Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by the artist’s representative, Dennis Dennehy, to U.S. media outlets. The exact cause of death has not been revealed, though Nelson had been struggling with lung cancer. Eminem has not yet released a public statement regarding her passing. Nelson’s strained relationship with her son was a recurring theme in his early music, most notably in his 2002 hit “Cleanin’ Out My Closet.” In the song, Eminem made harsh accusations against her, including lines like, “Witnessin’ your mama poppin’ prescription pills in the kitchen” and “Keep telling yourself that you was a mom.” Their conflicts also played out in the public eye. In 1999, Nelson sued Eminem for defamation over his lyrics in “My Name Is,” but later revealed the lawsuit was suggested by her lawyer, and the case was settled out of court for $25,000 (£19,000). Eminem has also linked his struggles with presc...

Holders Manchester United have been drawn away to record 14-time winners Arsenal in the FA Cup third round. Premier League leaders Liverpool will host League Two Accrington Stanley, while Manchester City welcome 'Class of 92'-owned Salford City. Tamworth, one of only two non-league clubs remaining in the competition, are at home to Tottenham. The third-round ties will be played over the weekend of Saturday, 11 January. The third round is when the 44 Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition, joining the 20 lower-league and non-league clubs who made it through last weekend's second-round ties. There were audible groans from the watching supporters inside Old Trafford as Manchester United, who beat rivals Manchester City to lift the trophy for a 13th time in May, were confirmed as Arsenal's opponents. Salford City's owners include former Manchester United players Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and David Beckham. Tamw...

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges related to cybercrime, including computer-related fraud, marketing scams, money laundering, and unlawful access to data. According to a statement on Monday via X, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrests were made on November 3, 2024, in a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Jahi. It said the arrest followed an operation conducted by the National Cyber Crime Centre and Zone 7 Command. During the operation, police recovered a range of sophisticated digital equipment believed to have been instrumental in the syndicate’s cyber activities. Recovered items include laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers from multiple brands, a central processing unit, high-capacity servers, drones, multiple SIM cards, gaming devices, international passports, and other travel documents. A Black Toyota Tundra vehicle and a Harman/Kardon sound system were also among th...

  'I didn't expect that at Anfield' - Guardiola on 'sacked in morning' chants "Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning." Liverpool were closing in on a win that would take them 11 points clear of title rivals Manchester City when the chants echoed around Anfield in the 89th minute. They were directed at Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind six Premier League title triumphs since taking charge of City in 2016. The City boss, standing in his technical area, responded with a smile and then took his hands out of his pockets to hold up one hand and one finger to indicate the number of titles City have won under him. "I didn't expect that at Anfield," Guardiola told Sky Sports afterwards when asked about the "sacked in the morning" chants. "I didn't expect it from the people from Liverpool but it's fine, it's part of the game, and I understand completely. "We've had incredible battles tog...

The World Health Organization WHO has stated that by protecting everyone’s right to health, and reducing new HIV infections that the world can achieve an AIDS-free generation and ensure the sustainability of the HIV response. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, stated this in a statement to mark the 2024 World AIDS Day. Moeti urged world leaders to renew their commitment towards eliminating HIV. "As we come together with the international community to mark World AIDS Day 2024 on 1 December, this year’s theme, “Take the rights path: My health, my right!” is a timely reminder of our responsibility to safeguard human rights as we pursue the goal of HIV elimination by 2030. "HIV is a complex health challenge, inseparable from social determinants such as poverty, gender inequality and violence, and complicated by stigma and discrimination, especially amongst marginalized populations. Protecting human rights is a key component of achieving universal HIV c...