Author: Kerkula Blama

Kerkula Blama also known as Aketella is a Liberian journalist and the CEO of Geez Liberia. He is also a blogger, vlogger, On-Air Personality, curator, PR, A&R and Social Media Influencer.

The U.S. has reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the world over the last seven days, according to the World Health Organization.The U.S. saw 500,332 new cases (a 131% increase) the week ending July 25 compared to the previous week, the WHO said. The world meanwhile has seen 3.8 million new cases (an 8% increase) over the same time period. while the number of COVID-related deaths (over 69,000) represented a 21% jump.https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?gdpr=0&us_privacy=1—&client=ca-pub-2427099653703778&output=html&h=345&adk=1019900047&adf=667904977&pi=t.aa~a.1834861711~i.9~rp.4&w=414&lmt=1627562739&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=4779063894&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=414×345&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lindaikejisblog.com%2F2021%2F7%2Fus-reports-highest-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-in-the-world.html&flash=0&fwr=1&pra=3&rh=320&rw=384&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&sfro=1&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1627562739045&bpp=14&bdt=1450&idt=-M&shv=r20210727&mjsv=m202107280101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3Dff413ce2828a83bf-22fb8eacf5c700c0%3AT%3D1619712825%3ART%3D1619712825%3AS%3DALNI_MZ7MPbrBzgLul-O-y5k4ScuuGwjug&prev_fmts=0x0&nras=2&correlator=3998436340649&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=1468000431.1619712822&ga_sid=1627562738&ga_hid=10760859&ga_fc=0&u_tz=0&u_his=19&u_java=0&u_h=736&u_w=414&u_ah=736&u_aw=414&u_cd=32&u_nplug=0&u_nmime=0&adx=0&ady=1010&biw=414&bih=736&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=20211866&oid=3&pvsid=8189006619030&pem=63&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lindaikejisblog.com%2F&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C414%2C0%2C414%2C736%2C414%2C622&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=1152&bc=31&ifi=2&uci=a!2&btvi=1&fsb=1&xpc=u2K7fioBlq&p=https%3A//www.lindaikejisblog.com&dtd=410 Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and India rounded out the top five of countries with most new cases.The increase in cases is largely being fueled…

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A baby girl born in Israel earlier this month had the embryo of a twin inside her stomach, in what medical officials say was a 1-in-500,000 medical rarity. The case of \”fetus-in-fetu\” occurred at Assuta Medical Center in Ashod, Israel, according to a Wednesday, July 28 report by The Times of Israel. \”We were surprised to discover that it was an embryo,\” Omer Globus, director of neonatology at the hospital, told the paper. Medical checks and ultrasound examinations of the mother already showed that the developing baby’s stomach was enlarged, and doctors later confirmed the unusual condition after the child…

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A woman who was denied admission into a Nigerian University for being too young has been called to the bar at 20. Esther Chukwuemeka has been tagged the youngest Nigerian lawyer to be called to Bar. She was called to bar on Wednesday, July 28, at the age of 20, according to Barrister NG. The girl, from Okigwe, Imo State, finished her secondary school at the age of 13 and got admission into ABSU, but the school denied her the admission citing that she’s underage. Her father then sent her to India to study Law and she graduated in flying…

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A Florida man was reportedly beaten to a pulp and put in a coma after he asked his neighbors to turn down their loud music.Frank Penkava, 42, was placed in a medically induced coma at Memorial Regional Hospital with multiple fractures in his face after the brutal beatdown on June 14, NBC Miami reported.As of Tuesday July 27, he was still hospitalized as doctors wait for him to stabilize before they can operate on him. “My son has a little boy. He is going to be 4 years old — he is beautiful and he may never know his dad,”…

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a free $100 incentive to anyone who goes to a city-run vaccination site for their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, starting this Friday July 30. The mayor made the announcement on Wednesday at a press conference. \”It does not get better than that,\” de Blasio said. The announcement comes just days after the mayor said all city workers would have to be vaccinated or go through strict weekly testing protocols. Beginning Friday, the cash reward will be handed out to city residents and employees who make an appointment at city-run…

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Police inspector Col. Patrick Sudue has made it very clear that Gary Noring the alleged abuser of Irea Cooper, was on-record released to his lawyers yesterday and will have to make daily appearances at the LNP Headquarters as investigation continues. Col. Sudue was speaking on the Super Morning Show on ELBC Radio with Varflay Kamara when he made the statement. When asked about the crime that Gary has been charged with, Col. Sudue said they haven’t established what the crime is yet because they are several steps in investigating such matters but gradually they’ll get to it as investigations is…

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Seven (7) years old Liberian actress Abiela Mardea Dwah and Superstar actress Fredica Julius has scooped international recognition as they’ve been nominated for top awards in America. Abiela and Fredica who are two Liberian actresses based in Ghana who have been working very hard with Moreplus Multimedia to push their dreams and the name of Liberia to the world. Abiela won two awards last year in Ghana; actress of the year and discovery actress of year in 2020. And is currently nominated for another international award in America as International Young Actress at the Black Iam Award in Atlanta. Fredica…

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Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas a.k.a Ray Hushpuppi has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in money laundering of funds from business email compromise scams and other online heists. Journalist Evan Ratiff who shared copies of the agreement, revealed that Hushpuppi now faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing. The agreement he entered is limited to United States Attorney\’s Office and not binding to other federal, state, local or foreign prosecuting authorities. He will henceforth not contest facts entered in the agreement and abide by all agreements regarding sentencing. Hushpuppi is also expected to truthful at all times with…

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The legal team of Irea Cooper has taken to Facebook to refute claims concerning the release of Gary Noring from police custody after he was arrested yesterday for sexually assaulting their client and reality TV Star Irea Cooper. Their statement comes as the result of rumors roaming the internet that Gary has been released today and is currently home. See Team Irea’s Statement below:

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