A Catholic priest has been commended on social media for giving hope and putting smiles on the faces of villagersThe kindhearted clergyman set up solar-powered boreholes in nine villages of the Obodoukwu clan in Imo statePictures showing villagers fetching portable water from the boreholes have surfaced on social mediaA Catholic priest has inspired many people after installing solar-powered boreholes in nine villages. Prof. Augustine Esiobu (l) set up solar-powered boreholes in nine villages. Photo: Tony UkwuSource: UGCPhotos shared on social media showed people fetching water from the solar-powered boreholes in the villages. Ideato Kpomkwem reported that the aim of the boreholes was to provide portable water to the villagers and inspire hope. Ebere Udokoro said:"Wonderful God bless you padre."

Demonstrators hold up placards during a march against the high cost of living in Cotonou, last April 27, 2024. The price of a kilo (2.2 pounds) of corn, one of the country’s most widely consumed foods, rose from 200 CFA francs (0.30 euro cents) to 450 CFA francs, before falling again to 400 CFA francs within a few days, according to traders. A 120-kilo bag is now sold for between 33,000 (about 50 euros, nearly $54) and 36,000 CFA francs compared to barely 30,000 CFA francs before. On May 1, the Confederation of Benin Workers' Unions (CSTB Benin), the country's main trade union, rallied in a new demonstration, which was immediately banned by the authorities. The high cost of living and the decline in purchasing power," said Anselme Amoussou, general secretary of CSA Benin, the country's second largest trade union organisation.

MUMBAI: Singer Neha Kakkar, who recently released her song 'Sonchadi', has shared that she is proud of her Uttarakhandi roots. She said that the song is an ode to the culture and heritage of Uttarakhand. For the song, Neha has collaborated with musician digV and folk singer of Uttarakhand, Kamla Devi for Coke Studio BharatTalking about her track, Neha said: “Being a proud Uttarakhandi, 'Sonchadi' holds a special place in my heart. It's more than just a song; it's a tribute to the rich culture and heritage of Uttarakhand, a land that I hold dear. I hope this song not only resonates with listeners but also celebrates the spirit of our beloved state.”'Sonchadi' is available to stream across all major audio streaming platforms.

Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar celebrated their son Zehaan's birthday with a stylish party attended by close friends and family. Gauahar looked stunning in a black embellished dress while guests like Raghu Ram with his family, Pankhuri Awasthy with her twins (who requested no photos), and Vinny Arora with her son enjoyed the festivities. Take a look at the guests who attended the adorable party:

HULU SELANGOR: A total of 39,362 voters will cast their ballots in the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election on Saturday (May 11). According to the Election Commission (EC), the KKB constituency has 40,226 registered voters comprising 39,362 ordinary voters, 625 policemen, 238 military personnel, as well as their spouses and one overseas absentee voter. The KKB by-election campaign, which enters its last day today and concludes at 11.59pm, will undoubtedly witness the competing parties making one final push to win as many votes as possible. The by-election sees a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent). None of the candidates will cast their ballots in the by-election because they are registered as voters outside the constituency.

Speaking in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, the traders, who include bar operators, proposed different health warnings for different tobacco products. They said newer, smokeless tobacco products such as nicotine pouches should have different graphic warnings. Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance Chairman Joel Gitari, however, said public health trumped business needs. “Regarding the draft Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs), our position is that text health warnings on smokeless nicotine products are not appropriate as that equates them to cigarettes. Kenya Bar Owners Association Secretary-General Boniface Gachoka said at least 54,000 members countrywide stand to benefit from smokeless tobacco products.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy recently dubbed Matt Gaetz the “Hunter Biden” of the GOP, RadarOnline.com can report. McCarthy also accused Gaetz of “buying coke” and “paying minors for sex.”In a surprising development to come months after Gaetz moved for McCarthy’s removal from the role of House Speaker back in October 2023, McCarthy sat down for an interview with Politico on Wednesday.

An official arranges the portraits of the Mai Mahiu flood victims during the requiem held at Mogas village in Naivasha. [George Njunge, Standard]A sombre mood engulfed Mor Gas grounds in Maai Mahiu, Naivasha Sub-county during the memorial service of the victims of the Mai Maahiu floods. On Thursday, the State further announced that those who lost their kin will receive a total of Sh7 million towards burial expenses. Gachagua termed the disaster a national tragedy. “The government has set aside Sh300m towards resettling all the victims of the Maai Mahiu tragedy and we shall walk with them through this painful journey,” he said.

