The tallest woman in the world, Rumeysa Gelgi, has said she has to pay for six plane seats every time she flies.

Rumeysa, who is 7ft 0.7 inches tall, was born with a rare condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth and other health issues.

She uses a wheelchair or walker to move around, Luxury Travel Daily reports.

After turning 28, Rumeysa set out to visit every country she could but travelling isn’t simple for her.

This is because she’s too tall to sit in regular airplane seats, she has to lie flat on a stretcher for the entire flight.

To make this possible, Turkish Airlines removes six seats from the plane and replaces them with a special stretcher for her.

She first flew this way in 2022, from San Francisco to California, and now flies only with the airline, which offers this unique service.

Each flight comes with many challenges as she must arrive at the airport four hours early, meet medical staff, and pay for all six seats the stretcher takes up.

Despite these difficulties, Rumeysa has already visited the US, UK, Spain, and Italy.

She dreams of seeing Tokyo, Kyoto, Shanghai, and Seoul next.

However, she hasn’t yet travelled by bus or train, though she hopes to try soon.

One of her biggest frustrations is the lack of accessibility at many famous places and old buildings.

“It’s upsetting to hold myself back from visiting remarkable places and experiencing the richness of history,” she told Luxury Travel Daily.

She explained that safety is her top concern.

Due to spinal implants, even a small fall could be dangerous.

That’s why she often skips visiting places that aren’t easy to access.

Even in her hometown of Safranbolu, Turkey, she hasn’t been able to see its well-known Ottoman-era landmarks, because they’re not wheelchair-friendly.

“It’s close by, but not accessible,” she said.

While she appreciates when people offer to help, she says the help isn’t always safe or practical.

“Everyone deserves the chance to connect with the past, regardless of mobility,” Rumeysa added, calling for more innovative ways to open up historic places to people with limitations.

A female student of the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa (formerly Gateway Polytechnic, Igbesa), has been severely beaten by her fellow students over allegations of boyfriend snatching.

In a video that went viral on Wednesday, several female students were seen flogging the victim with long, thick canes.

They claimed their mothers were aware of their actions, saying they do not care about who the victim involved or reported the case to.

The victim was left with visible injuries on her back and head.

Despite some students pleading with one of the attackers, identified as Lolade, to stop the assault, she refused, saying the beating was meant to teach the victim a lesson.

Reacting to the video, the Ogun State Police Command said it has launched an investigation.

In a post on X on Wednesday, the command confirmed that the Igbesa Divisional Police Officer has taken over the case.

“The Ogun State Police Command is on top of the situation, and the DPO Igbesa has taken charge of the case,” the post read.

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has struck out two motions filed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and awarded costs of ₦100,000 against him.

A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Hamman Barka, struck out the motions on May 21, 2025, following the request for withdrawal of the appeal.

PUNCH Online a certified true copy of the ruling on Tuesday night.

The motions, dated March 3, 2025, and March 25, 2025, and marked CV/395/M1/2025 and CV/395/M2/2025, listed Akpabio as the appellant.

The respondents were Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuem.

In the appeal, Akpabio sought the following reliefs: “An order of this Honourable Court enlarging the time within which the Appellant/Applicant may seek leave to appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha AkpotiUduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and 3 Others (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu) delivered on March 10, 2025 on grounds of mixed law and fact as contained in the proposed Notice of Appeal. 

An order of this Honourable Court granting leave to the Appellant/Applicant to appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha AkpotiUduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and 3 Others. (Coram: Honourable Justice | Obiora Egwuatu) delivered on March 10, 2025, on Grounds of mixed law and fact as contained in the proposed Notice of Appeal attached as Exhibit B.

“An order of this Honourable Court enlarging the time within which the Appellant/Applicant may file their Notice of appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha AkpotiUduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and 3 Others. (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Egwuatu) delivered on March 10, 2025.

“An order of this Honourable Court staying further proceeding in Suit No: FCH/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha AkpotiUduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and 3 Others. (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Egwuatu), pending the hearing and determination of the Appellant/Applicant’s appeal before this Honourable Court.”

The court, in its ruling, held, “Application seeking to withdraw the two motions dated and filed on 20/3/2025 and 25/3/2025 is granted and the motions are struck out.

“Costs of ₦100,000 are awarded to the 1st Respondent. Appeal No. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/395M/2025 to be deleted.”

A two-term Presidential aspirant and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has raised alarm that Nigeria’s democracy is in danger.

Momodu said the country is going back to a civilian dictatorship.

He stated this when he featured on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday.

He added that the situation is especially sad as the country prepares to mark Democracy Day.

He stated, “I’m very happy that today coincides with the lead-up to June 12 (Democracy Day), so that if we still have any iota of conscience left, we’ll realise we have damaged this democracy.

