Popular Yoruba actor Joseph Momodu has announced that he has officially enlisted in the United States Army.

The actor shared the milestone in a post on his Instagram page, reflecting on the challenges he faced during his military training and the determination that helped him complete the process.

According to Momodu, the journey required resilience, discipline, and perseverance through weeks of demanding physical and mental training.

He wrote:

“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits.

This particular one was forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun.

There were moments of doubt and times I questioned myself, “who send me message sef”? But I never lost sight of the finish line.

We trained tirelessly, were broken down and rebuilt. I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier.

Ten weeks of being incommunicado. Ten weeks of learning to find comfort in discomfort.

On April 12, 2026, I honored my late father in a historic way. 20 years after his passing, I picked up the baton where he left off in the Nigerian Police Force and carried it forward by getting enlisted into the United States Army.

Today, it is official: Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, United States Army @usarmy, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

I dedicate this achievement first to God Almighty for the grace to pass my ASVAB on the first attempt and successfully complete Basic Combat Training. Secondly, to my late father, whose legacy I proudly uphold. And finally, to the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II, the Avyuele Clan, Agbede, Etsako West, Edo State.

Special appreciation to @akeemogara for expertly managing my social media throughout this journey, and to the US Army Recruiting Station, Burbank, California, for making the transition seamless.

This chapter is written. The next one begins now.”

A woman has shared her ordeal after claiming that a botched jaw surgery left her with severe facial changes and years of corrective treatment ahead.

The woman, identified as c, said she initially visited a dental hospital to receive dental implants because she had a slightly protruding lower jaw.

Following an examination, she was advised to undergo orthognathic surgery and was referred to the hospital’s oral and maxillofacial surgery department.

According to pre-operative assessments, Xiaoyu had a 2mm mandibular protrusion, and the recommended treatment was a 2mm backward adjustment of her lower jaw.

However, she alleged that surgeons at Wuhan University Stomatological Hospital performed the opposite procedure, moving her jaw approximately 13mm forward instead, leaving her with a dramatically altered appearance.

Since undergoing the operation in 2025, Xiaoyu said she has consulted several dental hospitals, all of which reportedly concluded that reconstructive surgery would be extremely complex.

According to reports, the full reconstruction process is expected to take between four and five years and could cost more than 300,000 Chinese yuan.

Speaking to local media, Xiaoyu said the surgery changed her appearance so drastically that she now resembles portraits of Hongwu, the founding emperor of China’s Ming Dynasty, who ruled from 1368 to 1398.

She also claimed that doctors initially told her her condition had “relapsed” before later acknowledging that a surgical error had occurred.

According to Xiaoyu, one of the doctors told her:

“You need to accept your new appearance.”

Local media identified the lead surgeon as Wu Zhongxing, a specialist in orthognathic, facial cosmetic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Wu is reportedly a member of the Chinese Association of Plastics and Aesthetics, has published more than 10 academic papers, and has received professional training in Germany, Hong Kong, and South Korea.

A video has gained attention online after capturing the moment a lorry driver narrowly escaped injury when a bridge suddenly collapsed beneath his vehicle.

The incident reportedly occurred on June 23 along India’s National Highway 5, between Reckong Peo and Tapri.

CCTV footage from the scene showed the driver waiting for another vehicle to cross the bridge before proceeding. Moments later, as the lorry began crossing, the structure gave way and collapsed.

The 190-foot-long bridge was seen folding and crashing down, taking the truck with it.

Remarkably, the driver survived the incident despite the dramatic collapse.

The footage also showed a car waiting on the opposite side of the bridge. The vehicle was not affected by the collapse, as it had not yet entered the structure when it gave way.

The video has since circulated widely on social media, with many viewers expressing relief that the driver survived the frightening incident.

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Lorry Driver Survives After Bridge Collapses Beneath Truck in India pic.twitter.com/axBZ5qGPWI

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 25, 2026

Another footage of the bridge that collapsed in India pic.twitter.com/2Rq1Gh9V7y

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 25, 2026

A magistrate court in Kano State has sentenced a man, Mohammed Saidu, to two weeks in prison after residents complained about his habit of storing bags of human waste outside his home, creating severe environmental and health concerns in the community.

The case was brought before the court after several residents reported the offensive odor emanating from Saidu’s property to environmental authorities. Following an investigation, the court found that the waste posed a significant public health risk to people living in the area.

