MADRID (BN24) — Four construction workers were missing after a five-story building under renovation partially collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday, prompting a major search and rescue operation near some of the Spanish capital’s most historic landmarks.
The three men and one woman were reported missing by the construction company overseeing the project, Madrid Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz told reporters at the scene. She said the collapse involved the building’s upper floors, which fell downward, creating a massive amount of rubble. “We’re talking about a very significant amount of rubble that will take a long time to clear — not just hours, but probably several days,” Sanz said.
The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on Calle de las Hileras in the Opera district, just steps from Madrid’s royal palace and opera house. Witnesses described hearing a loud crash followed by a huge cloud of dust and debris filling the street.
The partial collapse happened inside the structure, leaving its exterior facade standing but unstable. Authorities said the building, which includes a basement, was in the process of being converted into a hotel by developer Rehbilita. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Emergency services spokesperson Beatriz Martín said two people sustained minor injuries, while a third was hospitalized with a broken leg. Police and firefighters deployed drones and sniffer dogs to search for the missing workers.
Construction worker Mikhail, who was pumping concrete into the building’s lower floors at the time, said he was outside when the structure gave way. “I was the first to run, I didn’t care about anything else. I’ll save my life first and, if I can, save others later,” he told reporters.
Sanz said that the immediate priority is to locate the missing workers and ensure the safety of the teams on site. She noted that the facade remains unstable, complicating the work of firefighters, engineers, and medical personnel. Psychologists were also deployed to support affected families.
Rescue operations are expected to last for several days as crews carefully clear debris and stabilize the structure. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
STOCKHOLM — Three scientists whose pioneering work transformed the strange world of quantum mechanics into practical tools for computing and communications won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday.
John Clarke, 83, of the University of California, Berkeley; Michel H. Devoret, 72, of Yale University and the University of California, Santa Barbara; and John M. Martinis, 67, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, were honored for their research on quantum tunneling, a phenomenon in which subatomic particles pass through seemingly impenetrable barriers.
Their research, conducted largely in the 1980s, laid the foundation for technologies that now underpin ultra-sensitive measuring devices and help drive the rapid evolution of quantum computing.
Speaking from his cellphone after the announcement, Clarke highlighted how their discoveries have already influenced everyday communications. “One of the underlying reasons that cellphones work is because of all this work,” he said. Clarke told The Associated Press he was “pleased to receive this prize” alongside his colleagues.
Martinis was still asleep when the Nobel Committee made the announcement. His wife, Jean, told AP reporters that they usually stay up to await the physics prize news but had decided rest was more important this year. Devoret could not immediately be reached for comment.
Jonathan Bagger, CEO of the American Physical Society, said the trio’s work brought the “weirdness of quantum mechanics” into the human realm, making it possible to build real-world applications from subatomic phenomena.
Quantum mechanics, a 100-year-old field, describes how particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously and “tunnel” through barriers. Richard Fitzgerald, editor-in-chief of Physics Today, noted that the laureates’ achievements bridge the gap between the invisible quantum world and technologies that people can use.
Mark Pearce, a professor of astrophysics and member of the Nobel Physics Committee, said their discoveries are essential for the development of quantum computers, quantum sensors, and advanced cryptography. “Quantum computers is one very sort of obvious use,” Pearce said, adding that the technology can also enable extremely sensitive measurements of magnetic fields and secure communications.
While Clarke acknowledged the research is “in some ways the basis of quantum computing,” he noted that its exact role in today’s rapidly advancing quantum landscape is still unfolding. Bagger and Fitzgerald said the impact on cellphones is often overstated but confirmed that the work makes technologies such as MRI scans far more sensitive and useful.
“Quantum mechanics is everywhere in everything we do, from the cellphone to the satellite communications that are connected to the cellphones to the screens on which we watch our videos on our cellphones,” Bagger said.
Olle Eriksson, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics, praised the laureates for demonstrating how century-old quantum mechanics continues to offer “new surprises” while underpinning all modern digital technology.
Clarke said he was stunned to receive the call, describing it as “the surprise of my life.” His daughter was the first to congratulate him early in the morning. “It had never occurred to me, ever, that I would win the Nobel Prize,” Clarke said.