“The summary of it all is that on the eve of June 12, Nigeria is virtually back to civilian dictators who don’t care how you feel or what you think. Nigerians are hungry.”

Momodu blamed both elected officials and government institutions for ignoring the people, saying the leaders are bold and shameless in how they treat Nigerians.

He said, “We’ve damaged this democracy, and I hope we’ve not damaged it beyond repair because the audacity, the effrontery of this set of politicians, whether in the executive, legislature, or local government, is totally unbelievable.”

He added that those who fought and died for Nigeria’s democracy during the June 12 struggle would be heartbroken if they were alive today.

“All those who suffered for this democracy, especially those who are now in heaven—if they can see us, they would be crying,” he noted.

On the crisis within the PDP, Momodu blamed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for taking over the party and causing chaos.

“It sounds ridiculous that one man, who should be busy in Abuja, is dictating where the PDP presidential ticket should go in 2027. What Wike is doing is a rehash of what he did in Rivers State—and he is clearly doing so with the backing of those at the top.”

“Where was Wike during the June 12 struggle? Who knew him then? But today, he speaks as if he’s the founding father of Nigeria,” he stated.

He also blamed Wike for the crisis in Rivers State, saying it led to the state of emergency.

He noted, “A major crisis of monumental dimension was orchestrated and aggravated by one man. Just because he wouldn’t go away quietly, a state of emergency had to be declared. It’s unprecedented in Nigeria’s history.”

He described Wike’s actions as a “coup” against the PDP, accusing him of forcing his will on the party.

Momodu stated, “What he’s doing now is tantamount to staging a coup against the party that made him everything he is today. He does not have the moral right to dictate the direction of the PDP.”

Momodu also reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s comments during the reopening of the Abuja International Conference Centre.

Recall that Tinubu had referred to some Nigerians as “busybodies” and “bystanders,”.

This, however, did not sit well with Momodu, who found it disturbing.

“I listened to the President refer to concerned Nigerians as ‘busybodies’ and ‘bystanders.’ Who is a bystander in his own country? All because of one man, Wike.”

“Wike was dancing after commissioning a centre said to have cost over ₦30 billion. Right now, it feels like we have two presidents in Nigeria,” he complained.

Despite the issues in PDP, Momodu said he would never join the ruling APC.

He insisted, “If I wanted to join the APC, I wouldn’t be speaking to you like this. I’d be giving excuses, like the rest. But my soul is out of PDP—I cannot sit in a room where one man dictates to adults who have served Nigeria all their lives.”

He ended by warning that Nigeria is moving dangerously towards autocracy unless the country fixes its political system.

He added, “PDP is part of its own problem, no doubt. But people like Wike, doing what they do with impunity, are taking us dangerously backwards.”

Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo has responded to criticism and mockery she received online following the public announcement of her failed marriage.

In a video that began trending on Tuesday night, the podcaster reminded her trolls that she is human, adding that her decision to speak publicly about the separation was a deliberate move to prevent misinformation and to control the narrative surrounding her personal life.

She revealed that she had informed her estranged husband prior to making the post public. According to her, he was aware of the announcement and understands her true personality, contrary to the public speculation that followed.

Speaking in both English and Yoruba, she said, “I am human. The other time I posted about my marriage, it was because I didn’t want people to tell my story for me, yet you all used it against me. I told my husband before I posted, so he was aware of the post. He knows I am not what people say I am, but God will reward everyone.”

Adebayo confirmed that she and her husband have been separated since April 2024. Despite the end of the marital relationship, she noted that both parties have agreed to co-parent their son in a mature and peaceful manner.

Addressing those who may feel disappointed by the development, the actress expressed regret that her marriage did not work. She, however, emphasised the importance of prioritising her well-being, stating, “It is better to be alive to tell the story.”

The actress also appealed to her followers to keep her family in their prayers.

She noted the emotional toll the separation had taken on her, revealing that although she appeared cheerful in public, she had endured nights of emotional distress.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Ugosimba 1 of Enugu’ by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.

The title, which means jewel/eagle from another kingdom, was conferred on her on Tuesday, during her two-day working visit to the state.

According to the Chairman of the Council, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, the title recognised her love for Enugu, humanitarian service, and commitment to national development.

“You served three terms in the Senate and were honoured with the Commander of the Order of Niger. 

“But beyond politics, we admire your compassion for the less privileged, your support for nurses and midwives, and your work in uplifting humanity,” Asadu said.

In her acceptance speech, Mrs Tinubu expressed deep gratitude, describing Enugu as a peaceful state where she had felt “inner peace” since her arrival.

She said the title was not just a personal honour but one for her husband, President Bola Tinubu, and their entire family. 