Delivering judgment, Magistrate Halima Wali ordered Saidu to serve a 14-day jail term and pay a fine of ₦100,000. She described his actions as irresponsible and harmful to the well-being of neighboring residents.

According to local sources, Saidu works as a septic tank evacuator and reportedly collects human waste for sale to farmers who use it as fertilizer, a practice that is not uncommon in some communities.

Speaking on the matter, community leader Musa Abdullahi revealed that authorities discovered dozens of bags of human waste on the property when the issue was first reported.

Residents said they had endured the unpleasant smell for an extended period and had repeatedly asked Saidu to stop storing the waste near their homes.

One of the complainants, Samaila Inuwa, said community members initially attempted to settle the issue amicably before involving authorities.

“We spoke to him several times about the problem, but nothing changed,” he said.

Saidu later pleaded guilty in court to endangering public health.

Before delivering her verdict, Magistrate Wali personally inspected the property and confirmed the presence of the waste bags. She subsequently ordered Saidu to remove all the waste from the premises and warned him against repeating the offense.

Residents have expressed relief following the court’s intervention, noting that the environment has become more comfortable and sanitary since the waste was cleared.

Local chief Abdullahi stated that he had previously advised Saidu against storing the waste in the neighborhood and was surprised to learn that the practice had resumed.

He added that community members chose to bypass traditional mediation this time and report the matter directly to government authorities.

According to Abdullahi, maintaining peace and healthy living conditions within the community remains a top priority, and further discussions will be held with both Saidu and residents after his release.

Five people were injured and one person died after a small business jet carrying six passengers crashed onto a highway in Texas.

The aircraft, a NetsJet-operated Cessna Citation Latitude, reportedly departed San José del Cabo, Mexico, and was headed for Austin, Texas, before it diverted toward Laredo on Tuesday, June 16.

According to reports, the jet lost contact before going down on a highway approximately three miles from Laredo International Airport, following what is believed to be a mechanical failure.

During the crash, the aircraft reportedly struck a moving vehicle on the road. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the plane breaking into two parts, tipping over, and catching fire on impact.

Footage shared on social media showed bystanders using a sledgehammer and shovel to break the cockpit window and open the aircraft door in an effort to rescue those trapped inside.

An eyewitness, Zayra Garza, speaking to KARK, said:
“It looked like part of a movie. I was in shock.”

She also noted that three individuals who were pulled from the wreckage appeared to be teenagers, along with another person believed to be a pilot.

Confirming the incident, police stated that five people sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital, while one person was confirmed dead.

Laredo Police Public Information Officer Jose Baeza told CNN:
“Regrettably and tragically, there is one deceased involved in this crash.”

Authorities also confirmed that five responding police officers were taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries during the rescue operation.

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BREAKING: A NetJets Cessna 680 Citation Latitude (N523QS) crashed on a highway while attempting an emergency landing near Laredo International Airport, Texas.

The aircraft had diverted to Laredo after declaring an emergency while en route from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin,… pic.twitter.com/BGDqZqdz9w

— Turbine Traveller (@Turbinetraveler) June 17, 2026

WATCH: Dramatic moment plane carrying 6 crashes in Laredo, Texas; 1 killed pic.twitter.com/j0G9y75myh

— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) June 17, 2026

A 34-year-old South African woman, Vhahangwele Rashaka, has taken to social media to celebrate one year since she underwent surgery to remove her fallopian tubes in a decision to remain child-free.

Rashaka revealed that she had never wanted to have children and described the procedure as one of the best decisions she has made for herself.

Marking the one-year anniversary of her salpingectomy, she shared her excitement and reflected on the life she has built according to her own wishes.

She wrote:

“I will be celebrating 1 year after getting my fallopian tubes surgically removed (Salpingectomy). I am living my wildest dreams. I am living the life I definitely imagined when I was an 18-year-old girl.”

She further explained that being able to make her own choices without pressure from society, culture, or expectations was something she deeply valued.

“I am definitely my ancestors’ wildest dreams, a lady with options and able to choose for herself, not forced by conditions, culture or pressure but able to choose.

“This is important because I chose what is frowned upon most of the time. I chose me and me alone. I became selfish for my happiness and that’s one great accomplishment,” she stated.