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded 119 times. Last year, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the award for pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. This year’s Nobel announcements continue with chemistry on Wednesday, literature on Thursday, the Peace Prize on Friday, and the economics prize on Oct. 13. The awards will be formally presented on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
Each Nobel Prize includes global prestige and a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (nearly $1.2 million).
A medical helicopter crashed upside-down on a Sacramento highway Monday evening, critically injuring three crew members including a woman pinned underneath the aircraft who was rescued after approximately 15 motorists and firefighters lifted the helicopter to free her.
The REACH Air Medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” just after 7 p.m. while returning from a hospital where it had transported a patient, according to Captain Justin Sylvia, spokesperson for the Sacramento Fire Department. The Airbus EC-130 T2 aircraft crashed in the center of Highway 50, creating a large debris field.
A pilot, nurse and paramedic were transported to hospitals in critical condition following the crash. Remarkably, no motorists on the highway were injured despite the helicopter crashing in the center of the roadway during active traffic.
“People reported that they basically saw the helicopter kind of going down quickly. So all the traffic slowed down,” Sylvia said, characterizing the lack of highway casualties as “mind blowing” given the crash location.
One injured crew member became trapped underneath the overturned helicopter, requiring an extraordinary rescue effort. A small crew from the fire department coordinated with highway motorists to physically lift the aircraft off the trapped woman.
“It took every ounce of all approximately 15 people to move that aircraft up just enough to get her out,” Sylvia said, describing the collaborative effort that enabled emergency responders to extract the victim and transport her to an ambulance.
The helicopter did not catch fire following the crash, Sylvia confirmed, potentially preventing additional casualties and enabling the ground rescue operation.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration announced they were investigating the crash circumstances. Both agencies will examine factors including mechanical issues, weather conditions and flight operations leading to the in-air emergency.
The crash closed eastbound lanes of Highway 50 for several hours while emergency crews worked the scene and investigators documented evidence. Officer Mike Carrillo, spokesperson for the Valley Division of California Highway Patrol, confirmed the lanes have since reopened to traffic.
REACH Air Medical acknowledged the incident in a statement expressing concern for those impacted. “We are keeping all those impacted in our thoughts and prayers,” the company said. “We are in the process of determining the details of this situation, as well as the condition of the REACH crew involved, who were all taken to area hospitals.”
Images posted online showed a lengthy line of vehicles backed up on Highway 50 immediately behind the crashed helicopter, illustrating the dramatic scene that unfolded during evening commute hours.
Sacramento City Councilwoman Lisa Kaplan, who was on a ride-along with law enforcement responding to the crash, reported seeing plumes of white smoke emanating from the downed aircraft. She reflected on the risks faced by emergency medical aviation personnel.
“It’s really sombering and sobering. I am up flying with sheriff pilots that do this day in and day out,” Kaplan said. “And it really makes you grateful for every day and grateful for our officers and our medical pilots.”
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, Carrillo emphasized, with emergency crews and California Highway Patrol conducting scene documentation and preliminary assessments.
Medical helicopter crashes, while relatively rare, pose unique challenges for emergency responders due to the potential for multiple casualties including both crew and patients, as well as risks to people on the ground. The aircraft’s inverted landing position complicated rescue efforts but the absence of fire enabled the ground-based extraction.
The collaborative rescue effort between professional firefighters and civilian motorists demonstrated the extraordinary measures sometimes required in roadside emergencies. The physical demands of lifting a helicopter, even partially, required maximum effort from all participants.
REACH Air Medical operates emergency medical services across multiple states, providing critical care transport for seriously ill or injured patients requiring rapid hospital access. The company’s helicopters regularly respond to accidents, medical emergencies and inter-facility transfers.
The Monday evening crash occurred during the helicopter’s return flight after completing a patient transport mission, meaning no patient was aboard during the emergency. The three crew members injured represent the typical staffing complement for medical helicopter operations.
Federal investigators will likely examine multiple factors including maintenance records, pilot experience and training, weather conditions, mechanical systems and operational protocols. The NTSB typically takes months to complete comprehensive investigations and issue findings regarding probable cause.
The Highway 50 location where the crash occurred sees heavy traffic during evening hours, making the lack of motorist injuries particularly fortunate. The helicopter’s descent apparently provided sufficient warning for drivers to react and avoid the landing zone.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump left the door open Monday to pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, while also revealing that Sean “Diddy” Combs has requested clemency following his recent prison sentence.
