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Lisa Marie Presley has died at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday January 12.  She was 54. The daughter of Elvis Presley collapsed in her Calabasas, Los Angeles home after her heart stopped suddenly on Thursday morning. According to an earlier report by TMZ, Presley initially regained a pulse after first responders performed CPR, and her ex-husband Danny Keough reportedly administered CPR until medical professionals took over. She suffered a “full arrest” and was given epinephrine. “My beloved daughter Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital,” Priscilla Presley wrote on Instagram.  “She is now receiving the best care. Please keep her and our family in your prayers.”   The cardiac arrest occurred after Presley attended Tuesday night’s Golden Globe Awards, where Austin Butler won best actor in a drama film for his portrayal of her father in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis.” Butler dedicated part of his acceptance speech to Presley an...

The Jersey City Medical Center in the United States, has announced Ijeoma Akunyili as the new Chief Medical Officer of the heath facility.  Ijeoma is the first daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, former director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and ex-minister of information.   The medical center made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, adding that Dr. Akunyili is its first Black Chief Medical Officer. "Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, announced the appointment of Ije Akunyili, MD, MBA, MPA, as the new Chief Medical Officer effective January 2, 2023. Dr. Akunyili is the Medical Center’s first Black Chief Medical Officer," the statement read.   "RWJBarnabas Health is proud to add Dr. Akunyili to its executive clinical leadership team. Her experience managing multi-specialty physician groups in integrated health care system...

The traditional wedding of veteran actress, Nkiru Sylvanus aka Ble Ble and her man took place on Thursday, January 12. It was attended by her friends, family members and well wishers.  More Photos below......  

  A Nigerian care home worker, Abiola Akinremi, 41, has been sentenced to seven months in jail by a UK court for stealing almost from the savings of vulnerable residents. The mother of three was arraigned before the court for using her position as an administrator at the facility, Bostall House in Abbey Wood, southeast London, to make dozens of unauthorized withdrawals from the bank accounts of patients. According to the prosecuting team, some of the residents in the home are detained under the Mental Health Act, and those without family support hand over control of their finances to administrators and carers.   Police investigations showed that Ms. Akinremi first started stealing from residents when she needed money for childcare, and continued the fraud to “fund her own lifestyle”.    Prosecutor Robert Levack told the court;   “People who live at the home are all vulnerable, they have various conditions and are detained under t...

FIFA have announced 14 men's nominees for The Best 2022 World Player of the Year Award with Cristiano Ronaldo missing on the list.  The award recognizes the best footballer of the calendar year 2022, and Lionel Messi heads a 14-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men's player award after leading Argentina to World Cup glory last month. Messi will have an edge to win the award, having scored seven goals in games in Qatar to finally win the World Cup. He was also given the Golden Ball after being deemed the best player at the tournament. Mbappe, who netted a hat-trick in the World Cup final for France,was nominated with two Paris Saint-Germain players are nominated in Neymar and Achraf Hakimi.   Karim Benzema, who won last year’s Ballon d’Or for his performances with Real Madrid, is also nominated, as is Robert Lewandowski, winner of the FIFA prize in the last two years.   CHECK OUT THE 14-MAN SHORTLIST FOR 'THE BEST' AWARD BELOW.   Lionel Mes...

  Justin Roiland, the star and co-creator of the animated comedy series “Rick and Morty,” has been charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California, in connection with a 2020 incident, according to a criminal complaint filed in May 2020 by the Orange County District Attorney. Roiland appeared in court Thursday January 12, for a pre-trial hearing.He pleaded not guilty in 2020. In a statement, one of Roiland's attorneys wrote that his client is innocent and he expects the case will be dismissed.   "We look forward to clearing Justin's name and helping him move forward as swiftly as possible," attorney T. Edward Welbourn wrote.   The criminal complaint in the case, charges Roiland, 42, with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit. NBC News is the first to report publicly on the case.   The complaint states the incident occurred on or about...