A Plane struck a pole so hard that It penetrated into the plane which make all passngers terrified.

It was shared that the incident happened on June 11 at the Turkish  Airlines flight TK2430 at Antalya International Airport in Turkey.

It was shared that at that moment, the plane had just arrived from Istanbul.

The collision pierced the fplane dislodged an overhead storage bin and forced oxygen masks to drop in several rows.

When the incident happened, all 267 passengers and crew were safely evacuated by the emergency services with no life-threatening injuries except from one passenger who sustained minor injuries 

Reacting to this,  The Turkish Ministry of Transport stated: “The plane entered the taxiway from the wrong lane after landing on our airport’s runway and collided with a ground radar mast on apron-1

“After the passengers were evacuated and necessary checks were carried out, the aircraft was towed to the apron parking area.”

The damaged Boeing 777-300ER, registered TC-LKD, was towed to a parking position after initial safety checks.

The 17-year-old aircraft, which had recently returned from a lease with IndiGo and was still operating in that carrier’s livery, sustained significant damage to its right wing and fuselage that will require extensive repairs.

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Passengers Terrified as Pole Pierces Turkish Airlines Plane After Airport Collision pic.twitter.com/ZWKohjzxgj

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 15, 2026

An Indian man identified as Dulal Giri Ji Maharaj has gone viral on social media after reports emerged that he has spent the past 12 years standing as part of a spiritual vow dedicated to Lord Shiva.

According to information shared online, Maharaj reportedly abandoned his university education to pursue a spiritual path and dedicate his life to religious devotion.

It was claimed that his goal is to deepen his connection with Lord Shiva through the extraordinary act of remaining upright for years.

Despite the immense physical challenges associated with such a commitment, he has reportedly continued the practice without wavering.

Reports indicate that the prolonged standing has resulted in strain on his body, including swelling in his legs and the need for regular care and support.

Nevertheless, Maharaj is said to have remained committed to his vow, which has drawn attention from people around the world.

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A group of students from Dr Aletta Jacobs College in Hoogezand, Netherlands, have gone viral after being caught in a massive wave generated during the launch of a cargo ship.

The incident occurred along the Winschoterdiep canal in Foxhol, where several students had gathered near the water’s edge to watch the vessel launch up close.

Video footage shared online showed the pupils scrambling for safety as a powerful wave surged toward the bank moments after the ship entered the water.

Some of the students were knocked off their feet by the force of the water, while others attempted to run away as the wave swept across the area.

Ironically, before the launch, one student could reportedly be heard saying:

“There won’t even be any water, man.”

Moments later, the spectators found themselves drenched as the wave crashed onto the shore.

Although no serious injuries were reported, some students suffered minor mishaps. Reports indicated that several mobile phones were damaged, while one student sustained a bruised ankle.

One of the students seen in the viral footage, 13-year-old Devin, joked about the experience the following day.

“Luckily I’ve dried off a bit now,” he said.

Mohamed, 15, who had chosen to stand farther away from the canal, watched the scene unfold from a safer location.

“I couldn’t stop laughing for five minutes, I almost had stomach ache,” he said.

Another student, 13-year-old Charomy, recalled trying to escape as the wave approached.

“When I saw the water coming, I wanted to run, but I kind of fell. And then it was already too late,” he said.

He added:

“People came up to us asking if we were okay, that was really kind.”

Charomy also described the water as “really dirty” after being soaked by the unexpected surge.

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Students Run for Safety as Massive Wave From Cargo Ship Launch Soaks Spectators in Netherlands pic.twitter.com/HvmQU7CANR

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 14, 2026

FIFA has responded to concerns after empty seats were spotted in sections of stadiums during the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Reports indicated that ticket prices for this year’s tournament started from around $140 for matches involving the 48 participating nations.

Meanwhile, tickets for the World Cup final in New Jersey reportedly began at a staggering $8,680 for standard seating, making it one of the most expensive sporting events to attend.

Following the reactions, FIFA released an official statement explaining that attendance figures are not determined by visual assessments of occupied seats.

The statement read:

“Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match.

“FIFA works closely with stadium authorities and ticketing teams to ensure all published figures are based on verified operational data.

“Please note that, during last night’s match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen standing in concourses rather than staying in their assigned seats throughout the match.”

To support its explanation, FIFA also released an image showing a largely filled stadium during one of the matches.