Trump indicated he would consult with the Department of Justice regarding Maxwell’s case after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear her bid to overturn her conviction. When asked whether he would grant Maxwell freedom through a pardon, Trump said he needed to examine the matter more closely.
“I haven’t heard the name in so long. I can say this, that I’d have to take a look at it. I would have to take a look,” Trump said. “I will speak to the DOJ.”
The president’s comments came on the same day the nation’s highest court rejected Maxwell’s appeal, leaving her conviction intact. Maxwell was found guilty of facilitating Epstein’s sexual abuse of underage girls and is currently serving her sentence.
Trump also disclosed that Combs, who was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges, has formally requested a presidential pardon. “I call him ‘Puff Daddy’ has asked me for a pardon,” Trump said, using the hip-hop mogul’s former stage name.
The Epstein case has troubled Trump and his Justice Department for months, creating unusual friction with the president’s Make America Great Again political base. Supporters have been uncharacteristically critical of the administration for not releasing more information about Epstein’s crimes and alleged associates.
Trump and Epstein maintained a friendship that later ended in a falling out between the two men. Epstein died in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, with his death ruled a suicide.
Issuing a pardon to Maxwell would carry significant political risk for Trump. Both his supporters and Democratic opponents have demanded that the administration release files from the Justice Department’s investigation into Epstein’s criminal network and alleged co-conspirators.
The president acknowledged that many people have approached him seeking pardons but specifically mentioned Combs among those who have made formal requests for clemency. Trump did not indicate whether he was inclined to grant either Maxwell or Combs relief from their convictions.
Maxwell’s conviction stemmed from her role in recruiting and grooming young girls for sexual abuse by Epstein over multiple years. Prosecutors presented evidence that she participated directly in the abuse and helped maintain Epstein’s network of victims.
Combs was convicted on two counts of arranging for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to participate in drug-fueled sexual performances with his girlfriends while he recorded video. The jury acquitted him on more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges that could have resulted in a life sentence.
The pardon requests come as Trump has faced pressure from various quarters regarding his use of presidential clemency powers. Critics have questioned his criteria for granting pardons, while supporters argue he should exercise more leniency toward certain categories of offenders.
Trump’s indication that he would consult with the Justice Department regarding Maxwell suggests he is not prepared to make an immediate decision on her case. Such consultation could provide political cover for whatever determination he ultimately reaches.
The president’s comments about multiple pardon requests highlight the constant stream of clemency petitions that reach the White House. Trump noted that numerous individuals have sought pardons during his administration, with Combs representing one of the more high-profile recent requests.
Maxwell’s legal team has maintained throughout her appeals that she did not receive a fair trial and that prosecutors improperly used her conviction to substitute for the criminal accountability that Epstein escaped through his death. The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear her case effectively exhausts her direct appeal options.
The political calculations surrounding a potential Maxwell pardon are complex. Trump’s base has expressed frustration with what they perceive as incomplete disclosure about Epstein’s network, while simultaneously many would likely oppose clemency for Maxwell given the serious nature of her crimes involving minors.
Democratic opponents have consistently demanded transparency regarding the Epstein investigation and would likely view any pardon for Maxwell as evidence of improper influence or an attempt to prevent further revelations about Epstein’s associates.
Trump’s statement that he has not heard Maxwell’s name “in so long” suggests the case has not been at the forefront of White House discussions, though it remains a subject of intense public interest given Epstein’s connections to numerous powerful figures.
The president did not provide a timeline for his consultation with the Justice Department regarding Maxwell or indicate what factors would influence his final decision on her pardon request, if one has been formally submitted.
PARIS (BN24) — France plunged deeper into political turmoil Monday after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month into his tenure, marking the latest twist in a period of sustained governmental instability under President Emmanuel Macron.
Lecornu, who took office only 26 days ago following the collapse of François Bayrou’s government, stepped down amid mounting pressure and parliamentary hostility. The move leaves the country once again without a head of government and adds to the growing uncertainty over how Macron plans to govern with a deeply fragmented National Assembly.
The 38-year-old former armed forces minister had just unveiled his cabinet over the weekend, a lineup that closely resembled that of his predecessor. But the continuity failed to win over lawmakers. Parties across the political spectrum quickly condemned the appointments and signaled their intent to reject Lecornu’s government in a looming confidence vote.
