Tom Lehrer, the Harvard-educated mathematician turned darkly humorous songwriter, passed away at age 97 on July 26, 2025, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lehrer was celebrated for cheeky, topical songs that skewered social norms, politics, education, and nuclear fear with razor-sharp lyricism and wit. His death marks the end of a singular era in … Read more
Miguel Ángel López Días, popularly known as Rey Mysterio Sr, has passed away at the age of 66 on December 20, 2024. Miguel Dias was born on January 8, 1958, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. He began his athletic journey in boxing before transitioning to professional wrestling in 1976. READ MORE: Islamic Scholar Muyideen Bello … Read more
When a great Iroko falls, the forest groans. This Maxim aptly captures the state of Muslim community over the death of Muyideen Bello. Perhaps, you haven’t heard of him before or you have no deep details. If so, read on to discover surprising things about him. 10 key thinggs to know about the fallen hero … Read more
The Nigerian film community, Nollywood, is once again in mourning following the tragic death of its esteemed actor, Zulu Adigwe, which was announced on social media by movie producer Stanley Nwoko today. Adigwe’s demise comes just two weeks after the heartbreaking loss of Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors in a devastating boat accident … Read more
Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, known as Jnr Pope, has passed away. He died yesterday afternoon while filming in Asaba, Delta State. Reports indicate that he died in a boating accident along with two other actors. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Read also: Mr Ibu, Sisi … Read more
Nigeria has witnessed the rise of several celebrities who, unfortunately, gained their fame and popularity after their untimely death. These remarkable individuals left an indelible mark on the hearts of Nigerians even after their passing. In this story CrispNG’s Hamzat Ibrahim Abaga explores the lives, untimely deaths, and the reasons behind the enduring popularity of … Read more
Men exhibit a shorter average lifespan compared to women, sparking curiosity about the factors contributing to this gender-based disparity. Several interconnected reasons underpin this phenomenon, spanning biological, behavioral, and societal dimensions. Biological Factors Genetic Variability: Biological differences between sexes, such as the presence of two X chromosomes in females and one X and one Y … Read more
Background Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, a 4-year-old boy, gained fame and numerous endorsement deals after a video of him pleading with his mother to “Calm Down” and not punish him went viral on social media. The viral video caught the attention of T Pumpy Concept Limited, an Abuja-based real estate company, which decided to sign him as … Read more
Nigeria has recorded its second death from the coronavirus pandemic. The minister of health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, made this known during the presidential task force briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, on Monday. Nigeria has recorded 111 coronavirus cases spread across 10 states and the federal capital territory. A former managing director of the Petroleum Products … Read more
Nigeria has joined the league of countries which have recorded deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. The country recorded its first death from the disease on Monday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the development in its update on the disease. The victim is a former managing director of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company … Read more