“This is a special honour that I will cherish forever. I love your state—it is calm and welcoming.

“As you have honoured me today, Enugu State will be remembered for good,” she said.

Italian-Senegalese social media sensation, Khaby Lame, known as the world’s most followed TikTok creator, has been deported from the United States after allegedly overstaying his visa, The New York Times reported.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that Lame, 25, was detained last Friday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

The agency confirmed the detention in an official statement, stating that Lame entered the country on April 30 but “overstayed the terms of his visa.”

Lame, who rose to international fame for his silent comedic reactions to overcomplicated “life hack” videos, has amassed over 160 million followers on TikTok.

His online popularity led to collaborations with global fashion brands, a role in a Hollywood film, and a reality show on Tubi titled Khaby Is Coming To America.

His deportation has sparked a storm of reactions online.

“Every single illegal alien needs to be DEPORTED. When I found out the biggest TikTok star, Khaby Lame, is an illegal alien evading taxes, I worked with Trump’s ICE to have him removed. He’s since been detained by ICE and removed,” Bo Loudon, a Gen Z Trump supporter and self-styled activist, wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Following his deportation, Lame has not issued any formal statement. However, on Monday, he posted an Instagram story tagged in São Paulo, Brazil, marking his first confirmed location since leaving the US

Lame’s former legal representative, Riccardo Lanzo, told The New York Times that the influencer had spent significant time in the US recently but acknowledged uncertainty regarding his visa status.

The case came amid a broader immigration enforcement push under Trump’s renewed administration.

The 3-1 friendly win was the first time an African nation had defeated England at senior level. 

After Harry Kane had given England the lead, Senegal took control to win 1-3 through goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly.

"Fantastic night. We knew we could do something in this game," Senegal captain Koulibaly told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"It was a tough game, but we showed our personality and showed we can play at this level."

Koulibaly likened the win to Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations victory in 2022.

"It is fantastic. We are not used to making history and we made it when we won AFCON, and we made it tonight," he added.

"We want to continue writing the story of Senegal. We wanted to show we have a good nation."

London’s famed black cabs will be joined by autonomous taxis early next year when Uber Technologies Inc. links up with British artificial intelligence firm Wayve Technologies Ltd. in Uber’s first pilot scheme for robotaxis.

With Google LLC’s Waymo currently leading the pack where robotaxis are concerned, Uber is playing catch-up, as is Tesla Inc., which today announced it will soon be bringing autonomous taxis to Austin, Texas. Meanwhile, Waymo has become the target of anti-ICE protestors in the U.S., with some protestors less than enamored with the prospect of a driverless future.

Uber said its London plan will be its first foray into robotaxis, with the trial to start with human drivers at the wheel – a safety standard for autonomous driving known in the industry as “Level 4.” The company said that the hurdle will be passed and London will soon get its first fully autonomous taxis, although it didn’t say exactly when that will happen.

This was recently made possible after the U.K. government had a volte-face and introduced an accelerated framework to bring autonomous bus and taxi commercial services to the country. “By having faster reaction times than humans, and by being trained on large numbers of driving scenarios, including learning from real-world incidents, self-driving vehicles can help reduce deaths and injuries,” the government said in a press release discussing the upcoming legislation, the Automated Vehicles Act.

While the impact of driverless taxis in a city that is renowned for its seemingly never-ending sinuous streets – where human-driven taxis are omnipresent – has already been discussed in terms of possible job losses, the U.K.’s Department for Transport has said the industry could create 38,000 jobs and add £42 billion ($56 billion) to the U.K. economy by 2035.

“The future of transport is arriving,” said Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander. “Self-driving cars could bring jobs, investment, and the opportunity for the U.K , to be among the world leaders in new technology.”

It seems London’s “cabbies” are not overly concerned about the rise of the robotaxi in their city, with the general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, Steve McNamara, telling The Guardian that robotaxis on London’s streets is “fantasy.” He added, “We’re probably going to have flying taxis before we have autonomous ones in London,” explaining that if such vehicles are struggling with San Francisco’s streets, they won’t have a chance in London. “Come back to me in 2040,” he said

Senegal have become the first African country to beat England, following their 3-1 win in an international friendly on Tuesday night.

Before the game, the Three Lions had recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Andorra.

Thomas Tuchel had been critical of his team’s performance and demanded better against the Teranga Lions.

The hosts took the lead early through Captain Harry Kane.

But the Senegalese fought back to dominate the match played at the City Ground.

Ismaila Sarr made it 1-1 before Habib Diarra burst through to give the West Africans the lead.

England were sluggish about taking a free kick and it led to a counterattack, which saw Cheikh Sabaly put the game out of reach.

This is also Tuchel’s first defeat in charge of England.