In a brief address outside the Hôtel de Matignon, Lecornu criticized the entrenched partisanship that he said paralyzed any attempt at compromise.
“All parties are behaving as if they had an absolute majority,” he said. “It wouldn’t take much for this to work, but that would require humility and the willingness to cast some egos aside.”
President Macron has not commented publicly on the resignation, and the Élysée Palace offered no immediate signal of his next move. With no clear path forward, speculation swirls around three options: appointing a new prime minister, dissolving the National Assembly to call new elections, or resigning, though the latter remains highly unlikely.
Lecornu, seen by many as Macron’s most loyal lieutenant, was widely viewed as a last resort in a rapidly shrinking pool of viable leaders. His departure underscores the depth of the crisis now gripping France’s executive and legislative branches.
Macron’s troubles began in earnest after his centrist coalition failed to secure a majority in July 2024’s snap parliamentary elections, called in the wake of a bruising defeat in the European Parliament vote. The result left the National Assembly fractured among ideologically rigid blocs unwilling to form coalitions.
Since then, successive governments have collapsed under the weight of political deadlock and fiscal strain. Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote just three months after being named prime minister. His successor, François Bayrou, lasted nine months before his austerity budget proposing €44 billion in spending cuts was rejected by lawmakers.
France’s economic pressures continue to mount. The country’s budget deficit reached 5.8% of GDP in 2024, and public debt now stands at 114% of GDP, one of the highest ratios in the eurozone, behind only Greece and Italy. That amounts to nearly €50,000 per French citizen.
The political instability rattled financial markets on Monday. Paris stock exchange indices dropped sharply following news of Lecornu’s resignation.
Calls for new legislative elections are growing louder. Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), described the current situation as untenable.
“The joke’s gone on long enough,” Le Pen said. “The French people are fed up. Macron has put the country in an extremely difficult position. The only wise thing to do now is to hold elections.”
Yet elections could deliver further blows to Macron’s already weakened centrist alliance, potentially handing major gains to Le Pen’s RN or the hard-left.
With his authority diminished and options narrowing, Macron faces one of the most perilous moments of his presidency. The next steps may determine whether France can emerge from its legislative deadlock or sink further into dysfunction.
LONDON (BN24) — Dame Jilly Cooper, the beloved British novelist whose sharp wit and racy romances made her one of the country’s most enduring literary icons, has died suddenly at the age of 87.
Her death on Sunday followed a fall, her children Felix and Emily confirmed, calling it a “complete shock” and remembering her as the “shining light” of their lives.
Cooper, often dubbed the “Queen of the bonkbuster,” became a household name with her bestselling Rutshire Chronicles series, beginning with Riders in 1985. Her novels, known for their glamorous settings, scandalous affairs, and sparkling humour, sold over 12 million copies and reshaped the modern romance genre in Britain.
Queen Camilla led a wave of tributes from across the worlds of literature, media, and royalty, calling Cooper “a legend” and “a wonderfully witty and compassionate friend.”
“She created a whole new genre of literature and made it her own through a career that spanned over five decades,” the Queen said. “Very few writers become legends in their lifetime, but Jilly was one.”
Long linked to British high society, Cooper’s characters, especially the charismatic and roguish Rupert Campbell-Black, became iconic. Campbell-Black was long rumoured to be inspired by Andrew Parker Bowles, Camilla’s first husband and a longtime friend of Cooper’s.
Born in 1937, Jilly Cooper’s rise to fame was anything but immediate. After being dismissed from 22 PR jobs, she found her breakthrough at 48 with Riders, a racy, riotous look at England’s polo-playing elite. The novel launched a franchise that included Rivals, Polo, The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous, and Jump!, all known for their mix of biting social satire and unapologetic romantic drama.
Author and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth called her “simply adorable,” describing her as “brilliant, beautiful, funny, sexy, the best company, the most generous and kind-hearted friend.”
Actress Victoria Smurfit, who starred in the 2008 TV adaptation of Rivals, remembered Cooper as a “divine queen,” while her literary agent Felicity Blunt praised her as “sharply observant and utter fun.”
