face value.” Meanwhile Assistant US Attorney John Bardo pointed out sufficient attention paid throu...

Pleased to report Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze’s championship-breaking achievement by recently clinching LaLiga's prestigious legendary status of African Player of the Season in an unforgettable manner following his spell-binding campaign in Spain's Spanish La Liga.  His success is brought forth with admiration particularly as he skillfully outplayed other notable players,Yassine Bono, Inaki Williams and Youssef En-Nesyri etc.His honor was garnered through media votes solely given by more than 30k fans and twenty-six journalists across the continent.  Chukwueze has played 37 games for Villarreal this season and scored a record number of 13 goals besides creating 11 more goals via his beloved assists throughout all competitions for which he has been rewarded with LaLiga's prestigious award.Most unforgettable being his double against Real Madrid football club held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, way back in April.

Nicki Minaj, acclaimed rapper and songwriter has become embroiled in legal wrangling with a couture Los Angeles-based jewelers over allegations that she damaged custom-made items which they had loaned her for promotional appearances earlier this year.  According to TMZ outlets sources close to both parties have confirmed that Brett Alan Nelson (Nicki's stylist) signed an agreement with Roseark Jewelry Store agreeing to borrow some bespoke pieces of jewelry designed specifically for public appearances.  The deal made by Mr Brent includes making sure all loans were returned within one week and promise to compensate full financial value of any damage incurred during its handover.  Roseark claims Brent never returned 66 different items of jewelry within deadline so they followed up on multiple requests asking repeatedly demanded their return.  Upon receiving them back anyway several weeks later after some rounds asking Brent paid out delay compensation worth approximatel...

This year has so far showcased some truly exceptional films.  Even before we've reached the Oscar season. The movies have brought a new level of complexity and depth that is very much welcomed. From delving into the mythology of a beloved superhero to taking a contemporary spin on a classic horror monster theres' been something for everyone. Other standout films include an origin story about sneakers and the heart wrenching history of a space raccoon. Alongside these emotional stories are fun reimaginings of the romantic comedy genre and a powerful tale about an aging boxing champion facing his past demons. Keanu Reeves also makes an appearance to fight never ending legions of bad guys, which we can all agree is always entertaining! Without further ado.  Here are 2023s' most superb movies so far - each film artistically impressive and emotionally resonant - ranked in no uncertain terms. 1. 'Rye Lane' The name of the setting where the main characters of this romantic...

Currently on their honeymoon in Ibiza, Arsenal player Ben White and his lovely new wife Milly Adams were seen strolling side-by-side on the picturesque island during this specially intimate time together.  As White did not join England squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers they had time off to celebrate fully after tying knots not that long ago last month at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall.  The glowing newlyweds looked content as they enjoyed each other's company with Milly opting for a white crop-top and skirt whilst Ben felt comfortable without any tops sporting tattoos distinctive to him alone which makes them stand out even more.  With over 18k followers on her Instagram profile @milly_a_ ,Milly is actually Hertfordshire-born turned model who graduated from Nottingham Trent University back in 2019.  Before getting engaged whilst vacationing luxuriously abroad in May, Milly had teased their relationship posting pictures of the couple holding hands adorned...

 The former governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent decision to remove fuel subsidies; a move he says affirms the choice made by Nigerians during elections.  On May 29th while taking office, Tinubu declared a no petrol subsidy policy resulting in an increase in petroleum prices thus the formation of long queues at different filling stations nationwide.  This development caused the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) together with Trade Union Congress (TUC) to issue threats about embarking on nationwide strike actions.  Wike applauded this daring but unpopular decision by Tinubu and characterized it as excellent leadership decision-making with A-rated approach tactics stating that few heads of state could have gone through with such moves for their countries hence showcasing his preparedness towards stewardship before Nigerian citizens.  Wike recommends Nigerians should support him because he embodies the right characte...

The man identified as Cyril Kenneth was arrested after family members discovered his inappropriate communication with their 15-year-old niece.  According to Mr. Kenneth’s account, he began speaking with the underage female as well as other teen girls because he desired companionship while adjusting socially in an unfamiliar environment. His intent was only meant for guidance by providing advice and cannot be held responsible if misinterpreted due to language barriers or cultural differences.  However, incriminating evidence including messages involving sexually charged content such as inquiries regarding virginity status and photographs revealing intimate areas prompted officials’ swift response towards detention and additional questioning concerning Mr. Kenneth’s actions surrounding alleged encounters with minors at large.  The defendant attributed his behavior towards difficulties resisting external temptations beyond reasonable control saying it was ‘the devil’ who led...