A Kenyan man @karlmbugua(right) humorously mimicked Larry Madowo's(left, centre) way of reporting news. Source: UGCKarl Mbugua mimics Larry MadowoThe man, known as @karlmbugua on TikTok, shared a video that has since gone viral for its humorous take on Madowo’s serious flood coverage. The video features Mbugua, self-dubbed Larry Madoadoa, donning gumboots, mimicking Madowo’s attire during a recent broadcast. Man goes viral for near-accurate impression of William RutoIn a similar story, a Kenyan man delighted netizens after doing a spot-on impression of President William Ruto. In a video, the man who goes by @MC Kibe, the heavy thinker on TikTok, made a few remarks regarding the flooding crisis in the country.

FAKE: This purported Nation Africa digital card with a report on Kapsoit MCA Paul Chirchir is fabricatedThe media house has disowned the card. PesaCheck · Follow Published in PesaCheck · 4 min read · 1 day ago 1 day ago -- Listen ShareThis digital card, purportedly by Nation Africa and with a report on Kapsoit Member of County Assembly (MCA) Paul Chirchir, is FAKE. The publication disowned the digital card in a Facebook post on 30 April 2024. Please be advised that this card doing rounds on social media is fake,” Nation Africa posted. PesaCheck examined a digital card purportedly by Nation Africa with a report on Kapsoit Member of County Assembly Paul Chirchir and found it to be FAKE.

Kakamega county has stepped up mitigation measures against flooding that has ravaged several parts of the county. One person also died in a collapsed gold mining shaft in Ikolomani even after the county government suspended mining activities. Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula said more than 1,000 households, mainly around the county’s major rivers, have been affected by the floods and mudslides. Savula said some of the affected schools include Zion Academy and Misimo Primary School in Kabras South and Maungu Primary School in Lugari. Others are Shilalyo and Mukumu areas in Shinyalu and all wards in Ikolomani subcounty.

After the successful 13th edition, Khatron Ke Khiladi has been renewed for a new season on Indian television. Krishna Shroff joins Khatron Ke Khiladi 14In an official statement, Jackie Shroff's daughter, Krishna Shroff, confirmed her participation in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. Asim Riaz to participate in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14Meanwhile, Asim Riaz also revealed he will be seen as a contestant in Khatron ke Khiladi 14. My adventure on Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 will entirely be about making my fans proud," he added. About Khatron Ke KhiladiKhatron Ke Khiladi has had successful 13 seasons.

HULU SELANGOR: PKR deputy information chief (1) Datuk R. Ramanan has advised the Indian community to be responsible citizens by participating in the democratic process to elect a new representative in the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election this Saturday. He said the community should not be swayed by sentiments instigated by certain parties who called on them to boycott the by-election. "We in Malaysia are at peace with each other, we can coexist..but what surprises me is that among our own (Indian) community, (we’re) from the same community, but they are trying to create division. He made the remarks after attending the briefing session on the Financing Scheme for Indian Community Entrepreneurs (SPUMI)/SPUMI Goes Big by the National Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (Tekun Nasional) here. In another development, Ramanan, who is also the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister, reminded the Indian community to take advantage of the SPUMI Goes Big initiative, which has received an additional allocation of RM30mil to empower entrepreneurs.

Members of a steelworkers’ union have voted to take industrial action in protest at planned job losses at Tata. Community said its members backed industrial action by 85%. Unions are campaigning against plans by Tata to change steel production at its site in Port Talbot, South Wales, to a greener method of steelmaking. “Community balloted more than 3,000 members across all Tata Steel UK production sites, and more than 85% have voted for industrial action. Tata says it is investing in a new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot which will secure thousands of jobs.

She's known for her unique sense of fashion, often pairing luxury designer clothes with pieces from her own PE Nation activewear line. But activewear mogul Pip Edwards, 44, took a leaf out of another celebrity's style book as she stepped out in Sydney on Wednesday. Pip was spotted leaving her P.E Nation brand's headquarters wearing a fluffy grey cardigan reminiscent of the one worn by Kim Kardashian at the 2024 Met Gala days earlier. Pip completed her look with a Burberry tote bag, white sneakers, quirky rings and a pair of gold drop earrings. 'We basically had to do a full colour-palette cleanse so that the rebrand and relaunch that you'll see is a full cleanse, which will be quite a shock [compared with] the P.E Nation that you know,' she said.