Though known for writing about love and scandal, Cooper’s own life was one of resilience. She was married to military publisher Leo Cooper for more than 50 years until he died in 2013. The couple adopted two children and weathered personal trials, including Leo’s public infidelity in the 1990s and his later battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Despite the challenges, Cooper remained fiercely devoted to her husband and continued writing well into her 80s, partly, she once said, to help cover his medical care.
In August, just weeks before her death, she hosted a lively party at her Gloucestershire home for cast members of a new TV adaptation of Rivals, joined by old friends including the ever-colorful Parker Bowles.
Her family’s statement on Monday echoed the affection felt for her across Britain:
“Mum was the shining light in all of our lives. Her love for her family and friends knew no bounds. Her unexpected death has come as a complete shock. We are so proud of everything she achieved and can’t imagine life without her laughter and warmth.”
Cooper received her damehood in 2017 for services to literature and charity.
In her tribute, Queen Camilla offered a final, whimsical farewell: “May her hereafter be filled with impossibly handsome men and devoted dogs.”
Dame Jilly Cooper leaves behind a literary legacy filled with passion, satire, and a deep affection for life’s messy complexities, stories that brought joy to generations of readers, and a genre she made all her own.
NYON, Switzerland (BN24) – UEFA has granted rare approval for La Liga and Serie A matches to be staged outside Europe, allowing one-off games in the United States and Australia despite significant opposition from fans and concerns about the integrity of domestic leagues.
The decision clears the way for Barcelona to face Villarreal in Miami this December and for AC Milan to play Como in Perth, Australia, in February. Both matches will mark the first time official league fixtures from Spain and Italy are held in these respective countries.
Fan organizations and supporters’ groups have criticized the move, arguing that relocating domestic league games overseas alienates local fanbases and undermines the structure of national competitions. The criticism prompted a month-long consultation process by UEFA, which concluded with its executive committee issuing a formal response.
In a statement released Monday, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin acknowledged the widespread concerns and emphasized that the approvals are not to be viewed as precedent-setting.
“League matches should be played on home soil; anything else would disenfranchise loyal match-going fans and potentially introduce distortive elements in competitions,” Čeferin said. “While it is regrettable to have to let these two games go ahead, this decision is exceptional and shall not be seen as setting a precedent.”
Čeferin added that the decision followed “constructive and responsible engagement” from all 55 national associations. UEFA reiterated that any future applications to stage domestic fixtures abroad must undergo consultation with the governing body before submission.
The matches were proposed by the Italian and Spanish football federations, prompting the need for UEFA’s intervention. While the executive committee had postponed its ruling last month, it ultimately concluded that broad support for such matches does not currently exist.
Despite UEFA’s green light, the organization reinforced its position that football should remain deeply rooted in local communities and national contexts. “Our commitment is clear: to protect the integrity of national leagues and ensure that football remains anchored in its home environment,” Čeferin stated.
The matches will proceed under the condition that they remain isolated instances, with UEFA firmly cautioning against viewing them as the start of a trend toward globalization of domestic league play.
CHICAGO (BN24) — Illinois filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration to block the deployment of federalized National Guard troops to Chicago, accusing the White House of violating the state’s sovereignty and constitutional protections.
The lawsuit, brought by Illinois Attorney General’s office on behalf of the state and the city of Chicago, charges that President Donald Trump’s deployment order represents an “unconstitutional and unlawful” intrusion into state authority. It names Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll as defendants.
“The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military, particularly not simply because their city or state leadership has fallen out of a president’s favor,” the filing states. It argues that the Trump administration’s actions have already caused “serious and irreparable harm” to Illinois.
The White House defended Trump’s decision, claiming the deployment is necessary to restore order in the face of “violent riots and lawlessness” that local leaders have allegedly failed to address. “President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities,” said White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson.
The legal action follows a separate federal court ruling in Oregon over the weekend that temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending federalized National Guard troops from California to Portland. That ruling by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, cited the nation’s tradition of resisting military intrusion in civil affairs.
Illinois officials made similar arguments, contending that deploying National Guard units from other states to police Chicago violates the Tenth Amendment and undermines local governance. “The deployment of federalized National Guard, including from another state, infringes on Illinois’s sovereignty and right to self-governance,” the suit says. It warns the action will cause social unrest, harm community relations, depress business activity, and cut into state tax revenues.
The lawsuit also references Trump’s longstanding threats to send troops into Chicago. It notes that Trump first called for troop deployment more than a decade ago, pointing to a 2013 tweet in which he wrote, “we need our troops on the streets of Chicago, not in Syria.”
According to the suit, the administration has already surged heavily armed federal agents trained in SWAT tactics into Illinois for immigration enforcement and protest crackdowns, including the use of chemical munitions outside an immigration detention facility in Broadview. Dozens of masked federal agents have also patrolled downtown Chicago in recent weeks, alarming local residents.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused federal authorities of escalating tensions. “Federal authorities are the ones that are making it a war zone,” Pritzker said during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Trump has repeatedly threatened to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities including New York, Baltimore and New Orleans, despite falling crime rates in many of those areas. Chicago Police Department statistics show the murder rate is down 29 percent this year compared to the same period last year, and overall crime is down 13 percent.
The lawsuit seeks a court declaration blocking the federalization and deployment of any state National Guard or U.S. military troops within Illinois. It follows earlier legal challenges in California and Washington, D.C., where judges and attorneys general have pushed back against Trump’s deployment of troops to cities against their will.
ABAKALIKI, Nigeria (BN24) — Police in Ebonyi State have arrested Bishop Ndibueze Okorie Onyagoziri, the General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, for allegedly having repeated sexual relations with a 22-year-old female church member who has sickle cell disease.
Onyagoziri, who has led the church in Abakaliki, was arrested by police on October 1 and is currently in custody. Police spokesman DSP Joshua Ukandu confirmed the arrest and said an investigation is ongoing.
The victim, whose identity has not been revealed, told investigators that she had moved in with the bishop due to her worsening health condition. She claimed her family and the cleric had agreed that she would live at the church to receive “divine healing” for her illness. However, the woman said her health deteriorated, and Onyagoziri allegedly told her that a seven-day sexual relationship with him would cure her sickle cell disease, changing her genotype from SS to AA.
In a video that circulated on social media, the victim described her desperation to survive. She said she agreed to the sexual arrangement in the hope of a cure, especially after losing three siblings to the same disease. After the alleged seven days of sexual intercourse, the woman said her health worsened, prompting her to inform her sister about the situation.
The victim’s sister intervened and insisted that she return home. Upon her departure, the woman said she discovered intimate photos of her with the bishop circulating online. She claimed Onyagoziri had threatened to post the images if she left.
Onyagoziri denied the allegations, claiming his phone had been stolen earlier in the month. He told reporters that individuals who used his phone to fabricate the photos and post them online used artificial intelligence.
“I never had any sexual relations with her,” Onyagoziri said. “The pictures are doctored. They aren’t real.”
The case has prompted outrage, with many questioning the actions of religious leaders who hold significant influence over their congregants. Police have not disclosed further details as they continue to investigate.
This incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of individuals seeking spiritual help and the potential for abuse by religious figures in positions of power.
LAGOS, Nigeria (BN24)— Imisi has been declared the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, walking away with the grand prize of 80 million Naira. The victory was announced in a live broadcast during an intense finale that saw the final two housemates, Imisi and Dede, face the last twist in the competition.
The season culminated with a series of emotional evictions, starting with Kaybobo, followed by Isabella, Mensan, Jason Jae, Kola, Sultana, and finally Koyin. Each of these housemates was eliminated in the weeks leading up to the finale, leaving Imisi and Dede to navigate the final moments of the season.
Throughout the competition, Imisi remained committed to her goal of showing her true self to the world. From her first days in the house, she emphasized her desire to be authentic, saying she came to prove she was more than just a pretty face. Her straightforward approach and ability to form strong connections with her fellow housemates helped her stand out.
The finale’s prize money was revealed to have grown to 80 million Naira, an increase that reflected the high stakes and intense competition throughout the season. Imisi’s victory was a result of her strategic gameplay, resilience, and consistent presence in the house.
The victory has been met with excitement from Imisi’s fans, who supported her through every phase of the competition. In a statement following the announcement, Imisi expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the chance to showcase her personality and growth on such a prominent stage. She now joins a prestigious group of Big Brother Naija winners, with the 80 million Naira prize opening up new possibilities for her future career.
With the season now concluded, attention turns to how Imisi will capitalize on her newfound fame and fortune. The 80 million Naira prize not only signifies a major achievement in her life but also marks the beginning of a new chapter.
